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Cooley adds partner in Singapore amid Indian IPO push

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AI and maritime cybersecurity
Helmsman

AI and maritime cybersecurity: Boon or bane?

By Maureen Poh, Helmsman
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Market pulse

Oh-Ebashi broadens Asia services with Indonesia alliance

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RDS Partnership hires Siang Ly Teo
Market pulse

RDS secures partner for China corporate finance practice

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Incisive Law recruits Walter Alexander
Market pulse

Incisive Law recruits new director in Singapore

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ATD Mori Hamada hires Dyah Paramita
Market pulse

ATD Mori Hamada hires Jakarta partner to kick-start disputes

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Mills Oakley recruits Tania Sibree and Randall Gerkens
Market pulse

Mills Oakley fortifies financial services, property bench

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Qualcomm’s MovianAI acquisition
Deal digest

A&O Shearman, Baker drive US takeover of Vietnam GenAI unit

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Yoon Yang recruits Chiyeol Kim
Market pulse

Yoon & Yang recruits former KFTC deputy director

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HopgoodGanim boosts energy, digital sectors with key hires
Market pulse

HopgoodGanim boosts energy, digital sectors with key hires

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Expert briefing

Japan outbound investment guide

Japanese corporates have been actively turning to the overseas M&A market for expanding their business and enhancing capital efficiency
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SoftBank OpenAI investment
Deal digest

MoFo advises SoftBank on historic USD40bn OpenAI investment

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Bangladesh's top lawyers 2025 nominations
Market pulse

Vote for Bangladesh’s top lawyers

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Alexander Stathopoulos-L
Market pulse

Baker empowers capital markets with Singapore specialist

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Topcon Corporation Acquisition
Deal digest

Firms act on USD2.31bn takeover bid for Japan’s Topcon 

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Japan FDI Trends
Expert briefing

Trends in Japan’s foreign direct investment

By Hideyuki Sakamoto, Gibraltar Life Insurance
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SK Specialty acquisition
Deal digest

Lee & Ko, Kim & Chang lead on USD1.8bn specialty gas buy

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Dispute resolution challenges in Vietnam
Expert briefing

Key challenges to dispute resolution in Vietnam

By Nguyen Thi Thu Trang and Nguyen Quang Thai, Dzungsrt & Associates
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IP protection in Taiwan
Expert briefing

IP protection in Taiwan: A comprehensive legal framework

By Tommy PP Chiu, Tsai, Lee & Chen
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Expert briefing

Protecting intellectual property in the Philippines

By Editha R Hechanova, Chrissie Ann L Barredo, and Timothy J David, Hechanova Group
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Japanese companies' Taiwan investment insights
Expert briefing

Insights for Japanese companies investing in Taiwan in 2025

By Albert Kao, Wen-Chih Chen, and Pang-Heng Hung, Formosa Transnational Attorneys at Law
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Indonesia’s investment strategies for Japanese investors
Expert briefing

Indonesia’s investment strategies for Japanese investors

By Steffen Hadi, Vicia Sacharissa, and Stephanie Yetta Simbolon, H & A Partners in association with Anderson Mori & Tomotsune
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Expert briefing

Guide for Japanese investors in the Philippines

By Aida Araceli G Roxas-Rivera, Christianne Grace F Salonga, and Berne M Facinal, Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia
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Expert briefing

Navigating dispute management in Indonesia

By Mahareksha S Dillon and Nico A P Mooduto, SSEK Law Firm
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Expert briefing

Dispute management in India

By Arindam Sarkar, Anwesha Sinha, and Rangita Chowdhury, Fox & Mandal
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Expert briefing

Investment strategies for Japanese companies in Bangladesh

By Asif Hasan and Maliha Zami, Tanjib Alam and Associates
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Miura & Partners Hong Kong Expansion
Market pulse

Miura & Partners makes first Greater China foray in HK

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Mori Hamada hired Stan Yukevich
Market pulse

Mori Hamada strengthens corporate bench with veteran hire

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Indonesia’s Soemadipradja & Taher picks new managing partner
Market pulse

Indonesia’s Soemadipradja & Taher picks new managing partner

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Law firm awards

Thailand law firm awards

Asia Business Law Journal acknowledges the country's legal frontrunners for 2025
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Indian-origin startups' reverse flipping
Expert briefing

Reverse flipping – medium rare or well done?

