China
Han Kun's Hong Kong associated law firm boosts its capital markets practice with the appointment of two partners Ms. Ethle Tang and Ms. Tao Li. Ms. Tang has over 14 years of experience in advising clients on a wide variety of corporate transactions, with a particular emphasis on securities offerings and cross border mergers and acquisitions. Ms
Panama
For the second consecutive year, Ms. Kharla Aizpurua Olmos, Senior Associate of Morgan & Morgan, has been appointed as member of the Board of Directors of Fundacion WIP Panama. She has also been designated as member of the Board of Directors of Fundacion Dona Felicidad
Germany
Wealthcap has acquired two office buildings at sites with future potential. A team led Hamburg-based partner Dr. Sönke Görgens advised the client comprehensively on legal and tax-related issues. Wealthcap acquired the expansion of Nordex headquarters in Hamburg, referred to as “Nordex Forum II,” and “Das Leuchtenberg” in Munich. The two properties are to be contributed to the new Immobilien Deutschland 41 fund, with Wealthcap continuing its strategy of focusing on German growth cities
Germany
The latest issue of Who’s Who Legal Labour & Employment recognizes Heuking Kühn Lüer Wojtek as one of the “Leading Firms.” The labor law edition also recommends the five labor lawyers Bernd Weller, Regina Glaser, Dirk W. Kolvenbach, Prof. Dr. Martin Reufels, and Dr. Wilhelm Moll. This year, Who’s Who Labour & Employment recognized 1,131 lawyers from over 500 law firms worldwide
Texas, USA
Haynes and Boone, LLP and lawyers in its Mexican affiliate, Haynes and Boone, SC, have been featured in the 2019 edition of the Chambers Latin America legal directory, published by Chambers and Partners. Chambers ranks lawyers and practices based on thousands of interviews with leading practitioners and clients. Ranking criteria include technical legal ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial astuteness, diligence, commitment and other qualities most valued by legal clients
Ukraine
Asters and EPAP Ukraine will merge on October 1, 2018. The combined firm will have offices in Kyiv and Washington, D.C. and will be Ukraine's largest with 26 partners and more than 140 associates. The firm's total headcount will include 250 employees. Consolidation of Asters and EPAP Ukraine combines the professional experience of the best legal practitioners and substantially enhances capabilities in transactional and regulatory areas, as well as in dispute resolution matters
Singapore
TSMP advised Allianz Real Estate in its approx. US$190 million all-cash purchase of 98 per cent of the ZLink office tower in Beijing. The property investment arm of Germany's Allianz SE expects China to account for up to half of its Asia-Pacific fund allocation going forward from 40 per cent now, with focus on the new economy and logistics sectors
Argentina
Buenos Aires, August 9th, 2018. Beccar Varela has incorporated Dr. Virginia Frangella, specialist in ethics and compliance, risk management and internal controls
Panama
As of August 8th, 2018, foreigners of nationalities that require a visa to enter the Republic of Panama may enter with a Schengen Visa or current Residency from Korea, Japan or Singapore. Comments: By means of Executive Decree No. 521 of April 6th, 2018, any foreigner who requires a visa to enter the national territory, holding a Visa or valid residency in Korea, Japan or Singapore, may enter Panama, as a tourist, without an entry visa
Romania
NNDKP announces the expansion of its Employment Practice with the addition of Gabriela Dinu as Managing Associate NNDKP is pleased to announce that Gabriela Dinu joined its Employment Practice as Managing Associate. With an extensive professional experience of over 15 years, Gabriela specializes in employment legislation and employment relations
Germany
A team led by Dr. Lothar Ende, Partner at Heuking Kühn Lüer Wojtek’s Hamburg office, advised Reply on the acquisition of the German group companies of U.S. group CSPi. IT service provider CSPi GmbH, which will operate as Spike Reply in the future, will boost Reply group’s presence in IT security. CSPi is one of Germany’s leading IT system integrators for IT security and has been represented on the German market for over 40 years
Germany
Boris Dürr, Partner at Heuking Kühn Lüer Wojtek’s Munich office, advised C.H. Beck Verlag on the acquisition of AWA-AUSSENWIRTSCHAFTS-AKADEMIE GmbH. Beck Verlag took over all shares from AWA’s former shareholders. Following the acquisition, AWA will continue to operate under the previous company name with extended management
USA
Haynes and Boone, LLP, Partner Ian T. Peck led a team of lawyers representing women’s apparel retailer, A’GACI, L.L.C., in the reorganization of its business. A’GACI filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in January and emerged just under seven months later, confirming a plan of reorganization on July 27, 2018. The women’s retailer, which was founded in 1971, suffered poor financial performance leading up to the bankruptcy filing
