Press Releases

Arctic Vision, a global ophthalmic company, announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the innovative ophthalmic device business of MDCO Technology, a Hangzhou-based ophthalmic medical-device company. The proposed transaction will bring MDCO's premium intraocular lens (IOL), implantable contact lens (Phakic Lens), and refractive-device platforms into Arctic Vision's global ophthalmic innovation framework ...

Bradley associate Kelsi A. Long has been named a recipient of the 18 Under 31 Young Alumni Awards by the University of Alabama National Alumni Association. The annual awards recognize young alumni who have made notable contributions to their industry, field or community. The 18 Under 31 Class of 2026 was recognized at a reception on January 30. Ms ...

Bradley is pleased to announce that Paul Ney has joined its Government Enforcement & Investigations and Defense & National Security teams as a partner in the firm’s Nashville and Washington, D.C. offices. Before joining Bradley, Mr. Ney notably served as the legal advisor to the National Security Council (NSC), the general counsel for the U.S. Department of Defense and as acting general counsel for the U.S. Department of the Navy. As Pentagon general counsel, Mr ...

Winston-Salem, N.C. — Spilman Thomas & Battle (Spilman) announced that Annalee N. Blanks has joined the law firm as an Associate in its North Carolina office. Blanks focuses her practice on litigation, with particular emphasis on commercial and construction litigation, fiduciary disputes, and commercial collections. She represents clients across a wide range of litigation matters and regularly advises businesses on risk management and pre-litigation strategy ...

Nestor Nestor Diculescu Kingston Petersen (NNDKP) has won the Future Lawyers Programme of the Year award at the 2025 Legal Benchmarking Group Social Impact Awards, for its programmes dedicated to future generations of legal professionals ...

On January 30, 2026, renowned legal directory LegalOne announced its "Blue Ribbon 2025 (China): Highly Recommended 15 for Construction and Real Estate Disputes" to recognize lawyers who have achieved outstanding success in key and prominent areas of the local legal services market over the past year.  Han Kun partner Ms. Yan Zhang was named to the list.Ms. Zhang began practicing law more than ten years ago ...

Panama, January 30, 2026. Morgan & Morgan acted as Panamanian legal counsel to Florida Ice and Farm Company (FIFCO), as seller, in connection with HEINEKEN’s acquisition of FIFCO’s beverage and related businesses across Central America ...

Nestor Nestor Diculescu Kingston Petersen (NNDKP) assisted Magyar Posta Takarék Real Estate Investment Fund (MPTIA), a public fund managed by Gránit Asset Management, with the acquisition of Equilibrium 2 office building in Bucharest from Skanska. With this latest acquisition, Gránit Asset Management now owns the Equilibrium office complex in its entirety, following the successful acquisition of the Equilibrium 1 building last year, also with legal assistance from NNDKP ...

SyCipLaw is pleased to announce the promotion of Roman George P. Castillo, Joachim Alfonso P. Dompor, and Keisha Trina M. Guangko to Senior Associates, effective January 1, 2026.Roman is a tax and commercial lawyer and a CPA with extensive experience in tax disputes, corporate tax restructuring, and regulatory compliance ...

The Philippine Supreme Court released the results of the 2025 Bar Examinations today, January 7, 2026. A total of 5,594 out of 11,420 examinees passed last year’s examinations, for a passing rate of 48.98%.Among the successful 2025 Bar examinees are all of the 31 newest SyCipLaw associates, with Chinzen T. Viernes placing 19th among the top 20.The oath-taking and roll signing ceremonies for the successful bar examinees will take place on February 6, 2026, in the Philippine Arena ...

SyCipLaw has been ranked Tier 1 in all practice areas covered by The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2026 ...

Bradley attorney Aron Beezley was quoted in Law360 on the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) suspension of 1,091 companies from the 8(a)Business Development Program after they failed to meet a Jan. 19 deadline to submit three years of financial records. The suspensions are part of the Trump administration’s broader push to root out alleged fraud in the program. Beezley raised practical and procedural concerns about how the suspensions were carried out ...

Orlando – January 28, 2026 – Greenspoon Marder is pleased to announce that seven attorneys have been featured in Orlando Family Magazine’s “Awesome Attorneys” issue of 2026. The selection process relied on a community-driven approach, utilizing an online poll where readers nominated practitioners across various legal fields. Following the public vote, the publication conducted a thorough vetting process to finalize the list of honorees. Amanda L. Chapman – Appellate Law Michael E ...

