Khaitan, CAM, Links act on Samvardhana Motherson’s $771 million QIP
Khaitan & Co has advised Samvardhana Motherson, one of the world’s largest suppliers of automotive components, on its recent $771 million fundraise through a qualified institutional placement (QIP)
HK: Hogan Lovells picks up partner duo from exiting Dechert
Anglo-American law firm Hogan Lovells has expanded its Hong Kong office with the addition of partners Maria Sit and Michael Wong and three associates from Dechert, which is set to close its Hong Kong operations.
Singapore: SH hires energy transition team from Penningtons
Stephenson Harwood has expanded its energy transition practice with the addition of a three-member team in Singapore from Penningtons Manches Cooper, led by partners Nick Dingemans and John Zadkovich.
Thailand: Tilleke brings on cap marks, tax partners from Deloitte, Kudun
Tilleke & Gibbins, Thailand’s largest law firm, has added Patcharaporn Pootranon and Saravut Krailadsiri as Bangkok-based partners in its capital markets and tax practices, respectively.
Drew secures $3.5 bln judgment against Lim family in Hin Leong case
Singapore Big Four law firm Drew & Napier has successfully represented liquidators in securing a $3.5 billion judgment against former oil tycoon Lim Oon Kuin, known as OK Lim, and his two children in Singapore's largest reported fraudulent trading case.
Offshore firm Campbells bolsters HK team with lit partner from Walkers
Offshore law firm Campbells has hired litigator Stuart D'Addona as a partner in Hong Kong from Walkers, where he spent nearly a decade.
Malaysia: LAW corporate head joins RDS as partner
Malaysian law firm RDS Partnership has hired veteran corporate/M&A lawyer Raphael Tay as a partner from local boutique LAW Partnership, where he headed the corporate and commercial practice.
India lateral partner hire roundup: September
Singhania & Partners, AP & Partners and Phoenix Legal have recruited a partner each, Naik Naik & Co has added two associate partners focused on disputes, while ANM Global has continued its IP expansion with an associate partner hire.
UPCOMING: ALB Legal Guide to Intellectual Property 2024 (EN/ZH)
Asian Legal Business is pleased to announce the release of the ALB Legal Guide to Intellectual Property, 2024 edition. The Guide will be published in both Chinese and English and intended to have a one-year shelf life.
Hong Kong’s finest: Finalists revealed for the prestigious ALB Hong Kong Law Awards 2023
The ALB Hong Kong Law Awards is back for a 22nd time to recognise and celebrate another year of groundbreaking and innovative legal work and, most importantly, the lawyers and firms that made it happen.