DLA Piper has strengthened its Hong Kong real estate practice with the hire of partner Ed Sheremeta from Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom.

Sheremeta, who was previously head of the Asia real estate group for Skadden, joins to work alongside the firm's other real estate partner in Hong Kong, Susheela Rivers.

Specialising in real estate investment both in the equity and finance space, Sheremeta advises on acquisitions and institutional investments, REITs, asset and property management and the establishment of real estate joint ventures. His clients include major investment banks and real estate funds in the region.