England
Shoosmiths has partnered with The Legal 500 as exclusive expert contributing editors and authors across two of their latest Country Comparative guides. These global guides provide detailed information and insight into practice-area-focused laws and regulations in various jurisdictions.As contributing editor, the Q&A template for each chapter in the 2023 TMT Guide has been written by partner and head of Shoosmiths’ technology sector Joe Stephenson
England
The corporate restructuring and advisory team at law firm Shoosmiths has been appointed by the administration of budget home and gardens retail chain group, Wilko Limited, Wilkinson Hardware Stores Limited and Wilko.com (together "wilko").Administrators at PwC, Jane Steer, Zelf Hussain and Eddie Williams, called up experts at the firm to act following the failure of the retail giant to secure a rescue deal
China
On August 9, 2023, IFLR1000, the world-renowned legal directory, published its IFLR1000 China Regional Rankings 2023. Han Kun was recognized in the Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangdong rankings for its outstanding market performance and comprehensive strengths
Alabama, USA
Bradley is pleased to announce that the Chambers High Net Worth 2023 Guide has ranked four partners in the area of Private Wealth Law in Alabama. Ranked for the last seven years, the firm is listed in Band 1 of the guide for Private Wealth Law in Alabama. The four Birmingham based partners ranked in the guide for 2023 are: Scott E. Adams Nancy Williams Ball View More
Thailand
Kudun and Partners is delighted to announce that six of our esteemed partners have been officially enlisted in the Thailand Arbitration Center (THAC) Panel of Arbitrators. This remarkable achievement solidifies our firm’s commitment to excellence in legal services and further enhances our reputation as a trusted legal advisor in the region
New York, USA
Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler is pleased to announce the publication of the latest edition of the New York Commercial Division Practice Guide. As with previous editions, the guide is organized into various chapters containing useful information about litigating in the Commercial Division of the New York State Supreme Court, the “premier forum” for litigating commercial cases
Mexico
Basham, Ringe y Correa, S.C. (“Basham”) played a key role in advising Klöckner & Co’s U.S. subsidiary, Kloeckner Metals Corporation (“KMC”), in the acquisition of 100% of the capital stock of National Material of Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V. (“NMM”) from Tang Industries, Inc. (“Tang”) and NM Holding, Inc. (“NM”), along with two subsidiary Mexican companies
Bermuda
Carey Olsen has provided scholarships for each of the past three years to exceptional Bermudian law students who aspire to obtain a Commonwealth qualification overseas before returning home to join the Bermuda Bar.Commenting on the scholarship, Kaliyah said: "I will be attending Manchester Metropolitan University in the fall to begin my law undergraduate degree and hope to receive my LLB at the end of the three years. I am determined to become a great lawyer one day
Alabama, USA
Bradley is pleased to announce that partner Anne Marie Seibel has accepted the gavel as the 2023-2024 chair of the American Bar Association (ABA) Litigation Section.
“It is a true honor to serve as chair of one of the largest sections of the ABA,” said Ms. Seibel
Philippines
IFLR1000 has named 11 SyCipLaw lawyers in the latest edition of its annual "Leading Lawyers" list, a ranking of Philippine lawyers in the financial and corporate practice areas. SyCipLaw practitioners listed in the 2023 IFLR1000 Leading Lawyers are: Hector M. de Leon, Jr. Rocky Alejandro L. Reyes Rose Marie M. King-Dominguez Angel M. Salita, Jr. Vicente D. Gerochi IV Philbert E. Varona Arlene M. Maneja Melyjane G. Bertillo-Ancheta Aaron Roi B. Riturban Bhong Paulo A
Germany
A team led by Heuking Partner Dr. Thorsten Kuthe, Cologne, legally advised and supported Exasol AG on a capital increase. Exasol AG (ISIN DE000A0LR9G9) successfully placed 2,443,887 new shares with institutional and qualified investors. The issue was carried out as part of a private placement by way of an accelerated bookbuilding process excluding subscription rights and by partially utilizing authorized capital. The new shares were placed at a price of EUR 2
Argentina
Buenos Aires, 8 August 2023. On July 27th, 2023, Tarjeta Naranja S.A.U. issued class LIX Notes — simple, non-convertible into shares, unguaranteed—, for a total nominal amount of AR$ 12,072,087,376. The issuance was carried out under the Argentine Securities and Exchange Commission Frequent Issuer Regime, established in Section VIII, Chapter V, Title II of this entity’s regulations
California, USA
Buchalter is pleased to announce the Los Angeles office has been selected as one of the 2023 "Best Places to Work in Los Angeles." This recognition is part of the 17th annual Best Places to Work awards, which celebrate the TOP 100 companies in Los Angeles that are setting trends and redefining the employee experience.
