Press Releases

A Hamburg-based HEUKING team led by Partners Dr. Henrik Lay and Christoph Prochnau advised the shareholders of Carano Software Solutions GmbH on its acquisition by CarWise. The acquisition provides CarWise with direct access to the German market, complemented by a local team of experienced professionals and an established customer base ...

A HEUKING team with members from several offices, led by Christoph Prochnau, legally advised HWP Handwerkspartner GmbH on the acquisition of a majority stake in Huiskamp group. The partnership reinforces HWP’s capabilities in civil engineering and infrastructure construction and creates synergies with the group’s existing business units. Huiskamp group, headquartered in Bad Bentheim, has been active in the field of digital network infrastructure for many years ...

Xcel customers face steep hurdles in suing over spoiled goods from power shutoffs By Scott Weiser “Xcel Energy customers who lost refrigerated or frozen goods during the utility’s public safety power shutoffs face steep hurdles in recovering damages through lawsuits. Colorado law and utility rules issued by the Colorado Public Utilities Commission limit liability for service interruptions, even when outages result from proactive de-energization to prevent wildfires ...

Bradley attorney Alexis Gregorian was quoted in Bisnow discussing what may happen next in a fraud case involving a host of federal charges against a senior executive with Atlanta Housing. Charged with conspiracy to commit theft of government funds, wire fraud and mortgage fraud, the Atlanta Housing senior vice president signed a waiver of indictment that waives her right to have a grand jury assess the charges ...

Bradley attorney Aron Beezley was quoted in Law360 on several major federal contracting policy changes in 2025 that have affected how contractors do business. Efforts to streamline government operations have instead led to slower contract administration, Beezley noted. Agencies have taken longer to pay contractors, award new contracts and resolve claims due to staffing shortages and a reduced government workforce ...

On August 29, 2025, the ICC FraudNet released the ICC FraudNet Global Annual Report 2025. Ronghua (Andy) Liao, as a partner at Han Kun Law Offices and the sole China member of ICC FraudNet, was invited to contribute a featured report titled "Recovering Funds from Chinese Onshore Banks for Foreign Telecom-Fraud Victims" providing an in-depth exploration of the pathways and practical strategies for cross-border telecom fraud asset recovery ...

Bradley attorney Robert Maddox was quoted in National Mortgage News emphasizing that mortgage industry rules will still apply in 2026, even if the regulatory environment feels looser. Maddox warned lenders against letting their guard down on compliance. While enforcement from regulators may appear quieter, he said lenders should not mistake that for deregulation ...

A HEUKING team with members from several offices, led by Dr. Alexander Schott, legally advised G. Heinemann Medizintechnik GmbH comprehensively on SHS Capital’s acquisition of a minority interest in its endoscopy group and supported the transaction. The endoscopy group comprises EMOS Technology GmbH, Innoview GmbH, ILO electronic GmbH, and Micon Medizintechnik GmbH. Closing is expected shortly ...

TestSolutions GmbH, a portfolio company of Patrimonium Private Equity and COI Partners, has acquired the business operations of ASQA Software Quality Assurance GmbH by way of an asset deal. Operations will be continued seamlessly at the Berlin site, and jobs are expected to be retained. TestSolutions was legally advised by a team led by Hamburg-based HEUKING Partner Dr. Peter Christian Schmidt ...

The team at ALRUD's labor practice, led by Partner Margarita Egiazarova, took charge of a comprehensive project for the Danish pharmaceutical company Lundbeck — the total overhaul of its business model. The goal of the project was to maintain continuity of presence in the Russian market throughout a complete transformation of the company's operational and organizational structure ...

On December 22, 2025, Asian Legal Business (ALB) officially published its list of 2025 ALB China Top 15 IP Lawyers, aiming to recognize China's top IP lawyers over the past 12 months.  Han Kun partner Ms. Vivian He was named to the list for her outstanding performance.Vivian He's practice focuses on copyright, trademark, trade secret and unfair competition law litigation, as well as trademark prosecution and invalidation ...

Nestor Nestor Diculescu Kingston Petersen (NNDKP) assisted the syndicate of banks that provided approximately EUR 500 million in financing to Carmistin The Food Company, the new national leader in poultry meat and feed production.The syndicate of banks included Banca Comercială Română S.A. (as Global Coordinator, Bookrunner, Documentation Agent, Facility Agent and Security Agent), ING Bank N.V. Amsterdam – Bucharest Branch (as Global Coordinator and Bookrunner), CEC Bank S.A ...

