05 MARCH 2020 Top 10 Headlines | ASIAN LEGAL BUSINESS Asian Legal Business is pleased to announce that the submissions for the 16th edition of ALB SE Asia Law Awards is now open. As a precautionary measure against the COVID-19 outbreak, ALB has extended the submission deadline to March 20, 2020
With 54 categories spread across multi-practice areas and industries, participating in the prestigious law awards is the best platform for any law firm, in-house teams or individuals to showcase their achievements in the past year. Read More | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | For more news, click here to visit the website |
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| White & Case has advised the main sponsor of the $3 billion project financing of the Changfang and Xidao offshore wind projects in Taiwan, with Watson Farley & Williams and Linklaters counselling the lenders. Full Article |
| Shipping-focused Singapore law firm Helmsman has recruited disputes expert Maureen Poh as a director from Ince, where she was a partner. Full Article |
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| Submissions are now open for the ALB Japan Law Awards. Now on its 16th year, the black-tie gala event recognising and celebrating Japan’s top deals, dealmakers and lawyers will take place on June 11 at one of the grandest venues in Japan. Full Article |
| Jones Day has expanded its disputes team in Hong Kong office after hiring Samuel Ngo as a partner from fellow U.S. firm K&L Gates. Full Article |
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| It has long been established that company directors come under a duty to take creditors’ interests into consideration when their company is in financial difficulty or enters what is commonly referred to as the ‘zone of insolvency’. Full Article |
| India’s HSA Advocates has hired banking and finance specialist Sharmil Bhushan as a partner in Mumbai from Khaitan Legal Associates (KLA). Full Article |
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| The second edition of the ALB India Law Awards, held at the Grand Hyatt in Mumbai on Feb. 27, saw the heavyweights of the legal industry grace the occasion. Full Article |
| Corporate partner Damian Adams has left Simmons & Simmons to rejoin Watson Farley & Williams in Singapore. Full Article |
| Bakers helps on $3 bln Japan airports concession deal, Latham and Maples star on Kuaishou Tech’s $3 bln extra investment round, and much more in this week’s Asia Deals table. Full Article |
| Boss & Young welcome six to boost Shanghai practice, Helmsman gains new director from Ince, and much more in this week’s Asia Appointments table. Full Article |
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