Tag: Corporate law
K&K Advocates adds corporate veteran in Indonesia
K&K Advocates appointed Dezi Kirana as of counsel, strengthening its corporate group with 30+ years of expertise
Desai & Diwanji bolsters Pune office with two new partners
Jaya M Devashish and Prasad Gangadharan joined Desai & Diwanji as partners in the Pune office
SAM, JSA act on Bajaj’s USD2.8bn Allianz buy
SAM and JSA advised Bajaj Finserv on its INR 240B ($2.79B) acquisition of Allianz SE’s 26% stake in BAGIC and BALIC
Role of technology and AI in transforming M&A deals
Lawyers have adapted practice methodologies in response to evolving technology
Barristers’ chambers
Explore the design and operation of barristers' chambers and the launch of Ah Ket Chambers in Melbourne, 2024
Clifford Chance shores up US focus with Japan M&A hire
Clifford Chance hires M&A partner Jeff Schrepfer in Tokyo
ACCHK strengthening compliance awareness
ACCHK is hosting a lunch session on managing compliance amid evolving regulations
CMS merges HK operations to consolidate regional offering
CMS has merged its Hong Kong operations under the name CMS Hong Kong
Chinese contract law and smart contracts
This column explores smart contracts, their use in China, Chinese legal views, and how they fit under Chinese contract law
Lexicon: 150
Lexicon's 150th column celebrates Chinese legal pioneers in common law jurisdictions, reflecting on their lives & achievements
Service by public notice
This column explains when court documents may be served via public notice, such as posting in newspapers
Tilleke & Gibbins adds tax, capital market talent in Bangkok
Tilleke & Gibbins hires Pootranon and Krailadsiri for Bangkok capital markets and tax
SBO violations: ministry hands out fines
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has imposed fines totalling INR2.7 million
KPMG’s Hong Kong-affiliated firm team joins Charles Russell Speechlys
Former KPMG Hong Kong legal arm founder Shirley Fu joins Charles Russell Speechlys, bringing a team of three
Corporate affairs ministry fines Planify Capital
The MCA has imposed a hefty penalty of INR70 million (USD840,000) on the startup fundraising platform Planify Capital
Ministry makes big changes to patent regulations
The DPIIT, under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has announced significant amendments to the Patents Rules, 2003
Wilson, Harneys and Loeb assist BitFuFu’s SPAC listing
Wilson Sonsini, Harneys and Loeb & Loeb has assisted on BitFuFu’s merger with SPAC Arisz Acquisition to list on the Nasdaq
Corporate expert Haroon Asrar heads Solomon & Co’s Pune office
Asrar, with 13 years' experience, specializes in infrastructure, corporate, and commercial law, focusing on tech, infrastructure, and energy transactions
V&T launches Kunming branch to expand into southwest region
V&T Law Firm has recently set up the Kunming office to enhance its presence in southwest China
Hanging in the balance
The Jan Vishwas bill provides a promising start to decriminalising rule violations but lawyers much more needs to be done
Timeline for virtual AGMs extended
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has announced an extension for virtual annual general meetings (AGMs) until September 2023
Company officers to address violations
The Department of Consumer Affairs has changed a crucial component of the Legal Metrology Act, allowing merchants to appoint an officer responsible for planning
Milbank launches Hong Kong law practice, 35 years on
After 35 years in Hong Kong, Milbank Tweed Hadley & McCloy has announced the launch of a Hong Kong law practice
Holman Fenwick Willan shuffles its pack
After opening in Perth and promoting partners in Asia, Holman Fenwick Willan has reshuffled its Asia-Pacific team



















































