CAM, Khaitan, Hogan Lovells act on $179mln Brigade QIP

by Nimitt Dixit |

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas has advised Brigade Enterprises, a real estate developer in India, on its fundraising through qualified institutional placement (QIP) of equity shares totalling approximately $179 million. Khaitan & Co and Hogan Lovells Lee & Lee advised the book-running lead managers to the deal.

Luthra continues hiring streak with disputes team, corporate partner

by Nimitt Dixit |

Luthra and Luthra has continued its strong rebuild in September, following a cluster of exits from the firm, with the addition of a five-member disputes team in Hyderabad from Kings Stubb & Kasiva (KSK) led by partner Rajeev Rambhatla, and healthcare-focused corporate partner Pradnesh Warke from Dentons Link Legal in Mumbai.

CAM, Trilegal, W&C act on Prestige Estate’s $595 mln QIP

by Nimitt Dixit |

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas has advised real estate developer Prestige Estates Projects on its $595 million qualified institutional placement of shares. Trilegal and White & Case advised the lead managers on the deal.

SAM, CAM, Latham act on Ather Energy’s upcoming $536 mln IPO

by Nimitt Dixit |

Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co is advising Indian electric two-wheeler maker Ather Energy on its upcoming $536.2 million initial public offering (45 billion rupees), as more emerging companies than ever before turn to India’s red-hot stock market to raise funds.

CAM continues rapid expansion with NDA private equity co-head

by Nimitt Dixit |

Ratnadeep Roychowdhury, co-head of Nishith Desai Associates’ private equity and sovereign wealth funds group has moved to Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, making him the second NDA practice head to move to CAM in a week.

CAM, WFW act on $185 mln Adani Ports acquisition

by Nimitt Dixit |

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advised its longstanding client Adani on Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone’s acquisition of 80 percent stake in Astro Offshore, an offshore support vessel operator. Watson Farley & Williams advised the selling shareholders of Astro Offshore.

Argus adds Nayara Energy GC to Mumbai corp practice

by Nimitt Dixit |

Nayara Energy’s former assistant general counsel Aayush Kumar is moving back to private practice, joining Argus Law as a partner in its Mumbai-based corporate practice, as law firms continue to hire in-house lawyers to bolster their capabilities.

Latham, Skadden lead on J&T Global Express’ $501 mln HK IPO

by Nimitt Dixit |

U.S. law firm Latham & Watkins and the PRC’s DaHui Lawyers have advised Asian courier service group J&T Global Express on its $501 million initial public offering on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX),  the second-largest listing on the bourse this year.

PE-focused Indian firm NovoJuris establishes offices in U.S.

by Nimitt Dixit |

Bengaluru-based private equity-focused law firm NovoJuris Legal has opened two offices in the U.S. One caters to companies looking to enter the U.S., while the other focuses on U.S. immigration law.

SAM raids IndusLaw for 10-lawyer Gurugram M&A team

by Nimitt Dixit |

Indian law firm Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas has significantly expanded its M&A offering in Gurugram with the addition of a 10-member corporate team from IndusLaw, led by partners Manish Gupta, Pratyush Khurana and Ashish Ahluwalia.

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