Germany
HEUKING advised Hauck Aufhäuser Digital Custody GmbH (HADC), a subsidiary of Hauck Aufhäuser Lampe Bank (HAL), in obtaining BaFin authorization to provide crypto custody services. After the successful conclusion of the authorization procedure under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR), HADC is now permitted to continue offering the custody and administration of crypto-assets such as Bitcoin throughout Europe
Romania
Baker McKenzie Ukraine (global counsel) and Nestor Nestor Diculescu Kingston Petersen (NNDKP) (local counsel) have provided comprehensive legal assistance to Metinvest, an international, vertically integrated mining and metals company, in connection with the acquisition of the majority shareholding in ArcelorMittal Iași
Alabama, USA
Bradley is pleased to announce that Sarah Atkinson has been selected as one of 15 associates to participate in the 2026 U.S. Bank Spotlight on Talent program.
This year-long cohort experience focuses on building relationships and the professional development of rising talent at some of the bank’s select law firm partners. The program will kick off at U.S
Florida, USA
December 18, 2025 — We applaud the federal government’s move to reschedule cannabis and recognize it as a meaningful milestone for an industry we have supported since its earliest days.
We chose to stand with cannabis operators, investors, and innovators at a time when many others would not
Florida, USA
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – December 18, 2025 – Greenspoon Marder is proud to announce that co-managing director Gerald Greenspoon has been recognized among South Florida Business & Wealth’s Apogee Awards in the CEO category. The honor was presented during the 2025 Apogee Awards ceremony on November 19 at The Venue in Wilton Manors, where South Florida’s top executives gathered to celebrate leadership excellence
China
On December 18, 2025, renowned legal directory LEGALBAND announced its "2025 Client Choice: Top 15 Compliance Lawyers". The ranking spotlights 15 exceptional compliance lawyers in mainland China. Han Kun partner Sophie Shi was named to the list.Reasons for selection: Ms
China
On December 18, 2025, renowned legal directory LEGALBAND announced its "2025 Client Choice: Top 15 IP Lawyers". The ranking spotlights 15 exceptional IP lawyers in mainland China. Han Kun lawyer Dr. Ying Li was named to the list.Reasons for selection: Dr. Li possesses a dual educational background in law and pharmacology, with extensive theoretical research and practical experience in intellectual property legal matters within the chemical and life sciences industries
Florida, USA
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – November 21, 2025 – Greenspoon Marder is proud to announce Elizabeth Somerstein, partner in the firm’s Land Use & Zoning practice group, has been re-elected as an officer of the Board of the Broward Cultural Council (BCC).
The BCC serves as the advisory council to the Broward County Cultural Division by supporting the County’s vision for arts and culture. Ms. Somerstein has been a member of the board since 2022
Alabama, USA
Bradley is pleased to welcome prominent financial services attorney Howard W. Herndon to the firm’s Nashville office as counsel in its Banking & Financial Services Practice Group. Continuing its strategic growth in Nashville and across its footprint, the addition of Mr. Herndon complements Bradley’s other lateral hires in the financial services team and intellectual property group, which help support clients in the payments industry, fintech and middle-market technology space
California, USA
DNA Testing Kits are Causing Challenges in Estate Planning
By: Anna Sulkin Stern
“Speaking from experience, Patrick D. Owens, shareholder in Buchalter’s Chicago office and a member of the Tax, Benefits & Estate Planning practice, tells us that, ‘We’ve required potential beneficiaries to undergo DNA testing. The higher-level tests are very accurate. There can also be other factors that may affect inheritance, such as adoption involving those potential heirs
Russia
On December 16, the results of the Russian national rating “Experts on law. Top legal advisors” for the year 2024, which was held for the second time, were announced.
This year total number of participants in the rating increased from 52 to 57 firms. The total number of the rating categories increased from 12 to 20.
