Sidley Austin has appointed energy specialist Tju Liang Chua as a partner at its Singapore office. Chua joins from Vinson & Elkins in Shanghai.

Amarchand Mangaldas has hired Rahul Sarella as the resident partner of its Hyderabad office from Tatva Legal.

Baker & McKenzie has advised Regal REIT’s trustee, DB Trustees (Hong Kong) Ltd, on the REIT’s HK$4.5 billion ($580 million) term loan and HK$300 million revolving loan.

The Perth office of K&L Gates has added Alex Eastwood as a partner in the energy, infrastructure and resources practice.

Morrison & Foerster’s Singapore office has hired deal experts Jake Robson and Adam Summerly as partners from Norton Rose Fulbright.

Curwoods will display the works of Sydney artist Phoebe Boyle in its Australia Square offices between 30 July and 09 August 2013.

Lavan Legal has announced the appointment of Bronwyn Davies as a corporate partner specialising in mining and resources.

Gibson Dunn has advised French conglomerate Vivendi on the sale of its 53 percent stake in Maroc Telecom to Dubai-based Etisalat in one of the biggest emerging market deals this year.Freshfields has represented the buyer.

Clifford Chance has advised Indian waste management company Ramky on its acquisition of Australia’s Enviropacific Services.

Indonesia’s BKPM issued Regulation No. 5 on Apr. 12, 2013, affecting guidelines and procedures for investment licensing in the country. Find out more about its effects at the ALB Optimising your Indonesian Investment Strategy Masterclass on Aug. 22 in Singapore.