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Ashurst

Corporate/M&A

Global Guide 2026 : Asia-Pacific Region

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Ashurst

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Corporate/M&A - Asia-Pacific Region

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Ashurst has an established record in a number of key markets, most notably Australia, with noted practices in China and Singapore. The firm maintains a respected corporate group across South-East Asia, with an acknowledged offering in Malaysia and Indonesia. It is mandated on big-ticket deals across the region for heavyweight clients in energy, financial services and infrastructure, and enjoys solid recognition for its M&A strength in India and Japan and additional capabilities in South Korea.

Notable practitioners

John Brewster and Anton Harris co-lead the corporate transactions practice in Australia. Frank Bi in Hong Kong heads the firm's transaction practice in Asia.

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Work Highlights

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  • Ashurst acted as lead international counsel for Axiata and its Sri Lankan subsidiary Dialog on the acquisition of Bharti Airtel and the subsequent amalgamation of Bharti Airtel with Dialog.

Strengths

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  • Ashurst demonstrated a strong commercial understanding and consistently focused on the key priorities of the deal from the client’s perspective.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

  • Ashurst has both a global perspective and strategic mindset. The team possesses extensive advisory experience on complex cross-border transactions involving major Korean conglomerates.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

  • Ashurst took a very practical approach in handling our transaction, focusing on critical deal terms and issues. They are highly competent in cross-border M&A and advising on complex legal issues.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

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