Philippines
SyCipLaw retained its Tier 1 rankings for Trademark and Patent work in the 2026 edition of IP STARS, Managing IP’s exclusive rankings publication and global legal directory. In addition, Senior Partner and Head of the Intellectual Property Department Anthony W. Dee continues to be cited as a Notable Practitioner.IP STARS conducts extensive and independent research on both contentious and non-contentious IP work across 80 jurisdictions worldwide
Philippines
SyCipLaw has been nominated for two awards at the TrustLaw Awards 2026, recognizing the Firm’s pro bono work and cross-border collaboration in support of civil society initiatives.TrustLaw, the global pro bono legal service network of the Thomson Reuters Foundation, connects non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and societal enterprises with leading law firms worldwide to provide free legal assistance
China
On June 29, 2026, Hurun Legal officially released its "Preeminent Recommended Lawyers in the Family Office Services Ecosystem" guide. This marks the first specialized research by Hurun Legal to focus on family office scenarios
Nigeria
The Central Bank of Nigeria ("CBN") has issued a circular introducing new requirements relating to ultimate beneficial ownership ("UBO") disclosure, localisation of payment transaction data and market structure restrictions within the Nigerian payments ecosystem. The circular applies broadly to deposit money banks, microfinance banks, mobile money operators, switching companies, payment service providers, super agents and other licensed participants in the payments sector
China
Chambers and Partners, the world's leading legal directory, recently published the latest edition of the Chambers Corporate Tax Global Practice Guide. Han Kun contributed the PRC chapter of the guide by authoring the Trends & Developments and Law & Practice section. The contributors include Shiye Yuan, Jianwei Liu and Junmei Li
Hong Kong S.A.R.
Deacons’ Corporate Finance Practice Group advises the sole sponsor CITIC Securities (Hong Kong) Limited and underwriters as to Hong Kong law in relation to the Main Board H-share IPO of DKE Holding Company Limited (SEHK Stock Code: 1770), seeking to raise up to approximately HK$517.5 million (subject to the exercise of over-allotment option)
China
Han Kun Law Offices LLP ("Han Kun Hong Kong"), acted as the Hong Kong legal advisors to the Company in connection with the initial public offering in Hong Kong and Regulation S offering of 10,112,280 H shares in aggregate, and the listing of H Shares of, Keytop Parking Inc. ("Keytop Parking", stock code: 02272.HK) on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. China International Capital Corporation Hong Kong Securities Limited and CMBC International Capital Limited served as joint sponsors
China
Recently, WIPR (World Intellectual Property Review), a renowned intellectual property directory in Asia, has announced its 2026 rankings. Han Kun was again recognized in the firm categories of both "Contentious" and "Non-Contentious", owing to the firm's competitive IP practice and exceptional service capabilities
China
Han Kun Law Offices is pleased to announce that Mr. Wenhao Chen has recently joined the firm. The addition of Mr. Chen will further strengthen and enhance Han Kun's data and AI compliance capabilities. Mr. Chen will be mainly based in the firm's Shanghai office.Mr. Chen has over 15 years of experience in compliance practice, with a focus on data protection, artificial intelligence, and corporate compliance
Ireland
A&L Goodbody (ALG) is recognised by Finance Dublin for its involvement in 16 of the publication’s 2026 ‘Deals of the Year’, a key benchmark of excellence in the Irish financial market. Covering five categories, the recognition highlights the breadth of ALG’s expertise and reinforces its reputation as a trusted advisor on many of the most complex and high-profile transactions in the market
Michigan, USA
Dykema, a leading national law firm, secured dismissal of all felony charges against Scio Township, Michigan, Supervisor Jillian Kerry before trial was scheduled to begin later this month in Washtenaw County Circuit Court.The dismissal came in State of Michigan v. Jillian Kerry, No. 25-000517-FH, pending before the 22nd Judicial Circuit Court for Washtenaw County
China
On June 22, 2026, Asian Legal Business ("ALB") formally announced its "2026 ALB China Dispute Resolution Rankings". Han Kun was recognized in the rankings for the third time after 2024 and 2025 in both the "litigation" and "arbitration" categories, owing to the firm's exceptional performance and favorable client feedback in dispute resolution.ALB, owned by Thomson Reuters, is one of the world's most influential legal directories
Peru
Estudio Rodrigo Promotes Five to Partner, Appoints First Female Partner in Litigation to Meet Surging Client DemandEstudio Rodrigo, recognized for the third time in early 2026 as the Chambers and Partners Latin America Law Firm of the Year, is pleased to announce the promotion of five lawyers to the partnership, effective July 1, 2026
Germany
The commercial law firm HEUKING welcomed Marina Dolina, LL.M. as Counsel at its Munich office effective June 1, 2026. She is part of the team led by Dr. Oliver Treptow and strengthens the firm's practice in Corporate/M&A, Private Equity, and Health Care & Life Sciences. Marina Dolina brings several years of experience advising on domestic and cross-border corporate transactions
Germany
A team led by Stuttgart-based HEUKING partners Dr. Peter Ladwig and Dr. Alexander Schott provided comprehensive advice to the shareholders of OMIKRON Data Solutions GmbH on the strategic integration into the DQE Group. Albert Pusch will remain on board as a shareholder and managing director. HEUKING's advisory services encompassed the structuring and negotiation of all transaction agreements as well as legal support throughout the sale process
West Virginia, USA
Charleston, W.Va. — Spilman Thomas & Battle (Spilman) welcomed business leaders from across the region today for its signature SuperVision™ symposium, a high-impact seminar for employers and human resources professionals navigating the modern workplace.
