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Asia Appts: Stephenson Harwood boosts China practice
Also, former Khaitan & Co senior partner joins Cipla as global general counsel and Withers moves international finance partner to Hong Kong in our weekly Asia appointments spotlight.
K&L Gates stars in landmark JAL deal with Airbus
K&L Gates has advised Japan Airlines (JAL) on a deal with Airbus which will see the Japanese carrier acquire 31 wide-body A350 jets from the European aircraft manufacturer.
Fortis to sell Quality Healthcare to Bupa for $355 mln
India’s Fortis Healthcare Ltd has decided to sell its stake in Quality Healthcare Medical Services in Hong Kong to British medical services group Bupa for $355 million, as part of its efforts to reduce debt by selling some assets.
Indo c.bank wants state-run firms to hedge forex needs
Indonesia’s central bank, in a bid to reduce volatility in the rupiah, has encouraged the country’s state-controlled enterprises to use hedging to manage their foreign-exchange needs.
Brisbane: firms anxious for return of glory days
Brisbane firms are struggling to find traction in a tricky market – but there are signs of improved conditions.
K&L Gates launches five partner, three city raid
K&L Gates has made five new lateral partner hires from a host of firms including Clayton Utz and HWL Ebsworth.
Sydney firm appoints knowledge manager as CEO
A well established Sydney firm has appointed a knowledge manager as its new CEO.
Hall & Wilcox bolsters disputes team
Hall & Wilcox has announced the appointment of Natasha Toholka as a special counsel in the firm’s commercial dispute resolution team.
Shunfeng move hints at progress for Suntech’s China debt talks
A closely watched restructuring of Suntech Power Holdings Co Ltd’s Chinese debt is likely to move forward after Shunfeng Photovoltaic International Ltd was named the preferred bidder for Suntech’s main unit.
Oman buys German chemicals maker Oxea from Advent
The Oman Oil Company agreed to buy German chemicals maker Oxea from buyout firm Advent International to expand into downstream activities in a deal a person familiar with the matter said was worth about 1.8 billion euros ($2.4 billion).