Germany
Effective May 1, 2026, Dr. Niclas v. Woedtke, MBA (45), will join HEUKING as an Equity Partner at the Hamburg office. He will further strengthen the firm’s Venture Capital/M&A and Health Care & Life Sciences practices. Niclas v. Woedtke joins from Taylor Wessing, where he advised on Corporate/M&A and established himself as a leading practitioner in venture capital transactions in the biotech sector. Prior to that, he worked at Boehringer Ingelheim and Otto Group
China
On April 20, 2026, Asian Legal Business (ALB) officially published its list of 2026 ALB China Top 15 Litigators, recognizing China's top litigation lawyers over the past 12 months. Han Kun partner Qimin Zhu was named to the list for her outstanding performance.Ms
China
On the evening of April 16, 2026, Asian Legal Business (ALB) unveiled the winners of the 23rd ALB China Law Awards at its grand 2026 awards ceremony held at the Park Hyatt Hotel in Beijing. Mr. Dong (Eric) Liu, member of Han Kun's Management Committee & Head of the Dispute Resolution Department won "Dispute Resolution Lawyer of the Year" for his outstanding performance.Mr
China
On the evening of April 16, 2026, Asian Legal Business (ALB) unveiled the winners of the 23rd ALB China Law Awards at its grand 2026 awards ceremony held in Park Hyatt Hotel in Beijing. Han Kun won five awards, owing to the firm's outstanding practices and market prestige. Attending the ceremony on the firm's behalf were Mr. Charles Li, founding partner of Han Kun; Daivd Li, member of the Management Committee; Mr
China
Han Kun, as PRC legal counsel to the issuer, advised Youzan Technology Limited ("Youzan Technology", Stock Code: 6051.HK) on the transfer of its public listing from the Growth Enterprise Market to the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited.Youzan Technology is China's leading cloud-based commerce service provider
New York, USA
On April 17, 2026, Patterson Belknap secured a significant victory for our clients, Johnson & Johnson and Janssen Biotech, Inc. (“J&J”), when the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York denied a preliminary injunction in a Lanham Act suit filed by Bayer HealthCare LLC (“Bayer”)
New York, USA
On April 16, 2026, the firm secured an appellate victory on behalf of Brita Products Company ("Brita"), a unit of The Clorox Company, in a putative class action challenging the labeling of Brita's water filtration products. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit upheld a lower court ruling dismissing the complaint, agreeing that the product labeling contained no misstatements and would not mislead a reasonable consumer
Alabama, USA
Bradley is pleased to announce that 23 of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 Legal 500 U.S. City Elite lists for Atlanta, the Southeast, and North Carolina
Russia
On April 15, 2026, German Zakharov, Partner within ALRUD Competition/Antitrust, Foreign Direct Investments, Crisis Management, Economic sanctions and Compliance practices, was elected as a new Finance and Investments Committee Chair at the Association of European Businesses (AEB). The decision was taken by the members of the Working Group Committee by vote and approved by the AEB Board
Germany
Dr. Martin Imhof, Partner at HEUKING, has once again been recognized as one of the world's leading specialists in India-related transactions. The India Business Law Journal has recognized him in its prestigious International A-List for another year, honoring his extensive expertise and longstanding experience in the Indian market. The annual International A-List comprises the top 100 India experts worldwide
Argentina
Florencia Heredia, an internationally recognized leader in natural resources, will head the firm’s Mining practiceAgostina Martínez brings strong academic credentials and extensive national and international experienceThey join the existing team of partners Alejandro Poletto, Manuel Frávega and Juan Pablo Perrino to provide a comprehensive value proposition to clients in a context of significant industry growth Beccar Varela announces the incorporation of Florencia Hered
Alabama, USA
Bradley has partnered with the Madison County Volunteer Lawyers Program (MCVLP) to launch the Huntsville Pro Bono Clinic for Small Businesses and Nonprofits beginning in April 2026. This is the firm’s third pro bono clinic, modeled after its successful clinics in Nashville and Birmingham, which have been open since January 2021 and April 2022, respectively
Alabama, USA
Bradley Managing Partner Jonathan Skeeters was quoted in Law.com framing the firm’s growth, including its first-time entry into the Am Law 100, as the result of a long-term, strategic investment paying off rather than a sudden spike.
