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 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.
By Kasvi Sehgal
5 minute read
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.
By Kasvi Sehgal
2 minute read
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
2 minute read
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
2 minute read
December 10, 2024 | International Edition
Hong Kong Boutique Practice Lures K&L Gates Capital Markets PartnerIris Leung joins Edwin Kwok & Co, a Hong Kong boutique set up by a former O'Melveny & Myers partner four months ago
By Kasvi Sehgal
2 minute read
December 09, 2024 | International Edition
Asia Hires: Baker McKenzie Partner Exits For Singapore Boutique & Other MovesMishcon de Reya’s affiliate practice in Hong Kong hired a partner from Seattle-based K&L Gates.
By Kasvi Sehgal
4 minute read
December 03, 2024 | International Edition
Hogan Lovells, Khaitan Lead On Beverage Company’s $890M Offering In IndiaThe transaction marks one of the largest equity offerings from India this year.
By Kasvi Sehgal
2 minute read
December 02, 2024 | International Edition
Ashurst Bolsters Singapore Offering With A&O Shearman HireThe addition comes as part of Ashurt’s growth strategy in the region, which also saw the firm hire Shearman’s Singapore office head and a Seoul-based partner last year.
By Kasvi Sehgal
2 minute read
November 25, 2024 | International Edition
Singapore Oil Tycoon Appeals 17.5 Year Prison Sentence In Fraudulent Trading CaseIn addition to appealing his sentence, Lim will focus on the civil action against Singapore firm Rajah & Tann, which was initiated in 2020 to restrain the firm from advising Hin Leong’s liquidators.
By Kasvi Sehgal
2 minute read
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