Argentina
Buenos Aires, 15 September 2023. On September 8th, Silo Chico S.A. issued its first Notes under the SME Simplified and Guaranteed Regime of the Argentine Securities and Exchange Commission (CNV, for its acronym in Spanish). Silo Chico Series I Notes, denominated in US Dollars, to be integrated and payable in Pesos in Argentina, were issued for a total nominal amount of US$3,000,000 and will accrue interest at an annual fixed rate of 2.0%
Argentina
Buenos Aires, 15 September 2023. On September 13th, the NGO Sumatoria para una Nueva Economía (Sumatoria) carried out its fourth notes issuance, whose funds are aimed at financing thirteen projects and ventures with social, green, and sustainable impact in areas such as financial inclusion, agroecology, organic and healthy eating, conservation and regeneration, socio-urban infrastructure, social economy, circular economy, and impact organizations and companies
England
Shoosmiths has now advised on a trio of deals for the administrators of budget home and gardens retailer Wilko, (“wilko”).Administrators PwC confirmed today that The Range has acquired Wilko’s web business and intellectual property rights
China
On September 13, 2023, Asialaw released its Asialaw Profiles 2023-2024 directory of law firms and lawyers in the Asia-Pacific region. The directory ranks Han Kun in 17 industries/practice areas and ranks 14 Han Kun lawyers
USA
Haynes and Boone, LLP has represented NordicNinja VC, the largest Japanese VC in Europe, in the closing of its €200 million Luxembourg fund, NordicNinja Fund II SCSp.This is NordicNinja VC’s second fund following its successful €101m Fund I invested in companies such as Bolt, Einride, Veriff, Voi, Starship, ClimateView, Kognic, Mavenoid, Pactum, Varjo, DappRadar and Ready Player Me
New York, USA
On Tuesday September 12, Patterson Belknap Partner Bill Cavanaugh delivered the opening statement on behalf of a coalition of the Attorney Generals from 38 states and other jurisdictions in the trial of a historic monopoly antitrust lawsuit against Google involving its search engine. Bill was appointed by the Attorney Generals of Colorado and Nebraska, the lead plaintiffs in the states' case, to serve as lead trial counsel
New York, USA
On September 8, 2023, New York Governor Kathy Hochul granted executive clemency to and commuted the sentence of the firm’s pro bono client, David Herion. Patterson Belknap has a proud history of handling clemency petitions for deserving clients who have made strong efforts to turn their lives around while incarcerated. On September 8, 2023, the Governor commuted the sentence of Patterson Belknap pro bono client, David Herion
Thailand
About Us
Founded in 2015, Kudun and Partners is a modern and forward-thinking law firm with a vision for a more client-focused way of practicing
Thailand
Somboon Sangrungjang, our partner and Co-head of the Dispute Resolution, Litigation, and Arbitration Practice, has been recognized by The Legal 500 in the 2023 Southeast Asia Arbitration Private Practice Powerlist. This publication highlights the foremost practitioners practicing in the region.
With decades of experience, Somboon has provided counsel to both local and international clients, addressing a diverse range of litigation and arbitration disputes
Alabama, USA
Bradley has expanded its Corporate and Securities practice in its new Atlanta office with the addition of associate Rebekah Banks Ramsay, who joins the firm from King & Spalding.
