Alabama, USA
Bradley attorney Aron Beezley was quoted in Toolbox on President Biden's executive order to direct federal agencies to use the Defense Production Act (DPA) to ensure that the necessary supplies are available to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. The purpose of the order is to speed up the manufacturing of testing, vaccine supplies and other items that play a pivotal role in combating the pandemic
California, USA
LOS ANGELES, Calif., January 28, 2021 – Buchalter is pleased to announce that it has added two Shareholders in its Arizona office – Robert Miller joins the Insolvency and Financial Law practice group and Quinn C. Wheeler joins the Commercial Finance practice group. Both attorneys join from Bryan Cave.
“I am thrilled to welcome Bob and Quinn, both exceptional additions, to the Firm
Michigan, USA
Dykema, a leading national law firm, proudly announced that it received a perfect score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2021 Corporate Equality Index, the nation’s foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ workplace equality. The 2021 rankings mark the eighth consecutive perfect rating for the firm. Dykema joins the ranks of 767 major U.S. businesses that also earned top marks this year
Germany
A team led by Dr. Thorsten Kuthe, Partner at Heuking Kühn Lüer Wojtek, advised PANDION AG on placing its 2021/2026 corporate bond. Due to high demand, the issue volume was increased to EUR 45 million. The bond, this year’s first issue in this segment, met with high demand from institutional and private investors and was significantly oversubscribed. Cologne-based PANDION AG has been developing, realizing and marketing high-quality residential projects since 2002
Germany
A team led by Dr. Ali Șahin, Partner at Heuking Kühn Lüer Wojtek, advised TECNO-PLAST Industrietechnik GmbH and the shareholder family on the sale to Indutrade group. Complementary businesses in the group will create additional potential for TECNO-PLAST’s expansion while a decentralized and entrepreneurial group approach will ensure the company’s independent development. The founding family arranged the company’s succession with the transaction
Alabama, USA
Bradley attorney Ty Howard was quoted in Part B News on the changes to expect in health care compliance enforcement under a new presidential administration.
The shift from one administration to the next isn’t always world-altering, said Howard. “Sometimes we can overstate the [enforcement] changes that are caused by administration changes."
However, he does think the focus of inquiries — and resources — could change under Biden
Texas, USA
For a third consecutive year, Haynes and Boone, LLP has earned a 100 percent rating in the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation’s Corporate Equality Index and the distinction of being one of the “Best Places to Work for LGBTQ Equality.” The Corporate Equality Index (CEI) is a national benchmarking tool that measures policies, practices and benefits pertinent to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) employees
Argentina
Buenos Aires, January 26th, 2021. Beccar Varela advised the Argentine digital broker 123Seguro LLC on the acquisition of a 100% stake in the Brazilian company SCV Corretora de Seguros LTDA (“Seguro Com Você”) from Fabio de Oliveira Pinto, expanding its business to Brazil. The agreement was signed on December 31, 2020. 123Seguro is a recognized Argentine insurtech with 10 years of experience in the insurance sector, which leads its segment in Argentina, Colombia and Chile
Alabama, USA
Bradley attorney Bruce Ely was quoted in Bloomberg Tax on the pressure state legislatures and revenue agencies are facing to clarify the tax features of their pandemic relief laws. In at least a dozen states, taxpayers are awaiting clarity on state tax approaches to the Paycheck Protection Program
Alabama, USA
Bradley attorney Aron Beezley was quoted in Supply Chain Dive on Biden's decision to invoke the Defense Protection Act (DPA) to fight the coronavirus pandemic and combat supply shortages across 12 product categories facing deficits. The DPA is a legal tool the federal government uses to ensure suppliers prioritize its orders. It can allow the government to direct expanded manufacturing capacity at particular companies
Hungary
Gyorgy Wellmann and Bence Molnar Sz. to further drive the firms organic growth efforts. Szecskay Attorneys at Law is pleased to announce that Gyorgy Wellmann, who will lead the Public Procurement Practice, and Bence Molnar Sz., who will continue to expand the firms corporate and digital form practice, have been promoted to the firms partnership effective 1 January, 2021
California, USA
January 26, 2021. Buchalter is pleased to announce that J. Craig Cartwright has officially begun his position as the new office Managing Shareholder in Arizona. He spent the last several months working with Paul M. Weiser, the Arizona office Managing Shareholder since 2005, to ensure a smooth transition.
