Herbert Smith and its associated Indonesian law firm Hiswara Bunjamin & Tandjung (HBT) have advised eForce Holdings Limited (“eForce”; stock code: 0943.HK) on a very substantial acquisition of Fastport Investments Holdings Limited (“Fastport”) that indirectly
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FCPA, Securities Enforcement and White Collar Litigator Sam Williamson to Join Kirkland & Ellis Asia
Kirkland & Ellis LLP announced today that partner Sam Williamson, a former U.S. federal prosecutor and Mandarin speaker who focuses on FCPA, securities enforcement and other white-collar litigation, will relocate to Kirkland’s Shanghai office from
Read moreBlank Rome Launches China Company Securities Litigation Task Force
As China has grown to become a major source of new international stock listings, the market is facing increased pressure from regulators and unhappy stockholders. In the current turbulent environment, many Chinese public companies are
Read moreBaker & McKenzie Advises Canada Pension Plan Investment Board on its First Direct Real Estate Investment in Hong Kong
Baker & McKenzie recently acted for the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (“CPPIB”) on its acquisition of 50% of the shares in Hong Kong Interlink from Goodman Group, one of the world’s largest listed fund
Read moreMayer Brown JSM Advises Mitsui O.S.K. Lines on Building Four LNG Carriers in China
Mayer Brown JSM is pleased to announce that it has advised Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd. (MOL) and China Shipping Development Company Ltd (CSD) in relation to a project for the acquisition, financing and long-term time
Read moreDon’t be an “IMPULSE BUYER” When Selecting a Legal Recruiter – Ask For at Least 10 References of Past Placements in your Target Asia Markets
Despite best intentions, it has been some time since our last post here on ATL, except for ratcheting up our placement numbers. Since continuing on like that seems a bit gauche to us (and wasteful,
Read moreDewey & LeBoeuf Advises VTB on Acquisition of News Corp’s News Outdoor
Dewey & LeBoeuf has represented VTB Capital on its RUB 6.5 billion financing of News Outdoor, made in connection with VTB Capital’s acquisition of a 79% stake in News Outdoor Russia from News Corp. VTB
Read moreMcDermott Successfully Advises WABCO Holdings
McDermott Will & Emery LLP today announced that it successfully represented WABCO Holdings, Inc., (NYSE: WBC), a global technology leader and supplier to the commercial vehicle industry, in connection with the negotiation of a new
Read moreRopes & Gray Opens Office in Shanghai
Ropes & Gray today announced it has opened a new office in Shanghai, its third in Asia, to support clients with business and investment interests in China
Read moreAllens Acts for MAp on A$1.6 Billion Asset Swap
Allens Arthur Robinson (Allens) is acting as Australian legal counsel for MAp Airports (MAp) on the sale of its interests in Brussels and Copenhagen airports in return for acquiring Ontario Teachers Pension Plan’s (OTPP) interests
Read moreAllens Builds Project Team with New Senior Associate
Allens Arthur Robinson’s (Allens) Perth office continues to grow with the appointment of Jeremy Quan-Sing as Senior Associate
Read moreShearman & Sterling Advises Lenders on Muharraq Wastewater Project in Bahrain
Shearman & Sterling has advised the lenders: Export-Import Bank of Korea (KEXIM), CA CIB, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation and Natixis on the financing for the Muharraq wastewater project in Bahrain, sponsored by Samsung, Invest AD
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