Herbert Smith Freehills has advised Japanese telecommunications and internet company SoftBank Corp. on its acquisition of a further share of interest in Aldebaran Robotics, a French robotics company which designs, manufactures and sells autonomous humanoid
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Dacheng – 150 million Preference Shares of China Construction Are Listed at Shanghai Stock Exchange
On 17 March 2015, 150 million preference shares of China State Construction Engineering Corporation Limited (stock code: SH601668, “China Construction”) were successfully listed at Shanghai Stock Exchange. On 30 December 2014, China Construction received approval
Read moreShearman & Sterling Strengthens China M&A Practice with Addition of Stephanie Tang
Global law firm Shearman & Sterling has bolstered its China and regional/global M&A practice with the addition of Stephanie Tang, who joins the firm as a partner in the firm’s China M&A group. Ms. Tang
Read moreDavis Polk Advises PCH International on Its Acquisition of Fab.com
Davis Polk advised PCH International Holdings in connection with its acquisition of certain assets associated with the Fab.com business (“Fab”), for an undisclosed amount of cash and equity.
Read moreKennedys confirms Singapore joint law venture plans
We are pleased to confirm plans to strengthen our market position in Singapore by entering into a joint law venture agreement with Singapore firm, Legal Solutions LLC.
Read moreDeacons advises BNP Paribas in relation to Suchuang Gas Corporation’s IPO
Deacons recently acted for the sole sponsor BNP Paribas Securities (Asia) Limited and the underwriters in relation to the global offering and Main Board listing of Suchuang Gas Corporation Limited in Hong Kong.
Read moreAPPLEBY ASSISTED SHENYIN & WANGUO IN THE US$6.4B ACQUISITION OF HONG YUAN
Appleby acted as BVI counsel to Shenyin & Wanguo Securities Company Limited (Shenyin & Wanguo) in respect to its acquisition of Hong Yuan Securities Company Limited (Hong Yuan) for approximately US$6.4 billion in stock. The
Read moreJapan’s Atsumi & Sakai opens in London
Atsumi & Sakai has established an office in London, becoming the first Japanese firm to open its doors in the UK. The London office, which operates under the name Atsumi & Sakai Europe Limited, advises
Read moreHogan Lovells Cements Greater China IP Dominance with Lateral Hire Trio
Hogan Lovells has announced that partners Alan Chiu and Eugene Low have joined their IP practice today, along with seasoned consultant Kenny Wong. They were all previously with Mayer Brown JSM and will be based
Read moreAnderson Mori & Tomotsune and Bingham Sakai Mimura Aizawa Sign a Definitive Agreement to Integrate their Practices
We are pleased to announce that Anderson Mori & Tomotsune (“AMT”) and Bingham Sakai Mimura Aizawa (“BSMA”) have entered into a definitive agreement to integrate the practices of AMT and BSMA’s principal attorneys, and that
Read moreMAGNUSSON EXPANDS TO HONG KONG
As of 2nd March 2015, Magnusson welcomes Kristian Odebjer and Paulo Fohlin as partners based in Hong Kong. By adding Hong Kong to its geographical footprint, for the first time Magnusson expands beyond its Baltic
Read moreMilbank Adds Global Securities Partner David Kuo in Hong Kong
In a significant addition to its longstanding Asia and Hong Kong securities practice, Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy LLP announced that corporate and capital markets adviser David Kuo has joined the firm as a partner
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