By Azmul Haque, Collyer Law LLC
Is the recent trend of Indian-origin startups performing a ‘reverse flip’ a permanent fixture on the menu?
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Shimao debt restructuring deal in HK
Deal digest

A&O, Sidley, Weil steer USD11.5bn HK debt restructuring deal

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BCLP exits Asia
Market pulse

BCLP to exit Asia, doubles down on transatlantic work

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Taiwan AI Regulation
Regional Guide

Taiwan’s AI strategy and regulatory framework

By Ken-Ying Tseng, Lee and Li
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AI Regulation
Regional Guide

Charting a course with AI regulation

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China AI Regulations
Regional Guide

Shape of China’s AI regulations and prospects

By Zhisong (Jet) Deng and Jianmin (Ken) Dai, Beijing Dacheng
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AI Regulation in India
Regional Guide

Call for focused approach to AI regulation in India

By Aprajita Rana and Shruti Agrawal, AZB & Partners
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AI Regulation Japan
Regional Guide

Roadmap for regulating artificial intelligence in Japan

By Yu Matsushita, Keiwa Sogo Law Offices
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AI Law Philippines
Regional Guide

Artificial intelligence and the law in the Philippines

By Nilo T Divina and Jay-r C Ipac, DivinaLaw
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Russia AI Regulations
Regional Guide

Development of AI regulations in Russia 

By Georgy Daneliya and Shermet Kurbanov, SEAMLESS Legal (SL Legal)
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Philippine mining's legal developments and incentivesvideo
DivinaLaw

Legal developments, incentives in Philippine mining

By Enrique V Dela Cruz Jr, Ciselie Marie T Gamo-Sisayan, Izzel Jarviz M Arzadon and Kristina Mae C Durana,DivinaLaw
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Hong Kong AI Regulationvideo
Regional Guide

Hong Kong’s patchwork AI regulatory structure  

By Heidi Chui, Elizabeth Chan and Justin Kim, Stevenson Wong & Co
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K&K Advocates hired Dezi Kirana
Market pulse

K&K Advocates adds corporate veteran in Indonesia

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Nomination-JAPAN-A-list-2025-Image
Market pulse

Nominate now! Japan top lawyers 2025

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KCAB International
Market pulse

First non-Korean secretary-general at KCAB International

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Make your nominations now for Taiwan Law Firm Awards
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Make your nominations now for Taiwan Law Firm Awards

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SoftBank Ampere
Deal digest

MoFo, Wilson Sonsini lead on USD6.5bn semiconductor sale

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Lee & Ko International Arbitration
Market pulse

Lee & Ko onboards new international arbitration co-head

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Energy Law Taiwan
Regional Guide

A guide to energy law in Taiwan

By Eddie Chan and Jennifer Li, Lee and Li
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Renewable Energy Philippines
Regional Guide

Roadmap to exploring renewable energy in the Philippines

By Minerva Santos and Maria Lethel Alburo-Mejia, PunoLaw
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Korea Offshore Wind Regulation
Regional Guide

Korea’s new offshore wind power regulatory landscape

By John Sangho Park, Chang Sup Kwon and Ryan Russell
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Renewable Energy Legal Frameworks
Regional Guide

Energy developments on renewables

As the world shifts towards renewable energy systems, legal frameworks are being developed to institutionalise advancements in South Korea, the Philippines and Taiwan
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Japan Economic Security
Expert briefing

Exploring Japan’s economic security promotion act

By Takashi Suzuki and Yuko Toyoda, City-Yuwa Partners
This legislation is aimed at protecting national interests while safeguarding against the nefarious use of Japanese technologies by foreign actors
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Viridium acquisition Allianz
Deal digest

Six firms act on USD3.8bn landmark insurance deal

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Taiwan Data Protection
Regional Guide

Shielding personal data in Taiwan

By Brian Hsieh, Formosa Transnational
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Personal Data Privacy
Regional Guide

A regulatory update on data privacy

Comprehensive regulations targeted at personal data privacy protection are being implemented across jurisdictions in the Philippines, Taiwan and India
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India Data Protection
Regional Guide

