Germany
Dr. Mathias Schröder, Partner at law firm Heuking Kühn Lüer Wojtek’s Munich office, provided lead counsel to Organic Garden AG on the participation of an investor in 2020. In addition to a cash capital increase in connection with the investor’s entry, authorized capital was also created. This offers the company the opportunity to attract additional investors in the future and to continue its expansion strategy
China
The world-renowned legal media publisher, IFLR1000, has recently published firm and lawyer rankings in its 2021 Financial and Corporate Guide. Six Han Kun practice areas and 13 Han Kun lawyers were highly recommended this year. Four practice areas were ranked Tier 1
China
Han Kun Law Offices advised and acted as the PRC counsel in connection with the secondary listing of Baozun Inc. (Stock Code: 9991) on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. Baozun Inc. is the leader and a pioneer in the brand e-commerce service industry in China, empowering brands to grow and succeed by leveraging end-to-end e-commerce service capabilities, omni-channel coverage and technology-driven solutions
Panama
Panama, September 29, 2020. The green bonds are certified under the Climate Bonds Certification Scheme run by the Climate Bonds Initiative, an international, investor-focused non-profit organization, and the only organization working solely on mobilizing the $100 trillion bond market for climate change solutions. The Climate Bonds Standard and Certification Scheme is a labelling scheme for bonds, loans & other debt instruments
Ukraine
Asters' International Trade team is pleased to congratulate Ukrainian agricultural industry with completion of the interim and expiry reviews of anti-dumping measures against imports of ammonium nitrate and cancellation of the measures being in place for more than 10 years. The measures were introduced back in 2008 followed by a number of complex reviews and appeals, the most recent include WTO case Ukraine – Ammonium nitrate, and two reviews launched in 2019 and 2020
USA
Eleven Bradley attorneys were named to B-Metro's 2020 Women and the Law. Below are the Bradley lawyers who were recognized as among the top female attorneys in metro Birmingham: Julia Bernstein Jennifer Hoover Clark Tiffany J. deGruy Linda Friedman Leigh Anne Hodge Jennifer McGahey Virginia Patterson Anne Marie Seibel View More
Bulgaria
In April and July 2019, Borislav Boyanov, Managing Partner, chaired and moderated two round tables under the umbrella format of Digital Sustainability Forum on Artificial Intelligence (AI), organised by the American Chamber of Commerce in Bulgaria
Germany
A Heuking team led by capital markets expert Dr. Thorsten Kutheadvised 4basebio AG on a takeover bid by Sparta AG. Sparta AG issued a voluntary public takeover offer to all 4basebio shareholders to buy their shares at EUR 2.00 per share. 4basebio AG with its registered office in Heidelberg through their technologies and products enables advances in medical science and patient care focusing on technologies and products centered around DNA
Germany
A team led by Sandra Pfister, a partner at Heuking Kühn Lüer Wojtek based in Hamburg, successfully advised A 49 Autobahngesellschaft mbH & Co. KG, and its shareholders STRABAG Infrastrukturprojekt GmbH and Meridiam Investments SAS on the financing of the A49 PPP motorway project
Germany
The founding family of MACH AG sold the majority of its company to software investor Main Capital. A team led by Dr. Stefan Duhnkrack, Partner at Heuking Kühn Lüer Wojtek, advised the Müller-Ontjes founding family, who will remain active co-owners of MACH AG, on the merger. The parties agreed not to disclose the purchase price. The strategic partnership with Main Capital will allow MACH to benefit from the software investor’s long-standing industry expertise
Portugal
Bruno Ferreira, PLMJ's managing partner, is the only Portuguese lawyer among the six most innovative leaders in Europe recognised by the Financial Times Innovative Lawyers. This is one of the most prestigious awards for the legal sector and, every year, it highlights the most innovative and pioneering achievements. PLMJ has been recognised by the Financial Times every year since the beginning of FT Innovative Lawyers Europe
Panama
Morgan & Morgan advised BofA Securities, Inc., Mizuho Securities USA LLC., and SMBC Nikko Securities America Inc., in an issuance by Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior (Bladex) of five-year term bonds for US$400,000,000.00 with a fixed coupon of 2.375%, under Rule 144A and Regulation S of the United States Securities Act of 1933. Partners Francisco Arias G. and Roberto Vidal, and international associate Miguel Arias M. represented Morgan & Morgan in this transaction
England
The Journal of International Maritime Law recently reviewed “The Law of Shipbuilding Contracts,” a fifth-edition book authored by Haynes and Boone Partner William Cecil, Senior Counsel Simon Curtis, and Ian Gaunt, president of the London Maritime Arbitrators Association (2017-2020)
