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SAM, HSF, CAM guide Jubilant Bhartia Group's $1 bln Coca-Cola deal

by Nimitt Dixit |

Indian law firm Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. and international law firm Herbert Smith Freehills have advised Jubilant Bhartia Group on its agreement with The Coca-Cola Company to acquire a 40 percent stake in Hindustan Coca-Cola Holdings for over $1 billion.

PRC firm DeHeng continues regional expansion, ties up with Indonesia’s ARKO

by Nimitt Dixit |

Beijing-headquartered law firm DeHeng has entered into an alliance with Indonesian law firm ARKO Law to launch a joint legal offering in the country that aims to assist the increasing number of Chinese businesses entering Southeast Asia’s largest economy.

2025 ALB Rankings and Surveys: submissions open

Research and submissions for the following rankings and listings are currently underway.

HK boutique DCLO makes another partner hire

by Sarah Wong |

Hong Kong boutique law firm David Cameron Law Office (DCLO) has made its second partner hire in a month after welcoming corporate lawyer Matthew Love.

Malaysia's Richard Wee Chambers grows following dual mergers

Malaysian law firm Richard Wee Chambers (RWC), a member of the PRC’s Grandall Law Firm, has announced its merger with two local firms, significantly expanding its presence and expertise in the country.

Freshfields advises China Mobile Hong Kong on $1 bln offer for HKBN

Freshfields has advised China Mobile Hong Kong (CMHK) on its offer to acquire all issued shares in Hong Kong-based broadband company HKBN for approximately HK$7.8 billion ($1 billion).

Links, Greenberg Traurig advise on $1.64 bln Taiwan wind farm deal

Linklaters has advised Danish energy company Ørsted on the sale of a 50 percent stake in its Greater Changhua 4 offshore wind project in Taiwan for approximately $1.64 billion to Cathay Life Insurance, which turned to Greenberg Traurig for advice.

9 firms advise on milestone $8.2 bln cross-border insurance deal

by Sarah Wong |

Global law firms Debevoise & Plimpton, Kirkland & Ellis and Herbert Smith Freehills are acting for Bermuda-based insurer Resolution Life on its $8.2 billion sale to Japan’s Nippon Life Insurance, the largest overseas acquisition by a Japanese insurer to date.

HKIAC opens 2nd mainland rep office in Beijing

The Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) has officially opened its Beijing Representative Office, becoming the first offshore arbitration institution to establish a presence in the Chinese capital.

Japan’s Oh-Ebashi hires tax partner from TMI Associates

Japanese law firm Oh-Ebashi LPC & Partners has welcomed veteran tax lawyer Hidehiro Utsumi as a partner from Big Five firm TMI Associates.

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Diversity & Inclusion in Japan's Legal Industry

As one of Japan’s Big Four law firms, Anderson Mori & Tomotsune has made it its mission to improve diversity and inclusion, or D&I, across the firm and Japan’s legal industry. ALB talks to Mari Itoh, a partner at AMT and a

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FAST 30: Tetsuo Kurita One Asia Lawyers Group

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ALB Asia's Fastest Growing Firms: One Asia Lawyers Group

One Asia Lawyers Group has been recognised by Asian Legal Business as one of Asia’s fastest-growing firms this year. In this interview with ALB, OAL Managing Partner Tetsuo Kurita shares some of his firm's growth highlights and development

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Kingfisher ALB Hong Kong Law Awards: Hear From Our Partners

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Kingfisher ALB Hong Kong Law Awards: Hear From Our Partners

After two years of virtual events, the Kingfisher ALB Hong Kong Law Awards 2022 made an epic in-person comeback on Sept. 9, bringing around 200 legal professionals and leaders together for the prestigious celebration held concurrently at the

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Highlights from the Kingfisher ALB Hong Kong Law Awards

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Highlights from the Kingfisher ALB Hong Kong Law Awards

The 21st Kingfisher ALB Hong Kong Law Awards 2022, the first in-person awards in Hong Kong in two years, was a one-of-a-kind celebration, being held simultaneously at two locations that were connected by a livestream. Awards were given out in 47

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Introducing the new Asian Legal Business website

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Introducing the new Asian Legal Business website

Watch this video and hear from Amantha Chia, Head of Legal Media Group at Thomson Reuters, as she offers an overview of the upgraded ALB website and its new features.

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ALB Conversations: Geopolitical Risks and Corporate Japan (EN/JA)

Japanese companies have seen rising geo-economic risks from the Ukraine war, which not only requires them to cut Russian businesses but also may force appraisal their businesses with China, as Russia moving closer to China in the face of

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ALB Conversations: 5 Questions with Kyu Chul Lee, DR & AJU

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ALB Conversations: 5 Questions with Kyu Chul Lee, DR & AJU

Kyu Chul Lee, managing partner of Korea’s DR &AJU, sheds light on his management philosophy and strategy for the firm’s growth. He also recounts some of the highlights from his time in charge and the motto he lives.

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Hong Kong's IPO Hot Streak Keeping Lawyers Busy

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Why Hong Kong IPOs continue to rise

Vincent Wang, Partner at Paul Hastings weighs in on Hong Kong’s capital markets trends.

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ALB Conversations: Why Hong Kong is a Leading Regional Wealth Management Hub

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Charles Russell Speechlys: The pandemic is changing private wealth priorities

Charles Russell Speechlys unpacks how the global COVID-19 pandemic has turned private wealth on its head, why Hong Kong work in this space is booming, and what will keep lawyers busy in the coming month.

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The Impact of COVID-19 on Offshore Disputes

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ALB Conversations: The Impact of COVID-19 on Offshore Disputes

Jeremy Lightfoot, head of Carey Olsen’s dispute resolution and litigation practice in Hong Kong, discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted offshore disputes, and offers predictions and insights for what is ahead.

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18th Practical Law ALB Hong Kong In-House Legal Summit 2021

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18th Practical Law ALB Hong Kong In-House Legal Summit

The 18th Practical Law ALB Hong Kong In-House Legal Summit 2021 took place successfully on 7 September at the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong. This signature annual event gathered over 240 in-house counsels, legal practitioners and industry experts to

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ALB SSQ China Law Awards 2021

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ALB SSQ China Law Awards 2021

Asian Legal Business (ALB) is proud to present the 18th Annual SSQ ALB China Law Awards 2021 - the pre-eminent legal awards in China! These prestigious awards will pay tribute to the outstanding performance of private practitioners and

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