Southeast Asia Business Transactions: Week Commencing January 18th
In the dynamic world of corporate law, some of the leading firms in India and Singapore continue to make their mark in major transactions. Here are some of the recent deals involving AZB & Partners, Allen & Gledhill, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas, and other top-tier firms.
Notable Deals Involving AZB & Partners
AZB & Partners has been actively involved in several significant deals. The firm represented UOB Kay Hian Private Limited in Eindec Corporation's Initial Public Offering (IPO) on the Singapore Exchange (SGX-ST) for S$7.5 million ($5.2 million). Additionally, AZB & Partners advised the International Finance Corporation in a convertible loan to City Mart Holding Co, and represented investors in the acquisition of 70% equity shares in Joyville Shapoorji Housing Private Limited Investment. The firm also played a key role in the sale of 35% shareholding in LIC Nomura Asset Management Company and LIC Nomura Trust Company by Nomura, and the acquisition of approximately 15% equity stake by DBL of KKR in DCBL.
Significant Transactions for Allen & Gledhill
Allen & Gledhill has been at the forefront of major deals, such as representing DBS Group Holdings in the issuance of 2.78 per cent. notes due 2021 for S$480 million ($334 million). The firm also represented Universal Terminal in the transfer of its business to UT Singapore Services for S$3 billion ($2 billion).
Prominent Deals Handled by Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas
Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas has been instrumental in several high-profile deals. The firm represented Texmaco Rail & Engineering Limited in the 55% stake sale in Bright Power Project, and Red Fort India Real Estate HoldCo I in the exit from Exora Business Parks.
Other Notable Transactions
AZB & Partners represented Supertech Limited in the acquisition of partial stake from Xander in the Supertech Township Project Company. Kirkland & Ellis represented Bain Capital in the sale of FCI Asia to Amphenol Corp for $1.25 billion. Simmons & Simmons represented RCMA Group in the acquisition of Plexus Cotton's cotton trading business. SIA Engineering, represented by Allen & Gledhill, is involved in the restructuring of its joint venture with Rolls Royce.
For comprehensive details on recent significant transactions and rankings of these firms, it is best to consult specialized legal publications like Legal 500, Chambers and Partners, or firm press releases. These sources routinely publish detailed deal reports and rankings that profile recent major transactions and teams.
AZB & Partners, in the realm of finance, advised investors in the acquisition of 70% equity shares in Joyville Shapoorji Housing Private Limited Investment, and also represented UOB Kay Hian Private Limited in Eindec Corporation's Initial Public Offering (IPO) worth S$7.5 million ($5.2 million).
Allen & Gledhill's involvement in the industry is evident in their representation of DBS Group Holdings in the issuance of S$480 million ($334 million) worth of notes, and the firm represented Universal Terminal in the transfer of its business worth S$3 billion ($2 billion) to UT Singapore Services.
