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DOWNLOAD FORM HEREDeadline: August 30, 2024Freshfields, S&C advise on Japan Tobacco’s $2.4bln Vector take-private deal Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer has advised Japan Tobacco (JT) in its $2.4 billion acquisition of Vector Group, the fourth-largest tobacco company in the United States. Sullivan & Cromwell advised Vector on the sale.
PRC firms continue HK expansion as Wang Jing & GH opens office Chinese law firm Wang Jing & GH has opened an office in Hong Kong, becoming the latest mainland Chinese legal practice to establish a presence in the Asian financial hub.
Navigating disruptions and distractions in international dispute resolution at Singapore Convention Week 2024 [Brought to you by the Ministry of Law, Singapore] New developments and innovations emerge around the world every day. But not all will have an impact on you. How then do you discern what will affect you – be it positively or negatively, so that you can take the necessary steps to either mitigate the risks and negative impact, or seize the opportunities? How can you distinguish “disruptions” from “distractions”?
Ropes, Latham, Freshies act on $1.1 bln PropertyGuru take-private Ropes & Gray has advised Swedish investment firm EQT AB on its offer to acquire New York-listed Singapore-based online real estate platform PropertyGuru for $1.1 billion.
Indonesia’s ARKO adds banking and finance veteran Indonesian law firm ARKO, formerly known as Armila & Rako, has appointed Dani Indrawan as a new partner specializing in banking and finance.
First Up with ALB: A Newsletter by Asian Legal Business Why are India's marquee law firms poaching from each other like crazy?
Enjoy newsletters? Try ALB’s new LinkedIn newsletter, bringing you nuanced analysis from top legal voices across Asia every fortnightSAM, Trilegal, CAM, Sidley, Links act on $500 mln India baby products IPO Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co and Sidley Austin have advised India’s Brainbees Solutions, the operator of the FirstCry platform, on its 42-billion-rupee ($500 million) IPO, with Linklaters advising the book-running lead managers (BRLMs).
Stephenson Harwood SG alliance firm lands corp partner from Dentons Virtus Law, UK law firm Stephenson Harwood's Singapore alliance firm, has hired corporate lawyer Eunice Yao as a partner from Dentons Rodyk & Davidson.
SUBMISSIONS OPEN: ALB Asia Rising Stars (Hong Kong) 2024 We are now accepting submissions for ALB’s Rising Stars Hong Kong list, which spotlights the next generation of the region’s lawyers. The list will be published in the November 2024 issue of ALB Asia.
DOWNLOAD FORM HEREDeadline: August 30, 2024Pisut adds cross-border disputes partner in Bangkok Thai law firm Pisut & Partners has bolstered its international arbitration capabilities with the addition of partner Dutsadee Dutsadeepanich in Bangkok.
A Conversation with Justisiari P. Kusumah, managing partner of K&K Advocates [Brought to you by K&K Advocates]Justisiari P. Kusumah, the managing partner of K&K Advocates, talks about his passion for helping clients protect their valuable innovations. He is committed to developing specialised expertise that sets him apart in the legal profession, collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure comprehensive asset protection for clients. With a focus on Intellectual Property (IP) law, Kusumah excels in IP litigation and is driven by a profound enthusiasm for implementing creative and innovative strategies to effectively represent clients in court.ALB joins hands with Tiantai for inaugural overseas forum in Jakarta On July 9, ALB, in partnership with China Tiantai Law Firm, successfully hosted the ALB & Tiantai Forum 2024: Indonesia Investment Landscape - Legal and Regulatory Updates at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Jakarta.
SUBMISSIONS OPEN: India Top Intellectual Property Boutique Firms 2024 India's IP landscape features boutique law firms offering specialized expertise at lower costs, focusing on patents, trademarks, or copyrights. Submissions welcome but not mandatory. Only firms with 10 or fewer partners will be considered.
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