Philippines
SyCipLaw maintained its Band 1 rankings in the Chambers Global 2026 guide for the following practice areas: Banking & Finance, Corporate/M&A, and Projects, Infrastructure & Energy. The Firm also retained its Spotlight ranking in Banking & Finance: Capital Markets.The following partners were also recognized in this year’s guide:Hector M. de Leon, Jr., Eminent Practitioner in Projects, Infrastructure & EnergyRose Marie M
China
On February 13, 2026, the winners of the China Law & Practice Awards 2025 were officially announced. Han Kun claimed two awards, including Capital Markets Firm of the Year.Winner: Capital Markets Firm of the Year - ChinaHonorable Mention: Dispute Resolution Firm of the Year - ChinaHan Kun is a leading PRC law firm for capital markets
China
On February 13, 2026, Asian Legal Business ("ALB") formally announced its "2026 ALB China Regulatory Compliance Rankings". Han Kun was again recognized after 2025 in the rankings thanks to its exceptional performance and favorable client feedback in regulatory compliance
Germany
HEUKING is adding two new Equity Partners to its Hamburg office: Patrick Narr and Dr. Karsten Alex will join the firm on February 16, 2026, bringing with them a well-coordinated team that will further strengthen the Corporate/M&A and Real Estate practice groups. All five lawyers are joining from Norton Rose Fulbright LLP. In addition to Patrick Narr and Dr. Karsten Alex as Equity Partners, Dr
California, USA
Buchalter is pleased to announce that several attorneys in the Firm’s Atlanta office were named to the 2026 Georgia State Super Lawyers & Rising Stars list. These attorneys have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Buchalter’s 2026 Georgia Super Lawyers & Rising Stars include:
Super Lawyers
Alison M. Ballard
Mark B. Carter
Amanda Hyland
Coby Nixon
Jonathan B
Alabama, USA
Bradley is pleased to announce 26 of the firm’s Georgia attorneys have been selected to the 2026 editions of Georgia Super Lawyers and Georgia Rising Stars.
The following 11 attorneys are recognized in the 2026 Georgia Super Lawyers list:
Christopher S. Anulewicz
Austin Bersinger
Deborah Cazan
Ronald T. Coleman, Jr.
Stephanie Friese
Wayne Hillis, Jr
Alabama, USA
Bradley’s Banking & Financial Services Group has been named to the Birmingham Business Journal’s Leadership in Law list for 2026.
The Leadership in Law awards acknowledge the work of accomplished Birmingham attorneys across a wide range of practice areas. This year’s honorees are practice groups that help shape firms, the local economy, and, in many cases, businesses nationwide. An event celebrating the honorees will be held on April 9
Alabama, USA
Bradley attorney Jacque Kruppa was quoted in Bank Director on the importance of pre-deal preparedness for bank mergers and acquisitions, particularly around timing.
According to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence, deal activity increased significantly amongst U.S. banks in 2025, almost 45% over the prior year, and expectations are that 2026 could be similarly active
Alabama, USA
Bradley attorney Chris Selman has been selected as a Fellow of the Construction Lawyers Society of America (CLSA).
