England
Law firm Shoosmiths has successfully advised international accounting and business advisory group Azets on its acquisition of Ensors, one of East Anglia’s oldest and most respected firms of Chartered Accountants. The development marks Azets’ entry into a new UK region and exciting new chapter for the parties involved
Russia
ALRUD Law Firm is pleased to announce the appointment of Sergey Artemiev as Partner, effective September 1, 2025. This strengthens ALRUD's Tax Practice team with a second Partner. Sergey will make an even greater contribution to the firm's development and strengthen ALRUD's position in the fields of tax law and comprehensive structuring.
Sergey's appointment as Partner is the natural progression of his career in the firm
Russia
ALRUD Law Firm is pleased to announce the appointment of Sergey Artemiev as Partner, effective September 1, 2025. This strengthens ALRUD's Tax Practice team with a second Partner. Sergey will make an even greater contribution to the firm's development and strengthen ALRUD's position in the fields of tax law and comprehensive structuring.
Sergey's appointment as Partner is the natural progression of his career in the firm
England
Shoosmiths continues to strengthen its AI and technology capabilities with the appointment of Sarah Reynolds as Partner. Sarah joins from EY Law, where she led the UK Emerging Technology and Responsible AI practice in the UK.Based in Shoosmiths’ London office, Sarah will focus on sustainable and emerging technologies — and the intersection between the two — including AI, robotic process automation (RPA), blockchain and digital assets and Web3 and Metaverse
Florida, USA
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – August 25, 2025 – Greenspoon Marder is proud to announce that partners Matthew H. Scott and Elizabeth Somerstein have been recognized in the September issue of Florida Trend Legal Elite Notable Real Estate and Land Use Attorneys for 2025.
The Legal Elite Notable recognition highlights attorneys across Florida who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and impact within their respective practice areas. Both Mr. Scott and Ms
California, USA
Buchalter is pleased to celebrate its first full year in Atlanta and announce that Amanda Hyland has been named Managing Shareholder of the firm’s Atlanta Office. In addition to her new role, Hyland serves as Administrative Chair of the Intellectual Property Practice Group.
Buchalter opened its Atlanta office in August 2024 with Seth Trimble at the helm, and has since expanded to 20 attorneys and professional staff
Florida, USA
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – September 3, 2025 – Greenspoon Marder is proud to announce that partners Irina Dashevsky, Matthew Ginder, and Nick Richards have been recognized by the Cannabis Law Report & Cannabis Law Journal as Top 200 Lawyers in the 6th edition of Global Top 200 Lawyers of 2025-2026. This prestigious list recognizes the foremost legal practitioners and firms in the global cannabis industry
Russia
ALRUD Law Firm and Simmons & Simmons LLP are honoured to invite you to the webinar "Russia sanctions litigation – recent developments and future risks". The webinar will be held on September 23, 2025 at 12:00-13:00 (London time), at 14:00-15:00 (Moscow time) in English on the ON24 platform.
There have been several important developments since our last webinar on Russia sanctions litigation in March 2025
Russia
ALRUD Law Firm and Simmons & Simmons LLP are honoured to invite you to the webinar "Russia sanctions litigation – recent developments and future risks". The webinar will be held on September 23, 2025 at 12:00-13:00 (London time), at 14:00-15:00 (Moscow time) in English on the ON24 platform.
There have been several important developments since our last webinar on Russia sanctions litigation in March 2025
West Virginia, USA
Charleston, W.Va. — Spilman Thomas & Battle (Spilman) announced that Michael J. Basile recently was reelected as Managing Member of the law firm. He has held this leadership position for more than two decades, guiding Spilman through a period of sustained growth.
