Tag: DLA Piper
Firms steer Everstone’s USD270m Apothecon investment
Firms counsel on?Everstone Capital’s USD270 million investment?in?drugmaker?Apothecon?Group?
AZB, DLA Piper, Kaiman act on Haier’s partial sale of India arm
Firms are advising on Haier Smart Home’s partial sale of its India appliances arm and fresh share issue for an undisclosed amount
The International A-list 2026
Bringing to the spotlight leading foreign lawyers that are the go-to advisers on India-related matters
Deals of the Year 2025
The leading transactions and disputes, and the lawyers and law firms that guided them
Firms advise on Stonepeak’s USD10.1bn Castrol engine oil buy
Indonesian law firm Hendra Soenardi and 含羞草社区 AZB & Partners are among several firms, having acted on Stonepeak’s acquisition
Clyde & Co strengthens insurance practice with DLA Piper hire
Clyde & Co has brought in Jessica Thurtell as a partner in its Sydney office to bolster its insurance practice
Firms advise on micro-drive maker Zhaowei’s HKD1.9bn HKEX IPO
Zhaowei Machinery & Electronics listed on the HKEX on 9 March, raising HKD1.9 billion (USD243 million)
Deals of the Year 2025
A look back at the blockbuster transactions of 2025 as we gallop into the Year of the Horse
Dentons Rodyk hires ex-DLA Piper insurance global co-chair
Dentons Rodyk has appointed John Goulios as a partner to strengthen its insurance practice in Singapore, Asia-Pacific and globally
DLA Piper adds two partners and a team from Sidley and Weil
DLA Piper has strengthened its capital markets capabilities in Hong Kong and Chinese mainland with two major hires
Squire Patton Boggs hires new corporate partner and his team
Squire Patton Boggs has expanded its Singapore-based global corporate practice group, hiring partner Philip Lee and his team
White & Case boosts real estate practice, adds Tokyo partner
White & Case has hired Eduard (Ed) Sheremeta as a partner in Tokyo to expand its real estate, mergers and acquisitions, and private capital offerings in the Asia-Pacific region
Firms advise GigaDevice’s HKD4.68bn Hong Kong listing
Chinese chip supplier GigaDevice listed on the HKEX main board on 13 January, raising about HKD4.68 billion (USD600 million)
Baker bolsters APAC projects offering with new co-head hire?
Baker McKenzie has significantly strengthened its finance and projects bench in the Asia-Pacific with the addition of project finance specialist Matthias Schemuth
Rising red mist
As China’s overseas investments rise, companies face growing complexity in cross-border disputes
Thailand’s top lawyers 2025
Following an extensive nomination process, Asia Business Law Journal unveils the A-List of Thailand’s top 100 lawyers plus 28 Legal Icons
Korea’s Top Lawyers
Following an extensive nomination process, Asia Business Law Journal unveils the A-List of Korea's top lawyers
Firms steer Haier unit’s USD1.8bn stake buy in Autohome
Clifford Chance, KWM, DLA Piper and Zhong Lun advised CARtech on its USD1.8bn acquisition of 43% stake in Autohome
CMS adds two infrastructure partners as BCLP scales back
Two BCLP Hong Kong partners and five lawyers join CMS as BCLP winds down Asia operations in key practice areas
Multiple firms drive Fujitec’s USD2.7bn take-private by EQT?
EQT is launching a USD2.7 billion tender offer to take Japanese elevator maker Fujitec private
India rising, borders fading
As India expands its global trade ties and modernises its legal framework, international law firms are racing to keep pace
China Business Law Awards 2025
Which Chinese and international law firms have earned client trust through exceptional expertise?
The A-List: Japan’s top lawyers and legal icons
Asia Business Law Journal uncovers the most celebrated lawyers in Japan’s legal industry, featuring the country’s top 100 lawyers plus 30 Legal Icons
DLA Piper advances Japan practice with investment funds hires
DLA Piper boosts Tokyo office with Withers' funds team and two partners skilled in Japan–US law
Thailand law firm awards
Asia Business Law Journal names the country’s top law firms
The International A-list 2025
We reveal the most-recommended foreign lawyers for India-related matters
Deals of the Year 2024
The most complex and interesting deals and disputes that have taken place in the past year
Updated pro bono guide supports Singapore needy
Updated pro bono guide launched by SCCA, PBSG & DLA Piper to support Singapore’s needy
Morgan Lewis cuts short Shenzhen foray as roadblocks appear
Morgan Lewis's early exit from Shenzhen in less than two years has surprised legal circles, given the city's booming tech sector
Han Kun adds two capital markets specialists in HK in a week
Han Kun Law Offices hires Melody He as a partner in HK, their second hire this week after Alex Tao, a cross-border specialist
SCCA celebrates 22nd anniversary
SCCA celebrated its 22nd anniversary with a gala and Chief Legal Officer Awards.
DLA Piper adds corporate partner to Seoul office
DLA Piper has hired Jang Yeo as a corporate partner in Seoul to strengthen its services in South Korea
Tokyo International eyes disputes work in Singapore launch
Tokyo International Law Office is expanding to Singapore, focusing on dispute resolution, corporate, and M&A work
DLA Piper builds fund finance expertise in Asia with expert?
