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Sullivan, MoFo, Davis Polk act on Softbank unit Arm’s blockbuster U.S. IPO
By MARI IWATA
Sullivan & Cromwell is advising SoftBank Group on the planned NASDAQ IPO of its UK subsidiary, chip designer Arm Holdings, which is represented by Morrison & Foerster. Davis Polk & Wardwell is acting for underwriters.
Reuters reported that SoftBank was planning to sell about 10 percent of Arm's shares in the IPO and seek a valuation of between $60 billion and $70 billion for the chip designer, making it the largest listing of the year globally.
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S&C advises MUFG on $936 mln investment in U.S. Bancorp
Sullivan & Cromwell has advised Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group on its $936 million investment in the Minnesota-based U.S. Bancorp.
UPCOMING: ALB Legal Guide to the Greater Bay Area 2024 (EN/ZH)
Asian Legal Business is proud to introduce the 2024 edition of its ALB Legal Guide to the Greater Bay Area. The Guide will be published in Chinese and English and is intended to have a one-year shelf life.
CC lands M&A expert from Linklaters in Hong Kong
Magic Circle firm Clifford Chance has hired M&A specialist Alex Bidlake as a partner in Hong Kong from Linklaters.
Baker Botts, Ashurst act on $500 mln Australia-Japan LNG deal
U.S. law firm Baker Botts has advised LNG Japan Corporation on its $500 million acquisition of a 10 percent stake in the Scarborough liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Australia from Woodside Energy Group, which was represented by Ashurst.
Bakers Singapore firm adds M&A lawyer from HSF
Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow, the member firm of Baker McKenzie in Singapore, has hired corporate lawyer Theodore Heng as a principal from Herbert Smith Freehills.
SG: MoFo acts for Growtheum on $567 mln closing of debut fund
Morrison Foerster has advised Singapore-based investment fund Growtheum Capital Partners on the $567 million closing of its debut fund.
Malaysia’s Rosli Dahlan expands disputes offering with hire from Zul Rafique
Malaysian law firm Rosli Dahlan Saravana Partnership (RDS) has recruited dispute resolution expert Farah Shuhadah Razali as a partner from Zul Rafique & Partners.
Indonesia’s AYMP lands trade and customs partner from Bakers
Indonesian law firm Armand Yapsunto Muharamsyah & Partners (AYMP) has expanded its tax, trade and customs offering by hiring Riza Buditomo as a partner from Hadiputro, Hadinoto & Partners (HHP), the local member firm of Baker McKenzie.
Indonesian law firms Trifida, Legalexica merge to form Trilexica
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ALB Conversations: Dorothea Dian, General Counsel, Siemens Indonesia
Dorothea Dian, general counsel at Siemens Indonesia, speaks about why a company's culture sets the foundation for a cohesive and successful organisation, the ways in which her law firms could enhance their responsiveness and efficiency, and how she always seeks to thrive in the face of change.
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CIETAC Officially Announced the New Panel of Mediators [Brought to you by CIETAC]
China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC) has successfully completed the renewal of the Panel of Mediators and officially announced the new Panel of Mediators on June 1, 2023.
Latham to exit Shanghai, move personnel to Beijing
U.S. law firm Latham & Watkins is closing its Shanghai office, launched in 2005, as it looks to consolidate its mainland China presence.
India’s Luthra merges with Atlas Law, names new MP
Indian firm Luthra and Luthra Law Offices has announced that it has merged with 33-lawyer outfit Atlas Law Partners with the latter’s managing partner, Harminder (Harry) Chawla, becoming managing partner of the combination.
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ALB Asia Rising Stars (Vietnam) 2023
Open to those either working in-house or in law firms, the list will showcase lawyers under 40 years of age who are doing high-quality work, and in the process earning accolades from their colleagues, superiors and clients. Lawyers need to be permanently based in Vietnam to qualify
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ALB Asia's Top 15 Intellectual Property Lawyers 2023
We are now accepting submissions for ALB Asia’s Top 15 IP Lawyers. This list will highlight the achievements of the top 15 IP lawyers across Asia who have consistently delivered high-quality IP work, set high standards in the IP space, while earning accolades from their colleagues, superiors and clients.
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ALB India Top Intellectual Property Lawyers 2023
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Diversity & 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. ALB talks to Mari Itoh, a partner at AMT and a founding member of the firm’s D&I committee, about AMT’s D&I initiatives, goals, and challenges.
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ALB Asia Top 15 In-house Teams 2023 With the growing complexity of regulations and legal frameworks across different countries in the region, companies have increasingly turned to their in-house legal teams for guidance and support. In-house lawyers have become more involved in strategic decision-making processes and have adopted a proactive approach to risk management. The annual Asia’s Top 15 In-House Teams list recognises and honours the achievements of legal departments across Asia that truly exemplify the future of legal departments. These teams demonstrate a willingness to embrace change through technology, behaviour, business models, or service innovation to meet the organisation’s needs.
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