Impact of India’s data protection framework on policy and business

By Ameet Datta, Jasman Dhanoa and Rishikaa, ADP Law Offices
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Philippine Data Privacy Law
Regional Guide

Overview of Philippine data privacy law and regulations

By John Paul Gaba, ACCRALAW
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Japan unsolicited offers
Atsumi & Sakai

Japan’s unsolicited offers after METI 2023 guidelines

By Sho Tsuzuki, Atsumi & Sakai
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Russia Life Sciencesvideo
SL Legal

Life sciences sector in Russia: Regulatory landscape for 2025

By Vsevolod Tyupa and Ivan Zaraiskiy, SL Legal
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Digital Piracy Philippines
ACCRALAW

Digital piracy in the Philippines

By Razel Ann P Esteban, ACCRALAW
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Philippine Renewable Energy Law
DivinaLaw

Philippine court decision supports green energy law

By Jose M Layug Jr, DivinaLaw
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Federis & Associates

Protecting creative IP during Philippine elections

By Ernest Luigi A Manzanares, Federis & Associates Law Offices
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DLG Joint Venture Bangkok
Market pulse

Korean firm DLG sets up Bangkok JV in first for Thailand

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Taiwan’s top 100 lawyers plus 15 Legal Icons
A-List lawyers

Taiwan’s top 100 lawyers plus 15 legal icons

Asia Business Law Journal uncovers the premier professionals leading the way in Taiwan’s legal landscape
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BVI Asia cross-border
Practitioners' perspectives

BVI: Asia’s top partner in global cross-border structuring

By Elise Donovan, BVI Finance
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A&O Shearman White Case Deliveroo HK exit
Deal digest

A&O Shearman, White & Case pick up Deliveroo’s HK exit

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Dentons Thai combination
Market pulse

Dentons plans Thai combination in latest SEA expansion

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OI Regime Restrictions
Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co

Navigating commitment restrictions under OI regime

By Rohan Jain, Kshitij Arora and Shruti Jaju, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co
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Series Financing BVI Cayman
Loeb Smith Attorneys

Key issues in series financing under BVI, Cayman Islands law

By Frost Wu and Cesare Bandini, Loeb Smith Attorneys
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BVI's growth opportunities in Asia
Practitioners' perspectives

Growth and opportunities for BVI in Asia

By Michael Gagie, Aisling Dwyer, and Karen Zhang Pallaras, Maples Group
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BVI expands Asia and China investmentsvideo
Market pulse

BVI premier targets Asia markets, China business

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Asia Legal Challenges
Cover story

Trouble ahead

From Trump’s global tariff war to jurisdictional legal hurdles, uncertainty abounds for Asia in 2025.
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Simpson Thacher and Nishimura steer Seiyu deal
Deal digest

Simpson Thacher, Nishimura steer USD2.5bn Seiyu deal

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Market pulse

Hui Zhong makes Singapore foray in latest expansion move

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Singapore-A-list-2025
A-List lawyers

Singapore’s Top 100 lawyers plus 20 legal icons

Asia Business Law Journal reveals the leading talent in Singapore’s legal profession
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Liberty Mutual’s sale in Thailand and Vietnam
Deal digest

Baker McKenzie leads Liberty Mutual’s sale in Thailand, Vietnam

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Market pulse

Japan’s TMI breaks into Australia with JWS alliance

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SCCA's updated pro bono guide
In-house agenda

Updated pro bono guide supports Singapore needy

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Meiji Yasuda’s Legal & General America acquisition
Deal digest

Trio acts on Meiji Yasuda’s USD2.28bn acquisition

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Singapore Corporate Service Providers Billvideo
Helmsman

Loopholes close for Singapore’s corporate service providers

By Lynette Koh, Helmsman
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Marina Bay Sands loan
Deal digest

Firms act on Singapore’s record USD8.9bn syndicated loan

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Yoon & Yang Hires Judges
Market pulse

Yoon & Yang continues expansion with hires of three ex-judges

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Global Firms Expand Vietnam
Market pulse

Global firms expand Vietnam presence with key hires

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LPA Law expands Asia presence
Market pulse

