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DLA Piper LLP

Corporate/M&A: Private Equity

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Asia-Pacific Region

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Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A: Private Equity - Asia-Pacific Region

Band 4

What the Team is Known For
DLA Piper has a notable presence in the M&A space and is well versed in foreign direct investment and domestic transactions in a number of jurisdictions. The firm assists major Chinese clients on outbound mandates across Asia as well as advising on their investments into Europe and the USA. It maintains a focus on inbound transactions to Australia, with notable experience in tech-related deals, and is widely recognised for its extensive global network, with noted expertise in Japan, Thailand, Indonesia and New Zealand. The practice also continues to represent a number of major investment banks.
Notable practitioners

Luke Gannon is head of the firm's Hong Kong corporate/M&A team, while Li Qiang and Roy Chan lead the Mainland China practice. Shane Bilardi is a key contact for Australia, while Katherine Chew is a key point of contact for clients in Singapore. Ishida Masahiko is head of corporate in Tokyo.

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Work Highlights

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  • DLA Piper advised Quaker Chemical Corporation on its acquisition of Dipsol Chemicals and related portfolio companies from Aspirant Group.

  • DLA Piper advised Hy24, manager of a clean hydrogen infrastructure fund, on its strategic equity investment into InterContinental Energy.

Strengths

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  • Their work is very professional; they understand the client's needs very clearly, are efficient and understanding and can attune themselves to fit the needs of the company.

    Corporate/M&A: Private Equity respondentAsia-Pacific

  • DLA Piper Singapore has a deep local knowledge and client management skills that span not only Singapore but across the region.

    Corporate/M&A: Private Equity respondentAsia-Pacific

  • We appreciate their advice that is given based on the international and multilateral laws that affect us and the business situation we find ourselves in.

    Corporate/M&A: Private Equity respondentAsia-Pacific

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