Hogan Lovells poaches arbitration partner from Ashurst in Singapore
Global law firm Hogan Lovells has hired international arbitration expert Rob Palmer as a partner from rival Ashurst to boost its dispute resolution practice in Southeast Asia.
K&L hires Singapore energy duo from Gibson Dunn
K&L Gates Straits Law, the Singapore office of K&L Gates, has bolstered its energy practice in Singapore with the hire of two energy lawyers from Gibson Dunn & Crutcher: Partner Brad Roach and senior associate Alexandra Jones.
UK’s Seladore Legal eyes SG office as it adds new partner
Seladore Legal, a London-based disputes-only law firm, has announced the appointment of Liang-Ying Tan as a partner, signalling its intent to establish a presence in Singapore.
Singapore: Mayer Brown finance partner joins DLA
Global law firm DLA Piper has expanded its banking and finance offering with the addition of Soumitro Mukerji as a partner in its Singapore office.
Singapore: Former Cavenagh Law disputes partner joins Oon & Bazul
Elan Krishna, a former partner at Cavenagh Law, the Singapore Formal Law Alliance (FLA) firm of Clifford Chance, has joined local outfit Oon & Bazul to strengthen its dispute resolution practice.
R&T guides VietJet on historic $8 bln aviation deal
Singapore’s Rajah & Tann has advised Vietnam's VietJet Air on reaffirmation of its $8 billion deal with CFM International to acquire over 400 CFM advanced Leap 1B Aircraft Engines.
Stephenson Harwood, Links advise on $349 mln SG-UK taxi deal
Stephenson Harwood has advised Singaporean transport operator ComfortDelGro on its 269-million-pound ($349 million) acquisition of the British private hire cab and courier company Addison Lee, whose shareholders were represented by Linklaters.
Portuguese firm Morais Leitão to open office in Singapore
Lisbon-headquartered law firm Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados, is set to open a new office in Singapore as it eyes the growing renewable energy sector in Asia, as well as rising legal demand from Asian investments in Africa.
JSA, Trilegal, SAM, AZB advise on $2 bln India-Singapore healthcare deal
J Sagar Associates has represented Singapore sovereign wealth fund Temasek on its acquisition of an additional 41 percent stake in Indian hospital chain Manipal Health Enterprises from investors, including U.S. PE firm TPG, which was advised by AZB & Partners, and NIIF, which was counseled by Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. Trilegal represented Manipal Health.
Singapore’s RHT welcomes back real estate partner from Drew
Singapore law firm RHTLaw Asia has welcomed back real estate specialist Yeong Wai Cheong as a partner from Drew & Napier.