England
London, Monday 24 November 2025 – Shoosmiths is pleased to announce the appointment of Jasvinder Sahotay as Partner in London’s Commercial Real Estate team. Jasvinder joins from Steptoe International (UK), bringing extensive experience in advising on major domestic and cross-border commercial real estate transactions. His broad and sophisticated practice spans significant acquisitions and disposals, complex development projects, and high-value joint venture arrangements
China
On October 30, 2025, Everest Medicines (HKEX: 1952) announced that it had reached an agreement with Visara, Inc. ("Visara"), a subsidiary of NovaBridge Biosciences (NASDAQ: NBP). Under the agreement, Everest Medicines is granted exclusive rights to clinically develop, manufacture, commercialize VIS-101 in Greater China, Singapore, South Korea, and several Southeast Asian countries
China
From 17 to 18 November 2025, the high-level strategic program and thought-leadership event "Business & Philanthropy Forum 2025" was successfully held in Singapore
Alabama, USA
Bradley attorney Aron Beezley was featured in Law360 for his selection as a 2025 Law360 Government Contracts MVP. Law360's MVPs are attorneys who have distinguished themselves from their peers over the past year through high-stakes litigation, record-breaking deals and complex global matters
Germany
HEUKING provided comprehensive legal advice to Frankfurt-based FinTech start-up Donnerstag.ai during its seed financing round. The company secured financing of EUR 4.3 million. The main investor in the round is Speedinvest, with QED Investors, Crestone VC as well as experienced business angels. Donnerstag.ai intends to use the funds from the seed financing to drive forward the further development of its platform, accelerate growth and strengthen its equity base. Donnerstag
Alabama, USA
Bradley is proud to share that the 2025 edition of Mid-South Super Lawyers has included 76 Bradley attorneys to the 2025 Mid-South Super Lawyers or Mid-South Rising Stars lists. Mid-South Super Lawyers recognizes attorneys in Alabama, Arkansas, Mississippi and Tennessee.
In addition, the following attorneys have been named to 2025 Mid-South Super Lawyers “Top Lists”:
Top 50 Birmingham & Top 50 Alabama
Matthew H. Lembke
Top 50 Women
Ann Peldo Cargile
Kimberly B
China
On November 19, 2025, The Legal 500, the world's renowned legal directory, released its 2026 rankings of PRC law firms. The rankings honor Han Kun by highly recommending the firm's lawyers (with 180 honors in total) and 23 practice areas, including eight areas recognized as "Tier 1", the highest designation
China
In November 2025, Asian Legal Business ("ALB"), the world's leading legal magazine under Thomson Reuters, released its Asia Top Greater Bay Area Dual-qualified Lawyers list 2025. Han Kun Hong Kong partner Ms. Ethle Tang is named to the list for her outstanding performance
California, USA
Navigating Uncertainty: Industry Experts Weigh in on Some of 2025’s Most Pressing Challenges
By: Vicki Speed
What’s the biggest challenge contractors face with contracts today?
Matthew DeVries, Buchalter PC: Contractors are focusing on three key risk areas: unknowns, schedule and financing. Disruptions like tariffs and government shutdowns show how quickly projects derail, driving demand for language that recognizes unpredictable risks
Alabama, USA
Bradley attorney Ross Robinson has been ranked in the IAM Strategy 300 Global Leaders 2026. The IAM Strategy 300 highlights individuals who drive innovation and create value through intellectual property across industries and continents.
