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Ashurst ADTLaw

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Ashurst ADTLaw has committed itself to the venture capital and start-up arena. The firm represents a multitude of venture funds (including corporate venture funds) and family offices in their investments, particularly in Indonesia. It also advises start-ups and growth companies (including unicorns) on a broad range of transactional and other matters. Head of M&A in Southeast Asia Tao Koon Chiam and Xiaozheng Ko, who leads the high growth practice, are well known in the Singapore start-up and venture community.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Our experience with the team has been nothing short of phenomenal. They are able to handle a diverse range of projects within tight deadlines, all while maintaining the highest level of professionalism and expertise with quick turnaround times.'

  • ‘Tao Koon Chiam is a master negotiator and he is great at being commercial and business-savvy as a trusted adviser.'

  • 'Xiaozheng Ko's dedication to understanding the unique needs of each deal has been instrumental to all our clients' successes.’

  • ‘The individuals in the team stand out due to their exceptional dedication, expertise, and approachable demeanour. Their proactive attitude is a significant differentiator, as evidenced by their initiative to connect us with potential investors.'

  • ‘Tao Koon Chiam and George Kho are true professionals, They are very knowledgeable and are always there to provide timely legal advice whenever required. They are very patient, helpful and have a knack for making complex legal terms and issues easy to understand.’

  • ‘Xiaozheng Ko takes the time and effort to understand the complexity of the situation and gives advice which specifically addresses our challenges. This is commendable, especially given the sophistication of our business.'

Key clients

  • GIC
  • Google
  • Grab
  • Alina Vision
  • Growthwell Group
  • Datapro Technologies
  • Navegar II (Singapore).
  • Openspace Ventures
  • PT Elang Andalan Nusantara
  • KoinWorks

Work highlights

Acted for Google on its minority investment into Flipkart.
Acted for Navegar on its investment in Inteleck Holdings.
Acted for Growthwell on its latest fundraising round by way of convertible notes.

Practice head

Xiaozheng Ko; Tao Koon Chiam

Other key lawyers

George Kho