Berkeley Research Group (BRG), a prominent global consulting firm, is pleased to announce the strategic addition of Leon He as an associate director within its eDiscovery and Forensics practice in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. Operating from Beijing, He brings to the team an impressive twelve-year track record in digital forensics and eDiscovery, particularly with a focus on China-related and broader APAC matters.
Leon He’s appointment comes at a time when BRG is actively expanding its footprint in the APAC region. His extensive experience includes leading critical projects in digital forensics and investigations, forensic data collection and processing, as well as ensuring data compliance for notable multinational corporations and governmental bodies in China, such as the Ministry of Public Security, Supreme People’s Procuratorate, and China Criminal Police Academy.
Erick Gunawan, head of BRG’s APAC eDiscovery and Forensics practice, highlighted the significance of He’s joining, which closely follows the recent addition of Isaac Wong in Hong Kong. Gunawan emphasized that He would collaborate closely with BRG’s teams across Hong Kong, Singapore, China, and Australia, providing clients with comprehensive cross-border digital forensic support in complex disputes and investigations.
Mustafa Hadi, head of BRG’s APAC practice, expressed enthusiasm about welcoming He to the firm. “His deep experience will further augment our Disputes and Investigations practice—an area we are consistently growing to meet our clients’ growing demands—complemented by our deep bench of experts in valuation and damages, forensic accounting, and various industry verticals,” said Hadi.
Prior to his new role at BRG, Leon He has honed his skills in various forensic and eDiscovery positions across China, the United States, and Canada. Notably, he has served as an editor for the China National eDiscovery Standards of the National Information Security Standardization Technical Committee and the China National Data Security Standards of the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology.
Leon He’s appointment marks a significant step for BRG in enhancing its Disputes and Investigations practice within the APAC region, further solidifying the firm’s position as a leader in providing specialized support in the intricate fields of digital forensics and eDiscovery.
