New global law firm Novara launches with offices in Singapore, Tokyo, London and New York targeting cross-border M&A and ASEAN work

Novara, a newly established global law firm, has officially launched with offices in Singapore, Tokyo, London, and New York. In New York, the firm operates through a collaboration with Bochner, a US law firm with locations across the US and a representative office in London, providing access to more than 40 lawyers in that market. The founding team's decision to anchor the firm in Singapore was described as deliberate, positioning it as the home base for cross-border work across ASEAN (the Association of Southeast Asian Nations) and beyond, given Singapore's regulatory framework for fund management and its role as a regional hub for international talent. The Tokyo office reflects a strategic focus on Japan's increasing volume of inbound and outbound cross-border M&A activity, a trend that has accelerated as Japanese corporates pursue international acquisitions and foreign capital seeks entry into the Japanese market. The London office anchors the firm's European and English law capability, connecting the Asian practice to the City's transactional and capital markets market.