China
Subway has recently announced that Shanghai Fu-Rui-Shi Corporate Development Co., Ltd. has completed its acquisition of the brand's China business and has entered into a new master franchise agreement to significantly expand its presence in mainland China. The agreement, funded by a consortium of private investors, is the largest master franchise agreement in Subway history, and is one of the largest such deals across the entire quick service restaurant industry
Russia
On 20 June 2023, Margarita Egiazarova, Senior Associate of ALRUD Labour Practice and PhD in Law, acted as an expert speaker at the webinar organized by the respected «Trudoviye Spory» magazine with the support of Aktion Pravo. The webinar titled 'Interaction with trade unions – looking for a balance of interests
China
Every year since 2015, Dr. Yousheng Fang, Associate Chief of the Department of Hand Surgery at Shanghai Huashan Hospital, would go to remote, impoverished areas in Western China to provide free surgery and treatment to local children suffering from congenital hand defects. This year, the mission has evolved into a public benefit project named "Broken-winged Angels", which attracts enormous support from numerous individuals and organizations devoted to philanthropic causes
California, USA
20 June 2023. Buchalter is pleased to welcome Shareholder Chris Mason and Senior Counsel Christine Claffey to its Scottsdale Office. Chris is a new member of the Labor & Employment Practice Group, and Christine joins the Real Estate Practice Group.
“We are thrilled to welcome both Chris and Christine to the Firm,” said Adam Bass, President and Chief Executive Officer of Buchalter
USA
Haynes and Boone LLP represented Earthstone Energy, Inc. in the financing for the company’s $1 billion acquisition of Novo Oil & Gas Holdings, LLC. Announced June 15, 2023, the transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of the year. The Novo acquisition, Earthstone said, is expected to be funded with cash on hand and borrowings under Earthstone’s senior secured revolving credit facility
Philippines
SyCipLaw was awarded "Philippine Law Firm of the Year" and partner Carlos Roberto Z. Lopez was named "Philippine Lawyer of the Year" at the 2023 Benchmark Litigation Asia Pacific Awards. Winners were announced online on May 25. The annual Benchmark Litigation Asia Pacific Awards "recognize the region's most distinguished litigators and their firms for their exemplary work over the past twelve months
Norway
Congratulations to Christian Reusch (Dispute Resolution), Halvor Klingenberg (Banking and Finance), Thomas Olsen (GDPR and Data Protection), Malin Tønseth (GDPR and Data Protection), Nicholas Foss Barbantonis (Intellectual Property), Thomas Talén (Investigation and Compliance), Lill Egeland (Employment Law), Erlend Lous (Shipping) and Kenneth Mikkelsen (Aquaculture and Fisheries)
Norway
Nicolay Skarning is one of Norway’s leading lawyers within individual and collective employment law. He has extensive experience from both private sector, such as Confederation of Norwegian Enterprise (NHO), and from public instances such as the Ministry of Defence, the Legal Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the EU department of the Norwegian Export Council
Norway
Jenny Sandvig joins Simonsen Vogt Wiig from the position of Policy Director at Norges institusjon for menneskerettigheter (National Institution for Human Rights). She has many years of experience as an attorney at the Attorney General’s Office, and is admitted to the Supreme Court. Jenny has experience from the EFTA Court and has litigated several cases in the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR)
England
Law firm Shoosmiths has transferred its Wealth Protection team and members of its Disputed Wills & Trusts and Court of Protection teams to Rothley Law following a strategic review.The 41-strong team joining Rothley includes three former Shoosmiths partners Adam Draper, Melissa Maple and Lucy Taylor, and Legal Director Charlotte Dunn
China
Han Kun is pleased to announce that Ms. Lan Yu has recently joined the firm as a partner. She will be based primarily in the firm's Singapore office. Before joining Han Kun, Ms. Yu worked for over 10 years in the Singapore office of a U.S. law firm, where she was a partner. Ms. Yu focuses her practice on private wealth, wealth management, and financial services and cross-border transactions
New York, USA
Managing Partner and firm Co-Chair Dahlia B. Doumar was recognized by Crain’s New York Business as one of its 2023 Notable Women in Law, a list comprising 100 “leading female attorneys in New York who are furthering justice." Crain’s covered Ms. Doumar's work leading the firm's Tax practice, representing for-profit companies, exempt organizations and high-net worth individuals. Crain’s also highlighted Ms
China
Han Kun has been selected among the first batch of registered members of the DEXCA (Data Exchange Compliance Association) of the Shenzhen Data Exchange following a rigorous examination and selection process. The Shenzhen Data Exchange, officially open for business since November 15, 2022, is committed to creating a nationwide, full-scope online data trading platform
Russia
On June 15, the AEB Real Estate Committee held a webinar titled "Commercial Real Estate Lease: Market and Law", where Stanislav Veselov, Of Counsel of Real Estate Practice, spoke.
