Press Releases

The cannabis industry in the United States has developed within the context of conflicting and evolving federal and state laws, and businesses in the cannabis industry must navigate a wide array of legal challenges. These challenges extend to those businesses that provide services or otherwise interact with cannabis companies ...

Recently, Han Kun partner Sheng Li was recognized as a 2022 ALB China Top 15 TMT Lawyer by Asian Legal Business (ALB). Mr. Li specializes in private equity investment and financing, mergers and acquisitions, domestic and overseas listings, restructurings, etc., with in-depth knowledge of all relevant regulatory policies and procedures. He has developed a sound client base of high-quality investment institutions and companies and enjoys a prominent reputation ...

Bradley partner Jonathan Kolodziej was quoted in Law360 about the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) aggressive enforcement approach to reining in alleged corporate recidivists ...

Bradley is pleased to announce that Jackson partner W. Wayne Drinkwater has been inducted into The University of Mississippi School of Law Alumni Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame recognizes select alumni who have perpetuated the university’s good name through their accomplishments and contributions to their communities. A 1974 graduate of The University of Mississippi School of Law, Mr ...

Bradley is pleased to announce that partner Monica Wilson Dozier has been named to the 2022 “40 Gators Under 40” list by the University of Florida Alumni Association. The list honors young alumni whose achievements positively impact their communities and professions ...

On April 18, 2022, with the approval of Hainan Provincial Department of Justice, the Haikou office of Han Kun Law Offices was officially opened. Han Kun's Haikou office will further meet the growing demand in the Hainan Free Trade Port for a legal-based business environment and for legal professionals able to provide high-quality foreign-related services ...

On April 14, 2022, Legalband announced its list of winners at the 2022 China Law Awards. Han Kun was awarded "PE&VC Law Firm of the Year" and "TMT Law Firm of the Year". PE & VC Law Firm of the Year: Reasons for the award: Han Kun has become a leading player in the market, showing unparalleled insights and exceptional performance in handling heavyweight projects ...

14 April, 2022. Buchalter is pleased to announce the additions of four attorneys in Salt Lake City – Shareholder Jason Croft joins as Global Chair of the Patent Procurement and Strategy Practice group and R. Chad Pugh joins as a Shareholder and member of the Litigation Practice group. Melanie Marcheschi joins as a member of the Real Estate Practice, and Jake Barney is a member of the Litigation Practice group ...

Brookfield acquires majority stake in Chilean solar power group Lily Squires The renewable energy branch of Canadian asset management fund Brookfield has turned to Carey to acquire a majority stake in Chilean solar project company Solarity. Prieto advised the seller, Chilean energy-focused holding company Light E, while the Solarity’s co-founders, Horacio Melo and José Luis Carvallo, enlisted Echeverría Ilharreborde Scagliotti. The deal closed on 17 March for an undisclosed amount ...

Bradley is pleased to announce the launch of the firm’s second pro bono initiative dedicated to supporting Black small businesses and nonprofit organizations. The Black Small Business and Nonprofit Community Clinic, a joint project of Bradley and Legal Services Alabama (LSA), will provide accessible and affordable business-oriented legal services to local Black small businesses and nonprofits throughout Birmingham ...

Buenos Aires, April 12th, 2022. On April 7th, Beccar Varela promoted Ana Andrés, Felipe Videla, and Lucía Degano to partners in recognition of their talent and the great contribution they have made to the firm in the areas of mergers & acquisitions, corporate law, financial law, project finance, and healthcare & life sciences. Ana Andrés joined Beccar Varela in 2003, where she heads the Healthcare & Life Sciences Department ...

Bloomberg By: Arianne Cohen April 12, 2022, 2:00 AM PDT "The tenant: Buchalter, a growing practice with 135 attorneys in 95,000 square feet across several floors of a 22-story building where it’s headquartered. Buchalter wanted to bid adieu to the classic layout of secretarial pods surrounded by lawyers’ offices and downsize by almost a third, as more staff worked from home much of the time.The hunt: Even before the pandemic, renters had the stronger hand in downtown LA ...

