California, USA
Today's snazzy law offices: Wow-factor or wasteful?
By Jenna Greene
(Reuters) - "When 345-lawyer Buchalter surveyed its partners last year about returning to the office post-pandemic, the consensus was overwhelming. About 90% said they wanted to go back to working in-person, firm CEO Adam Bass told me.
But with conditions: not five days a week -- more like three, he said.
The survey mirrors what I’ve been hearing anecdotally from other lawyers for more than a year
Alabama, USA
We mourn the passing of retired partner and friend Hobart McWhorter, who passed away on January 6, 2022, at the age of 90 after a brief illness. A legendary lawyer and long-time member of the firm, Hobart made invaluable contributions to Bradley as a highly successful litigator and tremendous mentor to many.
A native of Birmingham, Hobart joined the firm in 1958 after graduating from Phillips Exeter, Yale, and the University of Virginia School of Law
China
On January 6, 2022, Han Kun Law Offices ("Han Kun") and Shanghai Young-Ben Law Firm ("Young-Ben") reached an agreement that all Young-Ben partners, business departments, and administrative teams will join Han Kun's Shanghai office. Han Kun is a full-service law firm in China, headquartered in Beijing with offices in Shanghai, Shenzhen, Haikou and Hong Kong
China
Han Kun's Hong Kong associated law firm advised Huzhou New City Investment Development Group Co., Ltd. on its issuance of US$200,000,000 credit enhanced bonds as its international legal advisor. The listing of the bonds with the benefit of an irrevocable standby letter of credit issued by Huishang Bank Corporation Limited on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (stock code: 40979) commenced on 5 January 2022
West Virginia, USA
Winston-Salem, N.C. — Spilman Thomas & Battle (Spilman) announced that two lawyers in the firm’s Triad office recently were named to Business North Carolina magazine’s 2022 Legal Elite list
Alabama, USA
Charlotte attorneys Ryan Beaver, Monica Wilson Dozier, Doug Grimes, Kent Jones, and Rob Marcus were named to Business North Carolina’s Legal Elite 2022. Honorees were chosen by their peers as among the most highly regarded North Carolina-based attorneys who exemplify a standard of excellence in their profession and have garnered the respect of their colleagues.
A complete list of honorees appeared in the January 2022 issue of Business North Carolina magazine
Alabama, USA
Bradley is pleased to announce that the firm has elevated the following 12 attorneys to partner, effective on January 1: Abigail B. Harris, Matthew A. Hinshaw, Stephanie M. Hoffmann, Kevin C. Michael, G. Benjamin Milam, Kathryn Harvey Moore, Gregory B. Pipes, Grant A. Premo, View More
England
Leading UK law firm Shoosmiths is celebrating five years since the opening of its Leeds office, as it continues its ambitious growth strategy.Led by real estate partner Simon Meek, the West Yorkshire base has expanded exponentially in terms of client wins, deal volumes, and team hires. Since its launch in December 2016 with just seven members of staff, the office has grown to almost 100 people - attracting some of the region’s leading local talent
West Virginia, USA
Charleston, W.Va. — Spilman Thomas & Battle (Spilman) announced that Joseph A. (Jay) Ford and Charity K. Lawrence were elected as Members of the law firm effective January 1, 2022.
Ford's primary areas of practice are commercial litigation and business torts, product liability, and healthcare litigation
China
As the new year begins, Han Kun Law Offices is pleased to announce the 2022 promotion of new partners
China
As the new year begins, Han Kun Law Offices is pleased to announce the 2022 promotion of new partners
China
As the new year begins, Han Kun Law Offices is pleased to announce the 2022 promotion of new partners
China
As the new year begins, Han Kun Law Offices is pleased to announce the 2022 promotion of new partners
Alabama, USA
Bradley is pleased to announce that Todd Presnell, a partner in the firm’s Nashville office, has been sworn in as president of the Tennessee Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates.
