USA
Charleston, W.Va. —Spilman Thomas & Battle (Spilman) announced that nine of the firm's attorneys were named 2021 “Lawyers of the Year” by The Best Lawyers in America. Only a single attorney is recognized as such for each practice area in each community.
The Best Lawyers in America, published by Woodward White, Inc., is based on an exhaustive peer-review process in which more than 7.4 million votes on the legal abilities of lawyers were analyzed
England
A CONTINGENT of corporate, commercial, infrastructure and tax experts at UK law firm Shoosmiths have advised DIF Capital Partners (DIF) on its substantial infrastructure investment into Liberatis Limited (which trades as 4th Utility), allowing the business to majorly expand its ultrafast broadband operations. 4th Utility is an independent broadband ISP, supplying ultrafast connectivity to homes and businesses across the UK via their fibre optic network
Dominican Republic
Pellerano & Herrera announced the promotion of senior associate Caroline Bonó as new partner of the firm. The promotion consolidates a vigorous team of 8 partners, of which 5 are women, reinforcing the firm’s continued support for female leadership in the Dominican legal industry. Caroline joined Pellerano & Herrera in 2017, year from which she leads the firm's tax practice. She has over 13 years of experience in legal practice focusing on tax, corporate, regulatory and labor law
Argentina
Beccar Varela advised FCA Compañía Financiera S.A. on the issuance of notes Class XVII, carried out on August 13th, 2020, in two series under the Frequent Issuer regime and the Company’s Prospectus: Series I, denominated in Pesos, issued for a nominal value of $250 million, and Series II, denominates in UVAs, issued for the nominal value of UVAs 13.314.397, equivalent to almost $750 million
USA
California Elder Abuse Damages Capped Despite Covid Concerns (1)
August 17, 2020
By Maeve Allsup
"Harry W.R. Chamberlain II of Buchalter APC told Bloomberg Law the majority concluded the statute is an ancillary remedy that goes along with common law remedies, not a “go-to cause of action
USA
Bradley attorney Stephen Parsley co-authored a newly released book published by the American Bar Association entitled Preserving Appellate Complaints in Federal Courts. The book sets out the rules for preserving appellate complaints in federal courts, addresses pre-trial, trial, and post-trial preservation issues, and includes citations to all federal circuits
USA
Bradley attorney Bruce Ely was quoted in Alabama Daily News on the potential of coronavirus relief funds being taxed by the state of Alabama if legislative action isn't taken. Several state legislators say the state intends to un-tax the relief funds, including stimulus checks of up to $1,200 per person and forgiven PPP loans to businesses, but state statutes must be tweaked to match federal law
USA
In August 2020, the Firm continued its longstanding pro bono representation of the National Citizenship and Immigration Council 119, which represents over 14,000 employees of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“Council 119”). Council 119 has been a steadfast and vocal critic of the Administration’s policies imposing limitations on refugees seeking protection in the United States
Texas, USA
Haynes and Boone LLP’s Precision Medicine and Digital Health Practice Group has enjoyed significant growth since the firm hired San Francisco lawyers Roger Kuan and Jason Novak to establish the practice several months ago. Since July, the group has hired three new professionals: Associate Joan Wang, Ph.D. (Biochemistry and Molecular Biology), a registered patent attorney in the Austin office; Associate Noble C. Woo, Ph.D
Chile
Carey and Claro & Cía help complete solar PPAs in Chile
Emily Darby
Carey has helped multinational power company Sonnedix’s Chilean business Atacama Solar seal two separate power purchase agreements (PPA) with Chilean miner Collahuasi and local power company AES Gener.
Collahuasi relied on in-house counsel, while AES Gener enlisted local firm Claro & Cía.
