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Former Malaysian judge to lead AIAC
By NIMITT DIXIT
Kuala Lumpur-headquartered Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC) has appointed Mary Lim Thiam Suan, a recently retired Federal Court of Malaysia judge, as its new director.
Lim’s appointment follows the departure of former director Sundra Rajoo, and comes amid a restructuring of the AIAC, which includes the establishment of a new board of directors and plans for an independent arbitration court.
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HK: Ex-Ashurst, White & Case R&I partner joins Howse Williams
Hong Kong law firm Howse Williams has bolstered its restructuring and insolvency practice with the addition of Damian Whitehead as a partner.
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HSF grows energy practice with W&C hire in Singapore
Global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills has expanded its energy capabilities in Singapore with the addition of former White & Case counsel Ee Lynn Tan as a partner.
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Saraf latest to add capital markets capabilities with JSA partner
Saraf and Partners is the latest Indian law firm to add capital markets capabilities to its ranks, hiring partner Mathew Thomas from JSA Advocates & Solicitors in New Delhi.
Linklaters guides Bharti’s $4 bln BT Group stake acquisition
Linklaters has advised its long-standing client Bharti Global, the international investment arm of Bharti Enterprises, on its acquisition of a 24.5 percent stake in BT Group from Altice UK for 3.2 billion pounds ($4 billion).
CAM, Trilegal, Latham guide $1 bln Adani Energy QIP
Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas has advised its longstanding client Adani on the 83.73-billion- rupee ($1 billion) fundraise by Adani Energy Solutions through a qualified institutional placement (QIP). Trilegal and Latham & Watkins advised the book running lead managers (BRLM) to the deal.
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ALB Conversations: Devina A Sormin, Head Counsel, AC Ventures
Devina A Sormin is head counsel at Indonesian early-stage technology venture fund AC Ventures. She began her career at HHP Law Firm, Baker McKenzie’s member firm in Indonesia, where she spent five years. After joining her current organisation in 2022, she assumed the Head Counsel role in January this year.
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Indonesia: Fast-growing FKNK adds another partner, launches in Surabaya
Indonesia’s FKNK Law Firm has continued its recent expansion with the addition of a new partner and the opening of a branch office in Surabaya.
A Conversation with Justisiari P. Kusumah, managing partner of K&K Advocates [Brought to you by K&K Advocates]
Justisiari P. Kusumah, the managing partner of K&K Advocates, talks about his passion for helping clients protect their valuable innovations. He is committed to developing specialised expertise that sets him apart in the legal profession, collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure comprehensive asset protection for clients. With a focus on Intellectual Property (IP) law, Kusumah excels in IP litigation and is driven by a profound enthusiasm for implementing creative and innovative strategies to effectively represent clients in court.
Skadden, STB advise on Timee’s $435mln Japan IPO
U.S. law firm Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom has guided Timee, Inc, a Japanese on-demand job platform, on its $435 million initial public offering and listing on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Simpson Thacher & Bartlett advised the international managers on the deal.
STB, Nishimura, MHM act on $4 bln take-private offer for Japan’s Fuji Soft
Nishimura & Asahi and Simpson Thacher & Bartlett are advising U.S. private equity firm KKR & Co on its plan to take Japanese system developer Fuji Soft under a management buyout worth about 600 billion yen ($4.09 billion).
NO&T, MHM, AMT advise on Itochu’s $1.24 bln bid to take over Descente
Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu is advising Japanese trading house Itochu Corp on its 182.6-billion-yen ($1.24 billion) offer to take full control of sportswear maker Descente, which is being represented by Mori Hamada & Matsumoto.
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