Bio

George Cyriac has more than two decades of experience advising on complex cross-border corporate, private equity, and restructuring transactions across Asia (including Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, India, the Philippines, and Thailand) and in New York. He represents leading multinational and Asian companies, private equity funds, sovereign wealth funds, state-owned enterprises, and banks in transactions throughout the investment cycle, including investments, disposals, complex restructurings, and joint ventures. Highly regarded as a private equity lawyer, George acts for leading global and Asian private equity sponsors in acquisitions, divestments, restructurings, and fundraisings in Asia and New York. He leads the firm’s private equity practice in Southeast Asia. The Legal 500 Asia Pacific notes, “George Cyriac brings a high level of quality and polish to transactions, whilst at the same time being very aware of local practical issues and challenges.” Additionally, clients note in the publication that “George is a problem-solver who also stands out due to his exceptional work ethic, always giving his best and often working into the wee hours of the morning in order to meet tight deadlines in our M&A transactions.” According to Chambers Asia Pacific, “He is highly regarded by clients and peers alike who highlight him as having ‘strong communication skills and a problem-solving approach,’ and note that he is ‘meticulous and methodical.’” Prior to joining Morgan Lewis, George worked in the Singapore and New York offices of other global law firms and in the India office of an affiliate of a US law firm.