David He has been appointed as an emerging companies and venture capital partner at Cooley’s Singapore office, bringing over a decade of experience from New York, Silicon Valley, and Asia. His expertise spans the life cycle of high-growth companies, including venture capital and private equity funds, cross-border financings, acquisitions, and corporate governance. He previously worked at Gunderson Dettmer in Singapore.
He’s appointment is part of Cooley’s strategic expansion in Asia, where the firm operates in Beijing, Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Singapore. Matthew Bartus, co-chair of Cooley’s emerging companies and venture capital practice, remarked, “David is an excellent addition to our team and brings a wealth of experience and a strong base of connections in Singapore and across Asia.”
Patrick Loofbourrow, co-chair of Cooley’s China corporate practice, added, “David’s experience will strengthen our capabilities in our growing practice in Singapore and across South and Southeast Asia.”
Recognised as a “Next Generation Partner” by The Legal 500 and featured in the India Business Law Journal’s 2025 International A-List, He has advised on numerous venture-backed transactions globally. He expressed enthusiasm about joining Cooley, stating, “Cooley’s global platform and deep technical bench align perfectly with the needs of my clients as they continue to raise domestic and foreign capital and scale their businesses across borders.”
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