SG: Drew disputes heavy-hitter launches own venture
Siraj Omar SC, former co-head of dispute resolution at Big Four firm Drew & Napier, has launched his own law firm specialising in commercial dispute resolution, marking a significant departure from one of Singapore's oldest law practices.
7 international, Indian firms act on Kedaara Capital’s $350 mln U.S. bet
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld, Quillon Partners, and Kelley Drye & Warren have advised Indian private equity firm Kedaara Capital on its maiden bet in the data analytics and AI solutions market, committing $350 million strategic investment to San Jose, California-based Impetus Technologies.
Japan’s Miura & Partners expands presence to Malaysia with alliance
Japanese law firm Miura & Partners has continued its expansion within Southeast Asia after announcing that it will enter into a strategic alliance with Malaysian law firm Donovan & Ho.
SAM, Latham guide Hexaware’s upcoming $1.2 bln India IPO
Indian law firm Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co has been mandated to assist Hexaware Technologies, an AI-focused tech company backed by Carlyle Group, on its upcoming initial public offering (IPO) in India, which is expected to raise $1.2 billion.
Morgan Lewis to close recently established Shenzhen office
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius has confirmed to ALB that it will close its Shenzhen office, which was launched in June 2023.
Ropes, Nishimura, MHM act on Bain’s $634 mln Jamco acquisition
Ropes & Gray and Nishimura & Asahi have advised U.S. investment fund Bain Capital on its $634 million acquisition of Japanese aircraft interior maker Jamco, which turned to Mori Hamada & Matsumoto for counsel.
Tokyo: Former AMT partner boosts Ashurst’s energy transition offering
Global law firm Ashurst has announced the appointment of Teruma Naito as a partner in its projects and energy transition (PET) practice in Tokyo. Naito joins from leading Japanese firm Anderson Mori & Tomotsune.
Stephenson Harwood SG alliance firm lands corp partner from Dentons
Virtus Law, UK law firm Stephenson Harwood's Singapore alliance firm, has hired corporate lawyer Eunice Yao as a partner from Dentons Rodyk & Davidson.
RANKINGS: ALB Hong Kong Firms to Watch 2024
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.
PRC firms continue HK expansion as Wang Jing & GH opens office
Chinese law firm Wang Jing & GH has opened an office in Hong Kong, becoming the latest mainland Chinese legal practice to establish a presence in the Asian financial hub.