CAM helps EV maker TI Clean Mobility on USD155m fundraising
CAM counsels TI Clean Mobility Private Limited (TICMPL), manufacturer of electric three-wheelers, on fundraising USD155 million from Multiple Private Equity Fund III (Multiples), State Bank of India (SBI) and TII
S&R counsels chemical firm Solenis in USD4.6bn merger with Diversey
S&R Associates is representing leading global chemical producer Solenis, a portfolio company of Platinum Equity
JSA advises Department of Investment on listing NMDC Steel
JSA recently advised the Department of Investment and Public Asset Management in the listing of NMDC Steel on the BSE and National Stock Exchange of India
Luthra and Luthra advises Upwards Fintech in USD12m Lendingkart deal
Luthra and Luthra Law Offices India advised Upwards Fintech Private and its subsidiary on the acquisition by Lendingkart
Khaitan assists Rockwell’s acquisition of Knowledge Lens
Khaitan & Co advised Rockwell Automation International Holdings, along with its nominee Rockwell Automation
Stratage assists Marengo’s 100% takeover of Pratiksha Hospital
Stratage Law Partners acted for Marengo Asia Healthcare on its 100% acquisition of W Pratiksha hospital in Gurugram
Mediation by necessity
With a disputes system in crisis in the country, mediation is the way forward, write Max Life Insurance legal experts Amit Wadhwa and Richa Relhan
MARKET PULSE
Quinn Emanuel extends China practice with Beijing office
Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan opened an office in Beijing, its third after Hong Kong and Shanghai in China, expanding its presence in the Chinese market
Shu Jin lands in Wuhan to bolster central China business
Shu Jin Law Firm launches an office in Wuhan, the capital of Hubei province, to strengthen its business across the central region
DOCVIT expands Haikou team to strengthen investment, M&A
DOCVIT Law Firm hires Wu Xinwu as a Haikou-based partner to boost its investment, financing and M&A business
Wang Jing & GH Law Firm adds Chen Mingwu as IP head
Chen Mingwu has joined Wang Jing & GH Law Firm as a senior partner in Guangzhou and head of the intellectual property department
JunHe welcomes infrastructure specialist’s return to Shanghai
Infrastructure specialist Li Deting, formerly a partner at DeHeng Law Offices, returns to JunHe as a Shanghai-based partner
India eases entry for foreign lawyers and law firms
The Bar Council of India (BCI) announced new rules on Wednesday signalling a significant policy shift that relaxes entry conditions allowing international lawyers and arbitration practitioners to advise in the country
CORRESPONDENTS
CO-PUBLISHED FEATURES
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Volume-based procurement (VBP) of drugs and medical supplies has become the new normal in China’s medical sector
FEATURES
In-house Counsel Awards 2022
India Business Law Journal reveals the achievements of the country’s leading in-house counsel and corporate legal teams who have been selected as this year’s winners
Rising Stars 2023
When helping clients navigate a complex legal landscape, young elite lawyers have brought fresh ideas and innovative approaches to the table
Best-laid plans
Janet Hui, the new co-chair of the International Bar Association’s antitrust section, talks her ambition to broaden the horizons for Chinese lawyers in the competition arena, and her unusual career journey
Business blossoms
Like the nation’s famous cherry blossom trees, business in Japan is opening up after a bleak covid winter. But this time things seem different
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What clients really want
Our survey gauges the opinions of in-house counsel around the region on their pet peeves with law firms, as well as what hot topics have them engaging with their own legal teams
Man on a mission
With a relentless demeanour and the stamina to remain in the game for longer than an Indian test opener, Lalit Bhasin discusses the finer nuances of life, law and legacy with Gautam Kagalwala
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Nominate now for Indonesia’s top lawyers
Asia Business Law Journal is seeking the help of in-house counsel and other business and legal professionals in Indonesia and around the world to identify the top private practice lawyers in Indonesia.
Korea Law Firm Awards
Asia Business Law Journal presents our top Korean law firms for 2022
Make your nominations now for Vietnam Law Firm Awards
Asia Business Law Journal is conducting extensive research for the 2023 Vietnam Law Firm Awards.
Power clash
With strong commitments to climate change and phasing out fossil fuels in favour of renewable energy, Asia is set to be a key arena for related disputes
Time for plan B?
Misunderstood by many, the bankruptcy regime in China requires urgent legislative and administrative upgrades to inject market logic into the economy
What’s ahead?
We gathered opinions from legal professionals on their hopes and plans for this year, and what they have done to survive the past tumultuous years
IN-HOUSE AGENDA
SCCA moves office to Maxwell Chambers
The Singapore Corporate Counsel Association (SCCA) has moved its office to Maxwell Chambers from its previous location at Riverside Point joining other prestigious organisations and key local institutions
SCCA and JILA share initiatives in virtual meeting
The Singapore Corporate Counsel Association (SCCA) held a virtual meeting with the president and senior board members of the Japan In-House Lawyers Association (JILA) on 31 January to learn more about each other’s initiatives
International trade law expert joins FICL’s advisory board
James J Nedumpara, professor and head of the CTIL at the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade has joined the Federation of Indian Corporate Lawyers (FICL) as a member of its National Advisory Council (NAC)
KICA hosts 2023 general meeting and new year party in Seoul
Around 200 guests attended the Korean In-house Counsel Association’s (KICA) 2023 general meeting and new year's party at the Lotte Hotel in Seoul on 10 January.
CHINA LEXICON
Domestic commercial courts
This column examines commercial courts in a domestic context. It outlines the features of efficient and effective commercial dispute resolution, as recognised by international practice
Judges and retirement
This column evaluates the policy reasons for and against the imposition of a mandatory retirement age on judges
Financial product governance
This article explains the concept of product governance, outlines operational and regulatory fundamentals, and considers developments in jurisdictions such as the UK, Australia, Hong Kong and mainland China
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