This list of companies comes from top local employers that participated in a detailed survey conducted by Workforce Research Group
England
Earlier this month Pitchbook released their 2023 Sustainable Investment Survey. The survey includes data trends and nuanced industry views on impact investing and ESG frameworks, posing questions about how we can balance investing for profit and investing for purpose.Partners from Shoosmiths’ banking and finance and private equity teams share their views on the survey’s results and provide insight from their respective markets with regards to ESG
England
Law firm Shoosmiths has made strides towards its ambitious environmental goals, with the announcement that the firm’s near and long-term science-based emissions reduction targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).The SBTi is a global body enabling businesses to set ambitious emissions reduction targets in line with the latest climate science
China
Han Kun Law Offices, as PRC legal advisor to the issuer, advised Kidswant Children Products Co., Ltd. ("Kidswant", stock code: 301078) on its issuance of RMB1,039,000,000 convertible corporate bonds to unspecified investors. During the issuance process, Han Kun provided a full range of legal services for Kidswant, including from the perspectives of implementation of the registration-based share offering system, data compliance review, and antitrust supervision of the platform economy
California, USA
August 8, 2023. Buchalter is pleased to announce the addition of Shareholder Josh Escovedo to its Sacramento and Los Angeles offices. Josh brings a wealth of legal experience and a diverse litigation practice with an emphasis on intellectual property, real estate, business, and sports law issues.
“Josh is a seasoned attorney with a remarkable breadth of expertise, and we are thrilled to welcome him to Buchalter,” said Adam Bass, Buchalter’s President and Chief Executive Officer
California, USA
August 8, 2023. Buchalter is pleased to welcome new Shareholders Agustin Ceballos and Daniel Silva to the firm’s San Diego office. Ceballos joins as a member of the Corporate and Tax, Benefits and Estate Planning practice groups, and Silva is a new member of the White Collar & Investigations and Litigation practice groups.
"We are delighted to welcome Agustin and Daniel," said Adam Bass, President and Chief Executive Officer of Buchalter
Alabama, USA
Bradley is pleased to announce that Jera L. Bradshaw has been named co-chair of the Regional and Community Banks Subcommittee of the American Bar Association’s (ABA) Banking Law Committee. She has been selected for a three-year term, which will become effective at the ABA’s Business Law Section’s Fall Meeting held September 7-9, 2023
Alabama, USA
Bradley is pleased to announce that Leigh Anne Hodge, Lela M. Hollabaugh and Kimberly B. Martin have been named to the 2023 Benchmark Top 250 Women in Litigation list and Rudy Hill has been named to the 2023 Benchmark 40 & Under List – U.S. edition.
“We are fortunate to have a strong team of exceptional litigators at our firm, and we are proud to see Leigh Anne, Lela and Kim recognized once again for their exceptional skills and commitment to client service
Bermuda
Founded in 2019, Tractian offers clients streamlined hardware-software solutions that monitor operations and use AI to predict and prevent mechanical failures. The company is now valued at US$205 million. Tractian's founders Igor Marinelli, Gabriel Lameirinhas and Leonardo Vieira will be leading the company to use the newly raised capital to grow operations in Mexico and to drive its expansion to the US
Philippines
SyCipLaw Of Counsel Rolando V. Medalla, Jr. and Partner Joanna Marie O. Joson authored the Philippine chapter of the Vertical Agreements and Dominant Firms guide, covering common issues in vertical agreements and dominant firm laws and regulations. This guide is published by the Global Legal Group. Read the Philippine chapter on the International Comparative Legal Guide (ICLG) website or email us at [email protected] to request an on-demand copy
Germany
A team from Heuking’s Hamburg office led by Equity Partner Dr. Henrik Lay and Salaried Partner Christoph Prochnau advised Leadvolution GmbH on its partnership with Vogel Communications Group. Hamburg-based Leadvolution partnered with the corporate VC that offers special expertise in advertising and lead qualification. With 790 employees and some EUR 100 million in sales, Vogel Communications Group is a leading provider of specialist communication and information
Alabama, USA
Bradley is pleased to announce that Brad Neighbors has joined the firm’s Birmingham office as a partner in the Banking & Financial Services Practice Group.
“We are thrilled to welcome Brad to our firm to enhance our robust banking and financial services offerings for our clients,” said Bradley Birmingham Office Managing Partner Andy Robison
Germany
A team led by Heuking partner Dr. Thorsten Kuthe, Cologne, legally advised and supported Delignit AG and, as transaction counsel, Pareto Securities AS, the accompanying bank, in connection with a capital increase. With an issue volume of EUR 8 million, the capital increase was placed in full, and the offering was oversubscribed. Delignit AG (ISIN DE000A0MZ4B0) is a leading manufacturer of ecological, hardwood-based products and system solutions