Asia Pacific
Partners at both firms have voted in favour of the tie-up, which marks ‘the largest law firm merger in history’
The combination between Ashurst and Perkins Coie, which will create a $2.8 billion law firm, is expected to close in Q3
Michelle Phang, who joined the firm as head of M&A for Southeast Asia in January, breaks down key trends shaping the region’s dealmaking
Amid US and European market stagnation, Australia is emerging as a vibrant mid-market M&A hub, attracting investors with strong deal flow and stable economic policies
Veteran partners Ian Ho and Anthony King will co-lead the new office, which will also welcome two new partners from Baker McKenzie and Latham
Newly independent King & Wood has established offices in North America, while Mallesons has entered a ‘new era’ with a 1,200-lawyer firm across Australia and Singapore
How rapid growth in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations’ digital lending is generating regulatory gaps, consumer risks, and the potential for disputes over automated credit decisions
Maria Tan Pedersen, co-head of the firm’s emerging markets product line, discusses market trends and how gender diversity can help tip the balance in panel appointments
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Sponsored by TWL Law GroupBob Tseng and Sally Nguyen of TWL Law Group examine Vietnam’s regulatory landscape for foreign investment, focusing on ownership limits, joint venture structuring, and practical approaches to governance and control -
Sponsored by TWL Law GroupBob Tseng and Vaishnavi Shukla of TWL Law Group address key questions regarding joint venture requirements across several sectors in India, explaining local shareholding thresholds, control limitations, and structuring considerations
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Sponsored by Riquito AdvogadosBruno Almeida and Daniel de Senna Fernandes of Riquito Advogados examine how the law positions Macau as a structuring hub within the Greater Bay Area’s evolving cross-border financial ecosystem
