Korea’s Shin & Kim gets new head of financial regulatory group
Korean Big Six law firm Shin & Kim has continued the growth of its regulatory focus in 2024 with the addition of Seongkoo Cheong as a partner to lead its financial regulatory practice.
Guantao & Chow expands HK team with SKYS partner duo
PRC law firm Guantao & Chow has strengthened its corporate and intellectual property practice in Hong Kong with the hire of partners Keung Yui Fai and Yen Barry Joseph from HK boutique So Keung Yip & Sin (SKYS). A team of four lawyers joins Keung and Yen.
CAM, Trilegal, W&C act on Prestige Estate’s $595 mln QIP
Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas has advised real estate developer Prestige Estates Projects on its $595 million qualified institutional placement of shares. Trilegal and White & Case advised the lead managers on the deal.
Perkins Coie to Close Beijing Office, Shift Strategic Focus to Shenzhen
Perkins Coie has commenced the process of closing its Beijing office and will shift its strategic focus in China to Shenzhen, the firm confirmed to ALB.
SAM, CAM, Latham act on Ather Energy’s upcoming $536 mln IPO
Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co is advising Indian electric two-wheeler maker Ather Energy on its upcoming $536.2 million initial public offering (45 billion rupees), as more emerging companies than ever before turn to India’s red-hot stock market to raise funds.
CAM continues rapid expansion with NDA private equity co-head
Ratnadeep Roychowdhury, co-head of Nishith Desai Associates’ private equity and sovereign wealth funds group has moved to Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, making him the second NDA practice head to move to CAM in a week.
ALB CONVERSATIONS: Lynette Ooi, Head of Legal, APAC & MEA, Paypal
Lynette Ooi, head of legal, APAC & MEA, at PayPal, talks about effective GCs' ability to balance strategic and detailed thinking, the need for adaptable lawyers in today's dynamic legal landscape, and the importance of finding one's purpose when designing a legal career.
SURVEY OPEN: ALB Super 50 Dispute Lawyers 2024
In its July 2024 issue, ALB is spotlighting the Super 50 Disputes Lawyers in Asia. We pick the best dispute lawyers based on their high-profile cases, clients’ recommendations, standout deals, and feedback from the market.
SUBMISSION OPEN: ALB Asia's Top 15 Female Lawyers 2024
ALB is proud to announce the opening of nominations for our annual Top 15 Female Lawyers in Asia ranking.
SUBMISSIONS OPEN: ALB Rising Stars Singapore 2024
We are now accepting submissions for ALB’s Rising Stars Singapore list, which spotlights the next generation of the country’s lawyers. The list will be published in July 2024 issue of ALB Asia.