NEWS & DEALS
News
2026 Philippines Law Firm Awards: Make your nominations now!
Asia Business Law Journal is conducting extensive research for the 2026 Philippines Law Firm Awards, the results of which will be announced in the next edition of ABLJ
Nishimura & Asahi to be first Japanese firm with Dubai office
Nishimura & Asahi is poised to become the first Japanese law firm to open an office in Dubai
Korea’s YK hires ex-lieutenant colonel to head defence practice
Seoul-based YK hires former lieutenant colonel Woochan Shim to lead its defence and military practice
Deals
Starbucks part of DFI and Hongkong Caterers’ reorganisation
DFI Retail Group and Hongkong Caterers restructure their holdings, transferring the Starbucks business into DFI’s control
Korea’s Hana in landmark capital securities issuance
Paul Hastings is sole international counsel on Hana’s USD300 million 6.5% subordinated capital securities issuance
Vietnam’s Masan subsidiary sells MSR stake to US-based Elmet
Masan Group Corporation’s subsidiary sells 4.99% stake in Masan High-Tech Materials Corporation to The Elmet Group for USD124.7 million.
