U.S. law firm Sterlington hires Withers' global aviation head
U.S. law firm Sterlington has hired prominent aviation lawyer Paul Jebely as partner and international vice-chair. Jebely, who is based in Hong Kong, joins from Withers where he was the global head of aviation.
Co-founder of Malaysia’s D&P sets up startup-focused firm
David Lim, a co-founder of Malaysian boutique firm D&P Law Group, has left to set up a new legal practice catering to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and startups in the country.
Dentons Link Legal, Dentons U.S., Crawford Bayley guide $358 mln SpiceJet QIP
Dentons Link Legal acted for troubled and cash-strapped Indian airline SpiceJet on its $358 million financial infusion through a qualified institutional placement of equity shares. Crawford Bayley & Co and Dentons U.S. acted as domestic and international counsel respectively to the book-running lead managers, DAM Capital Advisors and JM Financial.
UK firm DACB launches HK office amidst foreign firm retreat
London-headquartered insurance-focused law firm DAC Beachcroft has expanded its presence in Asia with a new office in Hong Kong, which will operate in association with newly founded local firm CK Lee & Co.
ALB Asia M&A Rankings 2024
Asia’s markets, like the rest of the world, have seen a steep decline in dealmaking in the first half of the year. But macroeconomic trends, increase in asset quality and lucrative exit opportunities promise a better future for the region’s traditional and emerging markets.
ENERGY: Renewable Roadblocks
In recent years, the combination of trade conflicts, the pandemic, and regional tensions have resulted in increased volatility for businesses in the energy, transportation, and commodities sectors. In Southeast Asia, where the transition to green energy is one of the primary focuses for governments, lawyers examine critical areas susceptible to disputes and identify best practices to avoid them.
ALB Conversations: Elizabeth Kong, 3M
Elizabeth Kong, Asia general counsel for three of 3M's largest business verticals, talks about how her days are as unpredictable as Forrest Gump's box of chocolates, why thinking like a business leader who "happens to have a solid grounding in law" is crucial, and what makes 3M a place where you might hit a 40-year veteran if you throw a stone.
CAM, Khaitan, Links advise on India’s biggest QIP in 2024
Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas has advised mining giant Vedanta on the qualified institutions placement (QIP) of its equity shares worth 85 billion rupees ($1 billion). Khaitan & Co and Linklaters advised the bookrunning lead managers (BRLMs).
CAM takes 60-member IndusLaw cap markets team in India’s largest hire of the year
In the largest group move of the year so far in India’s legal market, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas is set to add a 60-lawyer capital markets team, including eight partners, from IndusLaw, two sources with knowledge of the move confirmed to ALB.
SH, Allens act on $726 mln offshore wind energy take-private
Stephenson Harwood and Australian law firm Allens have advised Singapore's Cyan Renewables, which operates vessels for offshore wind farms, on its acquisition of ASX-listed MMA Offshore for A$1.1 billion ($726 million).