Benjamin Teo
About Benjamin Teo
Benjamin Teo is a Corporate Associate based in Singapore, specializing in corporate matters within the Asia/SEA region. He is dual-qualified to practice law in both New York and Singapore and has a background in representing startups and venture capital funds.
Work at Gunderson Dettmer
Benjamin Teo serves as a Corporate Associate at Gunderson Dettmer, focusing on corporate matters within the Asia and Southeast Asia regions. He has been part of the firm since 2021. His role involves providing legal support to startups and venture capital funds, particularly in financing rounds. Teo works from the Singapore office, contributing to the firm's reputation in corporate law.
Education and Expertise
Benjamin Teo completed his Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) at the National University of Singapore from 2013 to 2017. Prior to that, he studied at Raffles Institution, achieving the Singapore-Cambridge GCE A-Levels in 2010. He is dual-qualified to practice law in both New York and Singapore, which enhances his expertise in international corporate law.
Background
Before joining Gunderson Dettmer, Benjamin Teo worked as an Associate in Mergers & Acquisitions at WongPartnership LLP from 2018 to 2021. His experience at a top-tier Singapore law firm provided him with a solid foundation in corporate law, particularly in M&A transactions. This background supports his current focus on representing startups and venture capital funds.
Achievements
Benjamin Teo has been involved in significant legal representations, including the financing of Believe Beauty, which was led by the Halal Products Development Company. His work in this area demonstrates his capability in handling complex financing arrangements for clients in the corporate sector.