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SG remains among top 2 global arbitration hubs: White & Case/QMUL survey

1 week ago | legalbusinessonline.com | Sarah Wong

Singapore has maintained its position as one of the world's two most preferred seats for international arbitration, according to the sixth International Arbitration Survey released by White & Case and Queen Mary University of London. The city-state garnered preference from 31 percent of respondents, closely following London's 34 percent, after the two had previously shared the top position in the fifth edition of the survey.
PRC firm Hui Zhong opens in Singapore, enters into HK association

1 week ago | legalbusinessonline.com | Sarah Wong

Beijing-headquartered Hui Zhong Law Firm has officially established and commenced operations at its Singapore office following approval from the Singapore Ministry of Law. Additionally, the PRC firm has entered into an association in Hong Kong with local firm GH Legal. It launched its Hong Kong office back in 2020. The Singapore office will be led by Hazel Tang, who previously spent a decade at local heavyweight Rajah & Tann.
MoFo advises SoftBank on record-breaking $40 bln OpenAI investment

2 weeks ago | legalbusinessonline.com | Nimitt Dixit

U.S. law firm Morrison Foerster has advised SoftBank Group Corp. as lead investor in a landmark financing round of up to $40 billion in artificial intelligence pioneer OpenAI. The investment in the ChatGPT maker represents the largest investment round in a venture-backed startup in history and the largest single venture investment made by an investor in a startup. The deal also positions OpenAI as one of the most highly valued venture-backed startups globally.
Hill Dickinson grows in Singapore with shipping hire from WFW

2 weeks ago | legalbusinessonline.com | Nimitt Dixit

International law firm Hill Dickinson has hired Ryan Tan as a partner in its Singapore ship finance team from Watson Farley & Williams, where he was a counsel. With over 14 years of experience, Tan has expertise in asset finance, corporate finance, project finance, leasing structures and loan restructuring, primarily in the maritime sector.
New Video Release: ALB Conversations with Kudun Sukhumananda

2 weeks ago | legalbusinessonline.com | Sarah Wong |Nimitt Dixit

We are excited to announce the release of our latest video featuring Kudun Sukhumananda, founding partner at Kudun and Partners. In this insightful discussion, Sukhumananda shares his firm’s strategies for navigating the complexities of Southeast Asia's economic challenges and geopolitical shifts. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from one of the leading voices in the legal sector.
Bakers SG firm expands cap markets offering with hire from A&O Shearman

2 weeks ago | legalbusinessonline.com | Nimitt Dixit |Sarah Wong

Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow, the Singapore member firm of Baker McKenzie, has hired experienced capital markets lawyer Alexander Stathopoulos as principal from A&O Shearman. With over 20 years of experience in international capital markets, Stathopoulos focuses on cross-border equity capital markets offerings in Southeast Asia. He has advised on IPOs across Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines.
Two KCs join Singapore operation of NZ’s Bankside Chambers

2 weeks ago | legalbusinessonline.com | Sarah Wong

New Zealand-based legal chambers Bankside has appointed Andrew Butler KC (L) and Kelly Quinn KC to its Singapore operation, and named veteran British legal clerk David Grief as its coordinator in the city-state. Bankside Chambers is a set of independent barristers in New Zealand, known for its expertise in civil and commercial litigation, arbitration, and mediation.
Khaitan adds real estate partner from AZB in Pune

2 weeks ago | legalbusinessonline.com | Nimitt Dixit |Sarah Wong

Indian law firm Khaitan & Co has bolstered its Pune office with the addition of real estate attorney Alpesh Parekh, who joins the firm after 11 years at AZB & Partners. This marks Khaitan’s first lateral partner hire in Pune, following the launch of its office in the Western Indian city in December 2023. Parekh will be the second full-time partner in the firm’s Pune office, led by corporate pro Radhika Iyer.
Clifford Chance, S&C advise on ENN Group's $11.6 bln privatisation

3 weeks ago | legalbusinessonline.com | Nimitt Dixit

Clifford Chance and Sullivan & Cromwell are advising on one of the largest Hong Kong privatisation deals of the year, as ENN Natural Gas moves to acquire the remaining stake in ENN Energy Holdings in a transaction valued at HK$90.5 billion ($11.6 billion). Sullivan & Cromwell is advising ENN Natural Gas and its subsidiary Xinneng (Hong Kong) Energy Investment, while Clifford Chance is representing ENN Energy Holdings.
Korea’s Lee & Ko appoints Jones Day partner as co-arbitration head

3 weeks ago | legalbusinessonline.com | Sarah Wong |Nimitt Dixit

South Korean law firm Lee & Ko has hired disputes specialist Zachary Sharpe as a partner and co-head of its international arbitration practice from U.S. firm Jones Day. His hire comes shortly after Lee & Ko welcomed senior international arbitration attorney Park Eun Young from Kim & Chang as head of international disputes. With around two decades of experience, Sharpe specializes in international arbitration and cross-border disputes.