Michigan, USA
Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that corporate counsel recognized Dykema as one of the top law firms in the area of Product Liability Litigation in BTI’s Litigation Outlook 2019 report. One of the top 200 law firms included in the report’s Product Liability Honor Roll, BTI notes that firms ranked in the report are leading the litigation market
Michigan, USA
Respondents to Dykema’s 14th Annual M&A Outlook Survey expressed the highest level of optimism for the M&A market in the 14-year history of the firm’s survey. Sixty-five percent of respondents expect the M&A market to strengthen over the next 12 months, significantly up from the mid- to high 30s where it has remained for the past several years
Michigan, USA
Dykema, a leading national law firm, today announced that Jamie A. Zaniewski, Government Policy Advisor in the firm’s Lansing office, was reappointed by Michigan Governor Rick Snyder to serve on the Public Health Advisory Council (PHAC). The 20-member PHAC was created to ensure the efficiency and accountability of the state’s public health system
Russia
<p>Andrey Zharskiy, ALRUD Partner, took part as a speaker in the Third Russian-Chinese Forum Investing in Innovation at the Skolkovo Open Innovations Forum. At the Forum representatives of government, business, start-ups and venture funds discussed the development of bilateral cooperation, including that in the sphere of high technologies.</p>
<p>Andrey spoke in the session <a href="https://openinnovations
Panama
Morgan & Morgan represented Engie Solar in the sale of its ownership in PanamaSolar2, S.A., to Latin Renewables Infrastructure Funds managed by Real Infrastructure Capital Partners. Engie Solar through its subsidiaries Solairedirect Global Operations and Solairedirect Panama designed, procured, developed and built a photovoltaic power plant “Pocri” with an installed capacity of 16MW located in the Province of Cocle, Republic of Panama, owned and operated by PanamaSolar2, S.A
Lithuania
On October 4, the Financial Times announced the highly-anticipated results of its annual survey, the FT Innovative Lawyers Report, recognising Ellex as one of the 50 most innovative law firms in Europe. The Ellex circle of law firms stands out in the rankings as the only Baltic-based law firm selected in Northern Europe alongside well-known internationals such as Allen & Overy, Linklaters, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, White & Case and others
Scotland
Shepherd and Wedderburn’s banking and finance team has reported a strong year for deals activity, with a 12% rise in the number of completed deals and a 41% increase in the overall value of transactions. The team, whose clients include banks, funds, financial institutions, local authorities, corporate borrowers and sponsors, completed 162 deals in the year to April 30, with a combined value of £132 billion, up from 144 deals with a combined value of £93.4 billion the previous year
British Virgin Islands
October 9, 2018 – TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands – O’Neal Webster is pleased to announce its expansion to New York City, New York, being the first British Virgin Islands law firm to stake a physical presence in the city. Headquartered in Tortola, the firm also staffs an office in London, UK. Former O’Neal Webster Managing Partner Kerry Anderson, head of the firm’s Investment Funds and Regulatory Department, leads the newly established New York office. Serving both U.S
Germany
A team led by Dr. Rainer Herschlein, Partner at the Stuttgart office, advised pump manufacturer Uraca GmbH & Co. KG on the acquisition of Nürtingen-based Dynajet GmbH. The acquisition allows Uraca to strategically expand its current product and service portfolio. Dynajet will remain an independent brand after the takeover
Germany
Nagel Holding GmbH & Co. KG invested in young growth company copaltec GmbH as part of a corporate investment. A team led by Dr. Rainer Herschlein, Partner at the Stuttgart office, legally advised Nagel Holding comprehensively. With this investment, Nagel Holding offers copaltec not only additional capital, but also strategic expertise and market access. Founded in 2012, copaltec GmbH, headquartered in Böblingen, develops and manufactures polyurethane-based casting compounds
Germany
A team led by private equity lawyer Dr. Andreas Lenz, Partner at the Cologne office, advised Lenbach Equity Opportunities I SCSp, a Luxemburg-based PE fund, on the sale of Lomapharm group. Lomapharm group’s core company is Lomapharm KG with over 140 years of tradition in pharmaceutical manufacturing. Lomapharm specializes in the development and manufacture of pharmaceuticals, food supplements, and medical products on behalf of pharmaceutical companies
Ukraine
Asters acted as a legal counsel to VR Capital Group on its acquisition of 50% of outstanding shares in PVK Energy Investments (Cyprus) from ICU, an independent asset management, private equity and investment advisory firm specialising in the emerging markets of Central and Eastern Europe. PVK Energy Investments is an owner of Solar Capital, which is building a 34.75 MW solar power plant in Kherson region. Asters' team supported its client on all major aspects of the deal