Huntington, W.Va. — Spilman Thomas & Battle (Spilman) announced that Sara E. Chapman has joined the law firm’s Huntington office, further strengthening its litigation and healthcare practices. Chapman brings extensive experience in complex civil litigation, regulatory compliance, and healthcare law ...

Miami – January 28, 2026 – Greenspoon Marder is pleased to announce that attorney Kevin Cruz, a member of the firm’s Hospitality, Alcohol & Leisure Industry Group, will be a featured speaker at the 2026 Miami Rum Congress. His session, “Positioning for Success: Costs, Compliance, and the Winning Pitch,” will take place on Friday, February 6, from 1:00 to 1:45 p.m. ET. During this seminar, Mr ...

Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – January 27, 2026 – Greenspoon Marder is pleased to announce partner Elizabeth Somerstein, a member of the Board of the Broward County Cultural Council, recently participated in the kick-off event for 50 & Forward. This year-long initiative, led by the Broward Cultural Division, commemorates 2026 as the 50th anniversary of the county’s steadfast commitment to public art and cultural advocacy ...

Bradley is pleased to announce that the firm’s Trademarks team, along with partners Matthew DeAntonio, Michael Denniston, Samantha Skains-Menchaca, Phillip Walker, and Henry Ward, are recognized in the 2026 World Trademark Review (WTR) 1000. The firm also is recognized as “Recommended” in North Carolina and Tennessee ...

Han Kun has acted as the Chinese data compliance advisor for Busy Ming Group Co., Ltd. ("Busy Ming", Stock Code: 01768.HK) in connection with its initial public offering and listing on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange ("HKEX").Busy Ming operates two leading snack retail brands, "Busy for You" and "Super Ming".  It is China's largest chain retailer of snack foods and beverages, as well as the first discount snack retailer listed on HKEX ...

The Düsseldorf-based DeepTech start-up Co-reactive, developer of technology for converting CO2 into cementitious additives, was advised by HEUKING on the legal aspects of its successful seed financing round. A total of EUR 6.5 million was raised during the financing round and existing convertible loans (CLAs) were converted. The lead investor in this round is High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF). Other investors include NRW ...

ALRUD is announcing the appointment of Andrei Murygin as Partner and Head of the Finance practice (Banking, Projects and Structured Finance and Capital Markets) effective from February 1, 2026 ...

London, January 26, 2026 - International law firm Gianni & Origoni announces the relocation of its London office to the 30th floor of The Gherkin, located at 30 St Mary Axe. The new offices, operational as of 1 January 2026, offer modern and sustainable spaces designed to support the growth of the London office and strengthen relationships with international clients and partners ...

New Years Resolution – Protecting your future with estate planning An original version of this article was first published in the Jersey Evening Post, January 2026.  Identify all assets and create a schedule It can be an overwhelming and time-consuming task to identify a person's assets once they have passed away ...

Swiss investment company Nolex AG has acquired Holzmedia GmbH to build on the company’s strong growth in recent years and further expand its international sales activities. Of the previous owners, Manuel Holz and Peter Möller, the latter will remain involved in the business as general manager and shareholder, ensuring continuity in Holzmedia’s management. A HEUKING team led by Stuttgart-based Partner Dr ...

Han Kun Law Offices LLP ("Han Kun Hong Kong") and Han Kun Law Offices, acting as the Issuer's international legal advisor and PRC legal advisor to Industrial Bank Co., Ltd. Shanghai Pilot Free Trade Zone Branch ("Industrial Bank FTZ Branch") respectively, have successfully assisted Industrial Bank FTZ Branch in completing the issuance of RMB3 billion offshore Yulan Bonds under Industrial Bank Co., Ltd.'s US$5 billion offshore Medium Term Note Programme ...

Fort Lauderdale, Fla.  – January 22, 2026 – Greenspoon Marder has ranked No. 1 overall in the Am Law 200 Digital Visibility Index, a new study that measures how effectively law firms perform online in an increasingly digital-first marketplace. The index was created by digital consultancy 9Sail to help law firms assess the strength of their websites and understand how they compare with competitors in areas that influence online discovery, usability and engagement ...