Press Releases

Asters successfully represented the interests of the renowned Ukrainian writer and poet Lina Kostenko in a case concerning the infringement of her copyright. The organisers had announced and planned Lina Kostenko's poetry concerts in Lviv and Kyiv without obtaining the author's permission for the public use of her works, despite the request obtain it for such events ...

Bradley has added Jeffrey M. Harvey as a partner in its Corporate & Securities Practice Group in Dallas. With the arrival of Mr. Harvey in Dallas, the firm has added 29 attorneys in Texas over the last year and now has more than 140 attorneys who are licensed in the state. “We are excited to bring Jeff’s significant corporate practice to Bradley ...

Bradley is pleased to announce that President Donald J. Trump has nominated Harold D. Mooty III, a partner in the firm’s Huntsville office, to serve as a judge on the United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama. “We congratulate Hal on being tapped to serve as a federal judge with the U.S. District Court,” said Bradley Chairman of the Board and Managing Partner Jonathan M. Skeeters ...

Bradley attorney Ross Robinson has been ranked in the IAM Strategy 300: The World’s Leading IP Strategists 2025. IAM Strategy 300 shines a spotlight on individuals who are driving innovation and unlocking value through intellectual property across industries and continents. This year’s list reflects a growing momentum in the IP community, with 13% more nominations submitted than for the 2024 edition ...

Shoosmiths has authored the UK chapters of Legal 500’s AI and TMT Country Comparative Guides 2025, with Joe Stephenson also serving as contributing editor for TMT. The guides offer expert insight into emerging tech law across jurisdictions.Shoosmiths is proud to have contributed to two significant Legal 500 Country Comparative Guides for 2025, reinforcing our role as a trusted advisor at the forefront of legal and regulatory developments in emerging technologies ...

On August 12, the firm, along with co-counsel at New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG), obtained an important victory for disabled New Yorkers at risk of losing access to critical in-home care services through the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP), which allows Medicaid patients to select and train their own personal aides ...

Recently, Han Kun was invited by The Legal 500, the world's leading legal directory, to author the China chapter for The Legal 500: Country Comparative Guides 2025: TMT (the "Guides").  The contributors include Kevin Duan (partner), Yuting Wang, Ziqian Zhang and Keyi Yang.Initiated by The Legal 500, the Guides aim to help readers understand core legal regulations and judicial practices in the field of technology law across different jurisdictions ...

Han Kun Law Offices LLP ("Han Kun Hong Kong") has provided English law and Hong Kong law legal services in connection with Peixian Urban Construction Investment Development Group Co., Ltd.'s ("Peixian Urban Construction Group") debut CNY2 billion 3-Year Bond issuance as Managers' and Trustee's international counsel.The coupon rate of the 3-Year Bonds is 3.70%. This deal is Peixian Urban Construction Group's debut issuance in the offshore bond market ...

Orlando, Fla. – August 12, 2025 – Greenspoon Marder LLP is pleased to announce that Litigation partner Tina Garcia has been recognized in Benchmark Litigation’s 40 & Under List for 2025. The guide recognizes those who have “earned their place among the nation’s leading promising litigators by participating in some of the most impactful litigation matters in recent history as well as by earning the hard-won respect of their peers and clients,” according to Benchmark Litigation. Ms ...

Bradley attorney Ryan Letson was named to the eighth class of the Alabama Leadership Initiative (ALI), which brings together emerging leaders from across the state. Since 1995, the program’s goal has been to complement the broader leadership network of Leadership Alabama and offer a deep dive into the challenges and opportunities facing the state ...

HEUKING legally advised Roatel Holding AG on a pioneering step in its corporate development: its conversion into a stock corporation, the introduction of electronic shares, and the execution of a capital increase via digital platforms. Roatel, known for its smart microhotels made from specially converted sea containers, has been operating a steadily expanding network of fully digitized overnight accommodation solutions along high-traffic transport routes since 2019 ...

On August 9, 2025, renowned legal directory LegalOne announced its "Greater Bay Area Special Awards 2025", which recognize lawyers, law firms, and in-house legal counsel that have demonstrated long-term commitment and outstanding performance in the GBA and reflect the professional landscape and growth potential of the region's legal services market ...

Recently, Han Kun was invited by The Legal 500, the world's leading legal directory, to author the China chapter of The Legal 500: Country Comparative Guides 2025: Artificial Intelligence (the "Guides").  The contributors include Kevin Duan (partner), Danmin Hong, Yaqi Li, and Yufeng Gan.Initiated by The Legal 500, the Guides systematically summarize legal issues related to artificial intelligence in China through a Q&A format ...

