Headline News NO&T, STB, AMT, Davis Polk advise on Japan's biggest IPO in 6 years By Asian Legal Business《亚洲法律杂志》 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. Anderson Mori & Tomotsune and Davis Polk & Wardwell have represented the international managers. CLICK TO READ MORE |
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Other News 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. DOWNLOAD SUBMISSION FORM HERE Deadline: December 6, 2024 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 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. SUBMISSION OPEN: ALB Asia Rising Stars Indonesia 2025 We are pleased to announce that submissions for ALB's Rising Stars Indonesia list are now open. This 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. DOWNLOAD SUBMISSION FORM HERE Deadline: December 6, 2024 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. 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. EDITOR'S NOTE: If you're a general counsel based in Asia who'd like to be featured in this series, please email [email protected]. 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. 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. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE NEWS ON THE ALB WEBSITE |
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Rankings and Listings Results RANKINGS: ALB Asia 40 under 40 2024 ALB Asia 40 Under 40 list continues its tradition of recognising exceptional legal talent across Asia. The list features lawyers from diverse jurisdictions and practice areas, selected from over 500 outstanding nominees. The selection process involves a thorough evaluation of their work quality, client and colleague recommendations, and potential for future growth. RANKINGS: ALB Top 15 North Asia Litigators 2024 The region’s leading litigators share the secrets of their craft, offering invaluable insights into the strategies and mindsets that have propelled them to the pinnacle of their profession. |
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Video DIVERSITY AND 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. CLICK TO WATCH MORE VIDEOS |
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2023 ALB surveys and rankings Click here to access the full list of surveys and rankings that are currently underway and open for submissions. |
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