Alabama, USA
Ten Bradley attorneys have been recognized in Georgia Trend’s Legal Elite 2025
Alabama, USA
Bradley is pleased to announce that Nashville partner Tom Trent has been recognized for the seventh consecutive year with a Client Choice Award presented by Lexology. He is recognized for Real Estate in Tennessee.
Mr. Trent is a member of Bradley’s Economic Development Practice Group and a member of the Real Estate team
Alabama, USA
Bradley is pleased to announce that Stanley Blackmon has been named to the Birmingham Business Journal’s 2026 “Top 40 Under 40.”
The annual list includes C-suite executives, CEOs, legal leaders, banking experts, healthcare champions and more. Now in its 42nd year, the awards honor up-and-coming stars of the Magic City’s business scene who have distinguished themselves in their fields before the age of 40.
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China
On December 2, 2025, renowned legal directory LEGALBAND announced its 2025 "Best of the Best China Top 30 Law Firms" list. Han Kun was named to the list, owing to its outstanding performance and well-established reputation among clients.The list highly recognizes Han Kun's legal services and underscores Han Kun's leading position in the legal profession
Philippines
SyCipLaw maintains its “Outstanding” rankings across all industry sector and practice area categories covered by the asialaw 2025 research
Alabama, USA
Bradley attorney Alexis Gregorian was quoted in Clinician regarding the recent federal crackdown on fake nursing credentials.
Gregorian noted that when hospitals unknowingly employ “fraudulently credentialed nurses,” they expose themselves to significant liability, including claims of negligent hiring or negligence
Alabama, USA
Bradley attorney Jack Harrington was quoted in Bank Director sharing his perspective on a board’s role in overseeing fraud risk at banks.
Harrington said setting the tone for an ethical, compliance-focused corporate culture “really does start with the board of directors at any financial institution, whether it’s a small community bank or a JPMorgan
Germany
HEUKING legally advised London-based Vidac Pharma Holding PLC on the inclusion of its shares in trading on the Open Market of Düsseldorf Stock Exchange, in the Primary Market segment, as well as on the public offering of shares and the drafting of the related securities prospectus. On December 1, 2025, all 56,946,204 ordinary shares of the company were admitted to trading on Düsseldorf Stock Exchange
California, USA
Shareholder Christopher Rogers has been recognized as one of So Scottsdale Magazine’s Leading Lawyers 2025. Mr. Rogers was profiled by the magazine in recognition of his legal work “Guiding Businesses Through Meaningful Moments”.
‘”For Chris Rogers, Shareholder at Buchalter, the law is more than a profession—it’s a legacy, a craft, and a way to help entrepreneurs, executives, and investors navigate some of the most defining moments in their business journeys
Philippines
SyCipLaw has been recognized as a Tier 1 firm in Tax Controversy in the recently released 2026 edition of the International Tax Review (ITR) World Tax directory. Additionally, the Firm earned a Tier 3 ranking in general corporate tax, which encompasses all tax advisory matters not specifically categorized in a jurisdiction. The Firm has retained these rankings since 2023.Individual lawyers were also recognized by the guide. SyCipLaw Partner and Head of Tax Department Carina C
California, USA
Buchalter is proud to announce that three Buchalter Partners from our Atlanta office have been recognized among Georgia Trend’s 2025 Legal Elite, an annual list honoring the state’s most respected attorneys across 15 practice areas. Selection is based exclusively on nominations from members of the Georgia State Bar who live and practice in the state
Italy
Rome, December 1st, 2025 - International law firm Gianni & Origoni is pleased to announce that Ciro Pellegrino and his boutique firm — a leading name in white-collar crime — are joining the firm. For more than 35 years, Ciro Pellegrino and his team have stood out for their exceptional expertise and track record in corporate criminal law
China
Recently, Lexology Index (formerly Who's Who Legal), a globally renowned legal publication, released its 2025 Global and Mainland China, Hong Kong SAR, and Macao SAR Expert Reports. Eight Han Kun lawyers—Yijun Chao, Michelle Gon, Xiaoming Li, Zhuowei (Joyce) Li, Eric Liu, Chen Ma, Da Shi, and Shu Wang—were recognized for their outstanding performance and excellent client reputation
China
Han Kun Hong Kong Law Offices LLP ("Han Kun Hong Kong"), acting as international legal counsel to the issuer, has successfully advised Guangzhou Development District Holding Group Limited ("GDD Holding Group") in connection with its US$500 million 2-year green bond issuance. Han Kun Hong Kong also acted as the GDD Holding Group's listing agent for the dual listing of the bonds in both Hong Kong and Singapore, providing seamless, high-quality services for the issuance
Germany
Effective January 1, 2026, Patent Attorney Dr. Christian Heine will join HEUKING’s patent team as a Salaried Partner. With his arrival, HEUKING continues to expand its patent practice and its Life Sciences offering. Dr. Heine spent 15 years as an Equity Partner at KEENWAY Patentanwälte (formerly KNH Patentanwälte) in Düsseldorf, where he handled numerous patent filings and led opposition and court proceedings. Under his leadership, the firm expanded successfully
Alabama, USA
Bradley attorney Whitt Steineker was quoted in Alabama Daily News advising retailers to make decisions based on the new state law in Alabama, effective Jan. 1, that regulates consumable hemp products.