Ukraine
Asters team successfully defended interests of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd (Teva), one of the world's largest pharmaceutical companies and generic producers, in a dispute on extension of patent term for medical product for additional 3 years over standard 20 years’ term
Texas, USA
The Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program (DVAP) has recognized Haynes and Boone, LLP with a Gold Star Award for Pro Bono Service for law firms with more than 150 lawyers. The firm was honored for the fourth consecutive year for its outstanding pro bono services in the Dallas community
Texas, USA
Haynes and Boone, LLP congratulates Partner Phil Lookadoo for his election today to the International Energy Credit Association (IECA)’s Board of Directors. He will serve a three-year volunteer term starting in IECA’s fiscal year 2019. The association elected several other members to its board on Oct
Italy
Milan, October 1, 2018 – The international law firm Gianni, Origoni, Grippo, Cappelli & Partners was a winner at the 2018 Legalcommunity Labour Awards. It received an award for “Law Firm of the Year Labour M&A”. The gala evening took place in Milan at the "Spirit de Milan" in front of over 600 participants, among which several members and associates of the firm’s Labour Department, who received the award
Ukraine
On September 27, 2018 the Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine cleared merger of Asters and EPAP Ukraine. This completed the departure of EPAP Ukraine from the law firm of Egorov, Puginsky, Afanasiev & Partners. The newly created firm named Asters Law Firm Attorneys' Partnership was registered on October 1, 2018. Asters will be managed by a three partner Committee: Oleksiy Didkovskiy, Serhii Sviriba, and Armen Khachaturyan
Scotland
Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP has appointed three new property and infrastructure partners and a further eight specialist lawyers and paralegals to its Property and Infrastructure Division, further expanding its market-leading clean energy and commercial property practices. Joanna Hamilton, Anthony McEwan and Moray Thomson, all of whom have particular expertise in the energy sector, join Shepherd and Wedderburn from DWF
Chile
International Tax Review, the prestigious publication that highlights law firms and auditing firms specialized in tax matters, recognized Carey as the Tax Firm of the Year in Chile, in a ceremony held at the Pierre Hotel in New York. Carey's tax group, ranked Band 1 by The Legal 500 and Chambers Latin America, is made up of 24 lawyers, and is led by Jessica Power, one of the few women in Chile who are regularly featured in the legal world rankings, which are traditionally dominated by men
Minnesota, USA
Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that Robert C. Freed and Conrad A. Hansen of the intellectual property law firm Moore & Hansen have joined its Minneapolis office, both as Senior Counsel. The addition further enhances Dykema’s capabilities in the intellectual property (IP) sector in Minneapolis, where Moore & Hansen has been a leading IP firm for more than 130 years. Founded in Minneapolis as the Williamson Law Firm in 1885 by James F
China
Han Kun Law Offices is pleased to announce that Ms. Paula Liu has joined the firm as a partner. Paula works primarily in the firm's Shanghai office. Prior to joining Han Kun Law Offices, Paula has more than thirteen years of experience working at international law firms. Paula worked at Clifford Chance LLP for over 10 years, and later joined Kirkland & Ellis LLP as a partner
China
Asialaw Profiles recently released its 2019 Rankings for Asian law firms and lawyers. Han Kun was ranked in 15 industries/practice areas and seven of Han Kun's lawyers were recognized as Leading Lawyers
China
Han Kun advised and acted as the PRC counsel to the joint bookrunners on CooTek (Cayman) Inc.'s U.S. initial public offering and listing on the New York Stock Exchange. CooTek is a leading innovative mobile internet company in China
Texas, USA
Haynes and Boone, LLP, along with several firm partners and associates, received high marks in the 2018 edition of IPR Intelligence, a report by the intellectual property analytics company Patexia Inc. Among the report’s highlights, Haynes and Boone ranked as the seventh most active law firm representing petitioners. The firm has handled 268 cases, including 232 for patent challengers
Texas, USA
Dykema, a leading national law firm, is proud to announce that Michael C. Toth, Austin-based senior counsel in the firm’s Commercial Litigation Practice Group, was sworn in as justice on the Texas 3rd Court of Appeals yesterday, September 26, 2018. Toth was appointed by Texas Governor Greg Abbott to replace Justice Bob Pemberton, who retired after 15 years on the Court