UK's Hill Dickinson forms strategic alliance with Singapore law firm PDLegal
UK-headquartered Hill Dickinson has entered into a formal law alliance (FLA) with PDLegal, a law firm based in Singapore, to expand its legal offerings in the region.
Saraf continues August hiring with Quillon corporate pro
Saraf and Partners has hired a third partner in August with the addition of Adil Ladha to its corporate practice in Mumbai. Ladha was previously a counsel at Quillon Partners.
Bombay Law Chambers adds former NDA pro to head investment funds group
Mumbai-based boutique Bombay Law Chambers has added Nandini Pathak as a partner to head its investment funds and asset management practice. She was previously a leader in the same practice at Nishith Desai Associates.
SAM, AZB advise on $188 mln Netherlands-India life sciences deal
Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co has advised Netherlands-headquartered speciality ingredient solutions provider Barentz International on its acquisition of India-based Anshul Life Sciences, which was represented by AZB & Partners.
ELP bolsters disputes practice with former Rajah & Tann lawyer
Economic Laws Practice has added international arbitration pro Karam Advani as a partner in Mumbai, adding to its dispute resolution capabilities and strengthening its international network.
Anagram advises CVC on $835 mln India housing finance deal
Indian law firm Anagram Partners has acted for European private equity major CVC Capital Partners on its acquisition of a stake in Aavas Financiers from Partners Group and Kedaara Capital.
SAM, Trilegal, CAM, Sidley, Links act on $500 mln India baby products IPO
Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co and Sidley Austin have advised India’s Brainbees Solutions, the operator of the FirstCry platform, on its 42-billion-rupee ($500 million) IPO, with Linklaters advising the book-running lead managers (BRLMs).
Saraf guides Acko on OneCare acquisition
Saraf and Partners has guided Indian Insurtech unicorn Acko on its acquisition of digital chronic care management company OneCare, part of the former’s efforts to build a comprehensive digital healthcare ecosystem.
AZB, Khaitan guide Mankind’s $1.6 bln biopharma deal
AZB & Partners has served as legal advisor to Mankind Pharma on its agreement to acquire Bharat Serums and Vaccines (BSV) for 136.3 billion rupees ($1.6 billion) from private equity firm Advent International, which has been guided by Khaitan & Co.
JSA banking pro joins Argus in Mumbai
Indian law firm Argus Partners has grown its banking and finance practice with the addition of Utkarsh Bandhu as equity partner in Mumbai. Bandhu comes from JSA Advocates & Solicitors.
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Diversity & Inclusion in Japan's Legal Industry
As one of Japan’s Big Four law firms, Anderson Mori & Tomotsune has made it its mission to improve diversity and inclusion, or D&I, across the firm and Japan’s legal industry. ALB talks to Mari Itoh, a partner at AMT and a