DLA Piper has appointed Jake Robson as a Corporate partner in its Singapore office.
Jake joins the firm from Greenberg Traurig. He focuses on advising strategic and private capital clients on complex cross-border transactions across South and Southeast Asia.
His practice spans mergers and acquisitions, venture capital investments and financial services transactions, with particular strength in technology, telecommunications, digital infrastructure, fintech and insurance.
Jake has advised on a number of high-profile and market-defining transactions across the region, including large-scale investments, infrastructure projects and multi-jurisdictional M&A mandates. His experience spans South and Southeast Asia, North Asia and key global investment corridors.
He is widely recognised by leading legal directories including Chambers, Legal 500 and IFLR1000 for his work in Corporate and M&A.
Satpal Gobindouri, Regional Managing Partner, Asia said:
“Singapore is a key strategic hub for our firm in Asia Pacific, and Jake’s arrival significantly strengthens our Corporate offering in South and Southeast Asia, particularly in high-growth sectors such as digital infrastructure and technology. His strong regional experience and client relationships will be invaluable as we continue to support clients on increasingly complex cross-border transactions.”
Jon Kenworthy, Global Co-Chair of DLA Piper’s Corporate Group added:
“Jake is a highly regarded cross-border M&A lawyer with deep experience across South and Southeast Asia and a strong track record advising on complex, multi-jurisdictional transactions. His expertise in high-growth sectors such as technology, fintech and digital infrastructure further enhances our ability to support clients operating at the forefront of transformation across the region.”
Jake’s arrival follows a series of recent hires across DLA Piper’s global Corporate practice, including Sherlyn Lau, Head of Capital Markets and Corporate Finance, Asia Pacific (Hong Kong), and her team of 12 practitioners, as well as Charles Ching, partner (Asia and the United States), Ranesh Ramanathan, partner (New York), Alex Cushman, partner (New York) and Daniel Wayte, partner (London), reflecting the firm’s continued investment in strengthening its Corporate platform across key international markets.
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