Florida, USA
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – December 4, 2025 – Greenspoon Marder is pleased to announce that Land Use & Zoning chair Dennis Mele and partner Elizabeth Somerstein have successfully secured site plan and design approval for Phase Two of the redevelopment of Oakwood Plaza. This project marks a significant milestone in the ongoing transformation of the area.
The approved development features a 280-unit, 8-story multi-family project located off 26th Avenue in Oakwood Plaza
Alabama, USA
Bradley attorney Mark Pendleton was quoted in Bloomberg Law about the risks companies face during mergers and acquisitions under the current U.S. government’s immigration-enforcement stance.
Pendleton underscores how unusual and far-reaching current enforcement efforts have become, noting they are significant enough to reshape how businesses approach deals. “I don’t think we’ve seen immigration enforcement in the last 60 years look like it does now,” he said
Alabama, USA
Bradley attorney Jonathan Wohlwend was quoted in Alabama Daily News discussing a proposed NIL bill, the Student Compensation and Opportunity through Rights and Endorsements (SCORE) Act.
The bill, which was pulled from the U.S. House floor hours before a set vote, was backed by the NCAA and college sports conferences and would have given college sports organizations a limited antitrust exemption
Philippines
SyCipLaw was named Philippine Law Firm of the Year at the asialaw Awards 2025 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, marking the fourth time the Firm has received the award (it was also cited in 2020, 2022, and 2023). Partner Arlene M. Maneja accepted the award on behalf of the Firm. She was also shortlisted in three categories: Corporate and M&A Lawyer of the Year, Energy Lawyer of the Year, and Philippine Female Lawyer of the Year.The Coca-Cola Philippines US$1
Philippines
SyCipLaw, in collaboration with the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) and Subic Bay Workforce Foundation, recently held its Kapihan sa SyCipLaw: Updates on Taxation and Employment and Immigration Laws at The Aurora Subic Hotel, Subic Bay Freeport, Olongapo City. The event brought together business owners, in-house counsel, legal and HR professionals, compliance officers, and senior executives involved in regulatory compliance and business operations from SBMA and Manila
Florida, USA
Hollywood, Fla. – December 3, 2025 – Greenspoon Marder is pleased to announce that Land Use & Zoning partner Elizabeth Somerstein has successfully secured approval for Paramount Place, a 96-unit senior affordable housing development located off Dixie Highway in Hollywood, Fla. This project consists of 100% affordable housing units designated for individuals aged sixty-two and older
Florida, USA
Denver, CO – December 3, 2025 – Greenspoon Marder secured a significant taxpayer victory before the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA), successfully defeating an attempted cannabis excise tax assessment against a federally compliant hemp brand
California, USA
Weighing whether to divorce in 2026? Taking these steps now may lessen some money stress
CNN
By: Jeanne Sahadi
“1. Learn about your state’s divorce laws
“Every state is different in terms of how they deal with separation and divorce,” said Lina Guillen, a divorce attorney who wrote the book Divorce and Money for NOLO, a publisher of plain-English legal information.
They may differ, for instance, in what defines grounds for divorce and what defines separation
Germany
Effective January 1, 2026, HEUKING will admit six lawyers from its own ranks to Equity Partnership. In addition, the firm will appoint two Senior Counsel, four Salaried Partners and four Counsel. “We are very pleased that 16 colleagues are once again taking an important career step with us. The number of appointments, their distribution across different practice areas and offices, and the diversity of the group illustrate the enormous potential of our younger colleagues
Alabama, USA
Bradley attorney Ladd Hirsch was featured in D Magazine for his inclusion in the 2025 D Best Hall of Fame, which honors lawyers, doctors, and dentists who have been named among the best in their fields by their peers for at least 15 years.
Hirsch is known for his strategic approach to high-stakes business disputes, particularly partnership and governance conflicts
China
Han Kun acted as legal counsel to Sirio Group (300791.SZ) in connection with its strategic investment in M-Action, a professional sports nutrition brand under Mengniu Group. Han Kun provided comprehensive legal services throughout the transaction, including conducting legal due diligence, drafting and negotiating investment-related legal documents, and assisting with closing. Hillhouse and Mengniu Ventures co-invested in the round
West Virginia, USA
Roanoke, Va. — Spilman Thomas & Battle (Spilman) announced that two of its partners, Lori D. Thompson and Robert A. Ziogas, have been selected to the 26th edition of Virginia Business magazine’s “Legal Elite” list.
Virginia Business magazine’s “Legal Elite” list is an annual peer-driven compilation of top-performing attorneys licensed in Virginia, across multiple practice areas
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
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.
Mr
Philippines
SyCipLaw maintains its “Outstanding” rankings across all industry sector and practice area categories covered by the asialaw 2025 research
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
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
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