“Through Mike’s strategic vision and leadership, Spilman has cultivated measured growth, thoughtfully expanding our geographic footprint and enhancing the depth and breadth of our legal services and practice areas,” said Eric W
China
Han Kun Law Offices LLP ("Han Kun Hong Kong") has successfully advised Ganfeng Lithium Group Co., Ltd. (002460.SZ/1772.HK)("Ganfeng Lithium") as its international legal counsel on the issuance of the convertible bonds (the "Convertible Bonds") and placement of new H shares (the "H Shares"). The Convertible Bonds are issued in an aggregate principal amount of HK$1.37 billion, with a coupon rate of 1.50 per cent, and are due in 2026. In addition, a placement of approximately HK$1
Florida, USA
Boca Raton, Fla. – September 1, 2025 – Greenspoon Marder is proud to announce that 10 attorneys were recognized as Boca Raton’s Top Lawyers of 2025 by The Boca Raton Observer. This designation is determined by an exclusive peer-nomination process conducted by DataJoe, one of the country’s top research firms. Dariel J. Abrahamy Michael R. Bakst Robby H. Birnbaum Laurence I. Blair Alan B. Cohn Vincent J. Comito Larry Corman Garry W. O’Donnell View More
Germany
Swedish loyalty solutions provider Awardit AB has acquired Buben & Mädchen GmbH, a leading German provider of motivation and loyalty solutions. A team led by Cologne-based HEUKING Partner Dr. Philipp Jansen legally advised the shareholders of Buben & Mädchen GmbH on the transaction. Buben & Mädchen GmbH is a leading German provider of B2B incentive programs, customer loyalty, and employee engagement solutions. The company designs tailored loyalty concepts for corporate clients
England
Shoosmiths is delighted to announce the appointment of Simon Levine as strategic adviser to its Board. Simon is one of the legal industry’s most experienced and forward-thinking leaders, bringing a track record of innovation, international growth, and transformative leadership at the highest level
England
Shoosmiths has further underlined its strategic intent with the appointment of Steven Stewart as partner within its growing real estate division.Steven will be based in Shoosmiths’ Glasgow office, leading the Scottish planning and environmental practice for the firm, while also supporting clients and colleagues UK-wide
China
Han Kun Law Offices LLP ("Han Kun Hong Kong"), as international legal counsel to the issuer, has successfully assisted in a 3-year US$180 million bond issuance project, with Nanjing Pukou Economic Development Co., Ltd. as the guarantor and its directly wholly-owned BVI subsidiary, Boxinyuan International Limited, as the issuer. Han Kun Hong Kong provided efficient and professional legal services under English law and Hong Kong law in this transaction
China
IAM recently published the 2025 edition of the IAM Patent 1000, which ranks Han Kun among "The World's Leading Patent Firms" in "litigation" and "prosecution", and ranks Han Kun partners Yan Wang, Lili Wu, Rui Luo, and Haining Song among "The World's Leading Patent Professionals".IAM undertook an extensive research process to identify outstanding firms and individuals across multiple jurisdictions
China
BEIJING, August 29, 2025 - Han Kun Law Offices ("Han Kun") today officially released the "Han Kun 2024 VC/PE Data Analysis" (English Version) (the "Report"). In the Report, Han Kun assesses data from the VC/PE transactions the firm worked on as legal counsel in 2024 and analyzes the investment structures and key legal terms commonly used in such transactions
China
Recently, the China Banking Association released the China Consumer Finance Company Development Report (2025) (the "Report"). This is the sixth year that the China Banking Association has issued an annual report to the public on the development of consumer finance companies
China
On August 28, 2025, renowned legal directory LEGALBAND announced its "2025 Under 40: Top 20 Dispute Resolution Lawyers" to showcase the 20 most-favored dispute resolution lawyers in mainland China. Han Kun partners Chunyan He and Zhihao Ye were named to the list.Reasons for selection: Ms. Chunyan He is highly skilled in handling dispute resolution cases in areas such as corporate, securities, financial asset management, real estate, and construction engineering
China
On August 28, 2025, renowned legal directory LEGALBAND announced its "2025 Under 40: Top 20 Business Lawyers" to showcase the 20 most favored business lawyers in mainland China. Han Kun partner Wenle Du was named to the list.Reasons for selection: Mr. Wenle Du has focused on the field of bankruptcy and restructuring in over a decade of practice experience
Alabama, USA
Bradley attorneys Beau Byrd, Ann Cargile and Rod Clement were named to the list of 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Real Estate Lawyers.
This is the second edition of the guide, which recognizes lawyers who are unsurpassed in their accomplishments in real estate transactions, development, land use, finance, REITs and more
Alabama, USA
Bradley has added partner Tara Ravi to its Healthcare Practice Group, continuing recent growth in its Atlanta office, now the third largest location in the firm’s footprint.
“Tara’s unique background spans clinical care, academic research, and health law, which will make her an immediate asset to our healthcare clients as they face increasingly complex growth and compliance challenges,” said Bradley Atlanta Office Managing Partner Deborah Cazan
Alabama, USA
Bradley attorney Robert Maddox was quoted in Bank Director on the patchwork of state laws that have been introduced to help govern artificial intelligence (AI) usage. Financial institutions must follow states’ quickly evolving demands, as lawmakers try to guard against privacy risks and AI-based discrimination
Alabama, USA
Bradley is pleased to announce that Robert “Bob” J. McGahan has been named a 2025 BTI Client Service All-Star for providing superior client service.
“Congratulations to Bob for being honored as a BTI Client Service All-Star,” said Bradley Chairman of the Board and Managing Partner Jonathan M. Skeeters