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].
December 09, 2024 | International Edition
Asia Hires: Baker McKenzie Partner Exits For Singapore Boutique & Other MovesMishcon 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 IndiaThe 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 HireThe 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 CaseIn 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 IPOOf 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 PrisonA 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 PrisonA 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 IndiaLatham, 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 ChargesThe 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 DesksLawyers 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