Newark, N.J. – August 8, 2025 – Greenspoon Marder LLP is pleased to announce a significant appellate court victory on behalf of its client, a defendant in a high-stakes commercial real estate litigation matter. The New Jersey Appellate Division reversed a Chancery Court order that had compelled the case to arbitration, remanding it for a trial. Filed in August 2023, Miqueo v. 300 Sylvan Ave Associates, LLC, et al ...

Law firm Shoosmiths has advised Glassbox, a leading provider of digital experience analytics for financial institutions, on its investment from Poalim Equity, the investment arm of Bank Hapoalim, Israel’s largest financial group.The investment marks a new chapter for Glassbox’s next phase of innovation, accelerating the development of advanced analytics and AI solutions purpose-built for financial institutions ...

Creel, Garcia-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez, BMA Advogados and Beccar Varela, acted as part of the team led by Kirkland and Ellis that advised Advent International in the agreement to acquire a controlling stake in Reckitt Benckiser’s Essential Home business. The transaction was signed on Friday, July 18 and the deal remains subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.The transaction values Essential Home at up to US$4.8 billion, including up to US$1 ...

HEUKING advised DRS Investment SE and its subsidiaries, including DRS KVG GmbH, comprehensively on all legal aspects relating to the structuring, launch, and closing of the special AIF Skywards GmbH & Co. KG, as well as on the fund’s acquisition of a majority stake in Austrian auction service provider AURENA. In connection with the transaction, HEUKING also advised on the implementation of a management participation program for AURENA. DRS Investment is acting as the fund’s initiator ...

Boca Raton, Fla. – July 23, 2025 – Greenspoon Marder is proud to announce that partners Robby H. Birnbaum and Franklin S. Homer successfully defended a longstanding telecommunications client against potentially business-ending regulatory enforcement following the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) expanded STIR/SHAKEN (Secure Telephone Identity Revisited / Secure Handling of Asserted Information using toKENs) requirements ...

Managing Intellectual Property (MIP), a world-renowned IP publication, has recently announced its 2025 global IP STARS rankings.  Han Kun was again recognized in the China domestic firm categories of "IP transactions (Tier 1)", "Patent disputes", "Trademark disputes", "Patent prosecution",  and "Copyright" lists, owing to the firm's competitive IP division and exceptional service capabilities ...

Han Kun Law Offices is pleased to announce that Ms. Ruixin Jiang and Ms. Yi Xiong has have recently joined the firm.  The addition of Ms. Jiang and Ms. Xiong will further strengthen and enhance Han Kun's trade compliance capabilities.Ms. Jiang has extensive experience in cross-border trade compliance, including import and export compliance management, trade planning and structuring, supply chain compliance, and export controls and sanctions.Ms ...

WirtschaftsWoche once again recognized HEUKING as one of Germany’s leading law firms in the field of public procurement law. For the first time, the firm has also been honored in the area of energy law. In the public procurement law category, Dr. Ute Jasper, Dr. Martin Schellenberg, and Dr. Laurence Westen are highlighted. In energy law, WirtschaftsWoche recognizes Marc Baltus and Dr. Tobias Woltering ...

HEUKING comprehensively advised Circus SE on the successful acquisition of FullyAI, an agentic AI company. The transaction expands Circus SE’s technological foundation and further strengthens its AI robotics ecosystem for the food service industry. FullyAI will serve as the central intelligence layer within the Circus system, enabling advanced operational control, predictive maintenance, and personalized user experiences ...

HEUKING advised Apeiron Investment Group Ltd. on acquiring a controlling stake in Heidelberger Beteiligungsholding AG, followed by a public takeover offer to the company’s minority shareholders. With the acquisition of majority control, Apeiron aims to further develop the strategic direction of Heidelberger Beteiligungsholding AG and unlock synergies within the investment portfolio. In addition to Apeiron Investment Group Ltd ...

Bradley has added appellate lawyer Robert F. Parsley as a partner.  “Bob brings senior appellate expertise that will deepen our capabilities in the Southeast and provide key support for our clients navigating complex litigation and appellate proceedings,” said Scott Burnett Smith, partner and leader of Bradley’s Appellate team ...

Bradley is pleased to announce that Stephen Fritz, an associate in the Jackson office, has been named the 2025 recipient of the firm’s Cameron J. Miller Award for Excellence and Community Service, an annual award given to an associate who exemplifies excellence in his or her legal work, along with a high degree of involvement in community service ...