Singapore boutique Covenant welcomes construction disputes veteran
Singapore law firm Covenant Chambers has appointed construction and engineering disputes expert Edwin Sim as a director.
Hunton Andrews Kurth adds Tokyo energy partner from White & Case
Hunton Andrews Kurth has hired energy and infrastructure expert Kristian Bradshaw as a partner in Tokyo from White & Case, where he was a local partner, Bradshaw announced in a LinkedIn post.
AZB, STB act on OYO’s $525 mln U.S. bet
AZB & Partners has acted for Oravel Stays, the parent of e-hotelier OYO, on its proposed $525 million acquisition of U.S. motel operator G6 Hospitality from PE fund Blackstone. Simpson Thacher & Bartlett acted for Blackstone on the deal.
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.
IN-HOUSE INSIGHT: 6 Must-Have Legal Technologies
Technology is a great equaliser. Legal technology is no exception and enables law firms of different sizes and specialisations to handle client relationships, legal research effectively, keep track of cases, better accounting, contract drafting etc. In the recent past legal tech solutions have been backed by artificial intelligence, blockchain, IoT (internet of things), cloud services etc., to offer legal services promptly and efficiently tackle regulatory compliances.
EXPLAINER: How Will the Go First Saga Impact India’s Aviation Sector?
The reputation of India’s aviation industry took a hit after the grounding of India’s Go First airline, the bankruptcy procedures that followed and a decision by regulators that blocked aircraft lessors from getting their planes back.
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Talking Tech
Lawyers have played a pivotal role in the remarkable growth of India's technology industry, which is now valued at an impressive $245 billion and employs some 5.4 million people. Leaders at some key law firms talk about how their expertise in IP rights, contract law, and regulatory compliance provided the legal framework for innovation, investment, and business expansion, fostering an environment conducive to the sector's success.