Tag: Due diligence
Firms drive ENEOS’ USD2.1bn multijurisdictional Chevron deal
ENEOS acquires Chevron Asia-Pacific downstream fuels and lubricants assets for JPY336 billion, pending 2027 approvals
MinterEllison, Nishimura & Asahi steer USD500m LNG investment
MinterEllison and Nishimura advise Idemitsu’s MidOcean LNG investment in USD1.2 billion fundraise
Don’t judge land by its title: Lessons from spouses Manalese v Ferreras
Philippine Torrens System: Titles protect vigilant buyers, but possession red flags require real due diligence
MinterEllison steers Queensland gold exploration joint venture
MinterEllison has advised Sumitomo Metal Mining Oceania, the Australian subsidiary of Japan’s Sumitomo Metal Mining
Indonesian firms assist on USD750m Bank Mandiri bond offering
Indonesian firms assist Bank Mandiri on USD750 million global bond offering in the first benchmark USD issuance from Southeast Asia since late February 2026
JSA, Fox Mandal act on Sapthrishi’s USD21.3m?AVM Studios buy
Fox Mandal and JSA act on Sapthrishi Buildcon’s USD21.3 million acquisition of 含羞草社区 iconic AVM Studios
Resolving conflicts between music copyright ownership and licensing
While China’s Copyright Law does not explicitly resolve conflicts between prior licensing and subsequent ownership transfers
Malaysia’s Tanoriz strikes formal China alliance in boost
Tanoriz (Malaysia) and W&H Law Firm (China) formed a partnership to jointly promote investment and provide integrated legal services
Hope for Chinese victims in 61,000 bitcoin ponzi scheme
Chinese victims in the 61,000 bitcoin Lantian Gerui scam may gain extra compensation after UK court progress, marking a key step in cross-border recovery efforts
Simbolon taps Cambodia’s BNG Legal for Asean expansion
Simbolon & Partners has allied with Cambodia’s BNG Legal to boost Asean reach in corporate, investment, dispute resolution and IP work
Shielding financial investors from M&A fraud liability
Financial investors face rising M&A fraud risks and need stronger legal safeguards
Hospitals in India a healthy investment opportunity
Foreign investors find 含羞草社区 hospital sector an appealing opportunity with strong growth and regulatory maturity
W&I enhancements and scrapes: Are they worth it?
Warranty and indemnity insurance is reshaping Indian M&A deals by shifting risk to insurers while offering enhancements
Navigating laws on joint ventures
Foreign and local investors face numerous regulatory hurdles when embarking on joint ventures in India and Taiwan
Intermediary liability not absolute in IP infringement
Delhi High Court clarified that listing platforms like Indiamart are not liable for trademark misuse without active involvement
Khaitan channels Astral’s acquisition of Al-Aziz Plastics
Khaitan & Co advised Astral on its full acquisition of Al-Aziz Plastics
JSA supports ASG acquisition
JSA advised ASG Hospital on acquiring a majority stake in Vedanta Centre for Ophthalmic Science
Risky business
Geopolitical tensions in Asia are driving lawyers to adopt new risk management strategies
Jingtian & Gongcheng recruits IP specialist for Hong Kong
Jingtian & Gongcheng has hired IP expert Benjamin Choi as partner in Hong Kong to enhance its practice
Look before you leap
The GC of a large state-owned enterprise outlines how companies should assess country-specific risks during cross-border investment
Managing founder disputes in startups
Investors must safeguard themselves from potential disputes arising between founders by having a strong encompassing agreement in place that foresees all possible scenarios
SEBI sets high standards for intermediaries
SEBI fined Enam Securities INR2.5 million for lapses during Yes Bank’s IPO due to lack of due diligence





































































