USA
Entain Plc., the global sports-betting, gaming and interactive entertainment group, has agreed to acquire the SuperSport Group, the Croatian leading gaming and sportsbook operator with a 54% market share, from EMMA Capital.
The acquisition will be made through partnership with EMMA Capital, a leading investment firm based in the Czech Republic
Alabama, USA
Bradley is pleased to announce that 10 partners in the firm’s Dallas and Houston offices have been named to the 2022 edition of Texas Super Lawyers. In addition, Bradley Dallas Office Managing Partner Richard A. Sayles was named to the lists of “Top 100 in Texas” and the “Top 100 in Dallas/Fort Worth,” and Bradley Houston Office Managing Partner Ian P. Faria was named to the list of “Top 100 in Houston
Alabama, USA
Bradley attorney Lauren Jacques was interviewed by the Nashville Post about large law firms returning to the office post-COVID-19 as she prepares to lead the Nashville office’s move to the new ONE 22 ONE building in the city’s Gulch area
Alabama, USA
Bradley attorney Robert Maddox was quoted in American Banker on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Director Rohit Chopra’s plans to unwind provisions that have allowed credit card issues to increase late fees annually.
"It appears that he's going for a long-term fix," said Maddox. "If the next administration comes in [they] could just transfer all of the advisory opinions to something else and do away with it
Bermuda
Established as a Jersey Private Fund (JPF), Volcano Investment recently held its first close and has a fundraising target of US$100 million. The fund's objective is to build a diversified portfolio of high growth potential companies (both early and late stage) across a range of sectors, including those involving disruptive technology such as decentralised finance technology, robotics, electric vehicles, information storage, fintech, and blockchain technology
China
On September 20, Asian Legal Business (ALB), a legal directory under Thomson Reuters, released the ALB M&A Rankings 2022. Han Kun was again recognized as a Tier 1 PRC Law Firm, owing to the firm's exceptional M&A services. This marks the ninth consecutive year for Han Kun to be rated Tier 1 in ALB's annual M&A Rankings. ALB, owned by Thomson Reuters, is one of the world's leading sources of market intelligence, providing authoritative insights and rankings for the legal services industry
China
Han Kun has advised and acted as the PRC counsel to Tencent Music Entertainment Group (NYSE Stock Symbol: TME, HKEX Stock Code: 1698) on its listing by way of introduction on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. Tencent Music Entertainment Group is the largest online music entertainment platform in China in terms of MAU (monthly active users)
China
In order to procure a sustainable talent supply for enhancing antitrust law enforcement in Beijing by bringing together the unique strengths of administrative bodies, academic institutions, business associations, law firms, and other mainstay entities, the Beijing Administration for Market Regulation ("Beijing AMR") has selected a group of experts to form its inaugural antitrust expert pool, with letters of appointment being delivered to all members recently
China
On September 16, 2022, LexisNexis announced its inaugural "40 Under 40". The list recognizes 40 young legal professionals aged 40 years old or younger who show tremendous potential to grow and motivation to lead the development of the legal sector in mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan. Han Kun partner Lu RAN was named to the list, owing to her standout professional services. Ms
Alabama, USA
Bradley partner Hillary Campbell has been recognized among the Birmingham Business Journal’s Women to Watch for 2022. The list acknowledges the city’s key women leaders who have the potential to shape the future of Birmingham’s business world and community. This year’s honorees will be recognized in an awards ceremony on September 23, 2022.
The full list of 2022 Women to Watch was published in the Birmingham Business Journal on September 13, 2022
California, USA
What’s In A Font And Why It Matters In Copyright Fights
LAW 360
“If the burger maker can establish that its logo was an independent creation as claimed, then it will be difficult for the font foundry to establish a claim for copyright infringement, Stephen J. Strauss of Buchalter Law Firm said.
‘One of the main tenets of copyright infringement is built in the name itself: You have to show that there's copying,’ Strauss said
Scotland
Fraser Mitchell has re-joined Shepherd and Wedderburn as a Partner in the planning team, bringing to the firm and its clients almost two decades’ planning expertise, with a particular focus on the housebuilding, commercial property and clean energy sectors. Fraser, who trained at Shepherd and Wedderburn and spent a number of years in the planning team, adds further strength in depth to the firm’s market-leading planning practice
Alabama, USA
Bradley is pleased to announce that Carly Miller, a partner in the firm’s Birmingham office, has been named to the Alabama Associated General Contractors’ (AGC) 2022 “Top 40 Under 40” in Commercial Construction list.
