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Building rush

BY Raj Gunashekar |

The Philippines’ real estate sector has seen an unprecedented boom in the last two years. And this is leading to an increase in work for law firms.
Onwards and upwards

BY Raj Gunashekar |

Apart from assisting members in connecting with their peers across jurisdictions, law firm networks are also helping them upgrade their skills and preparing them for a fast-evolving international business environment.
In-house Q&A with Diageo's Annabel Moore

BY Raj Gunashekar |

Annabel Moore is the general counsel for global beverage maker Diageo’s APAC region. She talks to ALB about how important in-house counsels are within the organisation as well as how to successfully manage a demanding legal career without sacrificing family priorities.
India: L&L, Bakers on Emerson Electric’s $3.15 bln buy of Pentair unit

BY Raj Gunashekar |

India’s Luthra & Luthra (L&L) has represented U.S.-based Emerson Electric on the India leg of its $ 3.15 billion multi-jurisdictional acquisition of the valves and controls business of London’s Pentair Group.
9 law firms star in Mongolian Mining Corp’s $800 mln restructuring deal

BY Raj Gunashekar |

Davis Polk & Wardwell has acted for Mongolian Mining Corporation (MMC) in a complex, cross-border bank bond restructuring deal valued at $800 million.
Freshfields names HK disputes specialist as Asia managing partner

BY Raj Gunashekar, John Kang |

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer has appointed Hong Kong-based dispute resolution specialist Georgia Dawson as its new Asian regional managing partner.
Ashurst in Singapore FLA with ADTLaw

BY Raj Gunashekar |

Ashurst has entered into a formal law alliance (FLA) in Singapore with local outfit ADTLaw, formerly known as ADTvance Law.
Malaysia: Donovan & Ho lands family specialist from Han & Partners

BY Raj Gunashekar |

Donovan & Ho, a Kuala Lumpur-headquartered boutique firm, has hired family law specialist Aileen Lau from Han & Partners.
India’s CAM steps up tech push with innovation exec hire

BY Raj Gunashekar |

Indian law firm Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas has welcomed Komal Gupta as its head of innovation and artificial intelligence (AI).
New boutique firm launched in Mumbai

BY Raj Gunashekar |

Veyrah Law, a new firm focused on corporate and M&A matters, has opened in Mumbai.