“It’s been a privilege to serve as office managing shareholder for the past 16 years,” said Weiser
Ukraine
Asters acted as a Ukrainian law counsel to International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, in connection with EUR 30 million loan to Ukrgasbank, as it seeks to boost financing of sustainable energy and energy-efficient projects, including those developed by small and medium enterprises. IFC is supporting Ukrgasbank, the fourth largest bank in Ukraine by assets, on its way to privatization, which will be the first for a large state-owned bank in Ukraine
Chile
Several LatAm firms in worldwide Fiat-Peugeot merger
Eloise Hardy
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP in London and New York and three Linklaters offices have helped Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and Peugeot, respectively, in their US$38 billion global merger, which also called on several Latin American law firms.
Pérez Alati, Grondona, Benites & Arntsen (PAGBAM) in Buenos Aires, Brazilian firm Mattos Filho, Veiga Filho, Marrey Jr e Quiroga Advogados and Chile’s Carey advised Fiat
El Salvador
On January 23rd, 2021, the President of the Salvadoran Congress published this Legislative Decree, which aims to establish provisions for the care, management, and comprehensive control of the COVID-19 pandemic. Legislative Decree 757 comes into force on January 23rd, 2021, and its effects will end after 8 months, until September 22nd, 2021. I
El Salvador
En la noche del 19 de enero, se llevó a cabo la ceremonia de premiación de Cyrus R. Vance Center for International Justice, en donde reconocieron iniciativas Pro-Bono que tienen gran impacto en la sociedad. El Vance Center promueve la justicia global, mediante la participación de abogados en todas las jurisdicciones, para apoyar a la sociedad civil y a una profesión legal éticamente activa. Consortium fue reconocida por su labor en la iniciativa de Vance Center, “Familias Unidas”
California, USA
Buchalter is pleased to announce that Shareholders Mercedes O. Martin and Masahisa Mitsunaga were both recognized as 2021 Minority Leaders of Influence: Attorneys by the Los Angeles Business Journal.
Mercedes Martin specializes in real estate transactions, with an emphasis on real estate secured transactions, tax credit finance and equity investments. She Co-Chairs the Firm’s Community Development Finance group. Ms
Alabama, USA
Bradley is pleased to announce that Elliot A. Bertasi, an attorney in the firm’s Nashville office, has earned the Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US) credential in the United States through the International Association of Privacy Professionals.
"We congratulate Elliot on his achievement in earning the Certified Information Privacy Professional credential,” said Bradley Healthcare Practice Group Leader Travis G. Lloyd
Alabama, USA
Bradley attorney Mike Gordon was quoted in American Banker on what Rohit Chopra might do with the $570 million consumer aid fund if he is confirmed as CFPB director. The civil penalty fund is made up of fines and penalties paid by wrongdoers for violations of consumer financial laws and can only be used to compensate consumers who have been harmed or for consumer education and financial literacy programs
Oregon, USA
Via online | By Meredith Hobbs | January 24, 2021 Several midsize firms have made significant advances in increasing the diversity of their young legal talent, but it’s still a work in progress. Schwabe Williamson & Wyatt in the Pacific Northwest and View More
Scotland
Shepherd and Wedderburn has supported financial planning and wealth management business Advanta Wealth, based in Glasgow and London, with the next stage of its growth plans. Our corporate finance team, headed up by Partner George Frier, has advised Advanta’s management team, led by CEO Craig Webster, in a successful multi-million-pound investment by London-based Beech Tree Private Equity. The transaction will support Advanta’s ambitious buy and build strategy
Oregon, USA
Via online | By Meredith Hobbs | January 24, 2021 Several midsize firms have made significant advances in increasing the diversity of their young legal talent, but it’s still a work in progress. Schwabe Williamson & Wyatt in the Pacific Northwest and View More
Alabama, USA
Bradley attorney Alex Dugan was awarded the Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM) professional designation from the American Bankers Association. To earn the CRCM designation, individuals must demonstrate excellence in the field of bank regulatory compliance, have certain levels of experience and education in the compliance profession, pass an exam and agree to abide by a code of ethics
Russia
On 8th of December, The International Comparative Legal Guide published the review: “Merger Control Laws and Regulations 2021”. The Russian chapter was prepared by experts of the Competition/ Antitrust Practice of ALRUD Law Firm - Vladislav Alifirov, Associate, Alexander Artemenko, Attorney and Dmitry Domnin, Attorney
Alabama, USA
Bradley attorney Mike Gordon was quoted in Bloomberg Law on what the financial services industry can expect under Joe Biden's CFPB director nominee, Rohit Chopra. Chopra is expected to quickly increase the CFPB's enforcement and oversight, with a specific focus on COVID-19-related consumer relief