LPA Law boosts Asia presence, integrates with Vietnam’s APFL 

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Clifford Chance M&A hire
Market pulse

Clifford Chance shores up US focus with Japan M&A hire

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Miura & Partners expands US presence
Market pulse

Miura & Partners expands US footprint with Seattle office

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Rajah & Tann regional expansion
Market pulse

Rajah & Tann’s new MP eyes further regional expansion

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Incisive Law Director Davis Tan
Market pulse

Incisive adds director to tap Greater China work boon

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JILA In-House Legal Awards 2025
In-house agenda

JILA celebrates annual in-house awards

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ICCA 2025 agenda membership surge
In-house agenda

ICCA plots 2025 agenda amid membership surge

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ACCHK compliance
In-house agenda

ACCHK strengthening compliance awareness

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ACC Singapore 2025 networking event
In-house agenda

ACC Singapore looks ahead at first networking event in 2025

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In-house agenda

Aussie in-house counsel set to try a day at the zoo

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CMS Hong Kong merger
Market pulse

CMS merges HK operations to consolidate regional offering

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Mitsui Iron Ore Deal
Deal digest

KWM, Clayton Utz act on Mitsui’s USD5.3bn iron ore buy

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Bird & Bird Tokyo Office Expansion
Market pulse

Bird & Bird flies in second partner to grow Tokyo bench

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Atsumi & Sakai appoints Alan Kitchin
Market pulse

Atsumi & Sakai adds UK veteran to lead global projects

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CMS Holborn Asia recruits Ying Yi Liew
Market pulse

CMS Holborn Asia fortifies finance team with director hire

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RDS adds heavyweight talent as partners
Market pulse

RDS makes power moves, adding heavyweight talent as partners

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Shin & Kim Legal Hires
Market pulse

Shin & Kim strengthens disputes calibre with quartet hire

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BVI Premier Targets Malaysia
Market pulse

BVI Premier Wheatley eyes APAC growth, targets Malaysia

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Kris Daswani Hire
Market pulse

David Cameron Law shores up Hong Kong bench with key hire

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Barun Law recruits Moo Sung Jin
Market pulse

Barun Law adds talent with a former FSS senior investigator

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Robin Lynn & Lee recruits Caera Lee
Market pulse

Malaysia’s Robin Lynn & Lee boosts team with new partner

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A&O Shearman appoints Scott Neilson
Market pulse

A&O Shearman names energy expert as new MP in Tokyo

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Nidec Unsolicited Takeover Bid
Deal digest

Six firms counsel on Nidec’s USD1.7bn unsolicited takeover

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JX Advanced Metals IPO
Deal digest

Four firms act on JX IPO, Japan’s biggest listing since 2018

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Adnan Sundra expands disputes bench
Market pulse

Adnan Sundra expands disputes bench with key team

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Covenant Chambers recruits Ng Pei Tong
Market pulse

Covenant Chambers boosts corporate finance with new director

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Sang Jin Han joins Kim & Chang
Market pulse

Cross-border M&A veteran joins Kim & Chang with his team

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Malaysia-Law-Firm-Awards-Nomination
Market pulse

Make your nominations now for Malaysia Law Firm Awards

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White & Case shifts Indonesia strategy
Market pulse

White & Case shifts Indonesia strategy, ends partnership

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Yageo’s Shibaura Electronics takeover bid
Deal digest

Duo acts on Yageo’s unsolicited takeover bid for Japan firm

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Hogan Lovells appoints Charmian Aw
Market pulse

Hogan Lovells adds expert as data privacy tightens

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Bain Capital’s Mitsubishi Pharma buy
Deal digest

Trio steers Bain Capital’s USD3.3bn Mitsubishi Pharma buy

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Withers KhattarWong appoints Pardeep Singh Khosa
Market pulse

New Withers partner leads Singapore disputes team

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DLG expands into Silicon Valley
Market pulse

DLG expands into the US with new office in Silicon Valley

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Hong Kong Funds Practice Expansion
Market pulse

Charles Russell grows Hong Kong funds practice with key hire 

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KWM expands with new partners
Market pulse

KWM adds partners, expands bench in Australia, Singapore  

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