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Clayton Utz, Nishimura, Allens, Jones Day on $1 bln Japan-AU coal deals
Allens had advised Australia’s Whitehaven Coal on separate deals with Japan's Nippon Steel and JFE Steel to sell stakes of 20 percent and 10 percent, respectively, in its Blackwater coking coal mine for a total of $1.08 billion.
CAM continues hiring spree with PSA corporate partner
Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas has kept up its strong lateral partner growth in 2024 with the addition of Arya Tripathy to its corporate and technology practice in Delhi. Tripathy joins from PSA Legal Counsellors.
Senior SAM lawyer moves to Trilegal as antitrust market stays hot
Merger control specialist Aparna Mehra is moving to Trilegal after quitting her decade-long partnership at Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co as the market for antitrust lawyers in India stays hot.
Dentons expands HK disputes team with NRF trio
Global law firm Dentons has strengthened its litigation and arbitration practice in Hong Kong after hiring three lawyers from Norton Rose Fulbright, namely partner Alfred Wu, senior consultant Philip Nunn, and senior associate Muriel Cheng.
HSF continues private capital growth in HK with hire of ex-W&C partner
Global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills has continued the expansion of its Asian private capital practice with the addition of former White & Case partner Anthony Vassey in Hong Kong.
RANKINGS: ALB India Super 50 Lawyers 2024
Continuing its tradition, ALB features leading private practitioners in India known for their outstanding client service. These lawyers were chosen based on direct client recommendations to ALB, showcasing their dedication to client needs and exceptional legal expertise.
Namma Lawyers: How Bangalore Has Grown Into a Thriving Legal Hub
Bengaluru's explosive tech scene, startup ecosystem, and craft beer culture have spawned a new breed of specialised lawyers, transforming the once-sleepy city into one of India's most dynamic legal markets.
MIDDLE EAST REPORT: Korea on the Horizon
As the historic economic partnership between the UAE and South Korea takes effect, lawyers in both countries are building capabilities across multiple practice areas to help clients navigate unfamiliar regulatory environments through specialised practice groups and strategic alliances.
INDIA REPORT: Merger Momentum
Despite global uncertainties, India's M&A landscape remains robust, with domestic deals driving growth and diverse sectors attracting investments. Experts predict a positive outlook for H2 2024, bolstered by policy continuity and abundant dry powder.
CAPITAL MARKETS: Nikkei’s New Dawn
Japan's strategic reforms have sparked record foreign investment and a Nikkei 225 surge, as cost-conscious management and market-friendly policies transform the country into an attractive global investment hub.