Stanislav went over the features of the due diligence procedure and conclusion of lease agreements in the current environment, considering such aspects as counter-sanction regulations, eligibility of parallel negotiations, as well as the risks which might be related specifically to the premises
West Virginia, USA
Charleston, W.Va. — Spilman Thomas & Battle (Spilman) announced that Joseph A. “Jay” Ford, Member attorney in the law firm's Charleston office, was named to The State Journal Generation Next: 40 Under 40 List.
"I'm humbled by the recognition," Ford said. "I look around at the other honorees and am grateful to be included in such a remarkable group of young professionals
France
Paris, June 16, 2023, Jeantet advised Intrasense, a company specializing in medical imaging software solutions listed on Euronext Growth Paris, in the context of the voluntary tender offer (the "Offer") for its shares, launched by its reference shareholder Guerbet, following the share capital increase reserved to Guerbet for a total amount of €8.8 million, dated January 11, 2023. At the opening of the Offer, Guerbet held 25,049,230 Intrasense shares, representing 48
China
On June 15, 2023, Han Kun Law Offices, a leading full-service law firm headquartered in China, announced the official opening and commencement of operations of its Singapore office, Han Kun LLP, after approval by the competent authorities in Singapore. Han Kun LLP is the first international office established by Han Kun outside of China, representing a significant milestone in the firm's global strategy
Bermuda
Tom Carey joined Carey Olsen in Guernsey in 2004 and is an established member of the firm's Executive Board and Strategy Committee. Tom takes over from incumbent managing partner Russell Clark who, after 17 successful years on the local management team, will continue to be a partner and active member of several of the firm's management committees
Alabama, USA
Bradley is pleased to announce that six practice areas and nine partners are ranked nationally by Chambers and Partners in the 2023 edition of Chambers USA, the prestigious legal industry referral guide. Overall, 38 practice areas and 140 Bradley attorneys are highly ranked
Ireland
ALG’s Knowledge team has won an award at the International Management Excellent Awards 2023 for the second year running. The award was in the Best Client Support category for its directors’ knowledge platform, On Board. In response to the increased regulation and responsibilities faced by company boards and directors, ALG created On Board – a unique online platform for clients
New York, USA
On May 25, 2023, Patterson Belknap Partner Lisa E. Cleary was honored by New York Lawyers for the Public Interest (NYLPI) at its Annual Law & Society Awards Luncheon in New York City. The luncheon “sustains NYLPI’s innovative efforts combining law, organizing, and the power of the private bar to achieve justice for all New Yorkers.” Lisa was joined by co-honoree David B. Pitofsky, Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer of News Corp
New York, USA
On Tuesday, May 30, the New Jersey Supreme Court unanimously vacated the conviction of the firm's client for unlawful possession of a firearm. The case began when a police officer stopped the car in which the client was riding on the sole basis that a random license-plate check revealed that the car’s registered owner had a suspended driver’s license
Germany
A team led by Dr. Jörg Schewe, Partner at Heuking’s Hamburg office, advised ENEXIO Power Cooling Solutions India Private Limited (ENEXIO India/EI), a subsidiary of BGR Group, Chennai, on its acquisition of ENEXIO Germany’s ACC business from ENEXIO Management GmbH
California, USA
Buchalter congratulates Shareholder David E. Mark, who was recently elected to serve as the Chair of the Remedies Section of the Los Angeles County Bar Association.
The Remedies Section keeps you on top of all of the new rules, regulations, and laws affecting your practice through e-mail announcements and provides newsletters and mailers detailing the Section's activities and new laws that affect this field of practice
Germany
A team led by Dr. Alexander Schott legally advised the shareholders of SanTec GmbH & Co. KG and SanTec Instandsetzung GmbH & Co. KG comprehensively on the sale of all shares to ARTUS Bautrocknung- und Sanierungsgruppe and assisted with the transaction. Sebastian Meyer, founder and previous sole general manager, will remain a partner in the company by retaining a continuing interest and will continue to work as general manager of SanTec group