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.
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.
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.
Malaysia’s Zul Rafique welcomes back energy partner from in-house role
Malaysian law firm Zul Rafique & Partners has bolstered its energy capabilities following the return of partner Syed Haris Syed Yahya from oil and gas major Sapura Energy, where he was senior corporate counsel.
Skadden confirms closure in Shanghai, adjusts China corporate business
New York-headquartered law firm Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom has confirmed to ALB that it will be closing its Shanghai office and adjusting its corporate business in China.
ALB Middle East Law Awards 2024: A Celebration of Legal Excellence and Innovation
The legal community of the Middle East converged at the luxurious Shangri-La Dubai on Oct. 17, 2024, for the highly anticipated 4th Annual ALB Middle East Law Awards.
Davis Polk, Cleary lead on Horizon Robotics’ planned $696 mln HK IPO
A man looks at a demonstration of human motion analysis software at the stall of the artificial intelligence solutions maker Horizon Robotics during the Security China 2018 exhibition on public safety and security in Beijing, China October 24, 2018. REUTERS/Thomas Peter
In-house pro rejoins CAM’s capital markets team in Bengaluru
Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas has continued its strong capital markets rebuild, buoyed by India’s bullish stock market sentiment, with the addition of Gayathri Ramachandran as a partner in Bengaluru.
HK: Hauzen hires arbitration, insurance lawyer from Hugill & Ip
Hauzen, the Hong Kong association firm of the PRC's Anjie Broad Law Firm, has hired arbitration and insurance lawyer Caroline Thomas as a partner from local firm Hugill & Ip.
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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
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
Why Hong Kong IPOs continue to rise
Vincent Wang, Partner at Paul Hastings weighs in on Hong Kong’s capital markets trends.
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.
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.
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
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