Tag: Mergers and acquisitions
Anant Mishra quits JSA to join Aretha Legal in New Delhi
Anant Mishra joins Aretha Legal as a partner in the firm’s corporate, M&A, private equity and venture capital practice
Firms deliver IPL’s Rajasthan Royals to Indian consortium
Firms collaborate on a consortium’s bid to acquire Indian Premier League cricket franchise Rajasthan Royals for USD1.65 billion
Kudun and Partners integrates law firm, names Vietnam head
Kudun & Partners integrates corporate and capital markets law firm Manunya & Associates with its founder Manunya Thitinuntawan joining as a partner
ALMT Legal promotes Vishal Vora to associate partner
ALMT Legal promotes Vishal Vora as associate partner in Mumbai
Firms shape Finland’s historic USD34.4bn Kone-TKE transaction
Firms advise on Kone’s landmark EUR29.4 billion (USD34.4 billion) purchase agreement for Germany’s TK Elevator in the largest transaction in Finland’s history
JSA acts for Bosch in USD970m stake sale in Indian entity
JSA is the sole legal adviser to Robert Bosch Investment Nederland and Robert Bosch (US) on their stake sale in Bosch Chassis Systems India
JSA, Fox Mandal act on GeBBS Healthcare’s India acquisition
Firms act on revenue cycle management provider GeBBS Healthcare Solutions’ acquisition of India peer RND OptimizAR for an undisclosed amount
Firms work on Olam’s USD375m Mindsprint sale to Wipro
K&L Gates, Trilegal and Baker McKenzie are advising on Olam Holdings’ sale of its wholly owned subsidiary, Mindsprint, to Wipro Networks for USD375 million
Three partners, team of 19 at CMS IndusLaw quit to join JSA
Three former CMS IndusLaw partners make move to JSA, along with a team of 19, to bolster the Mumbai and Bengaluru offices
Hammurabi & Solomon hires Tripti Vini as senior partner
Tripti Vini has joined Hammurabi & Solomon Partners as a senior partner in the firm’s corporate and transactional practice in New Delhi
JSA recruits Kushal Ramotre as corporate partner in Mumbai
Kushal Ramotre has been appointed as a partner at JSA in the firm’s corporate practice at the Mumbai office
Skadden advises Otsuka on potential USD1.2bn biotech buy
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom is advising Tokyo-based Otsuka Pharmaceutical on its acquisition of clinical-stage biotechnology company
Zhong Lun adds four dispute and capital markets partners
Zhong Lun has continued to bolster its ranks by adding four partners, following Tony Chow’s appointment in February
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
Zaid Ibrahim & Co unveils new deputy managing partner
Malaysian law firm Zaid Ibrahim & Co has appointed Jonathan Lim Hon Kiat as its deputy managing partner, effective 17 March 2026
M&A: A new way
As M&A activities climb across the region, rising regulatory complexity and shifting market dynamics are redefining strategy, execution and the evolving role of general counsel
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
Geopolitics to hit 2026 M&A: New Donaldson & Burkinshaw partner
Yi Wayn Ng acknowledges that ongoing geopolitical factors “will undoubtedly influence M&A dynamics in 2026”
Vietnam head at Jipyong shares growth plans, market outlook
Dong Ho Yoo, the new head of Jipyong Vietnam as of 1 February, has unveiled his plans to strengthen the firm’s existing services
Firms steer Indian subsidiary’s USD16.5m Unbound Medicine buy
Firms have assisted parties involved in learning solutions provider MPS North America’s 100% acquisition of US-based Unbound Medicine
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
Malaysia’s RDS in strategic alliance with China’s DeHeng
RDS Partnership has formed a strategic alliance with China’s DeHeng Law Offices to support Malaysian clients expanding into the country
Thailand’s Pisut adds two new partners to corporate practice
Bangkok-based Pisut & Partners has strengthened its corporate and commercial practice group with the addition of partners Kru Sukcharoen and Panida Doungrutana
Corporate IP disputes: Navigating failed deals, JVs and founder conflicts
For many businesses, intellectual property sits at the heart of enterprise value
Souvik Roy and Kanishka Bajpai launch Mantrika Legal today
Former JSA and IC Universal partners launch Mantrika Legal, a new corporate law firm in Mumbai
S&R, Saraf assist on IHH Healthcare’s USD490m Fortis stake
Saraf and Partners and S&R Associates have advised on IHH Healthcare’s USD490 million open offer to acquire a 26.1% stake in Fortis Healthcare
Buoyant hotel investment and M&A in Japan
Japan remains the most active and favored market for hotel investment and M&A in the Asia-Pacific region, driven by continuing growth in inbound tourism
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
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
Australia’s MinterEllison ramps up private capital offering
MinterEllison hires Lee Horan in Sydney to strengthen its M&A, private equity, and capital markets practice
Mapping Asia’s private equity outlook
Experts unpack the regulatory changes shaping Asia’s private equity landscape
One of a kind
A look at how PSE general counsel Veronica Del Rosario is driving transformation and growth at the Philippine Stock Exchange
Greenberg grows Singapore bench in cross-border boost
Greenberg Traurig has hired Ashok Lalwani, a former Baker McKenzie leader, to expand its cross-border and India-focused corporate practice in Singapore
Paul Hastings onboards capital markets partner in Hong Kong
Paul Hastings has hired Zhou Quan as a partner in Hong Kong, expanding its Greater China capital markets and M&A practice.
