With more than 25 years of experience advising clients on complex multi–jurisdictional investigation, litigation, arbitration, and compliance matters across the Asia–Pacific region, I am co-managing partner of the firm's Singapore office and I head the its disputes and compliance practice in Singapore and Asia regional Ethics + Compliance practice. I advise clients regarding government and internal investigations and help our clients develop, review, and implement world‑class compliance policies, procedures, and training programs. I also help them protect their businesses through pre–acquisition and third–party compliance due diligence. Clients rely on our intelligent and flexible approach to handling these highly sensitive issues in connection with fraud and corruption, anti–money laundering, economic sanctions and export control, privacy and data security, cartel, and other competition matters. My practice spans the Asia–Pacific region and beyond, including Japan, China, Korea, India, Nepal, Australia, New Zealand, and nearly every country in Southeast Asia. I work with clients in a range of industries including technology, software, consulting, consumer goods, e–commerce, real estate, hospitality, and financial and professional services. I have been ranked as a top practitioner (Band 1) for Corporate Investigations and Anti–Corruption by Chambers Asia–Pacific (2018-2024), a leading individual for White Collar Crime in Singapore by The Legal 500 (2021-2024), and am recognized as one of the world’s leading investigations lawyers by Who’s Who Legal: Investigations and Global Investigation Review in 2019-2024. I have also been recognized by Chambers Global 2020-2024 for my dispute resolution experience in Japan and as a Litigation Star by Benchmark Litigation 2023 and 2024. In addition to my practice, I serve on the firm’s Board of Directors and on our global Diversity Strategy Committee. I play a leadership role in some of the firm’s diversity initiatives. I was shortlisted by Chambers for Diversity & Inclusion: Outstanding Contribution in its Asia Pacific Awards 2023 and Highly Commended in Chambers Asia Pacific Diversity & Inclusion Awards 2020. I also have a significant pro bono practice. Before moving to Singapore, I spent more than 12 years in MoFo’s Tokyo office and am proficient in Japanese.I can be reached by email at DLevison@mofo.com or phone at +65 6922 2041Attorney Advertising. Any testimonial or endorsement does not constitute a guarantee, warranty, or protection regarding the outcome of your legal matter.