“They have to run their own calculus about the likelihood that the federal law will stay the same and take effect (next November,)” said Steineker, founder and co-chair of Bradley’s Cannabis Industry team.
Unless the federal law is amended or continued, it will take effect on Nov
Germany
A HEUKING team led by M&A Partners Boris Dürr and Christian Schild legally advised PRIMEPULSE SE comprehensively on the sale of its stake in TeleAlarm Europe GmbH and its European subsidiaries to ASSA ABLOY Deutschland GmbH. TeleAlarm group is a leading provider of hardware and software solutions that help the elderly and people with physical disabilities to live independently in their own home, or in a care home environment
Germany
Stuttgart Regional Court has discontinued the criminal proceedings against former ALNO AG CEO Max Müller and former CFO Ipek Demirtas. The discontinuation was ordered pursuant to Section 153a Code of Criminal Procedure and became final after the fulfillment of conditions that were negligible in amount. As no conviction was handed down, both former ALNO board members continue to be presumed innocent. HEUKING, represented by a team led by Prof. Dr
China
On November 26, 2025, after a wide-ranging market survey and independent editorial assessment, China Business Law Journal unveiled this year's The A-List 2025-26: Visionaries in China's legal market, which includes 100 lawyers practicing PRC law and 80 lawyers practicing in foreign law firms or overseas. Three Han Kun partners Kelvin Gao, Charles Li, and David Li (in alphabetical order by surname) were selected for their outstanding contributions to Chinese legal practice.Kelvin GaoMr
Alabama, USA
Bradley is pleased to announce that 15 attorneys from the firm’s Atlanta office have been named to GaBiz Magazine’s 2026 list of Top Lawyers
Ukraine
Asters acted as a Ukrainian legal counsel to AIRO Group Holdings Inc. (USA), Nasdaq listed company, in connection with execution of a definitive agreement for creation of a transatlantic defence joint venture between AIRO Drone, LLC, its wholly owned subsidiary, and Nord Drone Group LLC (Ukraine)
Russia
ALRUD Law Firm has confirmed its status of one of the market leaders having attained Band 2 in the Russian law firms ranking for International Arbitration published by Kommersant Publishing House. The research was devoted to an in-depth analysis of transformation of arbitration practice during a period of geopolitical changes.
In its review Kommersant notes that since 2022 international arbitration with Russian participation has been undergoing a radical paradigm shift
California, USA
$100K H-1B Fee Could Sow Seeds Of Innovation Abroad
By: Britain Eakin
“Despite the Trump administration emphasizing the strategic importance of beefing up semiconductor and AI ventures in the U.S., the $100,000 fee could undermine the ability of U.S. startups to get or keep the talent they need, according to Buchalter shareholder Kripa Upadhyay
West Virginia, USA
Charleston, W.Va. — Spilman Thomas & Battle (Spilman) announced that partner Gerald M. Titus III has been appointed by Governor Patrick Morrisey to serve on the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia. He will fill the vacancy created by the tragic passing of Justice Tim Armstead.
“I am deeply honored that Governor Morrisey has entrusted me with this vital responsibility,” Titus said