Singapore – February 10, 2021 – India Business Law Journal recognized four Cooley-led transactions as 2020 Deals of the Year, an honor that highlights the most significant India-related deals and disputes and the law firms that worked tirelessly to bring them to fruition.
The Cooley matters that made the list include:
- Byju's US$300 million acquisition of WhiteHat Jr
- Mastercard's acquisition of Finicity for up to US$985 million
- Mobile Premier League's US$90 million Series C funding round
- Razorpay's US$100 million Series D funding round
Following intensive research and consultation, IBLJ selected as winners 50 landmark deals and disputes that closed, or had a significant development, between December 1, 2019, and November 30, 2020. The deals and cases were chosen based on transactional data, submissions received from Indian and international law firms and interviews with India-focused legal and corporate professionals. In deciding the winning deals and cases, IBLJ's editorial team evaluated the significance of all shortlisted contenders from a legal and regulatory standpoint. Deals were chosen not only for their size, but for the novelty and complexity of the transaction or case and for any precedents that may have been established.
Cooley represents a growing number of Asia's most innovative and dynamic tech and life sciences companies, advising at all stages of their life cycle, from formation through financings and exits. Among all international law firms practicing in China, Cooley has the largest China-based offshore fund formation team representing the deepest experience and greatest reach and depth for China venture capital fund formation, especially venture firms focusing on early and growth stages. Its Singapore office – Cooley's fourth office based in the Asia-Pacific region, first in Southeast Asia and 16th worldwide – has worked on numerous significant corporate transactions since opening, advising on financings, M&A, joint venture, capital markets and other strategic transactions. The office has received great acclaim in the year since launch, including a Band 1 distinction for startups & emerging companies as part of the 2021 Chambers Asia-Pacific rankings.
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