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.
Goodwin, Nelson Mullins advise on Crown LNG’s $685 mln SPAC deal
U.S. law firm Goodwin Procter has advised Catcha Investment, a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company, on its merger agreement with Crown LNG Holdings, which develops liquefied natural gas terminals to operate in harsh weather conditions.
Malaysian law firm Azmi adds disputes team
Kuala Lumpur-headquartered Azmi & Associates has snapped up a team of three dispute resolution lawyers from local law firm KK Lim, including partner Izzat Zamri.
Norton Rose hires cap markets partner from Kirkland in Hong Kong
Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has added a capital markets partner in Hong Kong as global IPO markets look to finish 2023 strong after a slump in the first half of the year.