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Submissions open: China’s Fastest Growing Law Firms 2014 (双语)
We are now accepting submissions for ALB China’s 2014 Fastest Growing Law Firms Rankings. 欢迎参加2014年度汤森路透《亚洲法律杂志ALB》 “中国成长最快的十家律所”问卷调查。
4 firms act on Tencent, JD partnership
Law firms Davis Polk, Han Kun, Skadden Arps and Zhong Lun have assisted Chinese Internet company Tencent Holdings on its acquisition of 15 percent stake in e-commerce site JD.com.
Ranking open: China’s Fastest Growing Law Firms 2014
We are now accepting submissions for the ALB China’s 2014 Fastest Growing Law Firms Rankings. 欢迎参加2014年度汤森路透《亚洲法律杂志ALB》 “中国成长最快的十家律所”问卷调查。
One-sided jurisdiction clauses
It is advisable that parties involved in a deal make a decision on the choice of law before beginning to draft the contract to ensure their objectives are met, risks and liabilities are managed, and judgments are obtained and enforced in case of disput…
Trilegal, Vaish, AZB star in $1.6 bln power plant deal
Indian law firms Trilegal and Vaish Associates are advising on Abu Dhabi National Energy Co’s (TAQA) proposed $1.6 billion purchase of two Indian hydroelectric power plants from Jaypee Group-owned Jaiprakash Power Ventures.
Trilegal, Vaish star in $1.6 bln power plant deal
Indian law firms Trilegal and Vaish Associates are advising on Abu Dhabi National Energy Co’s (TAQA) proposed $1.6 billion purchase of two Indian hydroelectric power plants from Jaypee Group-owned Jaiprakash Power Ventures.
Softbank unit invests in Alibaba-backed online education firm
An online education company backed by Alibaba Group Holding Ltd said on Monday that a unit of Softbank Corp had made a strategic investment in the company for an undisclosed amount.
GSK pays $1 bln to lift Indian unit stake to 75 pct
GlaxoSmithKline said on Monday it had paid 64 billion rupees ($1.05 billion) to increase its stake in its Indian pharmaceuticals unit to 75 percent, as it banks on rising demand for medicines in emerging markets.
Alhokair eyes U.S., UK buys; plans debut sukuk
Fawaz Abdulaziz Alhokair Co, the Saudi retailer which franchises brands such as Zara and Marks and Spencer in the kingdom, is studying three to five acquisition targets in the United States and United Kingdom, a company official said on Monday.
Online know-how arrives in the Asian legal market
In the past decade, legal know-how and information services have changed the way lawyers work in London, New York and other key Western markets. By smart use of these external providers, firms and law departments have been able to save hours of time wh…