Japan’s NEC in USD2.9bn takeover bid for US software company
NEC Corporation plans to acquire US software firm CSG Systems International for USD2.9 billion, with Freshfields and Simpson Thacher advising
Veteran Wang Weidong joins Jingtian & Gongcheng in Beijing
Veteran lawyer Wang Weidong has joined Jingtian & Gongcheng in Beijing as a partner, bringing more than 30 years of experienc
Amitabh Sharma returns to JSA as partner
Amitabh Sharma returns to JSA as a partner in Gurugram, bringing over 25 years of M&A and corporate law expertise
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
O’Melveny & Myers exits Japan as Tokyo head retires
O’Melveny & Myers is closing its Tokyo office after nearly 40 years, with Tokyo head Yoji Maeda set to retire
Legal imperative of ESOP structuring in M&A transactions
Structuring ESOPs in M&As helps retain key talent and ensure compliance
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
Bird & Bird strengthens hospitality offering with new co-head
Bird & Bird hires Andrew MacGeoch as Asia-Pacific hospitality co-head in Singapore
Dishi Bhomawat strengthens Touchstone’s M&A team in Mumbai
Dishi Bhomawat joins Touchstone Partners as counsel, strengthening private equity and M&A expertise in Mumbai
Four former IC Universal lawyers set up Aequitas Law Partners
Aequitas Law Partners launches in Mumbai with four former IC Universal Legal partners bringing strong expertise in corporate and regulatory law
Standstill period pitfalls in M&A transactions
CCI tightens scrutiny on gun jumping and CSI sharing in M&A standstill periods
Ex-Kudun pair launches new Thai firm Mediums to tap M&A
Ex-Kudun partners have launched Mediums, a new Thai law firm focused on M&A and business rehabilitation
Yoon & Yang boosts antitrust practice with senior duo
Yoon & Yang hired Keum Seok Oh and Yeong Ho Shin to boost its antitrust practice
Taskeen Pirani to boost Dentons Link Legal’s health team
Dentons Link Legal adds Taskeen Pirani as associate partner in Mumbai healthcare and life sciences practice
Samvad elevates Mohata, Udupa and Munshi to partnership
Samvad Partners promotes Jagriti Mohata, Lalit Munshi and Nivedita Udupa to partners
Firms assist on PVP Ventures’ INR1.8bn in healthcare deals
PVP Ventures makes INR1.82b healthcare acquisitions advised by multiple law firms
Kanchan Sinha joins JSA as retained partner in Gurugram
JSA appoints Kanchan Sinha as retained partner in Gurugram corporate practice
Multinational antitrust reviews in pharma M&A
In recent years, M&A in the global biopharmaceutical sector has remained highly active
Milbank boosts corporate, M&A practice in Asia with new hire
Milbank hires Maurice Conway in Singapore to expand private equity in Southeast Asia
Firms guide HEC Technology’s RMB28bn WinTriX acquisition
Jia Yuan, Zhong Lun, KWM and Haiwen advise on HEC’s RMB28b acquisition of WinTrix DC, China’s biggest data centre M&A
Time for a refit?
Technology and tighter budgets are pushing in-house teams to handle routine work themselves, while law firms are expected to deliver higher strategic value.
