Gunderson Dettmer Earns Top Rankings in Chambers Asia-Pacific 2025

Gunderson Dettmer continues to earn top recognition in the newly released Chambers Asia-Pacific 2025 guide, maintaining its position as a Band 1 firm in Startups & Emerging Companies (Singapore). Singapore managing partner Jonathan Pentzien has been ranked as a Band 1 Leading Individual for the fifth consecutive year, and partner David He, who was ranked Band 5 in 2024, has risen to Band 4.

In the Asia-Pacific 2025 guide, our Singapore partners continue to receive outstanding client feedback, reflecting their exceptional service:

Jonathan Pentzien, Singapore Managing Partner

• “I highly recommend Jon for his out-of-the-box thinking and the innovative solutions he brings to the table.”
• “He is very knowledgeable and is really thorough in his approach. He provides practical advice, not just legal.”
• “He provides valuable and practical insights. He is also extremely available and supportive.”

David He, Partner

•         “He is one of the most hard-working lawyers. I trust in his ability to leverage his vast deal experience to provide the best service and advice.”
• “David He's broad experience allows him to pre-emptively address potential challenges and protect business interests.”
• “David exhibits remarkable attention to detail and a strong commercial mindset, making him highly effective in navigating complex legal matters.”

The guide also highlights the team’s strengths:

“The Gunderson Dettmer team skilfully navigate the intersection between legal advice and business strategy, ensuring their guidance is not only legally sound but also commercially viable.”

"The team are highly responsive, offering round-the-clock availability for urgent matters. Their quick turnaround times are impressive, ensuring issues are addressed promptly and efficiently."

"The team understand how to problem-solve and are able to anticipate issues before they arrive. They provide thoughtful legal advice that is commercial in nature as well."

With more than 400 lawyers across 11 offices in key venture markets worldwide, Gunderson Dettmer is a leading international law firm exclusively focused on the innovation economy. Our Singapore office which serves as the hub for our India and Southeast Asia practice, is consistently recognized as the “most active venture capital law firm” in India and Southeast Asia by Pitchbook’s Global League Tables, and top-ranked in Chambers Asia-Pacific, The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific and the India Business Law Journal.