Headline News JSA, Trilegal, AZB advise on $2 bln India-Singapore healthcare deal By MARI IWATA / 13 APRIL 2023 J Sagar Associates has represented Singapore sovereign wealth fund Temasek on its acquisition of an additional 41 percent stake in Indian hospital chain Manipal Health Enterprises from investors, including U.S. PE firm TPG, which was advised by AZB & Partners. Trilegal represented Manipal Health. This transaction is said to be the largest private equity deal in the healthcare sector in India. Manipal currently serves over 5 million patients annually through its 29 hospitals in 16 cities with 4,000 doctors. With this acquisition, Temasek will boost its holding in Manipal to 59 percent, while TPG will fully exit from the hospital chain. CLICK TO READ MORE |
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Other News CLOSING SOON: 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 CC, Witara Cakra, Ginting act on Indonesia’s biggest IPO this year Witara Cakra Advocates has advised Indonesian nickel company Trimegah Bangun Persada, also known as Harita Nickel, on its 10-trillion-rupiah ($669.79 million) IPO on the Indonesian Stock Exchange, with Clifford Chance and Ginting & Reksodiputro acting for the underwriters. CLOSING SOON: 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 Bakers lands cap markets lawyer in HK from Clifford Chance Baker McKenzie has hired capital markets and U.S. Securities regulations specialist Chen Sheng as a registered foreign lawyer (partner-equivalent) in Hong Kong from Clifford Chance. A conversation with Ogier, one of ALB Asia's 2023 Top 15 ESG Law Firms [Brought to you by Ogier] As the push towards ESG-focussed business practices gains momentum, Asian law firms are playing a vital role in guiding clients through the complex regulatory landscape, helping clients identify regulatory risks and potential opportunities, as well as providing legal protection and solutions AZB corporate duo break away to set up new firm Shameek Chaudhuri and Arvind Ramesh, former partners at India’s AZB & Partners have left to set up a new firm called Vritti Law Partners in Mumbai. The firm aims to expand to other Indian cities in due course. Simpson Thacher, MHM advise on $460 mln Tokyo hotel sale Simpson Thacher & Bartlett has advised Odakyu Electric Railway on its $460 million sale of the Hyatt Regency Tokyo to investment funds KKR and Gaw Capital Partners, with Mori Hamada & Matsumoto acting for KKR. SUBMISSION OPEN: ALB Asia's Top 15 Female Lawyers 2023 ALB honours leading women lawyers in Asia who have continuously made their mark in the market despite the disruptions by the Covid-19 pandemic. We are pleased to announce our Asia's Top 15 Female Lawyers, which will be released in the ALB magazine's August 2023 issue. DOWNLOAD FORM HERE Deadline: May 22, 2023 Singapore’s RHT welcomes back real estate partner from Drew Singapore law firm RHTLaw Asia has welcomed back real estate specialist Yeong Wai Cheong as a partner from Drew & Napier. Utilizing Managed Services to Establish Global eDiscovery Processes [Brought to you by EPIQ] As businesses continue to globalize, so does the demand for global data in litigations, regulatory matters, and internal investigations. When thinking about eDiscovery from a global perspective, one size does not necessarily fit all. Organizations must consider what specific challenges they will face in tackling global eDiscovery or eDisclosure, which includes balancing the demands of local jurisdictions and rule of law against the desire for uniform process, which technology suits their case best, and what business processes need to be created. Below we speak to the challenges and considerations organizations may want to contemplate when handling a matter that has data located around the globe. CALL FOR CONTRIBUTIONS: Hong Kong Lawyer Hong Kong Lawyer, the official monthly publication of The Law Society of Hong Kong is widely considered to be a trusted source of insightful articles on legal developments, case analysis and other value-add content in the city that help lawyers and law firms function at their optimal level. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE NEWS ON THE ALB WEBSITE |
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Rankings Submissions Open 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 SUBMISSION OPEN: ALB India Top Disputes Lawyers 2023 We are now accepting submissions for the ALB India Top Disputes Lawyers 2023. DOWNLOAD FORM HERE Deadline: July 31, 2023 |
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Video ALB Asia's Fastest Growing Firms: One Asia Lawyers Group One Asia Lawyers Group has been recognised by Asian Legal Business as one of Asia’s fastest-growing firms this year. In this interview with ALB, OAL Managing Partner Tetsuo Kurita shares some of his firm's growth highlights and development strategies. CLICK TO WATCH MORE VIDEOS Rankings & Listings Results 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. CLICK TO VIEW THE FULL LIST |
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2023 ALB surveys and rankings Click here to access the full list of surveys and rankings that are currently underway and open for submissions. |
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