Germany
Billing service provider AvP Deutschland GmbH, advised by Heuking, has filed for insolvency at Düsseldorf Local Court. The crisis was caused by operational difficulties, which led to the financing partners losing trust in the company. In recent months, the company had already parted ways with a senior manager responsible for the division. A team led by insolvency lawyer Dr. Johan Schneider advises AvP Deutschland GmbH and has initiated the company’s reorientation
Ukraine
Asters' International Trade team is pleased to congratulate all exporters of caustic soda with completion of the safeguard investigation without any remedies being imposed. The investigation was launched in February 2020 upon the complaint lodged by Karpatnaftochim Ltd. Asters represented a number of leading foreign chemical producers and exporters
Michigan, USA
Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that 32 of its attorneys from the firm’s five Michigan offices—and from multiple practice areas—were named to the 2020 Super Lawyers list by Michigan Super Lawyers Magazine. Additionally, 18 of the firm’s attorneys were named to the 2020 Michigan Rising Stars list. Of those recognized, Rob Boonin, Mike Cooney and Jill Wheaton were each also included on Super Lawyers “Top Lists.” The Top List for which they have been chosen are: Robert A
China
On September 17, 2020, the Asian Legal Business China Law Awards 2020 were held in Beijing. Han Kun won "Private Equity Law Firm of the Year– China" based on its outstanding performance in private equity last year. Han Kun partner Charles Li was recognized as "Dealmaker of the Year – China". Han Kun has tremendous experience in private equity investment and related legal matters
China
Asialaw recently released its Asialaw Profiles 2021 directory for law firms and lawyers in the Asia-Pacific region. Han Kun was ranked in 15 industries/practice areas, multiple Han Kun's partners were recognized as Leading Lawyers
Russia
<p>XII ABA Conference on the Resolution of CIS-Related Business Disputes was held in online format on September, 17.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.alrud.com/partner/SergeyPetrachkov" title="Sergey Petrachko">Sergey Petrachko</a>, ALRUD Partner, heading Dispute Resolution and Restructuring and Insolvency Practices, moderated the sessions 'Arbitration clauses and insolvency proceedings
Texas, USA
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals on Sept. 16, 2020 reformed the death sentence of Juan Lizcano, who had been sentenced to death in 2007 for killing Dallas Police Officer Brian Jackson in 2005. The court resentenced Mr. Lizcano, 43, to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Haynes and Boone, LLP Partners Stephanie Sivinski and Debbie McComas were retained in 2012 to represent Mr. Lizcano as habeas counsel on a pro bono basis after Mr
Austria
Stefan Artner, DORDA partner and head of the Real Estate practice group, and attorney Magdalena Brandstetter advised PATRIZIA AG on the acquisition of the residential project development "AIRA Tower" in Graz. They were further supported by associate Caroline Lessky. A particular challenge in the legal handling of the project were the regulations for the historically listed Villa Keil on the property
USA
Bradley Chairman of the Board and Managing Partner Jonathan M. Skeeters was featured in the Thomson Reuters "On Leadership" series. The series spotlights conversations with law firm CEOs or managing partners about how they are leading their law firms in today's dramatically changing and highly competitive legal industry.
Rose Ors, Thomson Reuters: You became managing partner in September 2018
Texas, USA
Haynes and Boone, LLP has achieved certification in the Mansfield Rule 3.0 program, which measures whether law firms have affirmatively considered women, attorneys of color, LGBTQ+ attorneys, and attorneys with disabilities for recruitment, governance roles, equity partner promotions, and inclusion in formal pitches to clients. Haynes and Boone attained the certification after completing the Diversity Lab’s yearlong Mansfield 3.0 certification process
Ukraine
Asters' International Trade team reaches an unprecedented post-investigation settlement following the anti-dumping investigation concerning imports into Ukraine of hot rolled seamless steel pipes originating from the PRC. Back in May 2020 the Interdepartmental Commission on International Trade (the "ICIT") imposed 51.52% anti-dumping duties on imports of the product into Ukraine
USA
Buchalter is pleased to announce the welcome additions of Joseph K. Fletcher III and Laura Lamb Nichols to its Tax & Estate Planning and Corporate Law Practice Groups.
Based in Buchalter’s Los Angeles office, Fletcher has over 25 years of tax law experience. His international practice includes matters involving the taxation of mergers and acquisitions, resolution of tax controversies, and international taxation. He is also a member of the Firm’s Corporate Practice Group