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SUBMISSIONS OPEN: ALB Asia IP Rankings 2025 Submissions are now open for the ALB 2025 Intellectual Property Rankings. The rankings will be published in the May issues of ALB Asia and ALB China.
Deadline: Mar. 03, 2025DOWNLOAD FORM HEREHSF builds commercial litigation heft in HK with hires from Kirkland, Latham Global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills has expanded on its existing commercial litigation offering in Hong Kong with the hire of Paul Quinn from Kirkland & Ellis and the return of Truman Mak from Latham & Watkins.
Hogan Lovells continues Singapore expansion with data privacy partner hire from SPB Global law firm Hogan Lovells has continued its aggressive expansion in Singapore with the appointment of data privacy, and cybersecurity lawyer Charmian Aw from Squire Patton Boggs as a partner in the firm’s global regulatory and IP practice.
Pinsent Masons to open third mainland office in Shenzhen London-headquartered law firm Pinsent Masons has confirmed to ALB that it has received government approval to open its third office in mainland China, which will be located in the southern city of Shenzhen.
White & Case ends decade-long Indonesia association Global law firm White & Case will no longer have an on-the-ground presence in Indonesia after calling time on its association with Indonesia's Witara Cakra Advocates (WCA).
Paul Hastings, Latham lead on $827 mln LG CNS Korea IPO Paul Hastings has advised South Korean tech services firm and LG Group member company LG CNS on its 1.2-trillion-won ($827 million) global offering and listing on the Korea Exchange, with Latham & Watkins advising the bookrunners.
Navigating Indonesian Shipping Law Changes: Key Updates and Expert Work Team [Brought to you by UMBRA] The shipping industry in Indonesia plays a pivotal role in the nation's economy, given its archipelagic nature and reliance on sea transportation for trade. In October 2024, updates to the provisions regulating the shipping industry were introduced with the issuance of Law No. 66 of 2024 on the Third Amendment to Law Number 17 of 2008 concerning Shipping (“New Shipping Law”). These changes aim to strengthen the shipping industry, addressing various challenges and opportunities. We are thrilled to present the key updates from these amendments below.
SAM, Khaitan act on WeWork India’s upcoming $460 mln IPO Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas is advising WeWork India, the Indian franchisee of U.S. shared office space manager WeWork, on its upcoming initial public offering (IPO) valued at $460 million.
HK: Charles Russells Speechlys makes funds hire from PwC-linked firm UK firm Charles Russell Speechlys has made its second Asia partner hire of the year after welcoming funds expert Gaven Cheong in Hong Kong from Tiang & Partners, PwC’s member firm in the city.
SURVEY OPEN: ALB Offshore Client Choice 2025 In its annual list, ALB selects top offshore lawyers based on client feedback.
Deadline: Mar. 03, 2025SURVEY LINK HERESG: Morgan Lewis partner joins Withers KhattarWong as litigation head Withers KhattarWong, international law firm Withers’ Singapore alliance firm, has significantly bolstered its disputes capabilities with the addition of a team of attorneys from U.S. law firm Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, led by Pardeep Singh Khosa who joins as head of litigation.
MoFo, Ropes, Mori Hamada guide Bain's $3.3 bln Mitsubishi Pharma buyout Morrison Foerster, Mori, Hamada & Matsumoto, and Ropes & Gray have advised U.S. investment fund Bain Capital on its planned 510-billion-yen ($3.3 billion) acquisition of Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corporation from Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corporation.
How Investment Climate Affects Land Acquisition Regime in Indonesia [Brought to you by UMBRA] Land ownership in Indonesia is regulated strictly, especially when it comes to foreign ownership. In principle, full land ownership by foreign parties is not allowed, as the Indonesian agrarian law framework focuses on national sovereignty over the state’s land and the natural resources that lies within it. While this aligns with the legal policy of the constitution, which emphasizes the state's control over land, this issue has, for years, posed a challenge for the Government of Indonesia (“GoI”) in luring foreign investments, which in most cases, demands a long-term certainty in terms of land ownership and land utilization.
Singapore's Covenant continues growth with Drew hire Singapore boutique law firm Covenant Chambers has hired Ng Pei Tong as its head of M&A and capital markets from Big Four law firm Drew & Napier, where he served as a director in the corporate finance practice.
Davis Polk, Pillsbury lead on ASMedia’s $390 mln take-private offer for TechPoint Global law firm Davis Polk & Wardwell, Japan’s Mori Hamada & Matsumoto, and Taiwan’s Chen & Lin have advised TWSE-listed fabless semiconductor company ASMedia on its proposed acquisition of U.S.-Japanese semiconductor company Techpoint for $390 million.
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