Press Releases

Recently, Lexology—the world's leading legal news platform under the renowned London-based publisher Law Business Research—officially launched the 2025 edition of the China chapter of Lexology Panoramic: Sports Law. Han Kun was invited to contribute to this publication. The authors of the China chapter include Han Kun partners Mr. Dong (Eric) Liu, Ms. Qimin Zhu as well as attorneys Mr. Guangyan Feng and Ms. Wendi Chen, with additional contributions from Mr. Chen Kuang and Ms ...

On August 14, 2025, Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. issued Class XXIX Notes, simple, non-convertible into shares, unsecured, denominated, subscribed and payable in U.S. dollars in the Republic of Argentina. The issuance was carried out under the CNV’s Frequent Issuer Regime.The Notes were issued for an aggregate principal amount of US$110,914,898, maturing on August 31, 2026. The Notes bear interest at a fixed nominal annual rate of 6 ...

FINEXITY AG, one of the leading providers of digital investment solutions, has acquired 90.1 percent of the shares in Effecta GmbH, an established liability umbrella in the distribution of digital securities. A HEUKING team led by Cologne-based Partners Dr. Thorsten Kuthe and Kristina Schneider, LL.M. legally advised FINEXITY on the transaction. With this merger, FINEXITY is further expanding its infrastructure and taking a decisive strategic step toward a future stock exchange listing ...

Bradley is pleased to announce that 34 Bradley attorneys are named a “Lawyer of the Year” across 38 practice areas in The Best Lawyers in America® for 2026. The “Lawyer of the Year” accolade honors individual attorneys who received the highest overall peer feedback for a specific practice area and geographic region ...

Asters acted for MHP, Europe’s largest poultry producer, in proceedings before the Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine (AMC), which after nearly four years of investigation, closed the gun-jumping case without finding any violations.The investigation concerned allegations that MHP acquired control over Ukrainian meat producer Skott Smeat without merger clearance ...

Bradley had 77 attorneys from across the firm’s three Alabama offices named to Business Alabama’s Legal Elite 2025 list. The firm had more attorneys named to the inaugural list than any other firm in Alabama. The following Bradley attorneys in Alabama were named to the list of Legal Elite 2025: Scott E ...

Bradley partner Elizabeth Boone was honored as an Outstanding Volunteer at the 39th Annual Goodwill Salute. Hosted by the Goodwill Industries of Mississippi, Metro Jackson’s outstanding volunteers were celebrated at the 2025 Goodwill Salute Diner, which was held August 21 at the Country Club of Jackson. The Salute is one of Goodwill’s most meaningful traditions, recognizing servant leaders who embody the values of generosity, commitment, and service to others ...

Detechgene GmbH, an innovative BioTech start-up based in Cologne, has successfully completed its second seed financing round, raising a total of EUR 3 million. The company plans to use the fresh capital to further advance its vision of making molecular diagnostics mobile, fast, and reliable for everyone. The round was led by Neoteq Ventures, an experienced early-stage investor focusing on technology-driven start-ups. In addition to NRW ...

Effective October 1, 2025, Harald Francisco Heller (53) will join HEUKING’s Frankfurt office as an Equity Partner, strengthening the firm’s Real Estate & Construction practice group. Heller joins the firm from Reed Smith LLP, where he served as a Partner for more than a decade. Prior to that, he was Counsel at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP, following earlier roles at Latham & Watkins and Simmons & Simmons ...

On August 22, 2025, Asian Legal Business (ALB) announced in Shanghai the winners of its ALB China Regional Law Awards 2025: East China, which is open to "local" law firms headquartered in Shandong, Jiangsu, Anhui, Zhejiang, Jiangxi, and Shanghai ("East China") and "non-local" law firms headquartered in other regions with a presence in East China ...

Han Kun Law Offices has advised and acted as PRC counsel to the underwriter in connection with the initial public offering of Yimutian Inc. ("Yimutian", NASDAQ: YMT) in the United States and listing on the Nasdaq Stock Market.Yimutian was established in 2014 ...

New Jersey, NJ – August 22, 2025 – Greenspoon Marder is pleased to announce a significant legal victory achieved by attorney Kory Ann Ferro, resulting in the full dismissal of all claims with prejudice against two clients in a recent whistleblower action. The case involved claims asserted under the New Jersey Conscientious Employee Protection Act (CEPA). The plaintiff alleged that various parties were liable for purported whistleblower retaliation. Ms ...