Mr. Selman is a highly experienced attorney whose practice focuses on construction, energy, and government contracts. He represents clients across the United States and internationally, including public and private owners, developers, EPC contractors, general and specialty contractors, subcontractors, manufacturers, suppliers, construction managers, and design professionals
California, USA
By: Lubna Kably, The Times of India
As Kripa Upadhyay, immigration attorney and partner at Buchalter, told TOI, “Employers are treating the FY 2027 H-1B season less like a lottery and more like a capital allocation decision deciding which roles are truly worth six-figure risk exposure. The wage-weighted system effectively forces companies to front-load immigration strategy into compensation planning, long before they know whether a petition will even be selected
China
Recently, CISI Financial Capital Limited successfully completed a dual-currency revolving syndicated financing totaling approximately US$514 million (comprising US$258 million and HK$2 billion). The syndicate attracted more than 15 Chinese and foreign banks, providing flexible and efficient financing support for CISI Financial's general corporate and working capital requirements.CISI Financial (Stock Code: 6058
China
Han Kun advised and acted as the PRC counsel to the underwriters in connection with the issuance of US$1.5 billion in convertible senior notes by ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc. (the "ZTO Express", Stock Codes: NYSE: ZTO; HKEX: 02057). ZTO Express is a leading express delivery service provider in China
China
On February 12, 2026, Asian Legal Business ("ALB"), a world-leading legal directory owned by Thomson Reuters, unveiled its 2026 ALB China Top 15 Overseas Investment Lawyers. Han Kun partner Aaron Zhou was named to the list, owing to his exceptional performance in the field.Mr
China
On February 12, 2026, Chambers and Partners, the world's leading legal directory, released its Chambers Global Legal Guide 2026 rankings, which identify top lawyers and law firms across the world. This year, the guide recognizes 14 Han Kun practice areas and 38 firm lawyers
Philippines
Global research publication WTR1000 has given SyCipLaw a Gold ranking in the 2026 edition of its directory, a ranking the Firm has held since 2021. The WTR1000 research focuses on legal trademark expertise.This year’s edition also names the following SyCipLaw lawyers as Recommended Individuals:Silver ranking:Anthony W
Philippines
SyCipLaw announces the extension of the term of Partner John Christian Joy A. Regalado as Head of the Firm’s Davao branch and the appointment of Partner Emmar Benjoe B. Panahon as Head of the Firm’s Subic Branch, both effective February 1, 2026.John is a member of the Firm’s Litigation department and has extensive experience in arbitral proceedings, product liability, consumer protection, and tax disputes
Philippines
SyCipLaw announces the appointment of retired Senior Partner Imelda A. Manguiat as Of Counsel to the Firm, effective February 1, 2026.In her 38-year career with the Firm, Imelda (or Imee) built an impressive practice focused on corporate and commercial law, spanning a range of industries and areas such as energy, infrastructure, and real estate. During this time, she led numerous high-value projects and represented key clients of the Firm
Philippines
SyCipLaw is pleased to announce the appointment of Benedicto “Benny” P. Panigbatan as the new Head of the Firm’s Corporate Services Department, effective February 1, 2026.Benny, who has been a Partner of the Firm since 2012, is a member of the Firm’s Corporate Services, Special Projects, Tax, and Banking, Finance & Securities practice groups
Romania
The High Court of Cassation and Justice has recently upheld a decision of the Timisoara Court of Appeal, with significant relevance for transfer pricing disputes based on the re-qualification of the functional profile of a company within a multinational group from independent producer to producer under the full control of the group
China
Sam Wong and Becky Hui from Han Kun Law Offices LLP updated the Fourth Edition of the Butterworths Hong Kong Partnership Law Handbook.This edition covers recent legal and regulatory developments affecting partnerships, limited partnerships, and business registration in Hong Kong. It provides an authoritative and comprehensive annotated guide to the core legal framework governing partnerships, limited partnerships and business registration in Hong Kong
Germany
With a Cologne-based team led by Dr. Pär Johansson, HEUKING advised HiOffice Group GmbH, a portfolio company of funds advised by ODEWALD KMU III, on the acquisition of fach.digital GmbH (Germany) and, working alongside Austrian counsel at bpv Hügel, on the acquisition of Morawitz Consulting GmbH (Austria). fach.digital GmbH and Morawitz Consulting GmbH are among the leading specialized providers of digital (social) recruiting for skilled professionals
Germany
A cross-location HEUKING team led by Dr. Philipp Jansen advised HL Display AB on the legal aspects of concluding an agreement to acquire the Deinzer Group, a full-service provider of tailor-made POS display solutions for retailers and brand suppliers. The completion of the acquisition is subject to the usual closing conditions, including approval by the competition authorities
China
On February 7, 2026, renowned legal directory LegalOne announced its "Yangtze River Delta Special Awards 2025", which aims to recognize outstanding legal professionals and institutions in the region. Han Kun won multiple law firm and not-for-profit awards in the Yangtze River Delta based on the firm's deep expertise and extensive practice experience in legal services in the Yangtze River Delta
New York, USA
On the February 10, 2026 episode of the American Lawyer’s Legal Speak podcast, Partner Geoffrey Potter joins Patrick Smith to discuss his work in global brand protection as leader of the firm’s Anti-Counterfeiting practice. In the episode, Geoffrey highlights how to hunt down counterfeiters and the important criminal prosecutions that have been brought against the leaders of these profitable criminal schemes
California, USA
We are proud to announce that Eric Wilhelm and Shaleen Brewer have been named in AZ Big Media’s recognition of “The Top 100 Lawyers in Arizona for 2026”.
This recognition identifies the legal professionals shaping the state’s business, civic, and economic landscape