
Seoul: KL Partners int’l disputes head moves to Shin & Kim
South Korean Big Six law firm Shin & Kim has hired Young Suk Park as the head of its international dispute resolution practice from KL Partners, where he held a similar role.
India’s Saraf adds M&A partner from Trilegal
Indian law firm Saraf & Partners has added infrastructure-focused M&A attorney Dhruv Chatterjee as a partner in the firm’s corporate practice.
Thai powerhouse Tilleke joins Drew’s regional law firm network
Bangkok-headquartered Tilleke & Gibbins, Thailand’s largest law firm, has become the latest member of Drew Network Asia (DNA), Singapore firm Drew & Napier’s regional law network. DNA now has a presence in nine countries and includes about 824 fee-earners.
Former P&G, Dyson legal head joins India’s Anand
Shailyamanyu Singh, who has previously held the roles of regional legal head of Dyson in Asia and general counsel of Procter & Gamble’s India business, has relocated from his Singapore-base to join Indian intellectual property law firm Anand and Anand as designate partner.
India's BTG Legal, Advaya Legal combine
Mumbai-headquartered law firms BTG Legal and Advaya Legal have merged to form BTG Advaya, an 11-partner law firm with a presence in Mumbai, Bengaluru and Delhi.
Singapore’s Drew ties up with local telco on cybersecurity programme for SMEs
Singapore Big Four law firm Drew & Napier is partnering telecom provider Singtel to launch a cybersecurity incident training programme for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the city-state.
Wilson, Goodwin on Cheche Group’s de-SPAC merger, achieving NASDAQ listing
Chinese auto insurance technology platform Cheche Group has recently completed its merger with the Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) Prime Impact Acquisition I, formerly listed on the New York Stock Exchange. As of Sep.18, the merged entity has become a publicly traded company listed on NASDAQ.
Wadia Ghandy launches in Bengaluru with Samvad hire
Mumbai-headquartered law firm Wadia Ghandy & Co has opened an office in Bengaluru, hiring Pinaz Mehta as a partner to head its operations in the city.
Khaitan, Trilegal, S&R guide Glenmark Pharma’s $680 mln sale of GLS stake to Nirma
Indian law firm S&R Associates has advised Glenmark Pharmaceuticals on the proposed divestment of 75 percent stake in Glenmark Life Sciences (GLS) for $680 million to Nirma, which was represented by Khaitan & Co.
SAM doubles Chennai partner strength with hires from Luthra, UAE firm
Indian law firm Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas has become the latest to grow its Chennai presence with the additions of M&A partner Sarika Raichur and disputes partner Shruti Khanijow. The hires bring its partner strength in the southern city to four.