Korea: BKL employment partner joins Dentons Lee
Dentons Lee, Dentons’ South Korea member firm, has boosted its labour and employment offerings by hiring former Bae, Kim & Lee partner Eunjee Kim as a senior attorney.
U.S. law firm Sterlington hires Withers' global aviation head
U.S. law firm Sterlington has hired prominent aviation lawyer Paul Jebely as partner and international vice-chair. Jebely, who is based in Hong Kong, joins from Withers where he was the global head of aviation.
Co-founder of Malaysia’s D&P sets up startup-focused firm
David Lim, a co-founder of Malaysian boutique firm D&P Law Group, has left to set up a new legal practice catering to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and startups in the country.
Dentons Link Legal, Dentons U.S., Crawford Bayley guide $358 mln SpiceJet QIP
Dentons Link Legal acted for troubled and cash-strapped Indian airline SpiceJet on its $358 million financial infusion through a qualified institutional placement of equity shares. Crawford Bayley & Co and Dentons U.S. acted as domestic and international counsel respectively to the book-running lead managers, DAM Capital Advisors and JM Financial.
UK firm DACB launches HK office amidst foreign firm retreat
London-headquartered insurance-focused law firm DAC Beachcroft has expanded its presence in Asia with a new office in Hong Kong, which will operate in association with newly founded local firm CK Lee & Co.
ALB Asia M&A Rankings 2024
Asia’s markets, like the rest of the world, have seen a steep decline in dealmaking in the first half of the year. But macroeconomic trends, increase in asset quality and lucrative exit opportunities promise a better future for the region’s traditional and emerging markets.
ENERGY: Renewable Roadblocks
In recent years, the combination of trade conflicts, the pandemic, and regional tensions have resulted in increased volatility for businesses in the energy, transportation, and commodities sectors. In Southeast Asia, where the transition to green energy is one of the primary focuses for governments, lawyers examine critical areas susceptible to disputes and identify best practices to avoid them.
Wadia Ghandy launches in Bengaluru with Samvad hire
Mumbai-headquartered law firm Wadia Ghandy & Co has opened an office in Bengaluru, hiring Pinaz Mehta as a partner to head its operations in the city.
Khaitan, Trilegal, S&R guide Glenmark Pharma’s $680 mln sale of GLS stake to Nirma
Indian law firm S&R Associates has advised Glenmark Pharmaceuticals on the proposed divestment of 75 percent stake in Glenmark Life Sciences (GLS) for $680 million to Nirma, which was represented by Khaitan & Co.
SAM doubles Chennai partner strength with hires from Luthra, UAE firm
Indian law firm Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas has become the latest to grow its Chennai presence with the additions of M&A partner Sarika Raichur and disputes partner Shruti Khanijow. The hires bring its partner strength in the southern city to four.