“Today’s employers are facing a workplace landscape that is changing faster than ever, from evolving regulations to emerging technologies,” said Eric W. Iskra, Chair of Spilman’s Labor and Employment Law Practice Group
China
Han Kun Law Offices is pleased to announce that Mr. Quan Hou has recently joined the firm. The addition of Mr. Hou will further strengthen and enhance Han Kun's capital markets capabilities. Mr. Hou will be mainly based in the firm's Beijing office.Mr. Hou specializes in domestic and international listings, corporate restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, private equity and venture capital investments, and bankruptcy reorganization investments
West Virginia, USA
Pittsburgh — Spilman Thomas & Battle (Spilman) announced that partner Julian E. Neiser has been elected to the Academy of Trial Lawyers of Allegheny County (ATLAC), an exclusive organization of the region’s most accomplished trial attorneys.
Neiser was selected for membership based on his distinguished record as a trial lawyer. Through his 25-year career, he has handled hundreds of complex commercial and construction disputes, representing clients across a broad range of industries
Germany
Under the lead of attorney Marc Dümenil, HEUKING successfully defended a mid-sized company against a lawsuit seeking payment of a contractual penalty in the five-figure range before the Regional Court of Bochum (Case No. I-15 O 67/25). Following oral argument during the course of the litigation, the Regional Court of Bochum recommended that the plaintiff withdraw the action. The plaintiff followed this recommendation and withdrew the lawsuit
Alabama, USA
Bradley partners Greg Hidalgo and Patrick Everman recently led a team of attorneys in the representation of Paragon Biosciences Emalex Capital, Inc. (“Emalex”) in its acquisition by Teva Pharmaceutical Industries, Ltd., which closed on June 10, 2026.
Additional members of the core Bradley team included partners Erin Reeves McGinnis and Cyrus Chin, and associate Marino Leone
Texas, USA
Dykema, a leading national law firm, today announced the addition of Jacobus “Jake” Vollebregt as Senior Counsel in the firm’s Corporate Finance and Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Practice Groups, resident in the firm’s San Antonio office. He joins Dykema from Quadrant Law Group, LLP, where he was a Partner advising clients on complex commercial transactions, data privacy and cybersecurity matters, regulatory compliance, and enterprise risk management
D.C., USA
Dykema, a leading national law firm, today announced the addition of Brent W. Procida as a Member in the firm’s Financial Services Litigation Practice Group, resident in the Washington, D.C., office. He joins Dykema after practicing at Venable LLP for more than 20 years.Procida is an experienced litigator whose practice focuses on creditors’ rights and complex commercial litigation
Alabama, USA
Bradley partner Haydn Richards was quoted in National Mortgage News discussing whether AI could eventually handle the entire mortgage origination process.
Richards argued that AI cannot completely replace licensed mortgage professionals.
"There will need to be a natural person that is licensed somewhere in the process,” Richards said.
He added that the industry is unlikely to reach a point where a mortgage company operates without any mortgage loan originators
Germany
A HEUKING team led by partner Julia Cramer provided comprehensive legal advice to alphahill Asset Management GmbH on the legal structuring of the closed-end domestic special AIF "alphahill Club Invest 4 – Nature Capital." The advisory work focused on the regulatory structuring of the investment fund and its classification as an Article 8 fund under the EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR)