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Energy, infra boutique Trinity International opens SG office
by Asian Legal Business《亚洲法律杂志》
Trinity International, a specialist law firm focused on energy and infrastructure projects in emerging markets, has launched a Singapore office as part of its Asian expansion strategy.
The Singapore office will be led by Fiona Gulliford (L) as head of the Asia-Pacific practice, with Maxime Damphousse serving as managing director.
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Luthra, AZB, CAM act on JSW Steel’s $482 mln acquisition of ThyssenKrupp Electrical
Luthra and Luthra Law Offices India, along with AZB & Partners, advised a consortium of JSW Steel and JFE Steel Corporation and their JV on their $482.1 million proposed acquisition of ThyssenKrupp Electrical Steel India, which was represented by Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas.
HK: PRC’s Jingtian makes banking and finance hire from Paul Hastings
PRC law firm Jingtian & Gongcheng has bolstered its banking and finance practice in Hong Kong after hiring seasoned practitioner James Ma as a partner from Paul Hastings.
New law firm Broadfield launches Hong Kong office with Sidley trio
International law firm Broadfield, which was set up in July last year, has established an office in Hong Kong after hiring three lawyers from Sidley Austin, led by Effie Vasilopoulos, who headed the APAC investment funds group at the latter firm.
TT&A, Khaitan, AZB guide Macquarie-backed Blueleaf’s $400 mln India solar bet
Talwar Thakore & Associates and AZB & Partners have advised Singapore-based Blueleaf Energy (BLE) on its $400 million investment in 1 gigawatt of solar projects in the northwestern Indian state of Rajasthan owned by Jakson Green, which was represented by Khaitan & Co.
Morgan Lewis bolsters Tokyo real estate practice with Withers duo
International law firm Morgan, Lewis & Bockius has strengthened its Japanese real estate practice with the addition of partners Gerald "Jerry" Fujii and Naoki Ueyama from Withers, enhancing the firm's cross-border real estate finance capabilities in Tokyo.
How Investment Climate Affects Land Acquisition Regime in Indonesia [Brought to you by UMBRA]
Land ownership in Indonesia is regulated strictly, especially when it comes to foreign ownership. In principle, full land ownership by foreign parties is not allowed, as the Indonesian agrarian law framework focuses on national sovereignty over the state’s land and the natural resources that lies within it. While this aligns with the legal policy of the constitution, which emphasizes the state's control over land, this issue has, for years, posed a challenge for the Government of Indonesia (“GoI”) in luring foreign investments, which in most cases, demands a long-term certainty in terms of land ownership and land utilization.
ALB Conversations: Zuhaidi Mohd Shahari, Sime Darby Property Berhad
Zuhaidi Mohd Shahari serves as the head of Legal and commercial services at Sime Darby Property (SDPB). Prior to joining the company in September last year, he was the deputy managing partner at Azmi & Associates, where he spent over two decades building extensive expertise in real estate and corporate law. His experience spans mergers and acquisitions, real estate development, construction contracts, and cross-border investments, particularly in government-linked and private-sector projects.
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Singapore’s Providence makes second key hire in two months
Singapore law firm Providence Law Asia has appointed prominent litigator Colin Liew as its new head of international litigation.
CAM, S&R, Sidley Austin act on Dr Agarwal’s Health Care
Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas has guided eye-care company Dr Agarwal’s Health Care and its promoting shareholders on its initial public offering (IPO) valued at $350 million. S&R Associates and Sidley Austin advised the bookrunning lead managers (BRLMs).
SUBMISSIONS OPEN: ALB Asia IP Rankings 2025
Submissions are now open for the ALB 2025 Intellectual Property Rankings. The rankings will be published in the May issues of ALB Asia and ALB China.
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SG: Linklaters corporate counsel joins Withers as partner
Withers KhattarWong, the Singapore alliance of international law firm Withers, has expanded its corporate offering with the addition of former Linklaters counsel Gary Beh as a partner in the city-state.
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Indonesia’s Sarvasūkṣma hires M&A partner from White & Case affiliate
Indonesian law firm Sarvasūkṣma has hired Rika Rusman as a corporate and M&A partner from Witara Cakra Advocates (WCA), White & Case's local association firm.
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At I.V. Merchant & Co. (IVM), we believe that law is more than just a service—it's a partnership. Since 1968, we've stood by our clients, not just as legal advisors, but as strategic allies, committed to navigating the complexities of the business world. With a foundation built on trust, innovation, and excellence, our aim is simple: to provide legal solutions that propel businesses forward, locally and globally. Whether it's addressing the intricacies of litigation or supporting entrepreneurial ventures, we offer more than just advice - we offer outcomes.
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Submissions are now open for the ALB 2025 Intellectual Property Rankings. The rankings will be published in the May issues of ALB Asia and ALB China.
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ALB Offshore Client Choice 2025
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ALB Asia Top 15 Chief Compliance Officers 2025
ALB proudly presents its second annual list of Asia's Top 15 Chief Compliance Officers, recognising leaders who excel in navigating corporate governance complexities with strategic foresight and unwavering integrity.
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ALB Asia Top 30 Litigators 2025
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