DLA Piper has boosted its fund finance practice in Asia with the hire of partner Soumitro Mukerji in Singapore
KICA merges law, leisure and learning in Seoul
The Korea In-house Counsel Association (KICA) held its annual workshop at Paraspara Seoul from 4-5 October
YaoWang expands domestic practice with four partners
YaoWang Law Office has added partners Reking Chen, Melody Yang, Sherry Si, and Frank Zhuang
Invite open to gala awards celebrating SCCA 22nd anniversary
Join SCCA on 7 November 2024 for a black-tie gala at Raffles Hotel
Linklaters hires restructuring veteran for HK arm
Restructuring and insolvency expert Mark Fairbairn will join Linklaters’ Hong Kong office later this year as a senior consultant
Head of employment practice in Tokyo returns to DLA Piper
Lawrence Carter rejoins DLA Piper as Japan employment co-head, returning after a 2022 US stint
Multiple firms guide USD20bn Guinea iron ore project
After 20 years of setbacks, 10 law firms advise on the $20B development of the world's largest untapped iron ore mine in Guinea
10-plus firms advise on USD20bn iron ore project in Guinea
Involving major players like China Baowu and Rio Tinto, marking a significant milestone in the mining sector
Four firms act on Ping An Insurance’s USD3.5bn bond issue
DLA Piper, Haiwen, Linklaters, and JunHe advised on Ping An Insurance's USD3.5B H-share convertible bonds – the largest under Regulation S
Quartet advises on Ping An Insurance’s USD3.5bn bond issue
DLA Piper, Haiwen, Linklaters, and JunHe advised Ping An on its USD3.5bn H-share convertible bonds, the largest under Regulation S
DLA Piper names new head of real estate in Tokyo
DLA Piper appoints Ed Sheremeta as Tokyo real estate co-head, relocating from Hong Kong where he led the same practice
China Business Law Awards 2024
China Business Law Journal reveals its top performing law firms of 2023
Rolling with the punches
The foreign firms that have overcome adversity and emerged as go-to choices for India legal matters
The A-List: Top offshore lawyers 2024
Following an extensive nominations process, Asia Business Law Journal reveals the top offshore lawyers
Firms advise on Asahi Kasei’s USD1.1bn offer to buy Calliditas
Advokatfirman Vinge, DLA Piper, Gernandt & Danielsson, and Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton are advising on Asahi Kasei
Former Japan securities giant’s GC joins DLA Piper in Tokyo
DLA Piper has deepened its finance practice bench in Tokyo with the addition of senior counsel Masahiro Wakabayashi
Leading the way
Great leadership is irreplaceable, especially in tough market conditions, guiding law firms and young talent through adversity
Rimon Law boosts global restructuring group with new chair
Troy Doyle joins Rimon Law as partner and chair of the firm’s global restructuring group in Singapore.
Taiwan’s top 100 lawyers
Asia Business Law Journal uncovers the premier professionals leading the way in Taiwan's legal landscape
Foreign law firms continue to downsize China business
After 18 years of operating in the mainland, Perkins Coie has decided to close its Shanghai office leaving only its Beijing branch standing
DLA Piper bolsters Asia finance, energy with Seoul partner
DLA Piper has added Brian Youn as a partner in Seoul to fortify its presence in Asia’s finance, projects and restructuring (FPR) practice
Quintet acts on Japan chipmaker’s USD5.9bn Australia buyout
Renesas Electronics, a Japanese advanced semiconductor solutions supplier, is set to acquire US electronics design systems company Altium for USD5.9 billion
Legal luminaries celebrate at SCCA 21st annual black-tie event
Scores of legal luminaries helped the SCCA celebrate its 21st anniversary at the annual black-tie event
2023 – The legal year in review
In 2023, law firms and in-house counsel navigated AI, China de-risking, energy transitions, and global taxation challenges
DLA Piper appoints sole country managing partner in Japan
DLA Piper has named Masahiko Ishida as the sole country managing partner in Japan, following the retirement of corporate partner Lance Miller
Eversheds adds banking partner in Hong Kong office
Eversheds Sutherland’s Hong Kong office has hired banking and financing partner Tom Van Hoof, who joined from DLA Piper
DLA Piper reinforces Singapore office leadership
DLA Piper appoints Vincent Seah as co-country managing partner for its Singapore office, fortifying the island-state branch’s leadership structure
Full speed ahead
India Business Law Journal is pleased to present its selection of the top 15 foreign law firms for India-related work
Steptoe & Johnson adds arbitration partner in London
Zachary Song, formerly an of counsel at DLA Piper in Singapore, has relocated to London as a partner of Steptoe & Johnson
A greater good
Law firms across Asia are putting profits aside to focus on pro bono work, community engagement, sustainability and staff welfare
China Business Law Awards 2023
China Business Law Journal reveals its top performing law firms of 2022
Indian Law Firm Awards 2023
We recognise the ingenuity and achievements of the country’s top law firms
DLA Piper appoints APAC restructuring head Naomi Moore
DLA Piper has hired Naomi Moore, who joined from Akin Gump’s Hong Kong office, as partner and head of APAC restructuring
Who’s next?
