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 new legal practice catering to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and startups in the country.
Dentons Link Legal, Dentons US, Crawford Bayley guide $358mln 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 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.
Nishimura advises Panasonic Connect on $1 bln partnership with Orix
Nishimura & Asahi has advised Panasonic Connect, a subsidiary of Japan’s Panasonic Holdings, on a strategic capital partnership with ORIX for its projector business.
13-lawyer IndusLaw infra group moves to JSA
JSA Advocates & Solicitors has become the latest firm to turn to IndusLaw to boost its partner ranks with the addition of Infrastructure and projects-focused partners M. Arun Kumar and Deepak Chowdhury along with their teams in Gurugram and Hyderabad, respectively.
Nishimura advises MUFG on $393 mln Philippines investment
Nishimura & Asahi has advised Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Japan's largest banking group, on its $393 million investment in Philippine fintech Mynt for an 8 percent stake.
Japan’s AMT expands in Thailand with SRPP partner
Japanese law firm Anderson Mori & Tomotsune has bolstered its Thailand office by hiring corporate specialist Natira Siripun as a partner from local firm SRPP.
Han Kun makes corporate hire in SG from Withers KhattarWong
Han Kun Law Office has added corporate partner Chuo Ming Leong along with his team, Low Shan You, Chow Su Rin, and Lanabel Teo, in its Singapore office.
Gibson Dunn guides Hahn on $3.4bln Korea fund
U.S. law firm Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher has advised Hahn & Company, a leading South Korea-based private equity firm, on the formation of Hahn & Company IV, its fourth Korea-focused buyout fund.
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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
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Introducing the new Asian Legal Business website
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ALB Conversations: Geopolitical Risks and Corporate Japan (EN/JA)
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ALB Conversations: 5 Questions with Kyu Chul Lee, DR & AJU
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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
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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