China
Recently, FinanceAsia released the results of its Country Awards 2021 – North Asia. Han Kun was again awarded "Best China Law Firm" based on the firm's participation during the last 12 months in complex cross-border and domestic mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, and private equity, finance, and other areas. This is the third time for Han Kun to win the award
West Virginia, USA
Pittsburgh — Spilman Thomas & Battle (Spilman) announced that two of its Pittsburgh-based attorneys were recognized by Super Lawyers.
The objective of the Super Lawyers selection process is to create a credible, comprehensive and diverse listing of outstanding attorneys from more than 70 practice areas
China
Han Kun recently represented TR Capital in establishing a QFLP, which then co-led a significant investment into Huagai Capital. As buyer's counsel, Han Kun advised on designing the QFLP structure and on all aspects of the investment. This transaction was highly innovative in its structuring as it introduced a new concept in the secondary market—QFLP participation in RMB-denominated continuation fund
Russia
<p>On June 17th, on the Asset Recovery Next Gen platform, an online event will be held in the format of a webinar and communication in virtual rooms, on urgent issues of search and return of assets.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.alrud.com/people/SergeyPetrachkov/" title="Sergey Petrachkov">Sergey Petrachkov</a>, ALRUD Partner of Dispute Resolution and Restructuring and Insolvency Practices, will speak at the session “Local Challenges in Global Asset Recovery”
England
Highly experienced construction lawyer Ian Reid has joined Shoosmiths, one of the largest multi-disciplinary real estate practices within the UK, to lead the firm’s construction offering in London and the south of England.A specialist in construction law, Ian deals with both non-contentious and contentious construction matters, offering clients a strength in depth of knowledge throughout the entire life cycle of their projects from inception through to post completion disputes
England
Wrisk, a leading UK insurtech has received a £4.6 million investment to boost the company’s ambitious growth plans in growing its team and scaling up its platform, in support of automotive brands adapting to evolving mobility trends.The investment was led by QBN Capital, with participation from investors Guinness Asset Management and Cell Rising Capital plus follow-on funds from existing investors including Oxford Capital and Seedrs
Michigan, USA
Henry Ford Village ("HFV," "the community") today announced that the United States Bankruptcy Court in the Eastern District of Michigan has approved the sale of substantially all of HFV's assets to HFV OPCO, LLC, an affiliate of Sage Healthcare Partners ("Sage"), for $76.3 million, subject to entry of final agreed orders. The transaction remains subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions, and HFV anticipates the sale will be completed in approximately 90 to 120 days
China
On May 24, 2021, Asian Legal Business (ALB) announced its 2021 ALB China IP Rankings. Han Kun's intellectual property practice ranked in both "Patents" and "Copyright/Trademark" for the fifth consecutive year, owing to our outstanding performance and client satisfaction in the field. ALB is an influential legal journal owned by Thomson Reuters whose rankings cover China, Japan, and most other Asian countries such as Singapore and South Korea
China
On the evening of May 20, 2021, the ALB China Law Awards 2021 was held in Beijing, at which the final list of winners of the 18th ALB China Law Awards was announced. Han Kun won three awards, owing to its outstanding performance and good market reputation
Alabama, USA
Bradley attorney Andrew Elbon was quoted in PlanSponsor on the first-ever cybersecurity guidance released by the Department of Labor (DOL) for Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) plans.
