Chok Zheng Kai joins Ashurst ADTLaw as Associate Director in the Corporate Real Estate Practice

Chok Zheng Kai joins Ashurst ADTLaw as Associate Director in the Corporate Real Estate Practice

Singapore-based law firm Ashurst ADTLaw has welcomed Chok Zheng Kai as an Associate Director within its corporate real estate practice. Chok's appointment aims to leverage substantial growth prospects across various sectors.

Bringing valuable expertise from Allen & Gledhill, Zheng Kai specializes in corporate real estate transactions. With a wealth of experience, he has provided guidance to publicly-listed and private corporations, private equity property funds, asset and REIT managers, property developers, and other entities on real estate matters in Singapore and the broader region.

Zheng Kai's expertise extends to a diverse range of real estate transactions, encompassing acquisitions, divestments, sales and leasebacks, property management, development, and leasing activities.

He advises clients on various property types, including offices, malls, warehouses, industrial buildings, serviced apartments, hotels, mixed-use developments, and specialised facilities like hospitals, medical centres, aircraft hangars, and data centres. With his qualification as an advocate and solicitor in Singapore, Zheng Kai brings comprehensive legal knowledge and insights to assist clients in the region.

"I am delighted to welcome Zheng Kai on board. Zheng Kai is experienced in handling a wide range of real estate transactions and he will provide us invaluable industry insights that are vital to the success of a transaction. The appointment demonstrates our continuous investment to grow in the region. His market knowledge and industry expertise will add bench strength to our existing capabilities and enable us to better service our clients," Frank Bi, co-head of Ashurst's Asia corporate transactions, stated.

Zheng Kai added, "I am excited to join Ashurst ADTLaw, given the firm's exceptionally strong global network. Ashurst ADTLaw is known for its collaborative culture and client-centric approach, and I look forward to bringing my skills and experience to further develop the firm's practice in Asia."