Morgan, Lewis & Bockius has added George Cyriac as a partner to further strengthen its global corporate M&A and private equity capabilities. He will be resident in Singapore, subject to obtaining relevant regulatory approvals and permits. Joining from Stephenson Harwood, where he oversaw the firm’s private equity practice in Asia and its Indonesia practice, Cyriac regularly advises on some of the most complex cross-border M&A and private equity transactions in the region. Over his more than 24-year career, he has acted for leading multinational and Asian companies, private equity funds, sovereign wealth funds, state-owned enterprises and banks, and has advised clients across the investment cycle, including investments, disposals and complex restructurings in all key jurisdictions in South East Asia and South Asia, and in New...

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas has added Jeeta Nayak, who re-joined as a partner in its corporate practice and will be based in Mumbai. Nayak has over 14 years of experience advising on public and private strategic investments, divestments and exits spanning a broad range of industries, including pharmaceuticals and healthcare, financial services, insurance, e-commerce, construction development, infrastructure and power. She has advised marquee private equity investors, as well as renowned promoter groups and companies, across jurisdictions. In addition to her core expertise on M&A and PE deals, Nayak is also experienced in advising on domestic and overseas financing transactions, overseas bridge financing and global acquisition transactions. She graduated from W B National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata in 2008, holding a BA, LLB. (Hons), and has also completed her MBA (specialising in Finance and Strategy) from the Indian School of Business, Hyderabad, in...

Kewei Law Firm has hired leading corporate partner Justina Zhang, adding technology, media and telecommunications (TMT) expertise to the firm’s joint operation with Herbert Smith Freehills. Zhang is a TMT specialist in both corporate transactions and regulatory compliance. She has extensive experience advising Chinese growth and large tech clients on M&A, private equity investments, capital markets, joint ventures and corporate restructurings in both China and internationally. She also advises multinationals on foreign direct investment in China, as well as data, advertising, general corporate and commercial matters. Fluent in Mandarin and English, Zhang obtained a bachelor’s degree in law from China University of Political Science and Law in 2002. She acted as the Asia Pacific Regional President of the Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance (GALA) and a member of its Executive Committee and a member of the Public Policy Council of the International Advertising Association (IAA). Before joining the firm, she was a senior partner at TransAsia Lawyers in...

Tilleke & Gibbins has added Nuttaphol Arammuang as a partner in the intellectual property (IP) practice in Bangkok. He focuses on providing strategic counsel and representation to corporate clients seeking to protect their IP rights. Arammuang works closely with clients to develop comprehensive strategies tailored to their specific needs, helping them to capitalize on their valuable assets and navigate the complex landscape of IP law. Drawing on his extensive experience in IP litigation, he will play a key role in representing clients in high-stakes disputes and advocating for their rights in the courtroom. He will also collaborate with the firm’s cross-practice, multijurisdictional teams to offer innovative solutions that address evolving challenges and opportunities in the field of IP. Prior to joining the firm, Arammuang led teams of IP practitioners for several years as IP practice head and managing partner of the Thailand offices of two prominent regional law firms. He has successfully handled a wide range of IP litigation cases, including pharmaceutical patent disputes, patent infringement, design infringement, trademark and trade dress infringement, passing off, trademark invalidation, copyright litigation in the context of new media and technology, and obtaining preliminary injunctions and Anton Piller orders. His in-depth knowledge and strategic approach have earned him a strong reputation in the legal...

  Akin has added Tarun Warriar as a partner in the firm’s special situations & private credit team. He is based in Akin’s Hong Kong office and joins from Värde Partners, a leading global alternative investment firm, where he was a managing director. Warriar advises on special situations investments, restructurings and contentious matters. He also advises on legal and commercial matters in the asset management industry, including investment funds matters, derivatives and issues relating to portfolio companies. Prior to joining Värde Partners, he was a partner in the restructuring and special situations team at Kirkland &...