Bradley attorney A.J. Bahou was featured in a Best Lawyers article discussing his perspective on how artificial intelligence (AI) is evolving and impacting the legal landscape. Bahou, who was an inaugural honoree for Artificial Intelligence Law in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, was asked to reflect on the legal dimensions of this rapidly advancing technology ...

Bradley is pleased to announce that 422 of the firm’s attorneys are recognized in the 2026 Best Lawyers lists. This includes 321 attorneys recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and 101 attorneys listed in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America. In addition, 34 Bradley attorneys are named 2026 Best Lawyers “Lawyer of the Year” in 38 practice areas ...

Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – August 21, 2025 – Greenspoon Marder announces that 64 attorneys have been selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2026 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America ®. The list of attorneys includes: Arizona: Scottsdale Mae Innabi – Real Estate Law Sharon Urias – Litigation – Intellectual Property California: Los Angeles Howard M. Ehrenberg – Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law Richard C ...

Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – August 21, 2025 – Greenspoon Marder is proud to announce partner Dennis D. Mele is a recipient of the Best Lawyers in America®: “Lawyers of the Year” Award for the 32nd Edition. This accolade is awarded to individual lawyers who received the highest overall peer feedback for both their specific practice area and geographical location. Mr. Mele has been recognized for his work in land use and zoning law as well as environmental law ...

Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – August 21, 2025 – Greenspoon Marder announces five attorneys have been selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2026 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch®. This recognition is given to attorneys who are earlier in their careers, have been practicing for typically 5-9 years, and have obtained professional excellence in their private practice in their specific area of law. Jason Alman (Florida) – Family Law Jamey R ...

Asters contributed to conducting a cybersecurity assessment of the Dnipro City Council and its municipal enterprises (the ‘Objects’) and evaluating the current maturity of their systems in accordance with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 ...

Asters successfully represented the Ukrainian permanent establishment of one of Europe's largest pharmaceutical companies in a transfer pricing dispute with the tax authorities.The tax authority conducted an unscheduled on-site documentary audit to examine compliance with the "arm’s length principle" (transfer pricing) in relation to financing provided by the parent company to its permanent establishment in Ukraine in 2018 ...

The Aerospace & Defense industries are evolving at an unprecedented pace. Complex regulatory landscapes, cutting-edge technologies, and high-stakes projects require legal advisors who combine deep industry knowledge with strategic vision. HEUKING is rising to meet this challenge ...

Elbstein AG has acquired a strategic stake in Seebeck Werftquartier through a combined cash and non-cash capital increase and has also successfully completed a full cash capital increase. A team led by Cologne-based HEUKING Partner Dr. Thorsten Kuthe advised the company comprehensively on structuring and implementing the transaction. In total, 15 million new shares were issued ...

On August 15, 2025, LegalOne, a global legal rankings organization, announced its "Deals of the Year – China 2024".  Han Kun is featured in the rankings for 17 deals and tops the LegalOne Merits law firm rankings based on deal totals and rating ...

The American Lawyer has shortlisted Patterson Belknap Litigation Partner and Pro Bono Practice Chair Michael Buchanan as a finalist for “Attorney of the Year” in its 2025 Industry awards. The prestigious annual awards “recognize outstanding achievements and contributions made by lawyers, law firms, and legal departments across various practice areas and specialties.” A former federal prosecutor and skilled trial lawyer, Mr ...

Law firm Shoosmiths has successfully advised Madagascar Oil, a leading onshore oil producer in Madagascar, in a precedent-setting restructuring plan involving a cross-border upstream oil & gas group with entities in Mauritius and Madagascar.The matter centred on a high-stakes dispute between two key lenders making this the first known instance of a “one versus one” restructuring plan used to resolve a stand-off ...

SyCipLaw recently held its Kapihan sa SyCipLaw seminar titled “Strengthening Corporate, HR, and Tax Compliance,” further cementing its commitment to delivering practical legal insights that bolster business resilience and compliance. The event drew participation from 35 companies, including HR and legal professionals, CFOs, compliance officers, and business leaders eager to enhance their strategic approaches ...