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TT&A, Khaitan, AZB guide Macquarie-backed Blueleaf’s $400 mln India solar bet

by Nimitt Dixit |

Talwar Thakore & Associates and AZB & Partners have advised Singapore-based Blueleaf Energy (BLE) on its $400 million investment in 1 gigawatt of solar projects in the northwestern Indian state of Rajasthan owned by Jakson Green, which was represented by Khaitan & Co.

Morgan Lewis bolsters Tokyo real estate practice with Withers duo

by Sarah Wong |

International law firm Morgan, Lewis & Bockius has strengthened its Japanese real estate practice with the addition of partners Gerald "Jerry" Fujii and Naoki Ueyama from Withers, enhancing the firm's cross-border real estate finance capabilities in Tokyo.

Singapore’s Providence makes second key hire in two months

Singapore law firm Providence Law Asia has appointed prominent litigator Colin Liew as its new head of international litigation.

SG: Linklaters corporate counsel joins Withers as partner

by Nimitt Dixit |

Withers KhattarWong, the Singapore alliance of international law firm Withers, has expanded its corporate offering with the addition of former Linklaters counsel Gary Beh as a partner in the city-state.

New law firm Broadfield launches Hong Kong office with Sidley trio

International law firm Broadfield, which was set up in July last year, has established an office in Hong Kong after hiring three lawyers from Sidley Austin, led by Effie Vasilopoulos, who headed the APAC investment funds group at the latter firm.

Indonesia’s Sarvasūkṣma hires M&A partner from White & Case affiliate

Indonesian law firm Sarvasūkṣma has hired Rika Rusman as a corporate and M&A partner from Witara Cakra Advocates (WCA), White & Case's local association firm.

Energy, infra boutique Trinity International opens SG office

Trinity International, a specialist law firm focused on energy and infrastructure projects in emerging markets, has launched a Singapore office as part of its Asian expansion strategy.

SG: Drew disputes heavy-hitter launches own venture

Siraj Omar SC, former co-head of dispute resolution at Big Four firm Drew & Napier, has launched his own law firm specialising in commercial dispute resolution, marking a significant departure from one of Singapore's oldest law practices.

7 international, Indian firms act on Kedaara Capital’s $350 mln U.S. bet

by Nimitt Dixit |

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld, Quillon Partners, and Kelley Drye & Warren have advised Indian private equity firm Kedaara Capital on its maiden bet in the data analytics and AI solutions market, committing $350 million strategic investment to San Jose, California-based Impetus Technologies.

Japan’s Miura & Partners expands presence to Malaysia with alliance

Japanese law firm Miura & Partners has continued its expansion within Southeast Asia after announcing that it will enter into a strategic alliance with Malaysian law firm Donovan & Ho.

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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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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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