Firms chart course on USD7.4bn Air Lease Corp buyout
Sumitomo, SMBC Aviation Capital, Apollo and Brookfield are acquiring Air Lease Corporation in a USD7.4 billion deal
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
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
Philippines’ Florete boosts disputes with Cambodian partner
Florete Law partners with A&D Law to offer cross-border legal services in Southeast Asia
Corrs Chambers shores up corporate, M&A in Melbourne
Corrs Chambers Westgarth has hired M&A partner Ben Macdonald to expand its corporate team in Melbourne
Veritas, Khaitan and Ascendus guide Dyavol Spirits stake sale
Veritas, Khaitan & Ascendus advised on Radico Khaitan’s stake buy in Dyavol Spirits
Corrs Chambers strengthens corporate practice in Sydney
Corrs Chambers Westgarth hires Tim Gordon as Sydney corporate partner
Abhishek Kalra returns to Cyril Amarchand’s corporate team
Abhishek Kalra rejoins Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas as a partner in the corporate practice at the Mumbai office
Harshita Srivastava to lift SAM’s general corporate practice
Srivastava has over 16 years' experience advising on private equity, exits, and cross-border M&A
Vinit Patwari to boost CMS IndusLaw’s transactions practice
Vinit Patwari joins CMS IndusLaw as partner in transactions practice
Riding the undercurrents
Legal work in Asia's insurance sector is rising amid regulatory shifts and global disruptions
Iqbal Khan set to join CAM with team, Ambarish to rejoin SAM
Iqbal Khan joins Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas in Mumbai with his 12-member corporate team
Morgan Lewis, Latham work on Anta’s USD290m outdoor brand buy
Anta Sports has acquired German outdoor brand Jack Wolfskin for USD290 million, with legal advice from Morgan Lewis and Latham & Watkins
DaHui hires private equity partner in corporate boost
DaHui Lawyers adds PE partner Jason Song to its Shanghai team
JunHe recruits cross-border transaction specialist
JunHe has hired veteran cross-border lawyer Kenneth Zhou to strengthen its international legal services
Prajna Mohapatra makes comeback at Cyril Amarchand
Mohapatra, previously a counsel at Trilegal, is a qualified lawyer with more than 10 years of experience, focusing on M&A, and private equity
No special treatment for government agencies in arbitration
Unilateral appointment clauses in public-private contracts violate Article 14, as per a landmark ruling
TianTong ex-bankruptcy head sets up new firm Zai Sheng
Chi Weihong, ex-TianTong, founded Zai Sheng Law Firm, specializing in debt restructuring and bankruptcy
Shameek Chaudhuri launches new solo practice
Shameek Chaudhuri, a former partner at Vritti Law Partners, has started a new firm Avyakta Law
Lead School loses GC to US media analytics firm
Arjun Chaturvedi has moved from edtech to become the legal head of Nielsen's Global Capability Centre India
Trio leads on USD1.1bn PropertyGuru take-private deal
EQT’s USD1.1B buyout of PropertyGuru will make it private, advised by Latham, Ropes & Freshfields
SAM, AZB act on Paradeep-Mangalore fertiliser maker merger
The merger of Mangalore Chemicals & Fertilisers with Paradeep Phosphates, forming a leading integrated private sector fertiliser entity in India
Appetite for M&A
After a long lull in investment activity, m&a deals are picking up across asia
Japan still hot for 2024
Japan has witnessed keen growth in 2023 and the year ahead looks just as optimistic, say top lawyers
Han Kun lands in Singapore, opening first office outside China
Han Kun Law Offices has set up in Singapore, the firm’s first branch outside China and the second overseas premises after its Hong Kong arm qualified to practice in November last year
DFDL Singapore managing director departs for US
William Greenlee, a partner and managing director of the Singapore office of DFDL, has left Asia to take a new role as an of counsel at American law firm Fennemore
Tian Yuan sets up Nanjing branch
Tian Yuan Law Firm has opened an office in Nanjing, the group’s 12th, to provide legal services in areas such as capital markets and securities, corporate, mergers and acquisitions, finance and asset management, antitrust, and dispute resolution
Kapur, Chandy re-elected as JSA joint managing partners
Amit Kapur and Vivek Chandy are re-elected joint managing partners of JSA for another three-year term
Ogier opens in Shanghai
Ogier claims to have become the first offshore law firm with an office in mainland China, having opened in Shanghai in July
Baker & McKenzie promotes six, adds Gao
Baker & McKenzie appointed six new partners across China and welcomed another from Shearman & Sterling










































































































































