Ashurst has announced that lawyer Choo Yi Ming will assume the role of Head of Real Estate Investment for Asia, effective May 2025. Choo will collaborate with Chok Zheng Kai (one of the leaders of the firm’s Singapore real estate practice) and other team members to drive the growth of Ashurst’s real estate business across Asia.

Choo has been involved in numerous high-profile real estate transactions in Asia. She possesses extensive experience in handling joint ventures and acquisitions involving sovereign wealth funds and major corporations, covering sectors such as data centers, industrial and logistics properties, hotels, student accommodation, and office buildings. Currently, Choo is primarily based in the firm’s Singapore office.