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].
May 21, 2024 | International Edition
Freshfields Converts Some London Collaborative Areas Into Office SpaceAmid the debate around flexible and hybrid working patterns, firms continue to seek a balance between cellular and open-plan working.
By Kasvi Sehgal
3 minute read
May 21, 2024 | International Edition
Simpson Thacher, DLA Piper Lead as EQT Preps for £2.2B Takeover of UK-Listed KeywordsThis potential takeover of the video games group is the latest example of foreign private equity houses acquiring U.K.-listed companies.
By Kasvi Sehgal
2 minute read
May 17, 2024 | International Edition
Latham & Watkins Poised to Bring in Cahill Partner Trio in LondonIt is an effort by Latham to bolster its sponsor-side finance practice in the City, according to a person with knowledge of the move.
By Kasvi Sehgal
3 minute read
May 17, 2024 | International Edition
Weil, Freshfields, Wong & Partners Advise on $3.9B Takeover of Malaysia Airport GroupThe deal follows GIP's £1.27 billion sale of majority stake in Edinburgh airport in April, which also saw Weil act for the investment fund.
By Kasvi Sehgal
2 minute read
May 16, 2024 | International Edition
Paul Weiss London Office Secures Biggest M&A Mandate to Date with €3.5B Siemens DealSeveral of the firm's recently-hired big-name partners are working on KPS Capital Partners' buyout of Siemens' electric motors company.
By Kasvi Sehgal
2 minute read
May 16, 2024 | International Edition
A&O Shearman and Linklaters Land Roles on Rare London IPOA potential listing by the British personal computer maker would be one of the first big ticket matters undertaken by A&O Shearman since its merger went live earlier this month.
By Kasvi Sehgal
2 minute read
May 15, 2024 | International Edition
British Legal Awards 2024: Former CVC General Counsel Joins Stellar Judging PanelThe panel will be chaired by Lesley Wan, general counsel and company secretary at banking venture All Africa Capital.
By Kasvi Sehgal
2 minute read
May 15, 2024 | International Edition
Bird & Bird Lands in Tokyo with Ashurst Partner HireThe launch marks the firm's first international expansion as part of its new five-year strategy, which the firm set out in February.
By Kasvi Sehgal
2 minute read
May 14, 2024 | International Edition
McDermott Adds Heavyweight London Finance Duo From Morrison & FoersterOne of the joiners, Chris Kandel, joined MoFo in 2019, having spent nine years as banking co-head at Latham & Watkins.
By Kasvi Sehgal
2 minute read
May 13, 2024 | International Edition
British Legal Awards 2024 Nominations Open For EntryThe awards celebrate the outstanding contributions of legal professionals, firms, and teams shaping the landscape of of the UK legal industry.
By Kasvi Sehgal
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