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Germany
HEUKING legally advised STINAG Stuttgart Invest AG on the planned delisting of its shares and the announced public takeover bid by Brasserie Holding SA. The mandate was handled by a team led by Partners Jens-Hendrik Janzen and Dr. Thorsten Kuthe. STINAG Stuttgart Invest AG has resolved to apply to revoke the inclusion of its shares in trading
Germany
HEUKING legally advised get.de Partners GmbH comprehensively in its role as lead investor in the seed funding of Düsseldorf-based software start-up maesn GmbH. maesn develops and markets software for integrating and automating data and processes and also provides consulting services in software-enabled process automation. As part of the financing round, existing convertible loans were converted into equity. In addition, get
England
Law firm Shoosmiths has advised accounting and advisory firm S&W Group, a leading professional services group, on two UK acquisitions as it accelerates its growth strategy in partnership with Apax Funds
Florida, USA
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – November 18, 2025 – Greenspoon Marder is proud to announce its recognition in the 2025 Daily Business Review (DBR) “Best Of” survey, where the firm was ranked first in Family Law and second in the Real Estate Law category. These accolades reflect the firm’s continued excellence and leadership in delivering outstanding legal services across Florida and beyond
China
The well-known London-based legal publisher Law Business Research recently published its ninth edition of Lexology In-Depth The Initial Public Offerings (2025). Han Kun partners Ms. Zhang Zhao authored the China chapter. Han Kun was the only PRC-headquartered law firm to contribute to the book
California, USA
Buchalter is pleased to announce that Shareholder Eric Kennedy has been nominated for the Orange County Business Journal’s 2025 OC500 Most Influential List. The Orange County Business Journal’s 2025 OC500 Most Influential List honors the most influential business leaders in Orange County. They are the people that make a significant impact on the business and community in Orange County
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England
Shoosmiths has advised private equity investor LDC on its acquisition and investment into ARC Building Solutions, a market leading provider of passive fire protection and thermal solutions for the built environment.Headquartered in Leeds, West Yorkshire, ARC Building Solutions (ARC) manufactures certify and test cavity barriers, offering up to four hours of fire integrity, alongside thermal insulation products that support fire safety and energy efficiency
England
Law firm Shoosmiths is advising Five Arrows and Deutsche Beteiligungs AG (DBAG) on their acquisition of Totalmobile, a leading provider of field service management software, from Bowmark Capital, subject to regulatory approval
England
Law firm Shoosmiths has successfully advised Madagascar Oil, a leading onshore oil producer in Madagascar, through a landmark restructuring case that has now secured a novel indemnity costs order against an opposing creditor for frivolous and vexatious conduct
China
Shanghai, 17 November 2025 – International law firm Gianni & Origoni has relocated to new offices in Shanghai, marking another milestone in the consolidation of its presence in China and in its positioning as a key interlocutor for investments between China, Italy, and Europe
Germany
In its most recent issue, WirtschaftsWoche named HEUKING one of the top law firms in foreign trade law. Anna Coenen, Salaried Partner at HEUKING’s Düsseldorf office, is highlighted as a top lawyer. Handelsblatt Research Institute surveyed 1,600 lawyers at 180 law firms about their most renowned peers in foreign trade law for the ranking, which was then finalized by a jury of experts
China
On November 12, 2025, the "2025 Lexpress Luminary Lawyers 20: Insurance" was officially released, recognizing legal professionals who demonstrate outstanding expertise and comprehensive influence in the insurance field
Ukraine
Asters successfully represented Saga Development in a dispute regarding the termination of the right to use land plots where the O₂ Residence Residential Complex is under construction.After reviewing the case, the Northern Commercial Court of Appeal overturned the decision of the court of first instance and closed the proceedings. This decision takes into account the rights and legitimate interests of apartment owners, which the court of first instance had ignored
Alabama, USA
Bradley attorney Erin Illman was quoted in Cybernews discussing concern that a court order requiring OpenAI to hand over 20 million ChatGPT conversations to New York Times lawyers could undermine users’ trust in the platform’s privacy protections.
She noted a blurry line between what data can be legitimately requested in legal cases and what users reasonably expect to remain private
Nigeria
The concluding event of the ǼLEX Arbitration Week 2025 – the ǼLEX Arbitration Brunch 2025, held on 31 October 2025 at the Lagos Continental Hotel, Lagos. The event brought together arbitrators, arbitration counsel, and leading in-house counsel for an insightful discussion on emerging issues in arbitration, seeking to address important questions from individuals who play a pivotal role in shaping legal strategy and managing risk in leading corporate organisations