China
Mergermarket has recently released the shortlist for its China M&A Awards 2018. Han Kun has been shortlisted for M&A Legal Adviser of the Year and Technology, Media & Telecom M&A Legal Adviser of the Year. Han Kun has extensive experience in M&A and the TMT industry, and has consistently received accolades from authoritative legal ranking organizations, including Chambers and Partners, The Legal 500, Asian Legal Business, China Business Law Journal, Asialaw Profiles and China Law & Practice
Philippines
SyCipLaw mourns the passing of Andres G. Gatmaitan, a name partner and a former managing partner of the firm. He died at the age of 78. Andy Gatmaitan obtained his undergraduate and law degrees from the University of the Philippines, where he distinguished himself as a scholar, campus journalist, and student leader. He was the editor-in-chief of the Philippine Collegian, the chairman of the U.P
Chile
Carey advised The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) on the acquisition of a majority stake and control of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, Chile (BBVA Chile) for USD2.2 billion from Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A., and on the mandatory tender offer process for up to 100% of the shares of BBVA Chile in connection thereto. Through this acquisition, BNS became the owner of approx. 68.23% of BBVA Chile while the Said family holds the remaining 31.62% with a minimum float in the market
Texas, USA
The National Association of Women Lawyers (NAWL) has named Mary-Christine “M.C.” Sungaila, a partner and appellate litigator with Haynes and Boone, LLP, to a three-year term on its Board of Directors. NAWL’s mission is to provide leadership, a collective voice and essential resources to advance women in the legal profession and advocate for the equality of women under the law. This aligns well with Sungaila’s efforts to secure women’s rights worldwide
Texas, USA
Haynes and Boone, LLP Counsel Huong Nguyen and Associate Elizabeth Crompton co-authored two chapters in the recently published Pre-ANDA Litigation: Strategies and Tactics for Developing a Drug Product and Patent Portfolio, Second Edition. They were also associate editors of the book
Poland
Wardyński & Partners has advised ForFarmers in the acquisition of a majority stake in Tasomix companies and creation of a joint venture with the existing shareholders. On 2 July 2018, ForFarmers, a Dutch company listed on Euronext Amsterdam and one of the world's largest feed producers, acquired a majority stake in companies of Tasomix, a regional leader in the industry employing 250 people and producing over 390,000 tonnes of feed per year
Poland
Wardyński & Partners has advised HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA, in the process of divestment of its Danish and Polish wholesale companies. Transaction encompassed Danish FTZ Autodele & Verktoj A/S and Polish Inter-Team sp. z o.o. HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA, one of the world's leading automotive suppliers for lighting and electronics, sold them to the Swedish wholesaler, Mekonomen AB. The purchase price was around EUR 395 million (+ profit equivalent)
England
The corporate team from national law firm Shoosmiths has advised its client Coppergreen, a major UK holiday park developer, on the purchase of two new properties - an existing park in Lincolnshire and a brand-new development in Nottinghamshire. Coppergreen has acquired Kenwick Park Hotel and Spa and Lodge Park, as well as the Clumber Park site in Nottinghamshire, which has planning permission for 129 lodges and a host of other new facilities
Germany
A team comprised of lawyers from several offices, led by Stuttgart-based partner Dr. Peter Ladwig, advised the shareholders of SyBIT GmbH, Radolfzell, on the sale of initially 60 percent of their shares in the company to itelligence AG and accompanied the transaction. Eventually, itelligence aims to acquire a 100 percent stake in SyBIT. SyBIT GmbH was founded in 2000 and currently employs some 170 people
USA
On July 27, 2018, Patterson Belknap scored a win for our client, a Fortune 100 healthcare company, when the court granted a motion to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction in a products liability suit related to talcum powder. The New York Supreme Court in Manhattan relied on the U.S. Supreme Court’s opinion in Bristol-Myers Squibb Co v. Superior Court of California, San Francisco, 136 S. Ct
Israel
FBC represented J.P. Morgan and Bank of America as Joint Book-Running Managers in the private offering by Wix.com Ltd. (Nasdaq: WIX) of $442.8 million of 0% Convertible Senior Notes due 2023 (including the exercise in full of an over-allotment option granted to the initial purchasers). The notes were offered in a private offering to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933