UK's Hill Dickinson forms strategic alliance with Singapore law firm PDLegal

by Nimitt Dixit |

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

by Nimitt Dixit |

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

by Nimitt Dixit |

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

by Nimitt Dixit |

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).

ELP projects pro joins S&R in Mumbai

by Nimitt Dixit |

Indian law firm S&R Associates has bolstered its projects and M&A capabilities with the addition of partner Aakanksha Joshi, who leaves Economic Laws Practice (ELP) after fifteen years.

SAM, Luthra, Simmons guide planned $360 mln India renewable energy IPO

Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co is advising Indian renewable energy firm ACME Solar Holdings on its planned 30-billion-rupee ($360 million) initial public offering, with Luthra & Luthra Law Offices and Simmons & Simmons representing the book-running lead managers.

AZB, Indus, Hogan Lovells act on $180mln India IPO

by Nimitt Dixit |

AZB & Partners has advised alcohol distributor Allied Blenders and Distillers and its promoters on its $180 million initial public offering. IndusLaw and Hogan Lovells Lee & Lee advised the book running lead managers (BRLMs) to the deal

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