Luke Gannon is a corporate and financial services partner in DLA Piper's Corporate group. He is also Head of DLA Piper's funds and asset management practice, Asia.

Luke advises financial institutions, investment banks, fund managers, sponsors and investors on the establishment of a wide range of institutional and retail investment products including private equity and venture capital funds, hedge funds, real estate funds and structured financial products. His investment fund transaction experience includes formations, listings, capital raisings, the establishment of businesses, regulatory advice and acting for funds in acquisitions and exits.

Luke also advises on a range of corporate finance transactions including fund raisings, joint ventures and mergers and acquisitions, particularly in the financial services sector.

Prior to joining DLA Piper in Hong Kong, Luke was a partner and head of funds at one of Australia's leading law firms in Melbourne. He is rated as one of the leading lawyers in the financial services sector. Luke has been acknowledged as a leading lawyer in Hong Kong in the area of Investment Fund by Chambers Asia 2010.

Luke has been named by Chambers Asia 2011 as a leading individual in the area of Investment Funds in Hong Kong; and also named by IFLR as a leading lawyer in Investment Funds, Hong Kong, 2010.

Luke holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) and Bachelor of Laws (Hons) from the University of Queensland.