“We are extremely pleased with our firm’s ability to attract outstanding talent from leading firms in the market as we continue to build our team in Atlanta,” said Bradley Chairman of the Board and Managing Partner Jonathan M. Skeeters
Panama
Morgan & Morgan Legal advised Orla Mining Ltd. (“Orla”), as borrower and Minera Cerro Quema, S.A., as guarantor (“MCQ”) with respect to a refinancing of an existing secured credit facility, increasing the facility from US$150 million to US$200 million and extending the term. The Refinancing includes a term facility and a revolving facility through a syndicate of lenders composed of The Bank of Nova Scotia, Bank of Montreal, and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
Germany
A team led by Hamburg-based Private Equity partner Dr. Peter Christian Schmidt legally advised funds advised by DPE Deutsche Private Equity Management III GmbH on selling their majority stake in SERCOO Group to Elevion Group, a technical building equipment and energy service provider. The parties agreed not to disclose the purchase price
Bermuda
As Guernsey advocates, Andrew and Stevie now have the right of audience in the Royal Court and the Guernsey court of Court of Appeal. After qualifying as a solicitor in South Australia, Andrew Tually joined Carey Olsen in 2007 and was admitted as a solicitor of England and Wales in 2009
Bermuda
Alicia is a qualified solicitor with more than 30 years of law firm experience. Prior to joining Carey Olsen, she spent 11 years as global director of professional support at White & Case LLP. In this new role, Alicia will drive innovation for Carey Olsen's international team of experienced knowledge professionals and help them to further build a cohesive, collaborative, and market-leading knowledge service
Bermuda
The NextGen Leaders list, which replaces eprivateclient's prestigious annual UK and UK Crown Dependencies Top 35 Under 35, recognises outstanding professionals working in the legal and finance sectors with up to 17 years of experience in the private client advisory sector
China
The well-known London-based legal publisher Law Business Research recently published its seventh edition of The Initial Public Offerings Law Review (2023). Han Kun partners Ms. Chen Yang and Ms. Zhang Zhao authored the China chapter. Han Kun was the only PRC-headquartered law firm to contribute to the book
Alabama, USA
Bradley is pleased to announce that Alexis M. Buese and Bonnie C. Daboll have joined the firm’s Tampa office as members of the Litigation Practice Group.
“Alexis and Bonnie are strong additions to our office and their arrival aligns with our continued goal of strategic growth in key areas,” said Bradley Tampa Office Managing Partner R. Craig Mayfield
Alabama, USA
Bradley is pleased to announce that Birmingham partner Whitt Steineker has been named to the 2023-2024 edition of the Global Top 200 Cannabis Lawyers list published by Cannabis Law Report.
The fourth edition of the list highlights the top cannabis practitioners and practices around the world based on an annual survey of clients and lawyers in the cannabis legal services sector.
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Alabama, USA
Bradley welcomes Maddie Spearman to the firm as an associate in the Real Estate Practice Group and the Long Term Care and Senior Housing team.
Ms. Spearman is based in Nashville and works with clients on selling and acquiring senior living facilities. She has experience drafting purchase and sale agreements, conducting due diligence, and preparing and finalizing closing documents
Thailand
Emi Rowse (Igusa), Partner and Head of Japan Practice, has been invited to be a guest speaker at the DQ Symposium in Tokyo on 21 September on the topic of “Whistleblowing in Thailand and Hong Kong – tips on setting up and operation”. Emi will also be participating as a panelist on the topic of “The Integrity of whistleblowing policies in companies”, along with esteemed panelists, Daisuke Yuki and Kengo Nishigaki
Argentina
Buenos Aires, 7 September 2023. Banco Macro S.A. ("Banco Macro") announced that on August 23rd, 2023, it entered into a stock purchase agreement with Itaú Unibanco Holding S.A., through its affiliates Itaú Unibanco S.A., Banco Itaú BBA S.A. and Itaú Consultoria de Valores Mobiliários e Participaçoes S.A
England
Shoosmiths has advised the shareholders of Edge Data Centres Holdings Limited (“Edge”) on the sale of the Edge Group, including its operating business, the Proximity Data Centres Group, to digital infrastructure platform nLighten
Thailand
Saravut Krailadsiri, partner and head of our firm’s data privacy and protection practice, was invited to be a speaker at the “PDPA in Action Personal Data Protection Law & Practical Actions” seminar organized by Omega World Class on August 25, 2023
China
On September 1, 2023, the Securities Association of China ("SAC") announced the List of Key Research Projects for 2023. Two research projects Han Kun's Beijing and Shanghai offices jointly applied for with members of the SAC have been officially approved. This year saw the largest ever number of key research project applications to the Securities Association of China ("SAC") and the fiercest year of competition
China
On September 4, 2023, the Global PE Forum, a key financial-themed forum held this year during the China International Fair for Trade in Services, announced the 2022-2023 winners of the Chinese PE/VC Industry Selection. Han Kun was, for the fourth consecutive year, recognized as a Top Ten PE/VC Intermediary Service Agency in China. This year marks the 13th Global PE Forum successfully held since its inauguration in 2008