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TT&A, Desai Diwanji advise on record $3.3 bln Shapoorji Pallonji financing deal Talwar Thakore & Associates (TT&A) and Desai & Diwanji have advised on a landmark 286-billion-rupee ($3.3 billion) financing deal for the Shapoorji Pallonji Group, marking the largest private credit transaction in India to date.
SUBMISSIONS OPEN: ALB Asia Rising Stars Hong Kong 2025 ALB is accepting submissions for its Rising Stars Hong Kong list, spotlighting lawyers under 40 based in Hong Kong for their high-quality work.
Deadline: Jul. 4, 2025DOWNLOAD FORM HEREInternational organisation for mediation launched in Hong Kong The International Organization for Mediation (IOMed), the first intergovernmental entity dedicated to resolving international disputes through mediation, was established last week in Hong Kong.
Delhi: CAM welcomes infrastructure team from Argus Leading Indian law firm Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas (CAM) has strengthened its projects and infrastructure practice with the hire of a five-member team from Argus Partners in Delhi NCR, led by partner Rachika Sahay.
SUBMISSIONS OPEN: ALB Asia M&A Rankings 2025 Submissions are now open for ALB's annual rankings of the best law firms for M&A in Asia, covering a range of jurisdictions from China and Hong Kong to India and Vietnam. This year, we aim to recognize both domestic and international firms that excel in M&A transactions across the region.
Deadline: Jul. 4, 2025DOWNLOAD FORM FOR CHINA, HONG KONG, JAPAN, KOREA HEREDOWNLOAD FORM FOR INDIA, INDONESIA, MALAYSIA, PHILIPPINES, SINGAPORE, THAILAND, VIETNAM HEREIndia’s AZB & Partners appoints new investment funds head Leading Indian law firm AZB & Partners has hired investment funds expert Shagoofa Rashid Khan as a senior partner and practice head. Her most recent role was as group general counsel at the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF).
Ashurst nabs Simmons partner to lead Asia employment practice Global law firm Ashurst has appointed former Simmons & Simmons partner Clarence Ding as its new Asia head of employment, based in Singapore. Ding was heading the Singapore employment practice at his previous firm.
Singapore’s RCL expands leadership, rebrands as RCLT Law Corporation Singapore-based RCL Chambers Law Corporation has rebranded as RCLT Law Corporation and expanded its leadership team, marking a strategic shift from its boutique disputes focus to a broader service offering.
SUBMISSIONS OPEN: ALB Firms to Watch (Vietnam) 2025 Vietnam's boutique law firms are gaining attention, with ALB Asia Magazine highlighting firms with 10 or fewer partners that are making a market impact.
Deadline: Jul. 15, 2025DOWNLOAD FORM HEREIndia: CAM hires capital markets partner from S&R Associates Indian law firm Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas has recruited capital markets expert Oishika Dasgupta as a partner in Mumbai from S&R Associates, strengthening its capabilities in one of India's most dynamic legal practice areas.
Malaysia’s Rahmat Lim strengthens disputes practice with new partner Rahmat Lim & Partners has appointed Aravind Kumarr as a partner in its litigation and dispute resolution practice, bringing extensive experience in corporate and commercial litigation, cross-border disputes, and international arbitration.
A&O Shearman hires partner in Vietnam from local firm YKVN Global law firm A&O Shearman has announced its recruitment of corporate/M&A expert Hai Nguyen as a partner in Ho Chi Minh City from Vietnamese law firm YKVN, bolstering its presence in the fast-growing Southeast Asian economy.
MoFo expands Tokyo team with PE hire from White & Case Morrison Foerster has bolstered its Tokyo office by hiring M&A and private equity expert Naoya Shiota as a partner from White & Case, aiming to enhance its capabilities in Japan's expanding private equity market.
SUBMISSIONS OPEN: ALB Asia 40 Under 40 2025 Submissions are now open for ALB Asia’s annual 40 Under 40 list, celebrating exceptional lawyers under 40 in the region. Note that lawyers based in mainland China and Australia/New Zealand are not eligible.
Deadline: Aug. 4, 2025DOWNLOAD FORM HEREA Practical Roadmap for AI-Driven Legal Operations Transformations in APAC [Brought to you by Axiom] As generative AI continues to dominate headlines, many legal departments across Asia Pacific (APAC) are still laying the foundation for meaningful integration.
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