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• M&A law in Asia PacificWe are pleased to present the 2010 edition of M&A law in Asia Pacific, which gives an overview of the key issues involved in the conduct of mergers and acquisitions in a number of jurisdictions.
• Deal trends in Asian Pacific M&AThe Asia Pacific M&A market held relatively steady in 2009 with more than 2,000 deals announced.
• New Asia-Pacific arbitration manualA practical guide to international arbitration with chapters on 19 countries across Asia-Pacific.

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• Norton Rose advises on the world’s largest sports facilities infrastructure PPP

  Norton Rose Group has advised Singapore SportsHub Consortium on the financial close of the largest sports facilities infrastructure PPP project in the world. The project will be Singapore's and the region’s premier sports, entertainment and lifestyle hub.26 August 2010

• Singapore 2010 - A good start to the year - Statutory amendments to empower the Singapore Court to assist Foreign-Seated Arbitrations

  As a major centre for international arbitration, Singapore is a popular seat for arbitrations even when none of the disputing parties are based in Singapore. Singapore is also a major financial centre. This means parties to arbitrations seated outside of Singapore will often have assets located in Singapore.12 August 2010

• Greater global political consensus demanded for cleantech sector to overcome significant investment challenges

  Concerted political and regulatory support by governments around the world, and the financial incentives that they provide for innovation, are seen as crucial factors in the continuing growth of the cleantech sector.30 July 2010

• Norton Rose Singapore office advises on US$75 million convertible bond issuance

  International legal practice Norton Rose (Asia) LLP advised Jefferies International Limited on a US$75 million convertible bond issuance by Shiv - vani Oil & Gas Exploration Services Limited. The bonds, which are underwritten by Jefferies International were issued on 16 July 2010 and will be listed on the Singapore Stock Exchange and have a five year maturity with right to convert into the ordinary shares of Shiv - vani.21 July 2010

• Asia Pacific set to become major global hub for renewable energy

  According to international legal practice Norton Rose Group, Asia Pacific is set to become a major global hub for renewable energy. Activity in the region is at an all time high, with the start of 2010 punctuated with a steady stream of renewable energy projects and commitments from a variety of Asia Pacific governments. 16 July 2010

• Norton Rose Group performs strongly in H1 2010 Mergermarket statistics as global M&A levels rise

  Norton Rose Group, the international legal practice, was ranked 19th in the Mergermarket H1 2010 league table of legal advisors to Global M&A, a rise of 47 places on the same period in 2009. Norton Rose Group achieved the highest percentage increase in value of deals of any practice in the top 20, registering a 269% increase on H1 2009. Norton Rose Group advised on Global M&A deals worth a total of US$ 45.6bn.12 July 2010

• Norton Rose Group has won for the second consecutive year Best Trade Finance Law Firm in Asia

  International legal practice, Norton Rose Group has won for the second consecutive year Best Trade Finance Law Firm in Asia - Asia Award for Excellence 2010.12 July 2010

• Norton Rose advises HSBC on the acquisition of RBS’ retail and commercial banking business in India

  International legal practice, Norton Rose Group, is advising The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (HSBC) on its acquisition of the retail and commercial banking business in India of The Royal Bank of Scotland plc (RBS). 08 July 2010

• Norton Rose opens doors of new Hope School in Guangyuan City, China

  International legal practice Norton Rose Group announced the official opening of the Norton Rose Hope School in Guangyuan City, Sichuan Province. Constructed with funds supplied by Norton Rose Group for earthquake relief efforts, the school was built with cooperation of the China Youth Development Foundation (CYDF) under its Project Hope programme. 30 June 2010

• Norton Rose promotes 23 to Of Counsel and Special Counsel

  International legal practice Norton Rose Group is promoting eighteen to Of Counsel and five to Senior Counsel, the Australian equivalent. The new promotions took effect from 1 May 2010 and follow the recent announcement of eleven new partners.17 May 2010

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