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).
AZB, Kirkland guide General Catalyst on VH acquisition in India
AZB & Partners and Kirkland & Ellis have advised global venture capital fund General Catalyst on its acquisition of India-focused early-stage investor Venture Highway, with the aim of establishing a $500 million to $1 billion investment platform in the country.
Higher taxes, more investment opportunities: Lawyers react to India’s budget
India’s annual financial budget for 2024-25 was dripping with change. Presented for the ninth time by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the announcements included better rules and taxes for foreign investors, an increase in capital gains tax, new employment generators, a focus on the agriculture supply chain, revival of effective debt recovery systems, and a reduction in customs to promote the local manufacturing sector.
SAM, AZB guide Brookfield’s $200 mln green energy investment
Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co has advised Canadian asset management firm Brookfield on its $200 million acquisition of a majority stake in Tamil Nadu-based renewables platform Leap Green Energy (LGE), which was represented by AZB & Partners.
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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