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.
Simpson Thacher, Nishimura act on Blackstone’s $2.17 bln Japan pharma sale
Japanese law firm Nishimura & Asahi has represented private equity group MBK Partners on its acquisition of drugmaker Alinamin Pharmaceuticals for 350 billion yen ($2.17 billion) from PE giant Blackstone, which was advised by its longstanding firm Simpson Thacher & Bartlett.
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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
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Introducing the new Asian Legal Business website
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ALB Conversations: Geopolitical Risks and Corporate Japan (EN/JA)
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Why Hong Kong IPOs continue to rise
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Charles Russell Speechlys: The pandemic is changing private wealth priorities
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ALB Conversations: The Impact of COVID-19 on Offshore Disputes
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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