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The awards, which are now in their second year, recognise excellence among fund managers and service providers in the digital assets space. The nominated service providers have been selected based on a survey of more than 100 digital assets fund managers. Carey Olsen advises digital asset businesses in all areas of law and regulation in Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Guernsey and Jersey ...

A team of law firms, led by Munich-based Heuking Partner Boris Dürr, advised CANCOM SE on the acquisition of K-Businesscom-Group and all its subsidiaries. The merger will create one of the leading IT corporations in the DACH region. In the future, customers of both enterprises will benefit from the combined expertise for IT and digitalization solutions ...

This year, the World Intellectual Property Day theme is "Women and Intellectual Property: Accelerating innovation and creativity". Therefore, Lavery is pleased to recognize the contribution of a female inventor. Women face significant barriers in the patent and telecommunications sectors, where under-representation and gender bias are unfortunately common ...

We are pleased to announce that Emi Rowse (Igusa), partner and head of Japan Practice at Kudun and Partners, has been officially enlisted in the Thailand Arbitration Center (THAC) Panel of Arbitrators! THAC has granted Emi the THAC Empanelment Certificate, recognizing her extensive experience and expertise in the field of arbitration. At Kudun and Partners, we are committed to providing our clients with the highest quality legal services, including effective and efficient dispute resolution ...

In 2023, Morgan & Morgan celebrates its first centennial of successful trajectory and commitment with its clients, professional staff, and community —100 years of providing comprehensive legal services and leading the legal sector in Panama. A history that began in 1923 when founder Mr. Eduardo Morgan Alvarez (1902-1988) started practicing law. A legacy continued by his sons, Eduardo Morgan Jr. (1937-2021) and Juan David Morgan G ...

The well-known London-based legal publisher Law Business Research (LBR) recently published its 12th edition of The Private Equity Review (2023). Han Kun, as the only PRC-headquartered law firm, was invited to author the "China Fundraising" chapter in the 12th edition. Han Kun lawyers Ms. Lu Ran and Ms. Pei Zhao participated in the writing of the chapter ...

Senior advisor Greg Suess discussed his involvement with the documentary Case for Kindness and its creator, Steven Sawalich, with Forbes. Suess, who is a founding partner of Activist Artists Management, met Sawalich at a dinner party, where they discussed the project and Sawalich’s need for resources to continue the journey. Suess said “I felt like he was at a lull when we connected ...

In collaboration with the Faculty of Law, Thammasat University’s recently concluded the ‘Skill Development for Future Lawyers’ program where Kudun and Partners, together with other leading global and local law firms in Thailand were invited to provide knowledge on the essential skills for the legal practice ...

Bradley is pleased to announce that A.J. Bahou and Blake Bernard have joined the firm’s Nashville office as partners in the Intellectual Property Practice Group. “A.J ...

Paris, April 25, 2023 – Jeantet advised Equitis Gestion, an AMF-accredited management company, as trustee, in connection with the implementation of a trust solution (fiducie- gestion) allowing the restructuring of the debt of Auplata Mining Group (“AMG”) to Euro International Mining LLC (“Euro Mining”), a subsidiary of Tribeca Natural Resources Fund (“TNRF”), the main shareholder of AMG ...

On April 20, 2023, the Han Kun Law Offices Youth Legal Scholarship was selected as one of the final winners of the 2nd Publicity Campaign for China Legal Public Service (Social Responsibility) Practices, as announced by the campaign's hosts, Legal Daily and the Lawyer Legal Studies Center of China University of Political Science and Law ...

In collaboration with the Faculty of Law, Chulalongkorn University recently concluded the ‘Essential Skills for Legal Practice’ program for the second year where Kudun and Partners, together with other leading global and local law firms in Thailand were invited to provide knowledge on the essential skills for the legal practice ...

Bradley is pleased to announce that associates Halle Diaz and Rachel Sodée have been named to the 2023 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. Diaz is a member of the firm’s Heatlhcare Practice Group. She received her J.D ...

Bradley is pleased to announce that eight of the firm’s Washington, D.C. attorneys have been recognized in the 2023 editions of Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers or Washington, D.C. Rising Stars. The following three Bradley attorneys are recognized in the 2023 edition of Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers: Aron C. Beezley, Partner Gregory G. Marshall, Partner Douglas L. Patin, Partner The following five Bradley attorneys are recognized in the 2023 edition of Washington, D.C ...

Bradley was ranked in the Top 200 of the 2022 Leopard Law Firm Index. Leopard Solutions, a legal intelligence provider, recognizes top law firms through the Leopard Law Firm Index, which ranks law firms within its database using key indicators of legal success, profitability, growth, visibility, and potential opportunity ...

On April 19, Legalband released its 2023 rankings of the top PRC law firms and lawyers. Han Kun has 17 practice areas/industries and 19 lawyers ranked or recommended in the 2023 edition, and the firm is ranked "Band 1" in ten practice areas or industries ...

Paris, April 21, 2023 – Do-it-yourself solar panel provider MonKitSolaire is opening up to a financier for the first time. The company, founded in 2014, is raising €6M in a capital increase from Impact Expansion. Through this equity and quasi-equity (OCA) contribution, the management company is making the third investment of its first-time fund, whose first closing at €50M was announced last November. The fund thus becomes a minority investor alongside the three founders ...

Paris, April 20, 2023 – Jeantet has advised Orsana, a holding company with several subsidiaries, including Eco Delta, independent producers of renewable energy, in connection with a global financing transaction ...

Paris, April 20, 2023 – Jeantet has advised TSE, a French solar energy company, in a €130 million fundraising from three major operators in the energy transition sector: Eurazeo, which is leading this round, Bpifrance and a pool of investors from the Crédit Agricole group, represented in particular by IDIA Capital Investissement and Amundi ...

Paris, April 20, 2023 – Jeantet advised the Gifi group, specialized in the retail distribution of home decoration and bazaar products under the “GIFI” brand, on its acquisition of a minority stake, through its subsidiary Gifi Mag, in Le Chamois, specialized in the retail sale of do-it-yourself products under the “Bricolex” brand ...

Bradley is pleased to announce that Leah M. Campbell and the firm were recognized by Safe Alliance for their pro bono contributions at the organization’s Pro Bono Awards Ceremony on April 19. Safe Alliance is an organization dedicated to providing hope and healing for those impacted by domestic violence and sexual assault ...

On April 20, 2023, Asian Legal Business ("ALB"), a world-leading legal directory owned by Thomson Reuters, unveiled its 2023 ALB China Top 15 TMT Lawyers. Han Kun partner Zaiguang Lu was named to the list, owing to his exceptional performance in the field. Mr. Lu specializes in venture capital and private equity financing, overseas listings and public offerings, foreign direct investment in high-tech fields, and mergers and acquisitions. Mr ...

In their 2023 guide, five of the firm’s practice areas were given a Top Tier ranking and another four were recommended ...

Law firms must embrace legal technology and data as well as attract more diverse talentLarge-scale change in the legal profession is happening now. The effects of COVID-19 have accelerated the pace of change and will continue to do so, meaning lawyers must contend with new technologies, new competition and new ways of working. Every lawyer has a vital part to play in a profession where the focus is on people and tech, not people or tech ...

Nicola specialises in all aspects of family and private client law including matrimonial matters such as divorce, judicial separation, division of family assets, adoption and issues pertaining to children. Nicola is also an experienced family mediator and regularly assists separating couples and wider families in seeking amicable solutions through the forum of mediation. Prior to joining Carey Olsen Nicola worked at another specialist litigation, private client, and family law firm in Guernsey ...