Davis Polk is advising Wumart Stores, Inc in connection with its proposed acquisition of a minority interest and assets of C.P. Lotus and proposed issue of shares to C.P. Lotus (the Transactions). The parties signed
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Paul Hastings Advises Samsung Electronics on US$1.5 Billion Private Share Redemption
Paul Hastings, a leading global law firm, announced today that it is representing Samsung Electronics, a world leader in advanced semiconductor solutions, in a US$1.5 billion private share redemption transaction with Seagate Technology, a world
Read morePaul Hastings Advises on Vista Land’s High Yield Notes Offering
Paul Hastings, a leading global law firm, announced today that it represented Vista Land & Lifescapes, Inc. (“Vista Land”), the largest homebuilder in the Philippines, on its issuance of US$100 million 6.75% guaranteed notes due
Read moreMorgan Lewis Advises FWU Group on First Islamic Bond on Life Insurance Contracts
Global law firm Morgan Lewis announces that it has advised European based multinational insurance group, FWU Group (“FWU”) on their US$100 million Sukuk Al-Wakala programme. The first tranche of the programme, of US$20 million, has
Read moreSH Boosts China Office Capabilities with Three Senior Appointments
International law firm Stephenson Harwood LLP has made three lateral appointments
Read moreHerbert Smith Freehills Advises on OzForex IPO
Herbert Smith Freehills is advising Goldman Sachs Australia Pty Ltd and Macquarie Capital (Australia) Limited in relation to their role as joint lead managers of OzForex Group’s initial public offering and listing on the Australian
Read moreKWM Advises Quadrant Private Equity on Investment in Estia Health
King & Wood Mallesons advised Quadrant Private Equity on its recent investment in Estia Health, a provider of aged care services in Australia
Read moreSimpson Thacher Represents KKR in First Investment in Malaysia
The firm represented KKR in connection with its approximately US$200 million acquisition of a substantial minority stake in Weststar Aviation Services Sdn. Bhd. (“Weststar”). This is KKR’s first investment in Malaysia
Read moreK&L Gates Appoints Five New Partners Across Australia, Bolstering Labor & Employment, Resources, Finance, and Tax Practices
Global law firm K&L Gates continues its rapid growth in Australia, having appointed five new partners across three of the firm’s Australian offices
Read moreK&L Gates Advises Japan Airlines on Landmark Airbus Deal
Global law firm K&L Gates recently represented Japanese carrier Japan Airlines (JAL) in a landmark deal that has the company acquiring 31 of aircraft manufacturer Airbus’ A350 planes, along with options for a further 25
Read moreClyde & Co Strengthens MENA Corporate Team with Partner Hire
International law firm Clyde & Co is pleased to announce the appointment of Imran Sami as a corporate partner in its MENA corporate group, bringing regional corporate partner numbers to 14 and total regional partner
Read moreBeijing DHH Law Firm Opens New Office in Shenzhen Coastal New Zone and Holds Doctoral Forum on Avoidance of International Trade Risks
On September 28 the new office of Beijing DHH Law Firm in Shenzhen Coastal New Zone was opened. DHH Law Firm became the first non-Shenzhen firm to open an office in Shenzhen Coastal New Zone.
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