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Baker McKenzie Achieves Top Rankings in Chambers Europe 2024

The Firm has also maintained Band 2 rankings in 40 categories, including in one Europe-wide category – Intellectual Property.

Withers represented Shun Ho Property Investments in historic mansion acquisition | Hong Kong

The strategic acquisition comes at a time when the luxury residential market in Hong Kong is witnessing a resurgence, following the government's decision to scrap all property purchase restrictions.

Dentons Hong Kong represented the underwriter syndicate in the underwriting of the CNY 250 million dim sum bonds global offering by Luzhou Aviation Development Investment Group Co., Ltd.

Bonds due 2027, backed by letter of credit issued by Bank of Shanghai Co., Ltd., Chengdu Branch.

Appleby's Hong Kong Office Advises WK Group (Holdings) Limited

The net proceeds from the share offer will be used for financing the up-front costs of WK Group’s projects

A&O continues to be recognised for market-leading position in India

The latest APAC directory results also reflect the continued strength of the India Group.

Hogan Lovells advises Bencis on the sale of Ceban to Medios

Medios will acquire a 100% interest in Ceban from funds managed by Bencis for an Enterprise Value that includes a cash component of €235.3 million and 1.7 million in Medios shares.

FCA emphasises need for transparency in regulatory approach

This includes a drive by the FCA to greater transparency around the FCA’s concerns especially where there is the possibility of a need for redress.

Norton Rose Fulbright advises Standard Bank and Nedbank on a US$150M loan facility

The Norton Rose Fulbright team was led by London based Partner, Daniel Metcalfe

Dentons advises Theia Investments on acquisition of two Dutch solar projects

This strategic acquisition consolidates Theia's presence in the Netherlands, bringing their Dutch portfolio beyond the 30 megawatt mark.

Changes to Singapore employment law could significantly impact workforce

Among the changes announced was an increase to the statutory retirement age in Singapore which, from 2026 onwards, will be 64 years of age.

Freshfields Advises AstraZeneca in its Acquisition of Amolyt Pharma

The Freshfields team is led by corporate/M&A partner Sebastian L. Fain and senior associate Katie Stenstrom with support in Paris from partner Julien Rebibo together with counsel Arnaud Mouton.

Latham & Watkins Advises TPG on Sale of Singlife to Sumitomo Life

Cross-border team advises on one of the largest insurance deals in Southeast Asia to date.

Allen & Overy advises Zendesk on its acquisition of AI-powered service automation leader Ultimate

In order to take advantage of AI opportunities, whether through M&A or other strategic licensing transactions, clients need effective strategies from experienced advisors.

Withers and KARNA Partnership form association to enhance legal services in Southeast Asia

The association strengthens both firms' capacity to provide Indonesia and international legal advice to their clientele.

Mayer Brown Advises Omni Partners

The team was led by Private Equity partners James West and Electra Callan

Latham Advises GIP in the Completion of Its Sale of Renewable Assets to Engie Brasil Energia

Members of the firm’s Latin America Practice advise the infrastructure investor in the multimillion transaction.

Greenberg Traurig’s Fiona Adams Wins Leadership Awards Hat-trick

She was also a driving force behind the firm becoming an inaugural member of InterLaw Diversity Forum’s UK Model Diversity Survey and has led several mental wellbeing initiatives.

Stephenson Harwood (Singapore) Alliance advises Finnfund on investment in AwanTunai

Other lead investors in this US$27.5 million Series B round included Norfund and MUFG Innovation Partners.

Singapore – Corporate Crime Update

Investigations are still ongoing and as of 19 January 2024, the total value of assets seized or issued with prohibition of disposal orders by the police stands at more than S$3 billion.

Eversheds Sutherland advises on UK’s second pension superfund transaction

Deal follows the firm’s role advising the Clara Trustee on the UK’s first superfund transaction in 2023

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