Tag: Joint Ventures
Norton Rose hires Australia country head, APAC energy partner
Norton Rose Fulbright names Marshall Bromwich as its new Australia country head and Daniel Lin as an energy and infrastructure partner
MinterEllison steers Queensland gold exploration joint venture
MinterEllison has advised Sumitomo Metal Mining Oceania, the Australian subsidiary of Japan’s Sumitomo Metal Mining
Simpson Thacher to reopen in Singapore after 23-year absence
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett is planning to reopen a Singapore office to strengthen cross-border capabilities across the Asia-Pacific region
Corporate partner William Lee joins Harneys in Hong Kong
Harneys has appointed William Lee as a partner in its Hong Kong office, further strengthening the firm’s corporate practice
Harman Walia quits CMS IndusLaw, joins Anagram Partners
Harman Walia has joined Anagram Partners as a partner in its corporate practice at the New Delhi office and will start from 1 February 2026
Rohan Singh to boost CAM’s corporate practice in Mumbai
Rohan Singh has rejoined Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas as a partner in its corporate practice and he will be based at the firm’s Mumbai office
Corporate IP disputes: Navigating failed deals, JVs and founder conflicts
For many businesses, intellectual property sits at the heart of enterprise value
Withers launches projects, energy practice in Asia
Withers has launched a dedicated projects and energy practice in Asia by hiring partners Ean MacPherson and Fumihiko Hori and special counsel Keisuke Misuda
Vietnam’s VILAF deepens Korea ties with Yoon & Yang
VILAF (Vietnam) and Yoon & Yang (South Korea) have collaborated to launch a Vietnam-Korea practice unit in VILAF’s offices, managed by Zunu Lee
Akin exits Singapore, Hong Kong office stands firm in Asia
Akin Gump will close its Singapore office in 2026, consolidating its Asia presence in Hong Kong
Baker Botts boosts global digital reach with Singapore partner
Joshua Cole joins Baker Botts in Singapore, bringing 25+ years of experience in M&A, data centres, and subsea cable transactions across APAC
Anderson Mori launches Malaysia desk to tap investment surge
Anderson Mori & Tomotsune has launched a Malaysia desk with RDS Partnership to support Japanese investment and cross-border work in Southeast Asia
LAW Partnership forms regional alliance in Malaysia
LAW Partnership has allied with Lee & Tengku Azrina to strengthen its regional reach and cross-border legal capabilities in Malaysia
Greenberg Traurig boosts Singapore office with 7 new lawyers
Greenberg Traurig expands its Singapore office with seven new lawyers to strengthen its regional full-service capabilities
BKL, K&L Gates act on Chipotle’s first joint venture in Asia
BKL and K&L Gates advised SPC Group’s Big Bite and Chipotle on a JV to launch the fast-casual brand in Asia
Japan’s Miura breaks into Philippines in SEA expansion
Miura & Partners entered the Philippines via a Manila office with Feria Tantoco Daos, expanding its SE Asia network
Kanchan Sinha joins JSA as retained partner in Gurugram
JSA appoints Kanchan Sinha as retained partner in Gurugram corporate practice
Cambodia’s Kinstellar Southeast Asia boosts cross-border team
Kinstellar hires Roman Hamala in Cambodia to boost cross-border deals and infrastructure
Cooley shores up emerging companies, VC practice in Singapore
Cooley hires David He in Singapore to expand its venture capital practice
Japan’s Nagashima Ohno grows energy, TMT practice in Thailand
Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu boosts its Bangkok office with top hires to expand energy and TMT practices
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
Navigating laws on joint ventures
Foreign and local investors face numerous regulatory hurdles when embarking on joint ventures in India and Taiwan
Atsumi & Sakai expands national reach with new Osaka office
Atsumi & Sakai launched A&S Osaka to offer corporate legal services in the Kansai region, focusing on M&A and business succession
Crossing legal lines
Indian stakeholders must consider varying legal considerations when navigating a cross-border transaction
Oh-Ebashi broadens Asia services with Indonesia alliance
Oh-Ebashi LPC & Partners in Osaka will boost its Asian services through a new alliance with MAPS Law Firm, launching a Jakarta desk in July to expand offerings in Indonesia
Mori Hamada strengthens corporate bench with veteran hire
Mori Hamada & Matsumoto strengthened its corporate M&A practice by adding partner Stan Yukevich from Morrison & Foerster
Dhaval Vussonji & Associates opens new Pune office
Dhaval Vussonji & Associates opened a Pune office at BSB Capital and hired partner Shakti Singh Champawat
HHP rehires M&A partner to meet rising demand in Jakarta?
HHP rehires M&A partner Bima Sarumpaet to meet rising investment demand in Jakarta
Joyce A. Tan expands IP & TMT calibre with veteran hire
Joyce A. Tan & Partners expands its IP and TMT practice with veteran Jim Lim
Trio guides USD2.7bn JVs in China’s steel sector?
China Oriental and ArcelorMittal have formed a USD2.66 billion JV to produce steel for electric vehicles and green energy
Shihui boosts dispute capability in Beijing with new hire
Shihui Partners has welcomed dispute resolution specialist Zhao Baao as a new partner in Beijing
Fangda relocates pair of partners to new Singapore office
Fangda Partners has opened its first overseas office in Singapore with partners Wang Yingying and Tan Suyin
Watson Farley & Williams expands Bangkok team with partner?
Watson Farley & Williams has appointed Sonya Kalnin as a partner in Bangkok
Hong Kong clarifies law on Quistclose trusts
Hong Kong’s Court of Final Appeal addressed the test for Quistclose trusts, emphasizing the importance of intent regarding fund use
DaHui adds fund and corporate specialist in Shanghai
DaHui Lawyers has recruited Kenny Yu as a partner at its Shanghai office, bolstering the firm’s corporate/M&A practice group
Jones Day adds partner to boost corporate bench in Singapore
Jones Day has expanded its corporate practice in Singapore with the hire of M&A lawyer Parveet Singh Gandoak
Trio to join Baker McKenzie’s India steering committee
Partners Ash Tiwari, Hani Naja and Joy K Gallup are now on the steering committee of Baker Mackenzie
IP strategies in the auto sector
Collaborative agreements and other key IP trends that have emerged in the automotive industry
JSA advises Torreya on acquisition by Stifel
JSA advised Torreya Holdings in the 100% acquisition of Torreya Partners by Stifel Financial Corp for an undisclosed amount
Deal highlights
Notable IPOs, De-SPAC, bond issuance, joint venture, license agreement, and loans in March and their legal advisors
























































































