Singapore’s Rajah & Tann to open 2nd China office in Shenzhen, eyes GBA opportunities 
Singapore Big Four firm Rajah & Tann has received approval from China’s Ministry of Justice to establish a new representative office in Shenzhen, which will commence operations in the fourth quarter of this year.

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.

SUBMISSIONS OPEN: ALB Asia 40 Under 40 2024
ALB Asia is seeking submissions for its 40 Under 40 list, featuring accomplished lawyers in Asia under 40. Mainland China and Australia/New Zealand submissions not accepted.
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Deadline: July 26, 2024

Top CAM dealmaker rocks market with move to Khaitan
Top Indian dealmaker Shishir Vayttaden has left the equity partnership at Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas to join Khaitan & Co, along with two other partners in his team, K. Aishwarya and Aditi Singhvi.

A&O Shearman, CC, AZP, AHP guide Indonesia’s $2.35 bln global sukuk issue
Global law firms Clifford Chance and A&O Shearman and local law firms AZP Legal Consultants and Assegaf Hamzah & Partners (AHP) have advised on the issuance of Indonesia’s landmark $2.35 billion global sukuk.

SG: K&L Gates poaches 2 corporate partners from DLA
K&L Gates Straits Law, the Singapore office of U.S. law firm K&L Gates, has strengthened its corporate capabilities in Singapore with the addition of partners David Kuo and Meraj Noor from rival DLA Piper.

Latham, Links advise on Malaysia's largest IPO in 2 years
Latham & Watkins and Mah-Kamariyah & Philip Koh have advised Malaysian palm oil company Johor Plantations Group on its 735-million-ringgit ($157 million) initial public offering, the country's biggest in more than two years.

SG: Orrick bolsters Asia energy practice with hire from A&O Shearman
U.S. law firm Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe has announced the hire of project finance expert Michael Tardif as a partner in its Singapore office. Tardif joins from the Jakarta office of A&O Shearman.

SAM, Luthra, Simmons guide planned $360 mln India renewable energy IPO
Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co is advising Indian renewable energy firm ACME Solar Holdings on its planned 30-billion-rupee ($360 million) initial public offering, with Luthra & Luthra Law Offices and Simmons & Simmons representing the book-running lead managers.

A Conversation with Lucas Nicolet-Serra, one of 2024 ALB Singapore Asia Rising Stars [Brought to you by K&L Gates Straits Law LLC] 
Lucas Nicolet-Serra, counsel at K&L Gates Straits Law, has been recognised as one of the 2024 Singapore Asia Rising Stars by Asian Legal Business. He focuses on staying up-to-date with legal developments in fintech and health tech, showcasing dedication to achieving favourable outcomes for clients. His deep understanding in blockchain projects and digital assets positions him well to address the legal challenges facing companies entering the Web 3.0 and metaverse space.

HK: Loeb & Loeb private wealth partner returns to Withers
Withers has welcomed back private client and tax attorney Laurence Ho as a partner in its Hong Kong office from Loeb & Loeb.

SUBMISSIONS OPEN: ALB North Asia's Top 15 Litigators 2024
ALB North Asia is now accepting submissions for the North Asia Top 15 Litigators 2024.
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Deadline: July 26, 2024

Freshies counsel joins Simmons as HK regulatory head
UK law firm Simmons & Simmons has announced the appointment of Kenneth Hui as its regulatory head for Hong Kong and Greater China. He was most recently a counsel at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer.

Recent Trends and Developments in Indian Corporate Litigation: Implications for Future Cases [Brought to you by Stratage – Law Partners]
In recent years, there has been a notable increase in the use of alternative dispute resolution methods in corporate litigation in India, particularly in cases involving insolvency and bankruptcy. There is also a growing emphasis on structured and specialised mechanisms for resolving cross-border corporate disputes. These trends indicate a shift towards more efficient, specialised, and structured approaches to corporate litigation in India.

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.

Dorsey adds Dentons capital markets pro in HK
U.S. law firm Dorsey & Whitney has enhanced its capital markets capabilities in Hong Kong with the addition of Rachel Han as a partner from Dentons.

A conversation with Nine Yards Chambers LLC, one of 2024 ALB Southeast Asia Law Awards finalists [Brought to you by Nineyards Chambers LLC] 
Nine Yards Chambers LLC has achieved notable recognition as a finalist at the 2024 ALB Southeast Asia Law Awards. Their success is attributed to a strong core team, emphasis on advocacy, and unique approach to nurturing young talent.

SUBMISSIONS OPEN: ALB India Top Corporate/M&A Boutique Firms 2024
India's Corporate/M&A sector is witnessing the emergence of boutique firms, offering specialised expertise and tailored solutions at competitive fees. Submissions are welcome from firms with 10 or fewer partners using the attached form. 
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Deadline: August 5 2024

Third Country Invoicing under FTAs - Has the JNCH mitigated the concerns of Trade and Industry? [Brought to you by Lakshmikumaran Sridharan attorneys]
This article discusses the impact of the recent Public Notice No. 55/2024 dated 24.06.2024 issued by the Commissioner of Customs, NS-III, JNCH, Nhava Sheva which prescribes guidelines for verification of Country-of-Origin Certificates (“COO”) issued under various Preferential Trade Agreements/Free Trade Agreements (“FTAs”) and involving third-country invoicing transactions. This Public Notice No. 55/2024 was issued superseding an earlier Public Notice No. 33/2024 dated 20.03.2024 on the same issue against which the industry at large had raised concerns.

SUBMISSIONS OPEN: 2024 South India Top 15 Law Firms
South India's economy is booming, driven by the tech sector and real estate. The South India Top 15 Law Firms ranking honours firms shaping this growth. Selection is based on industry knowledge, news analysis, and public data. Firms must be headquartered in or have a substantial presence in Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai, Visakhapatnam, Coimbatore, or Kerala to be considered.
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Deadline: August 9, 2024

SUBMISSIONS OPEN: 2024 South India Top Rising Lawyers
The South India Top 15 Lawyers ranking aims to showcase accomplished legal professionals. Nominees must be practicing law in specific locations and be under 40 years old as of October 1, 2024. Submissions are encouraged. Deadline for submissions is August 9, 2024. Please send submissions to [email protected].
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Deadline: August 9, 2024


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