“Todd is an exceptional trial lawyer and an advocate for his clients, and we know that his leadership will help advance ABOTA’s goals in the state of Tennessee,” said Bradley Nashville Office Managing Partner Lauren B. Jacques
Iceland
Birgir Már Björnsson , attorney and partner at LEX, wrote an article in the Icelandic newspaper Morgunblaðið yesterday regarding cohabitation agreements . Because of how limited the rights and obligations of cohabitants are in Icelandic legislation, it may be a sensible option to make arrangements for a possible future division of property in a cohabitation agreement
Iceland
LEX has acted as local law advisor to Partners Group , a leading global private markets firm, acting on behalf of its clients, on the acquisition of atNorth , the largest sustainable data center operator in Iceland. atNorth is a leading data center platform providing renewable-only, power efficient, and cost-optimized data center hosting services to clients. Partners Group will work to transform atNorth into a major pan-Nordic provider of sustainable and efficient data center solutions
Argentina
Buenos Aires, December 29th, 2021. On December 27th, Asociación Civil Sumatoria para una Nueva Economía (“Sumatoria”) carried out its first notes’ issuance in the local capital market with Class I notes, under a specific SME regime, offered in two series, for a total nominal amount of AR$30 million (the “Notes”). Series I Notes were issued for a nominal amount of AR$13,065,000, maturing on March 27th, 2023, accruing interest at a nominal annual fixed rate of 30%
Panama
Morgan & Morgan Legal is pleased to announce the recent promotion of attorney Mayte Sanchez Gonzalez as partner of the firm. This designation reinforces the firm´s notable practice in litigation and dispute resolution processes (including arbitration), and at the same time, reinforces its commitment to gender equality and equal opportunities in the workplace. In recent years, Ms
Germany
An M&A team led by Dr. Ali Sahin, Partner at Heuking Kühn Lüer Wojtek, advised Swedish Storskogen group on the acquisition of a 95 percent stake in SF Tooling Group, a manufacturer of high pressure die casting tools and carbon fibre tools in the automotive and aerospace industries, from CGS III (Jersey) L.P. Storskogen plans to further expand SF Tooling Group’s strong market position
Germany
A team led by Dr. Hermann Ali Hinderer comprehensively advised Belgian HR specialist Copus Group NV on all legal and tax matters in relation to the acquisition of Germany’s Primus Personaldienstleistungen GmbH. The transaction is subject to the usual closing conditions. Primus Personaldienstleistungen has extensive experience in recruiting skilled workers in Eastern Europe, which Copus wants to utilize
Germany
A team led by Dr. Anne de Boer advised eROCKIT AG on a digital share issue. The legal support included the draft of the securities information sheet including the licensing procedure at BaFin and the documentation for the digital issue with the involvement of the paying agent. Based in Henningsdorf near Berlin, eROCKIT AG is the holding company of eROCKIT Systems GmbH, which manufactures and sells the pedal-controlled eROCKIT electric motorcycle
Germany
A team led by Sonja Groht and Marion Sangen-Emden, both Partners at Heuking’s Düsseldorf office, legally advised publicly listed Elmos Semiconductor SE (‘Elmos’) on the sale of its 200mm wafer fabrication activities (‘FAB’) at the Dortmund site to Silex Microsystems AB (‘Silex’). As part of the transaction, Elmos will transfer all relevant assets, contracts, and employment relationships directly linked to wafer manufacturing to a newly founded, stand-alone foundry operation
Panama
Morgan & Morgan is pleased to announce the recent promotion of attorney Fanny Evans as partner of the Fiduciary Services Unit. This designation reinforces the firm´s notable practice in estate planning and corporate services matters. Fanny specializes in business and corporate law, estate planning and company formation and management. She also has a leading role as the Vice-President of Operations of the Caribbean region
Oregon, USA
Vancouver Business Journal highlighted Schwabe Shareholder Matthew Bisturis in its “Movers & Shakers” section for his recent appointment to a full seat on the board of directors for Identity Clark County (ICC). The business leaders group serves a vital role assembling and focusing corporate leadership in a shared community agenda
Oregon, USA
Vancouver Business Journal highlighted Schwabe Shareholder Matthew Bisturis in its “Movers & Shakers” section for his recent appointment to a full seat on the board of directors for Identity Clark County (ICC). The business leaders group serves a vital role assembling and focusing corporate leadership in a shared community agenda