Skeeters said that “being ranked in the Am Law 100 for the first time is a meaningful milestone for Bradley, but it’s not the goal in and of itself
Florida, USA
New Jersey – April 15, 2026 — Greenspoon Marder LLP announces a successful litigation outcome on behalf of its client, True Software – a Swedish company operating in Europe and developer of the mobile application Truecaller, a caller ID and spam blocking service. The Court granted True Software’s motion to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction, preventing prolonged litigation in an improper forum
Florida, USA
Fort Lauderdale , Fla. – April 14, 2026 – Greenspoon Marder successfully defended Healthplex, Inc., a leading dental benefits administrator, in a putative class action alleging violations of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). In a decision issued on April 14, 2026, the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York granted Healthplex’s motion to dismiss, concluding that the plaintiff failed to state a viable claim.
The lawsuit, Emory Davis v. Healthplex, Inc
Germany
A HEUKING team led by partners Mark Rossbroich, LL.M. (King's College London) and Dr. Oliver von Rosenberg, LL.M. (Georgetown University Law Center) has provided comprehensive legal advice to investor Legian Investment Partner AG on its acquisition of the Health Dialog business unit from vitagroup AG. As part of a responsible succession arrangement by the previous majority shareholder and SAP co-founder Dr
Russia
Russia's regulatory environment maintained the rapid pace of its evolution throughout Q3–Q4 2025, with a wave of legislative changes coming into effect across various key industries. We are pleased to share ALRUD Regulatory Guide for the second half of 2025
California, USA
Los Angeles – April 13, 2026 – Greenspoon Marder is pleased to announce a significant expansion of its Los Angeles office with the addition of 10 attorneys from Resch Polster & Berger LLP, a premier Southern California boutique law firm known for its sophisticated business litigation and transactional practice
Alabama, USA
Bradley partner Beth Greene was inducted as a Fellow in the International Academy of Trial Lawyers (IATL). The IATL is an international fellowship of lawyers whose mission is to protect and promote the rule of law.
Ms. Greene is a former federal and state prosecutor and a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers
Russia
On April 9, a formal awards ceremony for the nominees of the annual Market Leaders in Legal Services rating by Kommersant Publishing House was held in Moscow. Following an assessment of key projects and professional achievements of legal services providers over the past year, ALRUD has once again been recognized among the top law firms, securing leading positions across 39 categories. The firm has maintained its place among market leaders for the second consecutive year
Florida, USA
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – April 10, 2026 – Greenspoon Marder is pleased to announce its recognition by USA Today as a Top Workplace of 2026. This marks the fourth year the firm has received this national honor, highlighting its sustained commitment to a workplace culture that prioritizes employee engagement, satisfaction, and professional growth
China
On April 10, 2026, Han Kun Law Offices ("Han Kun") officially launched its Hangzhou office, marking the firm's tenth global office following those in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Haikou, Wuhan, Singapore, New York, and Silicon Valley. Hangzhou is actively positioning itself as "China's premier city for AI innovation and development" and as a globally influential source of innovation
Russia
On April 8, Pravo.ru released its second study on the legal support provided to Russian businesses in the Middle East.
As in 2024, the analysts aimed to identify the law firms operating in the Arabian Peninsula, analyze the services they provide, and compile an up-to-date overview of such market participants. The criteria considered included the range and value of the projects engaged in, and the caliber both of the clients and of what the lawyers accomplished
California, USA
By Andy Gensler
“A mistrial is an extreme remedy that is difficult to get,” said Lauren Spahn, a partner in Buchalter’s Nashville office with a background in entertainment law and specializing in live. “The judge put a few safeguards in place. Ultimately, the states filed for the mistrial. The judge then had this cooling off period and basically helped to provide mechanisms that would take away certain prejudices that could harm the states
Alabama, USA
Bradley is pleased to announce that associate Kate Griffin has been named to the 2026 Nashville Top 30 Under 30 list by the Tennessee Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The annual list honors some of Nashville’s most active young professionals and philanthropists under the age of 30 for their achievements and dedication to their local community.
Ms. Griffin is an associate in the firm’s Labor & Employment Practice Group