Month: April 2024
India early stage ecosystem law firm LexStart Partners announces promotions
LexStart Partners, a boutique law firm exclusively focusing on the early-stage ecosystem in India, has unveiled significant promotions for the fiscal year 2024. Smita Reddy, boasting 12 years of experience in general corporate advisory, rises to Partner. Leading the General Corporate Team, Smita advises a diverse […]
Decoding SEBI’S stance on Category III AIFS and ETF Investments
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (“SEBI”) has provided crucial guidance on whether Category III Alternative Investment Funds (“AIFs”) can invest in Exchange Traded Funds (“ETFs”). In a recent interpretative letter issued to ASKWA Multi Opportunities Fund, SEBI has clarified that such investments are not […]
How Sohini Shrivastav helps lawyers and law firms adopt and understand AI and legal tech
Sohini Shrivastav is Founder and Director of Lexo Consultancy, based in Mumbai. In this interview with Asia Law Portal, she explains how she helps lawyers and law firms adopt and understand AI and Legal Tech, how law students can best prepare for a tech-enabled career, and […]
Carey Olsen advises Cuscaden Peak Investments on S$1.7 billion sale of student housing
Carey Olsen has advised Singapore-based real estate investment trust manager Cuscaden Peak Investments (“Cuscaden Peak”) on the S$1.7 billion sale of 8,192 student housing beds across 19 university cities in the UK and Germany to Mapletree Investments (“Mapletree”). The acquisition brings Mapletree’s housing portfolio to 33,000 beds across 47 cities in […]
Al-Related Patent Trends
Bangladesh is committed to enact necessary legislation and regulation in order to support, protect and promote Artificial Intelligence.
Simplifi.my revolutionizes property transactions: A game-changer for legal professionals
Data Analytech Sdn Bhd, the pioneering force behind Simplifi.my, continues to revolutionize the property industry with its cutting-edge technology tailored for legal professionals. Since its inception in March 2023, Simplifi.my has emerged as the go-to solution for streamlining property transactions, offering unparalleled efficiency and convenience for […]
Carey Olsen advises Beijing Energy International Holding Co. Ltd on $40 million green bond issuance
Carey Olsen’s corporate team in Hong Kong has advised leading global eco-development solutions provider Beijing Energy International Holding Co. Ltd (“Beijing Energy International”) on the Bermuda law aspects of a $40 million green bond issuance. Read More: Ten Years of Belt and Road – Noteworthy Experience and Legal […]
Rimon Law Strengthens Presence in Asia with renowned Partner
Troy Doyle to Chair a Global Restructuring Group across Asia, US and UK
World-leading climate and nature lawyers join Pollination
One of the world’s leading climate change lawyers, Sarah Barker, will join Investment and Advisory firm Pollination — further extending the company’s status as a global leader in climate and nature. Barker joins from leading commercial law firm MinterEllison, where she has spent more than two […]
India’s Forex Reserves Swell
India’s foreign exchanges reserves saw a sharp increase to achieve the record for the highest peak till date. Global rating agencies are also looking favourably towards India’s economic growth forecasts. The Government’s procurement portal is also contributing to growth and revenue generation. Read More: India’s legal […]
7 Common Types of White Collar Offences in Singapore
By Germaine Ignacio Serving as a base for over 1,200 financial institutions, Singapore is a global financial centre and one of the top economic powerhouses in Asia. It’s also one of the safest countries in the world. The city-state is able to maintain a consistently low […]
Carey Olsen partners star in China Business Law Journal’s A-List
Carey Olsen Singapore partners Anthony McKenzie and Helen Wang and Hong Kong partner Michael Padarin have been recognised in China Business Law Journal’s (CBLJ) 2023-24 A-List of elite private practice lawyers in the Chinese market. Anthony is consistently recognised as one of the best private practice lawyers advising on China-related business, with […]