Author: Legal 60

Rahmat Lim & Partners advised AirBorneo on the Acquisition of MASwings Sdn Bhd The leading, full-service Malaysian law firm, Rahmat Lim & Partners, advised AirBorneo Official on its acquisition of MASwings Sdn Bhd, which reached completion on 31 December 2025. The transaction highlights the dedication and collaboration of all parties involved, particularly given the year-end

DLA Piper Strengthens Africa Projects Practice with Melusi Dlamini Hire International law firm DLA Piper has hired Melusi Dlamini, a London-based projects partner from Norton Rose Fulbright, to join its South Africa team, effective immediately. Dlamini, who is qualified in England and Wales as well as South Africa, spent more than a decade at Norton

Azmi & Associates Expands Litigation & Arbitration Practice with 12 Partners and 22 Legal Professionals The prominent, full-service international law firm based in Malaysia, Azmi & Associates (AzmiLaw), one of Malaysia’s leading law firms, has strengthened its Litigation & Arbitration Practice, now comprising 12 Partners and 22 legal professionals (including Senior Associates, Managing Associates, and

Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill (LHAG) Promotes Medha Ong Ann Ting to Partner The largest law firm in Malaysia, Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill (LHAG), is pleased to announce the promotion of Medha Ong Ann Ting as Partner, effective 1 January 2026. This promotion reflects LHAG’s continued strategy and commitment to investing in talent within

ADG Legal Promotes Jaber Al Ameeri to Partner, Strengthening Criminal and Customs Practice The full-service law firm headquartered in Dubai, ADG Legal has announced the promotion of Jaber Al Ameeri to Partner, reflecting the Firm’s continued commitment to nurturing talent, recognising excellence, empowering leadership, and strengthening the quality of its legal advisory services and long-term

Skrine Promotes Engy Tan and Kailash Kalaiarasu to Partner Effective January 2026 The Malaysian leading full-service law firm, Skrine is pleased to announce the promotion of Engy Tan and Kailash Kalaiarasu to Partner, effective January 2026. Their promotion reflects the Firm’s ongoing commitment to nurturing talent, recognising excellence, and strengthening leadership across its practice areas.

Raja, Darryl & Loh Expands Partnership with Four Promotions Effective January 2026 The prominent, full-service Malaysian law firm Raja, Darryl & Loh (RDL) has announced the expansion of its partnership with the admission of Azanida Alladin, Dianne Hong, Santhyaa Venugopal, and Freddy Choy Kay Chun as Partners, effective 1 January 2026, marking a significant step

Nishimura & Asahi Advised Tokyo Century Corporation on Co-Investment in UK Renewable Energy Assets The international law firm in Japan, Nishimura & Asahi advised Tokyo Century Corporation [TSE: 8439] on an agreement with asset management funds operated by Octopus Energy Generation, part of the global energy company Octopus Energy Group, to co-invest in operating solar

Examining the growing structural gap between TRIPS’ public-health objectives and the contemporary political economy of pharmaceuticals, Tanya Verma in her entry for the SpicyIP-jhana Blogpost Writing Competition, argues that tariff regimes and expanding trade-secret protections together create a “double bind” that constrains the Global South’s ability to both import and manufacture medicines. Tanya is a

MahaRERA Issues Key Circular on Execution of Deeds of Cancellation One of the major problems faced by promoters is defaults made by the allottees in making timely payments of the installments towards the consideration for the purchase of the unit. As a result, promoters face uncertainty of fund flow causing delays to project completion. As