Headline News Five leading firms advising on $15 bln Toshiba takeoverBy MARI IWATA / 30 MARCH 2023Davis Polk & Wardwell and TMI Associates are advising a consortium led by private equity firm Japan Industrial Partners on its $15.2 billion buyout of Toshiba, with Nishimura & Asahi and Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu are acting for Toshiba.
Morrison Foerster is acting as a legal advisor to Toshiba's Board of Directors and the Special Committee in this transaction.CLICK TO READ MORE |
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CLOSING SOON: ALB India Top TMT/Fintech Lawyers 2023
We are now accepting submissions for the ALB India Top TMT/Fintech Lawyers 2023.
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Deadline: March 31, 2023
SURVEY OPEN: ALB Super 50 Dispute Lawyers 2023
In its July 2023 issue, ALB is spotlighting the Super 50 Disputes Lawyers in Asia. We pick the best dispute lawyers based on their high-profile cases, clients’ recommendations, standout deals, and feedback from the market.
SURVEY LINK HERE
Deadline: April 17, 2023
SUBMISSION OPEN: ALB Firms to Watch (Hong Kong) 2023
Being one of the most vibrant business centres in the Asia Pacific region, Hong Kong has witnessed a rapidly evolving legal service landscape over the past decade. An increasing of volume of boutique law firms has proven to be competitive players in the market with excellent credentials and reliability.
DOWNLOAD FORM HERE
Deadline: April 17, 2023
SURVEY OPEN: ALB India Super 50 2023
In this listing, ALB will pick the most highly recommended private-practice lawyers based permanently in India.
SURVEY LINK HERE
Deadline: May 31, 2023 |
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ALB Singapore Firms To Watch 2023
As Singapore’s economy continues to grow and diversify, there has been an increasing demand for niche legal services. Boutique firms have been able to capitalize on this trend by providing specialized expertise and personalized attention to their clients. In its annual list, ALB is spotlighting such firms that have stand out in the crowd and continued to make an impact on the market. The list is in alphabetical order and some firms have been profiled.
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