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Japan’s MHM nabs MoFo corporate veteran Stan Yukevich in Tokyo Veteran corporate lawyer Stan Yukevich has joined Mori Hamada & Matsumoto as a partner in Tokyo.
Clifford Chance, S&C Advise on ENN Group's $11.6 bln privatisation Clifford Chance and Sullivan & Cromwell are advising on ENN Natural Gas's HK$90.5 billion acquisition of ENN Energy Holdings, marking one of the year's largest Hong Kong privatisation deals.
Korea’s Lee & Ko appoints Jones Day partner as co-arbitration head Zachary Sharpe, a disputes specialist with two decades of experience, has joined South Korean law firm Lee & Ko as a partner and co-head of its international arbitration practice.
Simpson Thacher advises KKR on $2.31 bln take-private for Topcon Simpson Thacher & Bartlett advised KKR on a 348 billion yen ($2.3 billion) buyout of Topcon, with Japan Investment Corp acquiring a minority stake, reflecting the rise of private equity deals in Japan.
CAM hires second partner in two days as Trilegal counsel exits continue Corporate attorney Prajna Mohapatra has returned to Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas as a partner in Mumbai after nearly two years at Trilegal, bringing over 12 years of expertise in M&A and private equity.
Japan’s Miura continues expansion with planned Hong Kong office Japanese law firm Miura & Partners plans to open a Hong Kong office in summer 2025, led by experienced practitioners Junko Shiokawa and Norika Yuasa, as part of its global expansion strategy to enhance cross-border investment support across Asia.
Luthra corp partner Nishant Singh joins SAM with 12-lawyer team in Mumbai Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas has strengthened its Mumbai office by adding corporate partner Nishant Singh and a team of 12 attorneys from Luthra and Luthra Law Offices, following another significant hire from IndusLaw later this month.
ALB CONVERSATIONS: Preseedha Premnath, Stellaris Venture Partners Preseedha Premnath, GC of Stellaris Venture Partners, talks about what it means to shift from reactive to proactive legal work, why balancing robust legal protection with startup agility is crucial in early-stage investments, and how adapting to India's evolving startup ecosystem requires empathy, network-building, and commercial aptitude.
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FINAL CALL: ALB Super 50 Dispute Lawyers 2025 In its July 2025 issue, ALB will spotlight the Super 50 Disputes Lawyers in Asia, recognizing the region’s top practitioners for their excellence in dispute resolution. Selections are based on client endorsements, high-profile cases, industry reputation, and feedback from peers and market experts.
Deadline: Apr. 07, 2025SURVEY LINK HERESG: Former HKIAC sec-gen Bao joins ArbBoutique as partner Chiann Bao, a former Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom counsel and secretary-general of the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC), has joined arbitration specialist firm ArbBoutique as a partner.
Amazon senior legal counsel rejoins CAM as partner Anirban Mohapatra is set to rejoin Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas as a partner in the telecommunications, media, and technology practice after a brief stint at Amazon, bringing over 14 years of expertise in technology law and a wealth of industry experience.
FINAL CALL: ALB Rising Stars Singapore 2025 We are now accepting submissions for ALB’s Rising Stars Singapore list, which highlights the next generation of lawyers in the country. This list will be published in the July 2025 issue of ALB Asia.
Deadline: Apr. 7, 2025DOWNLOAD FORM HERECAM, AZB act on ITC’s $410 mln acquisition of Aditya Birla’s pulp & paper unit Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas is advising ITC on its $410 million acquisition of Century Pulp & Paper from Aditya Birla Real Estate, facilitating ABRE's strategic divestment to focus on its core real estate business.
JSA, Khaitan advise on $1.6 bln PE investments in Haldiram’s JSA Advocates & Solicitors secured a landmark $1 billion investment in Indian snack giant Haldiram's for Temasek, along with a combined 6 percent stake for Alpha Wave Global and IHC, highlighting increasing foreign confidence in India's consumer market.
Skadden, HBT advise on Yupi's landmark IPO, acquisition by Affinity Skadden and HBT assisted PT Yupi Indo Jelly Gum with its $123 million IPO and $1.1 billion acquisition by Affinity Equity Partners, Indonesia's first IPO with a concurrent change of control.
Exclusive: IndusLaw’s Ranjana Adhikari to moves to SAM in Mumbai Ranjana Adhikari, a technology, media and entertainment-focused partner at Indian law firm IndusLaw is expected to join Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. as a partner in Mumbai, sources with knowledge of the move tell ALB.
Navigating a Shorter Training Runway: Structured Training for Singapore's Junior Lawyers in the Age of Gen AI and Flexible Work [Brought to you by the Singapore Academy of Law] The legal landscape in Singapore is undergoing a rapid transformation. The rise of Generative AI (Gen AI) is revolutionising legal workflows, enhancing efficiency, and automating routine tasks, while flexible work arrangements are redefining traditional modes of learning and collaboration.
SURVEY OPEN: India Super 50 Lawyers In this listing, ALB will pick the most highly recommended private-practice lawyers based permanently in India.
Deadline: Jun. 06, 2025SURVEY LINK HEREDentons Link Legal expands in Noida after absorbing IP boutique Dentons Link Legal, the Indian member firm of global law firm Dentons, has expanded its intellectual property capabilities with the integration of IP boutique Aumirah.
FINAL CALL: ALB Asia Top 15 Chief Compliance Officers 2025 Recognizes leaders in corporate governance. To be featured in the June 2025 issue of ALB Asia Magazine.
Deadline: Apr. 4, 2025DOWNLOAD FORM HEREA Q&A with Dan Matsuda, Managing Partner, EY Law Japan [Brought to you by EY Law] As sustainability regulations tighten globally, businesses are seeking expert guidance to navigate complex compliance requirements while seizing new opportunities. In an interview with ALB, Dan Matsuda, Managing Partner of EY Law Japan, says the firm's integrated approach combines legal, tax, accounting, and strategic insights to deliver comprehensive solutions for clients' sustainability challenges. Drawing on EY's global network of sustainability professionals, the Japan team is helping companies tackle everything from EU deforestation regulations to carbon pricing strategies and clean energy transitions.
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