Bakers, HSF act on PE acquisition of Japan’s jinjer
Baker & McKenzie (Gaikokuho Joint Enterprise) has advised private equity firms J-STAR Co and Potentia Capital on their joint acquisition of jinjer, one of Japan’s leading HR SaaS players. While financial terms were not recorded, news reports value the deal at $500 million.
HK boutique DCLO expands practice areas with new partner
Hong Kong-based law firm David Cameron Law Office (DCLO) has announced the appointment of Aoife Griffin as a new partner, significantly expanding its practice areas.
Chandler MHM shipping, insurance trio joins Rajah & Tann Thailand
Rajah & Tann Thailand has strengthened its shipping and insurance practice groups by hiring a team of lawyers from Chandler MHM led by Ittirote Klinboon, who joins as a partner.
MHM, AMT, Davis Polk, STB acting on chipmaker Kioxia’s $645 mln IPO
Mori Hamada & Matsumoto and Davis Polk & Wardwell are advising Japanese chipmaker Kioxia on its planned 100-billion-yen ($645 million) IPO, with Anderson Mori & Tomotsune and Simpson Thacher & Bartlett representing the international managers.
ALB Conversations: Mike Yeh, Microsoft Asia
Mike Yeh, Vice President and Deputy General Counsel, Corporate, External and Legal Affairs at Microsoft Asia, talks about why changing roles every five years keeps you learning, what factors will drive success in the AI era, and how he envisions Asia leveraging AI for good in the near future.
Nishimura guides Goldman Sachs on $530 mln Japan take-private deal
Japanese Big Four firm Nishimura & Asahi has advised global investment bank Goldman Sachs on its acquisition and privatisation via management buyout of Nihon Housing, a building and real estate management company, for $530 million.
SAM, CAM, Hogan Lovells guide Acme Solar’s $343 mln India IPO
Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co has advised Acme Solar, one of India's largest renewable energy independent power producers, on its $343 million initial public offering.
S&C, Freshies guide $905 mln U.S.-Japan tire deal
U.S. law firm Sullivan & Cromwell is advising Goodyear Tire & Rubber on the planned sale of its Off-the-Road equipment tire business to Japan's Yokohama Rubber, which is being represented by Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer.
Links builds Greater China cap markets offering with CC, Sidley partners
Magic Circle law firm Linklaters has bolstered its Greater China team with the hire of a trio of lawyers from Clifford Chance, led by partner Christine Xu, and partner Oliver Zhong from Sidley Austin.
Higher taxes, more investment opportunities: Lawyers react to India’s budget
India’s annual financial budget for 2024-25 was dripping with change. Presented for the ninth time by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the announcements included better rules and taxes for foreign investors, an increase in capital gains tax, new employment generators, a focus on the agriculture supply chain, revival of effective debt recovery systems, and a reduction in customs to promote the local manufacturing sector.
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As one of Japan’s Big Four law firms, Anderson Mori & Tomotsune has made it its mission to improve diversity and inclusion, or D&I, across the firm and Japan’s legal industry. ALB talks to Mari Itoh, a partner at AMT and a
ALB Asia's Fastest Growing Firms: One Asia Lawyers Group
One Asia Lawyers Group has been recognised by Asian Legal Business as one of Asia’s fastest-growing firms this year. In this interview with ALB, OAL Managing Partner Tetsuo Kurita shares some of his firm's growth highlights and development
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After two years of virtual events, the Kingfisher ALB Hong Kong Law Awards 2022 made an epic in-person comeback on Sept. 9, bringing around 200 legal professionals and leaders together for the prestigious celebration held concurrently at the
Highlights from the Kingfisher ALB Hong Kong Law Awards
The 21st Kingfisher ALB Hong Kong Law Awards 2022, the first in-person awards in Hong Kong in two years, was a one-of-a-kind celebration, being held simultaneously at two locations that were connected by a livestream. Awards were given out in 47
Introducing the new Asian Legal Business website
Watch this video and hear from Amantha Chia, Head of Legal Media Group at Thomson Reuters, as she offers an overview of the upgraded ALB website and its new features.
ALB Conversations: Geopolitical Risks and Corporate Japan (EN/JA)
Japanese companies have seen rising geo-economic risks from the Ukraine war, which not only requires them to cut Russian businesses but also may force appraisal their businesses with China, as Russia moving closer to China in the face of
ALB Conversations: 5 Questions with Kyu Chul Lee, DR & AJU
Kyu Chul Lee, managing partner of Korea’s DR &AJU, sheds light on his management philosophy and strategy for the firm’s growth. He also recounts some of the highlights from his time in charge and the motto he lives.
Why Hong Kong IPOs continue to rise
Vincent Wang, Partner at Paul Hastings weighs in on Hong Kong’s capital markets trends.
Charles Russell Speechlys: The pandemic is changing private wealth priorities
Charles Russell Speechlys unpacks how the global COVID-19 pandemic has turned private wealth on its head, why Hong Kong work in this space is booming, and what will keep lawyers busy in the coming month.
ALB Conversations: The Impact of COVID-19 on Offshore Disputes
Jeremy Lightfoot, head of Carey Olsen’s dispute resolution and litigation practice in Hong Kong, discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted offshore disputes, and offers predictions and insights for what is ahead.
18th Practical Law ALB Hong Kong In-House Legal Summit
The 18th Practical Law ALB Hong Kong In-House Legal Summit 2021 took place successfully on 7 September at the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong. This signature annual event gathered over 240 in-house counsels, legal practitioners and industry experts to
ALB SSQ China Law Awards 2021
Asian Legal Business (ALB) is proud to present the 18th Annual SSQ ALB China Law Awards 2021 - the pre-eminent legal awards in China! These prestigious awards will pay tribute to the outstanding performance of private practitioners and