NO&T, STB, AMT, Davis Polk advise on Japan's biggest IPO in 6 years
Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu and Simpson Thacher & Bartlett have advised Tokyo Metro on its 348.6 billion yen ($2.3 billion) initial public offering, Japan's largest in six years.
CAM, Trilegal act on Adani’s latest $500mln QIP
Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas has represented Adani Enterprises, the Adani Group’s flagship entity, on its $500 million qualified institutional placement, with Trilegal advising the placement agents SBI Capital Markets, Jefferies India, and ICICI Securities.
CAM, Khaitan guide latest major India cement M&A
Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas is advising the Adani-held Ambuja Cement on its acquisition of 46.8 percent controlling stake in Orient Cement (OCL) for approximately $451 million. Khaitan & Co is representing OCL on the deal.
SANCTIONS: Geopolitical Gridlock
In an era of escalating geopolitical tensions, Asian companies find themselves navigating an increasingly complex sanctions landscape and experiencing an urgent need for robust compliance programmes.
GREATER BAY AREA: Beyond Borders
South China, particularly the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, is leading China's global expansion in manufacturing, technology, and new energy sectors.
SUBMISSION OPEN: ALB Firms to Watch (Singapore) 2025
Amidst Singapore's ongoing development as a key business hub and a leading global financial centre, there is a notable rise in smaller law firms that are gaining recognition for their commitment to delivering quality services and managing significant workloads.
MIDDLE EAST REPORT: Clear Signals
Saudi Arabia’s new investment law is a legislative ace up the kingdom’s sleeve that signals a conducive, clear and equal-opportunity climate for global capital.
MIDDLE EAST: “Aramco's legal organisation has been ahead of the game’
Nabeel Al-Mansour is the executive vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary at the world’s largest oil producer Saudi Aramco.
ALB CONVERSATIONS: Chetan Chopra, Trukker
Chetan Chopra, group general counsel at UAE-headquartered logistics company Trukker, talks about how he transitioned from litigation to in-house roles by understanding business operations, why knowing the business "like the back of your hand" is crucial for effective legal guidance, and what strategies he employs to balance risk management with enabling growth across diverse geographical areas.
SUBMISSION OPEN: ALB Asia Rising Stars Indonesia 2025
Submissions open for ALB's Rising Stars Indonesia list. The list will spotlight the most promising lawyers of the next generation in Indonesia. The list will be published in the January/February 2025 issue of ALB Asia.