Kasvi Sehgal, based in India, is a correspondent for Law.com International who writes about lawyers and legal issues across Asia. Her coverage includes the business of law, global and regional law firms, in-house legal departments, litigation and arbitration, and regulatory issues. She can be reached at [email protected].
January 21, 2025 | International Edition
Ashurst Strengthens Tokyo Office With Partner Hire From Big Four Japanese Firm AMTThe hire follows other recent additions across the firm’s offices in Asia, including James Ford in Hong Kong and Kok Jin Ong in Singapore.
By Kasvi Sehgal
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January 16, 2025 | International Edition
Clifford Chance, Milbank Steer Yondr Group’s $900M Debt Financing in MalaysiaThe project, which is part of a larger development in Johor, involves the construction and operation of a 98 megawatt data center in the city.
By Kasvi Sehgal
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January 16, 2025 | International Edition
Former Dentons, Baker McKenzie Partners Join Hong Kong Boutique Linked to China's YingkeHui Doe & Sum partner Vivian Hui said the firm is in final stages of discussions with Yingke regarding a formal association.
By Kasvi Sehgal
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January 16, 2025 | International Edition
RPC Asia Head Antony Sassi Appointed as Global Managing PartnerAntony Sassi has been the firm’s Asia head since 2010 and will step into the new role in May.
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January 15, 2025 | International Edition
Malaysia’s Shearn Delamore Set To Expand Local Footprint With New Office LaunchThe firm is launching a new outfit in Johor Bahru, its second office besides its headquarters in Kuala Lumpur.
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January 02, 2025 | International Edition
Baker McKenzie, Norton Rose, Greenberg Traurig, White & Case Lead Major Deals in AsiaAsia's deal market is thriving as international and domestic firms handle major transactions, from Heiwa's $3.2B acquisition in Japan to Carlsberg's $744M purchase in Nepal.
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December 27, 2024 | International Edition
Baker & Partners, LCWP Lead on $1B Fraud Claim by Malaysia's 1MDB Against AmicorpAmicorp Group plans to contest the claim and denies the suit’s $1 billion damage assessment.
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December 17, 2024 | International Edition
Quartet Of Firms Advise On Coca-Cola’s Billion-Dollar India Stake SaleThe transaction follows one of PepsiCo’ largest franchisees in the world extend $890 million in one of the biggest equity offerings from India this year.
By Kasvi Sehgal
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December 11, 2024 | International Edition
Kirkland, Debevoise & Nishimura Advise On $8.2B Japanese Acquisition of Resolution LifeThe transaction, which sees seven law firms provide counsel, follows Nippon Life’s initial 2019 investment in the business in 2019.
By Kasvi Sehgal
3 minute read
December 10, 2024 | International Edition
London’s Blackstone Chambers Bolsters Asia Presence, Hires Disputes Specialist in SingaporeSapna Jhangiani KC is a part-time judge at the Dubai International Financial Centre’s Courts as well as the first female lawyer in Singapore to become a silk in England, having been appointed in 2020.
By Kasvi Sehgal
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