The deal was announced on 29 July
China
Han Kun advised and acted as the PRC counsel to KE Holdings Inc. on its U.S. initial public offering and listing on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "BEKE". Beike is the leading integrated online and offline platform for housing transactions and services. The company is dedicated to providing solutions for existing and new home sales, home rentals, home renovation, real estate financing, and other related services
Texas, USA
Haynes and Boone, LLP will relocate its Dallas office in the fourth quarter of 2023 to a new 27-story office tower that will be constructed in the Harwood District of uptown Dallas. “We are excited to start sketching out the next chapter of Haynes and Boone in a state-of-the-art facility that will promote the comfort and collaboration of our employees, while allowing us to continue to deliver maximum value to our clients,” said Haynes and Boone Managing Partner Tim Powers
USA
Bradley attorneys Brooke Baird, Janus Pan and Erin Malone-Smolla have been selected for Nashville’s Arts Board Matching Class of 2020. The Arts Board Matching program consists of a series of workshops where professionals gain the skills necessary to be effective, engaged board members and are matched with local nonprofit arts organizations for potential board service
USA
Bradley attorney Trey Hill was quoted in the Birmingham Business Journal on plans for the new FedEx Ground distribution center in Birmingham. FedEx Ground plans to invest $14.1 million on material handling equipment at the facility on a 46-acre site next to the Dollar General Distribution Center on Lakeshore Parkway
India
Mr. Alok Tewari, Senior Partner, Kochhar & Co., along with real estate team comprising of Ms. Shivika Upadhyay, Senior Associate; Ms. Niharika Vij, Associate; and Mr. Vishal Singh, Associate present a snapshot of plethora of incentives various Indian states are offering to woo foreign investment. For more information , please see the link below : https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6699555222114697216 https://www.asiancommunitynews
Germany
Dr. Ute Jasper, Dr. Christopher Marx, and Dr. Laurence M. Westen, Partners in Heuking Kühn Lüer Wojtek’s public procurement law team, are advising six German and Austrian transportation companies on the awarding of contracts for 504 regional light rail vehicles. In addition to vehicle development, production, and permitting, the innovative invitation to bid includes vehicle maintenance for 30 years
Germany
A team led by Dr. Hermann Ali Hinderer, Partner at the Stuttgart office, legally advised Sodecia Group on the acquisition of the assets and business activities of B&B Holding GmbH & Co. KG and BRAUN CarTec GmbH (jointly BCT). The buyer, newly incorporated Sodecia Automotive Oelsnitz GmbH (SAOEL), is part of Sodecia Group, a global automotive supplier headquartered in Maia, Portugal. Sodecia Group will take over all activities at BCT’s Saarlouis site, which was built only a few years ago
Chile
Last week, Marcos Ríos, partner of Carey, was appointed Vice Chair of the American Bar Association (ABA) International Law Section FY 2020-21, a position that will lead him to become Section Chair-Elect (2021-22), and Section Chair (2022-23). Marcos will be the second non-US citizen to be Chair of an ABA entity since the ABA’s establishment in 1878. The International Law Section has over 11,000 members and the ABA over 400,000
Argentina
On August 7th, 2020, Vista Oil & Gas Argentina S.A.U. (“Vista Argentina”) issued Notes for a nominal value equivalent to US$30 million: Class IV Notes, denominated, subscribed and payable in Argentine Pesos, and Class V Notes, denominated in US Dollars, subscribed and payable in Argentine Pesos at the exchange rate established in the offering documents (dollar-linked) (the “Notes”)
USA
Bradley is pleased to announce that Abigail B. Harris, an attorney in the firm’s Birmingham office, is the recipient of the firm’s 2020 Cameron J. Miller Award for Excellence and Community Service.
The award honors an associate who exemplifies the excellence, in and out of the law firm, of Cameron Miller, who died in June 2012 battling cancer while in his first year of practice as an attorney with Bradley. The firm established the award in conjunction with Mr
Michigan, USA
Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that Len Wolfe will become chairman and chief executive officer for a three-year term commencing January 1, 2021. Wolfe succeeds Peter M. Kellett, who has served as chairman and chief executive officer since 2012. Although Wolfe will work from each of Dykema’s 13 offices, he will move his principal office from Lansing, Mich., to Chicago
USA
Bradley attorney Bruce Ely was quoted in Bloomberg Tax on the new IRS rules that are tied to the $10,000 cap on state and local tax deductions. The rules address a safe harbor for businesses donating to a charitable fund in exchange for a state tax credit. However, the IRS didn’t reference a strategy enacted by some states that allows owners of pass-through entities to blunt the impact of the SALT cap by paying income tax at the entity level instead of on their personal taxes
Chile
Sacyr gets loan to snap up water assets in Chile
Emily Darby
Sacyr gets loan to snap up water assets in Chile Credit: shutterstock.com/hxdyl
Larrain y Asociados has helped the Chilean water utilities subsidiary of Spanish construction group Sacyr buy Singaporean counterpart Sembcorp’s Chilean assets for US$40 million, and obtain a credit line to fund the acquisition.
Carey advised the seller, while lender Scotiabank enlisted Garrigues (Chile) for the financing
USA
Bradley attorney Bruce Ely was quoted in Bloomberg Tax on the final IRS rules that focus on business relief following the imposition of a $10,000 cap on state and local deductions. The rules stated that C corporations or some pass-through businesses that receive a state tax credit in exchange for donating to a charitable fund can deduct those costs from their federal tax return