There’s not much new information in the DOL guidance from what had already been suggested by experts -- it has issued common sense best practices that reflect the state of the industry, explained Elbon
Ireland
Our Belfast office has advised SHV Energy on the sale of Co Fermanagh-based timber business Balcas to Glennon Brothers, subject to approval from competition regulators. The ALG transaction team was led by Corporate partners Peter Stafford and David Rowan. Part of SHV Holdings, Netherlands-headquartered SHV Energy specialises in efficient and safe distribution of energy sources, with market-leading energy companies across the Americas, Asia and Europe
Alabama, USA
Bradley is pleased to announce that Chambers and Partners has highly ranked 108 of the firm’s attorneys and 34 Bradley practice areas in the 2021 edition of the prestigious and independent Chambers USA legal industry referral guide. The firm also was ranked nationally in six practice areas and eight Bradley attorneys were ranked nationally in their various practice areas
Sweden
Justitiapriset 2021 goes to Delphi with the following motivation: "This year’s winner of Justitiapriset is rewarded for their continuity, stability, perseverance and authenticity in their work on gender equality. The law firm has convincingly translated words into results, and it is clear how the gender equality work permeates the entire operation. The firm has a well-thought-out structure to combat discrimination and promote gender equality
Austria
The deal involved in total the sale of six European PPP-projects to UK and European infrastructure fund manager Equitix. Tibor Varga, Martin Brodey and Patricia Backhausen advised DIF on the sale of the Austrian PPP-project. DIF Capital Partners (DIF) sold its stake in a portfolio of six European PPP assets to Equitix
Michigan, USA
Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that it received 25 individual attorney rankings and 12 practice area rankings in the 2021 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business guide. In total, the firm received National recognition in three practice areas and six individual attorney ranks; including ranking as one of the top five firms in the nation for Product Liability: Automobile
Oregon, USA
May 20, 2020 – Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt, P.C., a leading Pacific Northwest law firm, has been recognized for excellence by Chambers & Partners in its 2021 rankings. This year, Schwabe joined the ranks of Washington Construction ranked firms, entering at Band 2 as a “well-regarded practice with notable capabilities in construction litigation
Oregon, USA
May 20, 2020 – Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt, P.C., a leading Pacific Northwest law firm, has been recognized for excellence by Chambers & Partners in its 2021 rankings. This year, Schwabe joined the ranks of Washington Construction ranked firms, entering at Band 2 as a “well-regarded practice with notable capabilities in construction litigation
Thailand
Kudun and Partners represented CNNC Joint Venture — consisting of three entities, NTL Marine, a subsidiary of Prima Marine PCL
Germany
A team led by Dr. Rainer Herschlein, Partner at Heuking Kühn Lüer Wojtek’s Stuttgart office, legally advised managing shareholder Felix Alber on the sale of shares in Radeberger Fleisch- und Wurstwaren Korch GmbH to WMS Wachstumsfonds Mittelstand Sachsen (Leipzig). Felix Alber will remain majority shareholder and continue to be responsible for the operational business
China
IFLR1000, a leading publisher of legal business, has just published its annual guide of IFLR1000 Women Leaders for 2021, celebrating its selection of leading women lawyers in the world. Han Kun partner Wang Shu is one of the ten women lawyers from mainland China named in the guide as a leader in bank finance and aviation finance. The annual guide selects honorees based upon their market reputation, deal experience, client feedbacks and peer reviews
China
On May 18, 2021, China Business Law Journal (CBLJ) announced the winners of the 2021 China Business Law Awards. This year, CBLJ presented the "Golden League" awards, naming Han Kun among eight of China's elite law firms that have been recognized for their solid foundation and comprehensive practice. In addition, Han Kun was also awarded as a "Firm of the Year" in eleven practice areas/industries
England
Leading UK law firm Shoosmiths has built up its tax offering with the hire of corporate M&A tax specialist, Laura Board. Laura, who has 11 years’ experience of advising clients on tax issues, will be based at the firm’s London office. She joins as a Partner from law firm Bird & Bird. Previous to that, Laura trained and practised at Nabarro
Germany
An M&A team led by Düsseldorf Partner Dr. Martin Imhof of Heuking Kühn Lüer Wojtek advised the Shanghai-based Excelle Med-supply Group on the acquisition of a majority stake in BioCer Entwicklungs-GmbH. The transaction was structured in two stages and has now been completed. BioCer Entwicklungs-GmbH, located in Bayreuth, Germany, is specialized in the research, development and production of innovative medical devices made of biomaterials without animal and human components
England
Berkeley DeVeer has partnered with funds advised by Elliott Advisors (UK) Limited to acquire Avant Homes Group, one of the UK's leading residential property developers, to advance its growth plans
California, USA
May 18, 2021. Buchalter is pleased to announce the arrival of new Shareholder Artin Betpera, who joins the firm’s Orange County office. Betpera is the newest member of the Litigation and Class Action practice groups.
“I am thrilled to welcome Artin to the Firm,” said Adam Bass, Buchalter President and Chief Executive Officer