Germany
HEUKING has once again been recognized by the India Business Law Journal as one of the leading international law firms for India-related legal work in the “Regional & Specialist” category. For the past 19 years, the India Business Law Journal has published its annual Intelligence Report, which highlights top-performing law firms that have successfully advised on India-related transactions over the previous twelve months. This year, over 600 law firms worldwide were evaluated
Ukraine
Asters has acted as a national legal counsel to PrivatBank in a multi-billion dollar litigation against its former owners Ihor Kolomoisky and Gennadiy Bogolyubov. On 30 July 2025, the High Court of Justice in London ruled that they had misappropriated almost USD 2 billion of the Bank's funds under a re-lending scheme
Germany
A team led by Ariane Neubauer, Equity Partner at HEUKING's Berlin office, provided comprehensive advice to AssistMe GmbH (AssistMe) on its oversubscribed financing round in the amount of EUR 5.2 million. MedTech company AssistMe, a pioneer in digital assistance systems for nursing care, intends to use the financing to further roll out its IoT platform alea in inpatient, outpatient, and clinical care and to establish a production in Brandenburg
China
On July 28, 2025, GSK plc (LSE/NYSE: GSK) announced it has entered into agreements with Hengrui Pharma (600276.SH; 01276.HK) to develop up to 12 innovative medicines, adding significant new growth opportunities to the company beyond 2031. The programmes were selected to complement GSK's extensive Respiratory, Immunology & Inflammation (RI&I) and Oncology pipeline, and assessed for their potential best- or first-in class profiles
Argentina
Beccar Varela announces the appointment of Jimena Vega Olmos as a new partner in the firm’s Energy department. With over 20 years of experience advising local and international clients on complex transactions and strategic matters related to energy, infrastructure, project finance, and investment arbitration, her arrival strengthens a key area of the firm’s practice
Germany
In its most recent issue, WirtschaftsWoche named Dr. Anna Lena Glander, Salaried Partner at HEUKING’s Düsseldorf office, as one of Germany’s top lawyers in Criminal Law for Private Individuals. This marks the first time Dr. Glander has received this recognition. HEUKING continues to be ranked among the leading law firms in this field
Alabama, USA
Two attorneys in Bradley's Jackson office were named to leadership roles within The Mississippi Bar during the organization’s 120th Annual Convention held July 9-11 in Sandestin, Florida. Margaret Oertling Cupples was appointed chair of The Mississippi Bar’s Diversity Committee and Stephen Fritz was elected to the Executive Committee of the Appellate Practice Section.
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Alabama, USA
Bradley attorney Aron Beezley was quoted in Law360 on notable government contract cases to watch for in the second half of 2025. One of the cases Beezley highlighted is Syneren Technologies Corp. et al. v. U.S.
During the pendency of IT consulting firm CAN SoftTech Inc.'s protest over a $1.5 billion procurement, the U.S
Alabama, USA
Bradley attorney Robert Maddox was quoted in Bank Director on the latest findings from their annual survey, which focuses on how boards structure their deliberations, strengthen their composition, and set strategy.
Senior management will execute on the bank’s strategy. But the board has an important oversight responsibility to hold management accountable, and directors can play a significant role in offering feedback, Maddox said
Germany
A HEUKING team led by Hamburg-based Partner Dr. Lothar Ende advised Desitin Arzneimittel GmbH on a significant life sciences transaction. Under the terms of the agreement, Desitin transferred the exclusive global rights to the patents covering sulthiame, an active ingredient used in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and other sleep-related respiratory disorders, to U.S.-based biopharmaceutical company Apnimed, Inc
Germany
A cross-office HEUKING team led by Frankfurt-based Partners Michael Neises and Christine Grau legally advised the Alzey-Worms district on the acquisition of DRK Krankenhaus Alzey from the insolvency administrator. The purchase agreement was signed on June 12, 2025, and the transaction closed on July 1, 2025. Insolvency proceedings for the assets of DRK gemeinnützige Krankenhausgesellschaft mbH Rheinland-Pfalz (the hospital company) had been initiated on March 1, 2025
Argentina
On March 5, 2025, Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. (“BGBA”) initiated a complex and ambitious corporate reorganization process. As a result of such reorganization, a portion of the assets of GGAL Holdings S.A. (“GGAL Holdings”) was spun off, including, among other assets, its entire equity interest in Banco GGAL S.A. (“Banco GGAL”, formerly HSBC Bank Argentina S.A
Florida, USA
New York – July 28, 2025 – Greenspoon Marder is pleased to announce that partner Joseph MacLellan of the firm’s Hospitality, Alcohol & Leisure Industry Group has been appointed to the New York City Nightlife Advisory Board (NAB) for a two-year term through August 15, 2027.
