Tag: Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
Deals of the Year 2023
India Business Law Journal reveals 50 standout deals and disputes of 2023, and the law firms that successfully concluded them
Seven law firms act on Hong Kong’s first de-SPAC transaction
Seven firms have acted for Hong Kong’s first de-SPAC transaction involving a proposed merger between specialised shell company Aquila Acquisition and Chinese steel trading website ZG Group
Freshfields, K&L assist Chinese investment in German firm DiaSys
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer and K&L Gates assisted Mindray Netherlands’ USD126 million purchase of Gorka Holding’s 75% stake in German company DiaSys Diagnostic Systems
China Zheshang Bank rights issue to raise HKD13.8bn
Four law firms counselled China Zheshang Bank for its HKD13.8 billion (USD1.77 billion) rights issue on the HKEX and the SSE
Rajah & Tann names Paul Ng to advance aviation expertise
Rajah & Tann has appointed industry expert Paul Ng as a partner to head the firm’s aviation practice in Singapore
White & Case strengthens litigation practice in Hong Kong
White & Case has hired Wilfred Ho, previously a counsel at Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom for more than three years
Asia Counsel welcomes new partner in Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam law firm Asia Counsel has hired Phong Nguyen, formerly of Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
Ropes & Gray former restructuring and HK head joins Freshfields
Restructuring specialist Daniel Anderson joins Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer as a partner in Hong Kong after leaving Ropes & Gray
CAM, Freshfields counsel broker Goldman Sachs on USD119m Dabur share sale
Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas (CAM) and Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer advised Goldman Sachs (India) Securities, the sole broker, in the Dabur India share sale by Gyan Enterprises and Chowdry Associates
Who’s next?
The recent collapse of regional financial institutions in the US has rocked global banking, including in Asia, prompting a range of legal ramifications that could last for years
Riding out the storm
How can businesses mitigate the damage from global economic headwinds?
Adani takes over Holcim’s India business for USD10.5bn
Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas & Co (CAM) acted as legal counsel to Adani, while AZB & Partners advised Holcim, along with Ambuja Cements and ACC, on the deal.
Freshfields adds capital markets partner in HK
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer has hired Howie Farn as a partner in its global transactions group in Hong Kong. Farn joined from Kirkland & Ellis where he was a capital markets partner focusing on US securities transactions
The A-List: Top offshore lawyers 2022
Offshore financial centres worldwide have made relentless efforts to attract foreign business, and outward-looking Asian companies have responded to this demand by setting up overseas entities. However, finding the right legal team is daunting
Deals of the Year
India Business Law Journal reveals the standout deals and disputes of 2021 and the law firms that worked hard to successfully conclude them