Tag: Corporate
Simmons & Simmons hires ex-IBM GC for Tokyo dispute practice
Simmons & Simmons has appointed Chris Studebaker, former general counsel at IBM Japan, as a partner and head of its dispute resolution initiative
Ready for take-off
Eight leading arbitration institutions share the latest trends and developments across the board
King & Spalding expands reach, opens doors in Sydney
King & Spalding has opened a Sydney office to expand its Asia-Pacific presence and support clients in disputes, energy, tech and cross-border transactions
Baker, Latham steer Aster’s USD1bn sustainability-linked loan
Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow and Latham & Watkins advised on Aster Chemicals’ USD1 billion green loan
New partner expands Zhong Lun’s capital markets talent in HK
Zhong Lun expands its capital markets practice with new Hong Kong partner Wu Hao
Mori Hamada eyes 2026 launch of first European office in London
Mori Hamada & Matsumoto plans to open its first European office in London in 2026, after recent US expansion
Kundra & Bansal rebrands to KBD Partners, boosts leadership
Kundra & Bansal rebrands as KBD Partners with expanded leadership
Hogan Lovells adds Paul Hastings’ Beijing, Shanghai partners
David Wang, ex-head of Paul Hastings’ Beijing and Shanghai offices, and partner Meka Meng have joined Hogan Lovells to boost M&A
Suman Kamani joins ALMT as partner in Mumbai office
Suman Kamani joins ALMT Legal Mumbai as partner, bringing 30+ years of corporate and litigation expertise
Veritas, Khaitan and Ascendus guide Dyavol Spirits stake sale
Veritas, Khaitan & Ascendus advised on Radico Khaitan’s stake buy in Dyavol Spirits
A&O Shearman names new Bangkok?office managing partner?
Sarah Wilson named A&O Shearman's Bangkok managing partner
Dechert’s finance, disputes talent jumps to Hogan Lovells?
Hogan Lovells has hired Dechert partners Michael Wong and Maria Sit from its closing Hong Kong office
JunZeJun sets up in Shenyang, expanding in China’s northeast
JunZeJun Law Offices has unveiled a new branch in Shenyang, Liaoning province, to broaden its reach within northeast China
JunHe expands US presence with opening of Seattle branch
JunHe is extending its American footprint with the establishment of its third US office in the eastern city of Seattle, adding to the New York and Silicon Valley branches
Walkers’ capital markets specialist takes new role in Dubai firm
Walkers’ corporate lawyer Jo Lit has moved from Hong Kong to Dubai to join independent law firm Ibrahim & Partners as a partner in the capital markets and M&A practice and to head the China desk
Electric dreams
There are obvious advantages to the adoption of electric vehicles, but a closer look reveals some key challenges holding the country back from making the switch
New practices steer Helmsman into full service
Singapore-headquartered law firm Helmsman has established new practice groups – commercial disputes, employment, and corporate, banking and finance
The write moment
E-signatures get a boost during the pandemic with parties finding they speed up turnaround times for deals
Indy directors get proficiency test breather
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) on 10 June offered a one-year window for independent directors in Indian businesses to clear their online self-assessment proficiency test conducted by the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA)
