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Three key partner appointments in Singapore are set to boost the firm’s support of the Southeast Asian energy transition, as well as opportunities across private capital and the M&A space.

Statistics from GlobalData and Ansarada both point to slowed deal activity within the region, but emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) may present opportunities.

Bidlake brings more than 18 years of experience to leverage the law firm’s public and private mergers and acquisitions (M&A) practice in Asia.

Research from the law firm reports improved global high yield bond activity despite persistent macroeconomic challenges, including a weak M&A pipeline.

The bank has appointed veteran Rohit Satsangi and former Credit Suisse executive Zi-Kuan Lim to lead the division.

The firm expects activity across energy, insurance, and securities to drive domestic M&A dealflow this year.

The Melbourne-headquartered hub marks the firm’s second dedicated sector-specific practice in the Asia Pacific region.

Xin Fang joins DLA Piper from Mayer Brown, where she was counsel.

FinanceAsia spoke to both law firms about the trends shaping Greater China’s PE space and its capital markets in 2023.