The NAB is an independent advisory body established by local law to support New York City’s nightlife industry and advise the City Council on matters related to nightlife businesses, workers, and communities
Croatia
DTB acted as legal advisors to Marko Dovgan, the owner of Signalinea LTD, a leading Croatian provider of installed guardrail solutions and road marking services, in the successful sale of his shares to Saferoad Group, a European leader in road safety and steel solutions
Alabama, USA
Bradley attorney Aron Beezley was quoted in Law360 on top government contracts decisions of 2025, including Raytheon Co. v. U.S. and Tolesto v. US in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims.
The court issued two decisions that both expanded and limited the court's jurisdiction over Other Transaction Authority (OTA) agreements, which are streamlined, flexible deals typically used for research or prototyping
Alabama, USA
Bradley attorney Jarrod Martin was quoted in Texas Lawbook on the record number of businesses that filed for bankruptcy in the Northern District of Texas federal courts during the first six months of 2025
Alabama, USA
Bradley’s Roy D. Campbell III, a retired partner, has been named the 2024-25 recipient of the Mississippi Bar’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Mr. Campbell was presented with the award at the Mississippi Bar’s annual meeting on July 11.
The Mississippi Bar’s Lifetime Achievement Award is given to an individual who has demonstrated service to the public, profession, and administration of justice over the span of a professional career
Croatia
DTB acted as the advisor to the Bank Polska Kasa Opieki SA, agent and security agent, joined by OTP Bank and Zagrebacka banka from Croatia, Powszechny Zaklad Ubezpieczen (PZU) from Poland, and OTP Bank Plc from Hungary on granting of EUR 300 million terms and revolving credit to Studenac, one of Croatian leading retail chains
New York, USA
Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler is pleased to announce that the firm has been recognized by Chambers High Net Worth 2025 in the following practice areas: Art and Cultural Property Law – USA-Nationwide Private Wealth Law – New York The firm also received individual recognitions by Chambers in both practice areas: Anne-Laure Alléhaut, Jo Backer Laird, and John Sare were ranked in the Art and Cultural Property Law practice area in the USA
Florida, USA
Boca Raton, Fla. – July 24, 2025 – Greenspoon Marder announces Wills, Trusts & Estates partner Laurence “Larry” I. Blair has been ranked in the Chambers High Net Worth (HNW) Guide in the category of Private Wealth Law in Florida for 2025
China
On July 24, 2025, LEGALBAND, a renowned legal directory, announced its "LEGALBAND 2025 China 30 Under 30" list, which highlights 30 stellar young lawyers in mainland China who possess outstanding professional abilities and are favored by clients. Han Kun lawyer Keke Zhou was named to the list.Reasons for being listed: Mr. Zhou focuses on the areas of private equity investment and financing, investment and mergers and acquisitions, etc
Florida, USA
Fort Lauderdale – July 23, 2025 – Greenspoon Marder LLP is pleased to announce a successful result in the appellate case of Ric Jorge, et al. v. City of Deerfield Beach, a matter of significant interest involving municipal rezoning decisions. The case was heard in the Circuit Court of the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit in and for Broward County, Florida, Appellate Division
Florida, USA
Atlanta – July 23, 2025 – Greenspoon Marder is proud to announce the addition of partner Cathy Hampton in the Atlanta office, expanding the firm’s Entertainment and Sports and Corporate practice groups.
Ms. Hampton brings over 30 years of legal experience in transactional, corporate, regulatory, and litigation matters, with a focus on the sports and hospitality industries
China
On July 23, 2025, China Business Law Journal (“CBLJ”) announced the winners of its 2025 China Business Law Awards. This year marks the fifth consecutive time for Han Kun to be presented the "Golden League" award, together with nine other elite PRC firms who are widely recognized for their overall competitiveness. Han Kun was also highlighted as a "Firm of the Year" in 13 practice areas/industry sectors
China
On July 22, 2025, renowned legal directory Legal Hall of Fame announced its "China Legal Pioneer List: Lawyers Recommended by Key Clients in 2025", focusing on legal elites who have truly won the trust of key clients, such as central government-owned enterprises, local state-owned enterprises, foreign-invested enterprises, and private enterprises