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Kasvi Sehgal

Kasvi Sehgal

Kasvi Sehgal, based in India, is a correspondent for Law.com International who writes about lawyers and legal issues across Asia. Her coverage includes the business of law, global and regional law firms, in-house legal departments, litigation and arbitration, and regulatory issues. She can be reached at [email protected].

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December 09, 2024 | International Edition

Asia Hires: Baker McKenzie Partner Exits For Singapore Boutique & Other Moves 

Mishcon de Reya’s affiliate practice in Hong Kong hired a partner from Seattle-based K&L Gates.

By Kasvi Sehgal

4 minute read

December 03, 2024 | International Edition

Hogan Lovells, Khaitan Lead On Beverage Company’s $890M Offering In India

The transaction marks one of the largest equity offerings from India this year.

By Kasvi Sehgal

2 minute read

December 02, 2024 | International Edition

Ashurst Bolsters Singapore Offering With A&O Shearman Hire

The addition comes as part of Ashurt’s growth strategy in the region, which also saw the firm hire Shearman’s Singapore office head and a Seoul-based partner last year.

By Kasvi Sehgal

2 minute read

November 25, 2024 | International Edition

Singapore Oil Tycoon Appeals 17.5 Year Prison Sentence In Fraudulent Trading Case

In addition to appealing his sentence, Lim will focus on the civil action against Singapore firm Rajah & Tann, which was initiated in 2020 to restrain the firm from advising Hin Leong’s liquidators.

By Kasvi Sehgal

2 minute read

November 25, 2024 | International Edition

Davis Polk, Simpson Thacher and Japan's Big Four Among Firms Engaged In Japanese Chipmaker’s $4.8B IPO

Of the Big Four Japanese law firms, Mori Hamada & Matsumoto and Anderson Mori & Tomotsune have been instructed for counsel on local law.

By Kasvi Sehgal

2 minute read

November 19, 2024 | Law.com

Lawyers Among Those Convicted as Hong Kong's High Court Sentences 45 Activists to Prison

A former legal academic has been sentenced to 10 years in prison, while a barrister has also been sentenced.

By Kasvi Sehgal

2 minute read

November 19, 2024 | International Edition

Lawyers Among Those Convicted as Hong Kong High Court Sentences 45 Activists to Prison

A former legal academic has been sentenced to 10 years in prison, while a barrister has also been sentenced.

By Kasvi Sehgal

2 minute read

November 19, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Global 200 Firms Gaining Deal Share Amid Race to Build in India

Latham, Sidley, White & Case, and Linklaters are a few of the Global 200 firms that have recently taken spots on top deals in the country.

By Kasvi Sehgal

6 minute read

November 19, 2024 | International Edition

Singapore Tycoon Loses Suit Against HSBC, Sentenced To Prison On Forgery Charges

The judgement is in relation to the high-profile demise of Singapore commodity trading business, Hin Leong Trade Pte Ltd., which in 2021 shut down after failing to restructure $4 billion in debt.

By Kasvi Sehgal

2 minute read

November 18, 2024 | Law.com

'If You Have the Offering, India Is the Shining Star': International Firms on Bolstering Their India Desks

Lawyers leading the India desks of international law firms comment on penetrating the market and the challenges that come with it.

By Kasvi Sehgal

6 minute read