The list, published by Alabama AGC and Business Alabama Magazine, recognizes outstanding up-and-coming individuals in commercial construction throughout the state of Alabama
Alabama, USA
Bradley attorney Monica Dozier was quoted in PV Magazine on the key drivers of investment in the nation’s solar manufacturing industry.
Dozier, who co-chairs Bradley’s Renewable Energy Practice Group, commented on the effect the recent supply change situation has had on U.S. progress in renewable energy, the impact of President Biden’s recent Inflation Reduction Act, and the ways its resulting incentives will impact progress in the solar industry
Alabama, USA
Bradley attorney Robert Maddox was quoted in MBA Newslink on the current mortgage fraud environment emerging in the post-pandemic era. Maddox recently participated in a panel at the MBA Risk Management QA and Fraud Prevention Forum.
Maddox said in this current environment, with fraud on the rise, volumes down and cutbacks in staff, “you have to have appropriate resources in place; otherwise, you have to admit you are susceptible
England
Shoosmiths has advised Third Space on the acquisition of two new landmark locations.The law firm supported the fitness and health club operator on adding two new clubs to its roster, with the top-of-the-range facilities set to open in Wimbledon and Battersea in 2023.
Acquiring 70,000 sq ft of health and fitness space across the two sites, these new clubs form the latest part of Third Space’s expansion plans
England
Shoosmiths has advised Proximity Data Centres on its latest acquisition in Milton Keynes, adding a tenth data centre to its rapidly expanding portfolio.The milestone deal sees Proximity, one of the UK’s fastest growing regional data centre companies, open a new 3.2 acre facility in Milton Keynes, with 3 MW of available power
Hungary
Szecskay Attorneys at Law, a leading independent Hungarian law firm, turns 30 today. András Szecskay laid the foundation for the firm in 1992, focusing on the full spectrum of business law in Hungarian and cross-border business. Starting with 3 attorneys, the firm has organically expanded to almost 40 attorneys, and continues to grow. "I am very proud of what I and all of my colleagues have achieved over the past 30 years
England
Shoosmiths has added to its real estate division with two new senior hires.The law firm welcomes partner Patrick Duffy and legal director Emma Tonge to its Manchester office, with the duo bringing a combined 50 years of legal experience.
Both Patrick and Emma arrive at Shoosmiths from Addleshaw Goddard. Their specialisms include advising on large-scale regeneration schemes, including residential and commercial development matters, as well as real estate funding and investment
China
On September 14, Asialaw released its Asialaw Profiles 2023 directory for law firms and lawyers in the Asia-Pacific region. The directory ranks Han Kun in 16 industries/practice areas and ranks nine Han Kun lawyers
California, USA
Buchalter's President and Chief Executive Officer Adam Bass was featured in the Los Angeles Business Journal "Wealthiest Angelenos Edition."
Upsets & Openings
By: Steve Crighton
"Adam J. Bass, chairman of the Family Office and Wealth Management practice at the downtown-based law firm Buchalter, said clients are acknowledging the disruptions in the market, but it’s mostly out of interest in opportunities created by the reshuffle
Alabama, USA
Bradley has signed a long-term lease to move its Nashville office to ONE 22 ONE, a new high-rise office building located in the Gulch, with a targeted occupancy of late 2023.
Bradley, one of Nashville’s largest business and litigation law firms, will occupy the top four floors of the 24-story building, utilizing approximately 100,000 square feet of office space with future space allowance
Alabama, USA
Bradley partner C. Meade Hartfield has been selected for the 2022-2023 Momentum executive leadership program, which is Alabama’s premier women’s leadership organization dedicated to helping women develop leadership skills that positively impact business, culture and politics across the state
Russia
On 9 September 2022 Alexander Zharskiy, Partner, Head of Corporate and M&A Practice, spoke at the webinar of the Association of European Business on “Crisis Update: Sanctions and Countermeasures. Session on M&A”. This session was dedicated to M&A: transaction trends 1h2022 & outlook 2h2022. Alexander spoke on “Key deal terms on the exit of international companies from the russian market – fire sale specifics”. More information about the event can be found here
Ukraine
Asters team assisted the charitable foundation Olson Family Trust with the first part of humanitarian mission in Ukraine. The goal of the mission is to help Ukrainian army and citizens during the wartime in the following directions: 1) delivery of humanitarian aid (food, medicines, personal items, children's products) to the frontline zones. 2) evacuation of Ukrainian citizens from the war zone to the western part of Ukraine as well as arranging housing for them