Alabama, USA
Bradley attorney Mark Pendleton was quoted in Bloomberg Law discussing how the ongoing government shutdown is slowing the approval process for mergers.
Government agencies are operating with reduced staff, causing companies seeking merger approvals to face longer wait times. The delays are especially pronounced in industries such as technology, energy, and health care, which typically face greater regulatory scrutiny.
Pendleton summed up the issue: “Time kills transactions
China
Han Kun Law Offices, as PRC counsel and data compliance counsel, and Han Kun Law Offices LLP, as offshore counsel to the issuer, represented POMDOCTOR LIMITED ("POMDOCTOR", stock code: POM) in connection with its initial public offering in the United States and listing on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange. Han Kun's domestic and offshore capital markets teams provided one-stop legal services under PRC and U.S. laws for this listing, receiving high recognition from the client
Germany
A multi-office team led by HEUKING Partner Dr. Rainer Herschlein and Salaried Partner Benedikt Raisch advised VR Equitypartner (VREP) on legal and tax matters in the sale of software developer Evolit Consulting GmbH to Berlin-based FLEX Capital. VREP has supported the company’s establishment and expansion as majority shareholder since 2019, also advised by Dr. Rainer Herschlein and Benedikt Raisch
England
Law firm Shoosmiths has advised JS Group on the sale of a strategic minority shareholding to NatWest Group.Headquartered in Southampton, JS Group is a specialist provider to universities enabling them to efficiently disperse funds such as bursaries, scholarships and other financial support to students
California, USA
After Supreme Court Denies Crocs’ Appeals Request, ‘Patent’ Claim Resurfaces Once Again
By: Vicki M. Young
According to Philip Nulud, a shareholder in Buchalter’s intellectual property law group who has an expertise in the fashion sector, the decision “means that there is more litigation in the future for Crocs should they not seek to settle the matter. [Dawgs] would most likely now try to seek damages from Crocs
China
Han Kun Law Offices is pleased to announce that Mr. Dong Zhang has recently joined the firm, further strengthening the firm's commercial dispute resolution capabilities. Mr. Zhang will be based in the firm's Shenzhen office.Mr. Zhang specializes in providing full-spectrum legal services to private equity funds, covering market entry, ongoing compliance and general advisory, investment risk control, dispute resolution, and integrated risk management
China
On October 9, 2025, Han Kun Law Offices ("Han Kun" or the "Firm") announced that its New York office, established in collaboration with local U.S. attorneys as Han Kun LLP, has recently relocated to a new address to continue to serve its valued clients
Alabama, USA
Bradley attorney Scott Burnett Smith was quoted in Law360 discussing a Genworth Financial class certification appeal to a Fourth Circuit panel. Arguments from the insurance company seek to unravel class certification in an employee retirement plan participants' suit.
The case involves former employees suing Genworth for selecting poorly performing investment options in their 401(k) retirement plans
Germany
cleverly edu GmbH, a Berlin-based EdTech start-up, has acquired Complori (codary GmbH). cleverly is the leading platform for individual online tutoring, personal development and soft skills for children and young people. Complori complements this with playful group courses on digital skills for the future, such as programming and financial literacy
Bermuda
Tokenisation: the approaching revolution for funds
An original version of this article was first published in Aurigny En Voyage, October 2025.
What is tokenisation?
Tokenisation is the digital representation of traditional, real-world assets ("RWAs") – such as bonds, equities, real estate and funds – in computer code stored on a decentralised ledger (a "blockchain").
Tokenisation makes the leap to decentralisation of data, where no-one "holds" the data
Florida, USA
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – October 6, 2025 – Greenspoon Marder is proud to announce that Real Estate and Banking and Finance partner Dana Somerstein has been appointed to the Board of Trustees for the University of Florida Law Center Association (LCA). Ms. Somerstein previously served on the UF Law Alumni Association
England
Extreme H, the pioneering hydrogen motorsport series, today announced leading UK law firm Shoosmiths as its Official Legal Services Provider, strengthening the championship’s commitment to innovation, sustainability, and world-class governance.Shoosmiths is one of the UK’s most dynamic full-service law firms, recognised for combining deep sector expertise with a progressive approach to sustainability and innovation
Alabama, USA
Bradley attorney Chuck Stewart was appointed to serve another term on the Alabama State Committee of the American College of Trial Lawyers (ACTL). Mr. Stewart has served on the committee since 2022.