The recent collapse of regional financial institutions in the US has rocked global banking, including in Asia, prompting a range of legal ramifications that could last for years
Deals of the year 2022
India Business Law Journal reveals the standout deals and disputes of 2022 and the law firms that showed their worth in successfully concluding them
In-house Counsel Awards 2022
India Business Law Journal reveals the achievements of the country’s leading in-house counsel and corporate legal teams who have been selected as this year’s winners
Baker’s veteran corporate lawyer joins DLA Piper in Bangkok
After 25 years at Baker McKenzie and spending 12 years as a partner, Thananan Sangnuan moves to DLA Piper as a partner in the Bangkok office
Spanish firm Cuatrecasas hires new director to tap potential in China
In a rare move and sign of an upbeat outlook Spanish law firm Cuatrecasas appoints corporate veteran Sandra Costas as its new director in China following the Asian giant ending its zero-covid policy
DLA Piper grabs tax and renewable energy experts in Singapore and Tokyo
DLA Piper has hired international tax lawyer Barbara Voskamp and energy expert Peter Armstrong as partners in its Singapore and Tokyo offices, respectively
Deals of the year 2022
China Business Law Journal announces the most exciting China-related legal transactions and disputes of 2022
Hong Kong does an about-face on virtual assets to grow legal market
With the Hong Kong government’s embrace of cryptocurrencies and attempts to include them in the regulatory system last year, its policy U-turn has injected increasing enquiries to local lawyers
DLA Piper hires M&A partner in Hong Kong to develop business
Mergers and acquisitions expert Fang Xin joins the Hong Kong office of DLA Piper as a partner in its corporate practice
DLA Piper assists Fosun’s Lanvin Group in de-SPAC listing on NYSE
DLA Piper advised international luxury conglomerate Lanvin Group in its New York Stock Exchange listing via a de-SPAC merger
Crisis innovation
Small wonder that the past couple of years have spawned an exciting amount of tech-related reform in China’s courts and arbitration institutions
HSBC, Cuscaden Peak legal chiefs win SCCA awards 2022
The Singapore Corporate Counsel Association (SCCA) hosted its sixth Chief Legal Officer (CLO) Awards reception at the Sinfonia Ristorante on 10 November, recognising CLOs who have made outstanding contributions to their respective companies, businesses, or organisations
Former Kennedys’ Bangkok head turns to Siam Premier
Suraphon Rittipongponchusit has moved to Thai law firm Siam Premier as a senior consultant in its insurance and dispute resolution practice
Baker McKenzie and DLA Piper in Japan’s tofu expansion to US
Baker McKenzie (Gaikokuho Joint Enterprise) advised Japanese company House Foods on its acquisition of Keystone Natural Holdings, a US maker of tofu and other plant-based products
DLA Piper hires new banking partner in Hong Kong
DLA Piper has hired banking lawyer Trinh Hoang, a former Linklaters managing associate in Hong Kong for more than two years
Deewin Tianxia raises HKD977M in Hong Kong listing
DLA Piper and Dentons advised Deewin Tianxia, the Chinese commercial automobile service provider
China Business Law Awards 2022
China Business Law Journal reveals the law firms that have excelled in the past year
ACC offers diversity, equity and inclusion maturity model
As diversity, equity and inclusion gains importance alongside global environmental, social and governance (ESG) values, a legal association and its foundation have teamed up with other lawyers and business leaders to design a format for organisations to measure progress in these areas
DLA Piper’s new Tokyo co-head lays out game plan
DLA Piper has promoted Masahiko Ishida as co-country managing partner for Japan, sharing joint leadership responsibilities with Lance Miller
Banking lawyer joins DLA Piper in Hong Kong
DLA Piper has strengthened its finance, projects and restructuring practice in Hong Kong with the hiring of banking and finance lawyer Crystal Chen as a partner
DLA strengthens China energy finance with new hire
Former Linklaters partner Crystal Chen is moving to DLA Piper to be a partner in the firm’s finance, projects and restructuring practice based in Hong Kong
Deals of the Year
India Business Law Journal reveals the standout deals and disputes of 2021 and the law firms that worked hard to successfully conclude them
Mapping global expertise
As a wave of dealmaking showcases legal prowess around the world, India Business Law Journal reveals the top foreign law firms for India work
DLA Piper in first for PHX digital token
DLA Piper has advised on the structuring of PHX, the world's first commercial bank-issued digital token from the Union Bank of the Philippines








































































































