Sanctions, Countersanctions, Antitrust law, Real estate and construction, Land and subsurface management were allocated to separate rating categories this year
Florida, USA
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – December 16, 2025 – Greenspoon Marder is pleased to announce that three attorneys have been recognized in the International Financial Law Review (IFLR1000) 2025 rankings for their exceptional work in real estate law
Florida, USA
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – December 15, 2025 – Greenspoon Marder is proud to announce partner and chief impact officer Myrna Maysonet and partner Colin Barnacle have been recognized in the 2026 edition of Lawdragon’s “500 Leading Corporate Employment Lawyers” guide. Lawyers featured in this guide are chosen through a rigorous research process, including editorial assessment, independent research, and peer and client nominations
Florida, USA
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – December 15, 2025 – Greenspoon Marder announces Marital and Family Law partners Jamie D. Alman, Michael J. Alman, and Elizabeth Tener have been recognized in the 2026 edition of Lawdragon’s “500 Leading Family Lawyers” guide. Lawyers featured in this guide are chosen through a rigorous research process, including editorial assessment, independent research, and peer and client nominations
Florida, USA
Firm Remains Only Law Firm in Miami’s History to Secure Landmark Adult-Use Extensions
Miami, Fla. – December 15, 2025 – Greenspoon Marder announces that on December 11, 2025, the Miami City Commission unanimously ratified and affirmed the City of Miami’s Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board (PZAB) 7-2 recommendation for an Exception extending a non-conforming adult use through May 10, 2050. This marks only the second time in the City’s history that such an extension has been granted
New York, USA
Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP is pleased to announce that, effective January 1, 2026, Anne-Laure Alléhaut, J. Jay Cho, and Tara J. Norris will become partners of the firm, and Emma-Ellman Golan, Andrew I. Haddad, Irene J. Kim, and Tiffany N. Tam will become counsel. Anne-Laure Alléhaut practices in the firm’s Art and Museum Law department, where she brings nearly two decades of U.S. and international transactional legal experience to the firm. Ms
California, USA
Buchalter is proud to announce that Shareholders Damaris Medina and Philip Nulud have been named 2025 nominees for the Los Angeles Business Journal’s “Leaders of Influence: Thriving in Their 40s.” The selected nominees are Los Angeles’ leading professionals in their 40s who demonstrate leadership and impact across Los Angeles.
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Serbia
Karanovic & Partners is pleased to announce the promotion of three distinguished team members to the position of Senior Partner, effective 1 January 2026. Each of the newly promoted Senior Partners is known for outstanding professional excellence, strong client relationships, and a consistent dedication to our regional legal practice&s values and collaborative culture
China
Han Kun Law Offices is pleased to announce that Mr. Yu (Sean) Chen has recently joined the firm as a partner. The addition of Mr. Chen will enhance the firm's criminal legal services and further strengthen Han Kun's corporate compliance capabilities.Mr. Chen has been practicing law since 2006 and has handled a significant number of high-profile criminal defense and criminal compliance cases, particularly in areas such as duty-related crimes, securities offenses, and economic crimes
Nigeria
AELEX is pleased to announce significant professional milestones achieved by three members of its Tax Practice Group, reinforcing the Firm’s commitment to excellence, continuous professional development, and leadership in tax advisory services.We are delighted to announce that our Senior Associate, Jibrin Dasun has been admitted into the Fellowship of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN)
China
On December 11, 2025, The Legal 500, the world's renowned legal directory, announced its list of winners at the ceremony for the 2025 China Law Awards, held in Beijing. Owing to the firm's outstanding performance in the past year, Han Kun was honored as "Private Equity: Law firm of the year," "Investment Funds Law Firm of the Year" and "Fintech Law Firm of the Year." In addition, Han Kun partner Mr. Wei Quan was recognized as the "Fintech Lawyer of the Year."Han Kun partners Mr
Alabama, USA
Bradley attorney Scott Zweigel was quoted in Law360 discussing whether it is too early to see the full impact of the major tort reform laws passed in Georgia.
Zweigel noted that many changes only took effect in April, meaning courts are just beginning to grapple with them
California, USA
Buchalter is pleased to announce that Shareholder Farah Bhatti has been listed in the World Intellectual Property Review’s (WIPR) Trademark Rankings 2025, which recognizes the leading firms and practitioners in the USA trademark landscape. Buchalter has also been ranked among the leading law firms.
The awards are designed to identify the foremost legal talent dedicated to brand protection across the US
Germany
A HEUKING team led by Dusseldorf M&A / PE Partner Dr. Martin Imhof advised the Spanish private equity house Everwood Capital SGEIC, S.A. on the acquisition of all shares in CITIUS EXPRESS GmbH through its portfolio company Castril Logistics, S.L. The transaction was structured as a share deal. Everwood Capital manages highly specialized investment vehicles, including the Transport and Logistics Fund, which invests in SME companies in the transport and logistics sector
Philippines
Chambers and Partners, one of the leading and most trusted legal directories, released its Chambers Asia Pacific 2026 Guide