STB, S&C, Freshies act on $8 bln cross-border AC assets deal
Sullivan & Cromwell has advised German engineering group Robert Bosch on its $8 billion agreement to acquire the residential ventilation businesses of Johnson Controls and Japanese group Hitachi.
S&C, Freshies guide $905 mln U.S.-Japan tire deal
U.S. law firm Sullivan & Cromwell is advising Goodyear Tire & Rubber on the planned sale of its Off-the-Road equipment tire business to Japan's Yokohama Rubber, which is being represented by Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer.
Links builds Greater China cap markets offering with CC, Sidley partners
Magic Circle law firm Linklaters has bolstered its Greater China team with the hire of a trio of lawyers from Clifford Chance, led by partner Christine Xu, and partner Oliver Zhong from Sidley Austin.
Higher taxes, more investment opportunities: Lawyers react to India’s budget
India’s annual financial budget for 2024-25 was dripping with change. Presented for the ninth time by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the announcements included better rules and taxes for foreign investors, an increase in capital gains tax, new employment generators, a focus on the agriculture supply chain, revival of effective debt recovery systems, and a reduction in customs to promote the local manufacturing sector.
A&O Shearman advises Allianz on $1.6 bln Singapore insurance deal
A&O Shearman has advised German insurer Allianz on the acquisition of a 51 percent stake in Singapore's Income Insurance for S$2.2 billion ($1.6 billion), the latest major deal in Singapore’s buzzing insurance sector.
ALB Conversations: Edward Tung, Head of Legal and Compliance, ORI Capital
Edward Tung, head of legal and compliance at ORI Capital, talks about how his journey began in the realm of infectious diseases, why developing a broad skillset is critical for young lawyers looking to make a mark in in-house roles, and how authenticity fosters trust, promotes genuine connections, and drives innovation.
A&G, A&O Shearman advise on $7.8 bln SG semiconductor JV
Singapore Big Four law firm Allen & Gledhill is advising Vanguard International Semiconductor Corporation (VIS) on its proposed $7.8 billion joint venture with NXP Semiconductors, which is being represented by A&O Shearman.
TT&A builds cap markets strength with latest CAM partner exit
Abhinav Kumar, who led Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas’ capital markets practice for the Western region, has jumped to Talwar Thakore & Associates, the latest in a string of high-profile departures from the top-tier Indian law firm.
Trilegal antitrust head Nisha Uberoi becomes JSA’s latest high-profile hire
JSA Advocates and Solicitors has continued its market-leading expansion in 2024 with the addition of one of India’s top antitrust lawyers, Nisha Kaur Uberoi, along with her team of 25 fee-earners, including partners Harshita Singh Parmar and Pranav Satyam.
CORPORATE FINANCE: Convertible Craze
In a surprising turn of events, convertible bonds have become the go-to financial instrument for Chinese companies seeking to raise capital.