Richard Imran Ding

Overview

Richard is our founder and brings over 28 years of expertise in mergers & acquisitions, joint ventures, and foreign direct investment across the Middle East, South East Asia, England, Europe, and the US.

He specializes in structuring transactions and setting up businesses, offering his expertise to a diverse range of clients in industries such as real estate, technology, pharmaceuticals, retail, and investment. Richard's extensive experience includes working in Malaysia, London, and since 2005, has spent a significant amount of his time in Dubai.

Richard is a trusted advisor, often serving as a sounding board for clients looking to start or expand their businesses through M&A or joint ventures. He is also actively involved in advising clients on start-ups, funding rounds, and guiding investors on investment opportunities in new ventures.

Representative Experience

Richard's experience spans numerous clients and countries, primarily in the UAE, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, UK, Belgium, and the Netherlands:

  • In-House Advisory: Serving as an outsourced in-house advisor, Richard covers most corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters affecting clients, providing strategic advice to senior management and business owners, and handling day-to-day back-office operations.
  • M&A, Investments, and Disposals: Advising on the non-financial aspects of mergers & acquisitions, investments, and disposals across various industries including technology, real estate, education, logistics, fitness, financial services, HR, and healthcare.
  • Restructuring: Assisting with corporate restructuring exercises and offering strategic advice to management and business heads.
  • Business Expansion: Guiding business expansion plans or new set-ups, providing strategic advice on decisions related to business development and international expansions.
  • Joint Ventures and Alliances: Advising on alliances and joint ventures, managing shareholder or partner issues, and helping clients reach amicable resolutions.
  • Franchising: Assisting brand owners and franchisors with their distribution and franchise businesses.

Areas of Focus: Corporate Advisory | Mergers & Acquisitions | Joint Ventures | Start-Ups | Investments
Languages: English | Malay | Indonesian | French (elementary)

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