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Indian unit IPO once tax case settled: Vodafone
Vodafone said it will look at listing its Indian unit once it resolves a more than $2 billion tax dispute with the country’s government.
Firms improving environmental performance, but emissions up
Australian law firms are improving their performance on key environmental measures such as electricity use and paper consumption – but travel related carbon emissions and overall carbon emissions from firms are still on the rise.
Asia Appts: Deacons and Clasis appoint new partners
Also, Hunton & Williams nabs tax expert from Bakers, Addleshaw Goddard expands in HK, Latham & Watkins promotes four to its partnership in HK, SG and Dubai, and more in our weekly Asia appointments roundup.
DBS to sell remaining stake in BPI to Ayala, GIC
DBS Group Holdings, Singapore’s biggest bank, has agreed to sell its remaining 9.9 percent stake in the Bank of Philippine Islands for S$850 million ($681 million), a year after it cut its stake by more than a half.
PE groups line up for Saudi fast-food chain
TPG Capital and Abraaj Group have teamed up to compete against KKR & Co for a majority stake in Saudi Arabian fast-food chain Kudu, three banking and industry sources said.
Third of firms expect growth over 10 percent: survey
A new survey of small and mid-size firms has found that a clear majority expect revenue growth in 2014 and a third are expecting growth over 10 percent.
New arbitration & mediation centre for Sydney
A new facility has opened in Sydney, aiming to provide a venue for mediations, conciliations and arbitrations.
Perth: Adelaide plaintiff firm expands into WA
South Australian plaintiff firm Tindall Gask Bentley has opened a Perth office, having securing a partnership with the WA Police Union.
Freehills to retain Aderant: UK media
Herbert Smith Freehills has opted to retain Aderant as a provider of its practice management software, a UK publication has reported.