On December 18, 2025, the Lexology 100: Data, formerly known as the GDR 100, a renowned and trusted source of worldwide news and analysis on the use and trade of data, unveiled its 2026 ranking.  Han Kun was named to the list for the third year, owing to the firm's stellar practice and expertise in data compliance.The Lexology 100: Data identifies and profiles the world's best data law firms ...

Fuxin Dare Automotive Parts Co., Ltd. ("Fuxin Dare") has received registration approval from the China Securities Regulatory Commission to issue shares to acquire 100% equity interest in Aizhuo Intelligent Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., held by Shanghai Dare Industrial Group Co., Ltd. and other transaction counterparties, and to issue additional shares to no more than 35 specific investors to raise funds (the "Transaction") ...

Han Kun has acted as the Chinese data compliance advisor for CiDi Inc. (Stock Code: 3881.HK) in connection with its initial public offering and listing on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.CiDi Inc. is a global leader in hard-tech intelligent driving solutions and the first Hong Kong-listed company focused on intelligent driving for commercial vehicles ...

Bradley attorney Bruce Ely was quoted in Law360 discussing whether states can tax streaming services such as Netflix, even when their tax laws were written long before digital products existed. Ely said that this case could have major ripple effects nationwide, particularly in states that have not updated their tax laws to clearly address digital services ...

A team led by Dr. Katharina Prasuhn, partner at the Munich office of HEUKING, advised the shareholders of Keystone Photonics GmbH on the sale of their shares FormFactor, Inc. Keystone Photonics is a pioneer in optical probing technology for silicon photonics (SiPh) and co-packaged optics (CPO) wafer testing ...

HEUKING advised Hauck Aufhäuser Digital Custody GmbH (HADC), a subsidiary of Hauck Aufhäuser Lampe Bank (HAL), in obtaining BaFin authorization to provide crypto custody services. After the successful conclusion of the authorization procedure under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR), HADC is now permitted to continue offering the custody and administration of crypto-assets such as Bitcoin throughout Europe ...

Baker McKenzie Ukraine (global counsel) and Nestor Nestor Diculescu Kingston Petersen (NNDKP) (local counsel) have provided comprehensive legal assistance to Metinvest, an international, vertically integrated mining and metals company, in connection with the acquisition of the majority shareholding in ArcelorMittal Iași ...

Bradley is pleased to announce that Sarah Atkinson has been selected as one of 15 associates to participate in the 2026 U.S. Bank Spotlight on Talent program. This year-long cohort experience focuses on building relationships and the professional development of rising talent at some of the bank’s select law firm partners. The program will kick off at U.S ...

December 18, 2025 — We applaud the federal government’s move to reschedule cannabis and recognize it as a meaningful milestone for an industry we have supported since its earliest days. We chose to stand with cannabis operators, investors, and innovators at a time when many others would not ...

Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – December 18, 2025 – Greenspoon Marder is proud to announce that co-managing director Gerald Greenspoon has been recognized among South Florida Business & Wealth’s Apogee Awards in the CEO category. The honor was presented during the 2025 Apogee Awards ceremony on November 19 at The Venue in Wilton Manors, where South Florida’s top executives gathered to celebrate leadership excellence ...

On December 18, 2025, renowned legal directory LEGALBAND announced its "2025 Client Choice: Top 15 Compliance Lawyers".  The ranking spotlights 15 exceptional compliance lawyers in mainland China.  Han Kun partner Sophie Shi was named to the list.Reasons for selection: Ms ...

On December 18, 2025, renowned legal directory LEGALBAND announced its "2025 Client Choice: Top 15 IP Lawyers".  The ranking spotlights 15 exceptional IP lawyers in mainland China.  Han Kun lawyer Dr. Ying Li was named to the list.Reasons for selection: Dr. Li possesses a dual educational background in law and pharmacology, with extensive theoretical research and practical experience in intellectual property legal matters within the chemical and life sciences industries ...

Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – November 21, 2025 – Greenspoon Marder is proud to announce Elizabeth Somerstein, partner in the firm’s Land Use & Zoning practice group, has been re-elected as an officer of the Board of the Broward Cultural Council (BCC). The BCC serves as the advisory council to the Broward County Cultural Division by supporting the County’s vision for arts and culture. Ms. Somerstein has been a member of the board since 2022 ...