The acquisition expands Gympass' wellness service offering and will see Vitalk incorporated as part of Wellz, Gympass' own mental health platform. It will enable Gympass subscribers to gain access to individual and group therapy sessions provided by qualified professionals, on-demand content, and clinical monitoring ...

Bradley is pleased to announce the addition of Kevin S. Woltjen to the firm’s Corporate and Securities Practice Group in Dallas. “Kevin’s experience and skill in providing advice and guidance to clients ranging from Fortune 200 companies to small public entities to high-net-worth individuals is extraordinary ...

Award-winning broadcaster, writer and adventurer Ben Fogle joined UK law firm Shoosmiths to recount tales of resilience from his illustrious career to a packed audience of the firm’s clients and contacts on Wednesday evening ...

Nestor Nestor Diculescu Kingston Petersen (NNDKP) has obtained a major success, confirmed by a final decision of the High Court of Cassation and Justice (HCCJ), namely the annulment of a fine in excess of lei 24 million (approximately Euro 5 million) applied by the Competition Council for allegedly establishing anticompetitive agreements intended to limit prices in the context of the promotional campaigns carried out at the level of food retail chains between 2005 - 2009 ...

Shepherd and Wedderburn has introduced an interactive virtual work experience programme to give aspiring lawyers an insight into what life is like as a trainee solicitor at the firm. In collaboration with Forage, a virtual work experience specialist, the firm has created a short programme focused on intellectual property (IP) law, offering one to two hours’ work experience that replicates the tasks that trainees undertake ...

A team led by Dr. Thorsten Kuthe and Dr. Christoph Gringel advised AQVC Management GmbH (AlphaQ Venture Capital) on the registration process with the German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority as an AIF capital management firm and on structuring and launching an innovative VC fund of funds structure. Using an investment stock corporation with fixed capital, the VC fund of funds structure is also intended to allow private investors to invest in VC funds in the future ...

CLECSS recently announced Han Kun partner Hong Huang has been named as one of the CLECSS Top Ten Outstanding Young Lawyers for 2022. Ms. Huang specializes in the areas of venture capital and private equity, offshore securities offerings and restructurings, and mergers and acquisitions. Ms ...

Han Kun is pleased to announce that Ms. Shuting Qi has recently joined the firm. She has extensive experience in private equity and venture capital investment, mergers and acquisitions, foreign direct investment and general corporate matters. Ms. Qi's joining the firm will further strengthen Han Kun's capabilities in private equity and cross-border mergers and acquisitions. Ms. Qi will be primarily based in Han Kun's Shanghai office. Before joining Han Kun, Ms ...

Law firm Shoosmiths has revealed the new head of its Nottingham office.Michael Briggs, a partner and employment law specialist, takes on the role from Deborah Gordon-Brown who has held the post since 2015. Michael, who joined Shoosmiths as an associate in 2013, will lead 77 staff at the firm’s Waterfront House office on Station Street and is set to oversee plans to continue growing its presence in the city and wider region ...

The transaction involved the acquisition by Emera Group, one of Europe's leading care groups, of a majority equity stake in the operating group with local founders, Nick Bettany (CEO) and Chris Shelton (COO), remaining as co-owners ...

Bradley partner Aron Beezley was quoted in Bloomberg Government about the General Services Administration’s (GSA) temporary pause on small business and women-owned small business solicitations for government-wide Polaris contracts. Contracts were paused until further notice to address industry concerns over the evaluation of joint venture bids ...

Chile’s oEnergy gets financing for solar plants Lily Squires Chilean renewables group oEnergy has hired Greenberg Traurig LLP in New York and Guerrero Olivos in Santiago to obtain financing from Corporación Interamericana para el Financiamiento de Infraestructura (CIFI) to develop solar projects. The lender turned to Clifford Chance LLP in Washington, DC and Chilean firm Carey. The deal closed on 11 March ...

The Carey Olsen team advising Blue Noble was led by Jersey corporate partner Chris Griffin, assisted by associate Thomas Bulfin. Chris commented: "We are delighted to have been able to help the Blue Noble team with its fourth fund. Blue Noble's track record and clear investment policy in combination with an efficient Jersey Private Fund consent all contributed to an effective fund launch ...