Trilegal advised Indian alternative asset owner RMZ Group on its $1.7 billion joint venture with Colt Data Centre Services, which was advised by Khaitan & Co, to invest in the Indian data centre market, as well as the proposed acquisition of stakes in two data centre projects.
Herbert Smith Freehills, CM Law Firm, and Grandall Law Firm have advised Chinese logistics provider SF Holdings on its $750 million initial public offering in Hong Kong, with Clifford Chance and King & Wood Mallesons advising the joint sponsors.
Mid-tier and regional mainland Chinese law firms are expanding into Hong Kong, driven by cross-border demand and Beijing's global push.
Indonesia's fintech revolution is transforming banking, with startups and traditional lenders driving innovation while navigating regulatory hurdles and global expansion.
The Middle East is rapidly embracing ESG integration in business and finance, driven by COP28, with executives adopting sustainability strategies while facing standardisation and talent challenges.
Indian law firm Trilegal has bolstered its real estate and disputes capabilities with the addition of litigator Samit Dilip Shukla as a partner in Mumbai. Shukla was previously a partner at DSK Legal.
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.
ZJ Jennifer Lim, a former disputes partner at U.S. law firm Sidley Austin, has joined Duxton Hill Chambers (Singapore Group Practice) as a member.
Virtus Law, UK law firm Stephenson Harwood's Singapore alliance firm, has hired corporate lawyer Eunice Yao as a partner from Dentons Rodyk & Davidson.
Hong Kong’s status as a global financial centre has fostered a highly competitive legal market. Boutique law firms have emerged as significant contributors, demonstrating exceptional capabilities and a deep understanding of local business needs. This year, ALB continues to identify and recognise these standout firms for their achievements. the list is in alphabetical order, and some firms have been profiled.
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
Vincent Wang, Partner at Paul Hastings weighs in on Hong Kong’s capital markets trends.
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.
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.
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
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