The ACTL is an invitation-only fellowship of exceptional trial lawyers of diverse backgrounds from the United States and Canada. The ACTL selects applicants who have demonstrated the highest standards of trial advocacy, ethical conduct, integrity, professionalism and collegiality
Alabama, USA
Bradley is pleased to announce the firm has added experienced corporate lawyer Nathan Hertzog as a partner in its Corporate & Securities Practice Group.
“We are excited to add Nathan to our team as part of Bradley’s ongoing efforts to expand the depth of our transactional practices
Alabama, USA
Bradley partner Simon Bailey has been elected to the board of directors of the Bar Association of the Fifth Federal Circuit (BAFFC). Mr. Bailey will serve a two-year term beginning in October.
A member of the firm’s Jackson, Mississippi office, Mr. Bailey litigates matters across the country at the trial and appellate stages
New York, USA
On October 2, 2025, the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey announced that the City of Newark, New Jersey would be released from the decade-long oversight of its police department, commending its "vast improvements in policing." The successful effort to overhaul the Newark Police Department (NPD) was led by Partner Peter C. Harvey, who was appointed as the Independent Monitor in 2016. In the period since Mr
California, USA
Buchalter’s New Atlanta Head Talks Increasing Visibility In City
By: Emily Johnson
A year after Buchalter PC launched its Atlanta shop, the office’s managing shareholder is focused on increasing the firm’s visibility within the city’s legal community, while also preparing to move into a new office space
Ukraine
Asters acted as a legal adviser to one of the largest agricultural traders in a transfer pricing tax dispute, successfully appealing additional corporate income tax charges exceeding UAH 11 million.The tax authority conducted an unscheduled external documentary tax audit regarding the arm's length principle (transfer pricing) in connection with controlled transactions involving non-resident entities for the period 2015-2017
California, USA
Buchalter is pleased to announce that Shareholder Cara Thornton has been appointed to the Committee on Conduct of the United States District Court for the District of Colorado.
The Committee is responsible for attorney disciplinary matters, including investigating complaints against members of the Court’s bar, reviewing applications for reinstatement, considering petitions for relief from the rule of good standing, and addressing matters involving attorney disability
Alabama, USA
Bradley attorney Aron Beezley was quoted in Law360 on the impact of the federal government shutdown on contractors, including financial and operational challenges.
Due to the shutdown, many projects are being delayed or halted because of limited access to governmental personnel, facilities, and approvals.
"What we advise most clients in these situations is just to document the heck out of everything ..
Germany
Equistone Partners Europe sold GALA Group to its long-standing supplier TREND GLASS Sp. z o.o. (Trend Group). The transaction was financed by funds managed by CVI, a leading private-debt provider in Central Europe, and the Polish Development Fund (PFR). Trend Group was advised on legal and tax matters by a multi-office HEUKING team led by Dr
England
Shoosmiths has supported the Housing Growth Partnership (HGP) on a £145m joint venture with JRL Group to deliver Luton’s first institutional build to rent (BTR) scheme.Experts from the law firm’s real estate, corporate and construction teams advised HGP on its plans with JRL Group to deliver the Castle Street development
China
On September 24, 2025, renowned legal directory Legal Hall of Fame announced its "Compliance & Regulatory Lawyers Rankings 2025". The list aims to select and recognize outstanding lawyers who demonstrate exceptional professional skills, forward-thinking abilities, and exceptional client value in the face of complex compliance challenges and regulatory requirements
California, USA
Buchalter is pleased to announce that Jemima J. McCullum has joined the firm as a Real Estate Shareholder in its Seattle office. McCullum provides extensive experience in all types of real estate matters to property owners, developers, builders, landlords, tenants, lenders and businesses throughout the Puget Sound region