Tag: Consumer goods
‘Family of marks’ doctrine in India
Family of marks doctrine under Indian law: Judicial origins, recognition criteria and infringement implications explained
Firms steer Anta’s EUR1.5bn acquisition of 29% stake in Puma
Fangda Partners, Freshfields, Noerr and DVMB acted as legal advisers on the deal
Firms assist Eastroc Beverage on HKD10.1bn HKEX IPO
Health drinks producer Eastroc Beverage has debuted on the HKEX, raising HKD10.1 billion. HSF Kramer, DeHeng , Jia Yuan and O’Melveny advised on the listing
Firms act on snack retailer Busy Ming’s HKD3.67bn HKEX IPO
Snack retailer Busy Ming raised HKD 3.67 bn in its HKEX IPO. Clifford Chance, CM Law Firm, Cleary Gottlieb, Jingtian & Gongcheng and Han Kun advised on the transaction
GPSR: Playing it safe
AliExpress legal manager Mah Soon Sin deciphers new EU consumer product safety regulations and compliance key points for outbound businesses
Free apps still come at a cost
WhatsApp users deemed consumers as data counts as consideration
Vinit Patwari to boost CMS IndusLaw’s transactions practice
Vinit Patwari joins CMS IndusLaw as partner in transactions practice
CAM, Khaitan act on Adani sale to Singapore’s Lence
CAM and Khaitan & Co advised on Adani’s USD832 million exit from its FMCG JV with Wilmar International
Zeeshan Khan shores up Luthra’s IPR practice in Delhi
Luthra and Luthra appoints Zeeshan A Khan as partner to bolster its IP litigation practice in Delhi
SAM, AZB, HSF, Ashurst act on BAT’s USD1.4bn divestment
BAT’s USD1.4 billion stake sale in ITC, advised by SAM, AZB, Ashurst, and Herbert Smith Freehills, marks a pivotal move in its long-term India strategy
TT&A, CAM, SAM act on Nestlé’s first investment in Indian brand
Nestlé makes first Indian brand investment with a stake in pet food company Drools India
JSA assists Donau Carbon’s Kalpa Char acquisition in India
JSA advised Donau Carbon on its acquisition of Kalpa Char Products for an undisclosed amount
Baker McKenzie FenXun hires 4 Wilson Sonsini experts in China
Baker McKenzie FenXun hires four Wilson Sonsini experts for its Greater China team
Quartet acts on HUL’s USD350m buy of Minimalist skincare
CAM, IndusLaw, Trilegal, and Khaitan & Co advised on Hindustan Unilever’s $350M acquisition of a 90.5% stake in Minimalist
Court wipes floor with breachers of contracts
Delhi High Court, in ITC Limited v Arpita Agro Products, addressed IP rights assignments, trademark infringement, and passing off
White & Case hires pair for M&A, private equity in Sydney
White & Case hires partners Aaron Kenavan and Jamie Palmer to strengthen its Asia-Pacific M&A and private equity practice
Professional work not ‘service’ under consumer law
The Supreme Court’s judgment, in Bar of Indian Lawyers v DK Gandhi PS National Institute of Communicable Diseases and Anr, 2024
JSA, Trilegal advise on USD88m Cello World QIP
JSA and Trilegal have advised on consumer goods maker Cello World’s qualified institutional placement of equity shares valued at USD88.24 million
Chandhiok & Mahajan welcomes new partner, promotes trio
Modhulika Bose has joined Chandiok & Mahajan as a partner in the firm’s competition and antitrust practice group
A call to action
Asian Paints GC Ami Parikh explains why companies should get serious about brand protection
Shihui expands compliance group with new partner Zang Yihan
Zang Yihan has joined the Shanghai branch of Shihui Partners as the seventh partner in the firm’s compliance group
Baker McKenzie hires Hong Kong capital markets partner
Baker McKenzie has bolstered its capital markets practice in Hong Kong with the addition of partner Chen Sheng, who previously practised at Clifford Chance
The art of bridge-building
Hang Dongxia, board secretary at Huarui Bank, shares her strategies for working with external lawyers











































































