Bermuda
Guernsey funds: innovation with alternative strategies
This article first appeared in the Financial Times in May 2025, as part of Guernsey Finance's fund series.
As fundraising conditions remain challenging, there has been a growing interest in bespoke strategies – particularly single-asset ("deal-by-deal") arrangements and co-investments
China
Han Kun has advised and acted as the PRC counsel to MetaLight Inc. ("MetaLight", Stock Code: 2605) on its IPO and listing on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited.MetaLight operates Chelaile, a leading real-time bus information platform in China, which applies big data analytics to deliver real-time, accurate bus arrival information
China
On June 5, 2025, Benchmark Litigation China, an internationally renowned legal rankings organization, released its winners for the Benchmark Litigation China Awards 2025
Florida, USA
By: Christopher Smith, Esq., Steven Werth, Esq., and Katherine Meek, Esq.
California’s Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (“CalRecycle”) is soliciting feedback on its proposed AB 2440 (the “Act”), also known as the Responsible Battery Recycling Act of 2022. The purpose of the Act is to create a private sector-funded system for small battery recycling. The Act is one of many ongoing efforts by California to implement Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) on product producers
Alabama, USA
Bradley is pleased to announce that Marc James Ayers, a partner in the firm’s Birmingham office, has been elected as a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation (ABF).
The ABF Fellows are a global honorary society of attorneys, judges, law faculty and legal scholars whose public and private careers have demonstrated dedication to the highest principles of the legal profession and to the welfare of the communities
Alabama, USA
Bradley attorney Jonathan DeLuca was named 2025 Atlanta Visionary of the Year by the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS).
Mr. DeLuca was recognized at the 2025 Atlanta Visionaries of the Year Grand Finale on June 7 at the InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta for his fundraising efforts, which helped raise $200,000 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. The LLS Visionaries of the Year campaign is a 10-week philanthropic competition for leaders in local communities across the country
Alabama, USA
Bradley attorney Robert Maddox was quoted in S&P Global on recent policy shifts by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC), which reinstate the expedited application process and eliminate extra scrutiny tied to size thresholds.
"The greatest beneficiary is likely smaller institutions," said Maddox. "If they can justify it, then they can use the streamlined application forms, if they're eligible
Alabama, USA
The 2025 edition of Chambers USA has ranked a total of 168 attorneys and 56 practice areas from Bradley. This includes seven of the firm’s practice areas that are ranked nationally, as well as 14 attorneys who earned nationwide rankings.
In the 2025 guide, Bradley earned a new nationwide practice ranking for Privacy & Data Security: Healthcare
Germany
Ariane Neubauer, Equity Partner at HEUKING’s Berlin office, and Roman Ettl-Steger, Salaried Partner at HEUKING’s Munich office, provided comprehensive advice to AXO Track GmbH (AXO) on its EUR 3 million seed financing round. The Berlin start-up AXO, which has set itself the goal of driving the digital transformation and sustainable development of rail transport, was able to convince renowned investors with its forward-looking vision
China
On June 3, 2025, SF Airlines and Etihad Airways executed a Joint Business Agreement (JBA) in Munich, Germany for cargo operations
Florida, USA
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – June 5, 2025 – Greenspoon Marder is proud to announce that 11 firm attorneys have been ranked across 10 categories in the 2025 edition of the Chambers USA guide by Chambers & Partners, a prestigious legal industry guide known for its rigorous selection process and client-driven research.
This year’s rankings include both new and returning honorees, reflecting the firm’s growing depth of talent and consistency of excellence across key practices nationwide
Florida, USA
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – June 5, 2025 – Greenspoon Marder announces multiple practice groups have received rankings across distinct categories in the newly released 2025 edition of the Chambers USA guide by Chambers & Partners
New York, USA
Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP is pleased to announce that 19 of our attorneys and 7 of our practice areas have been recognized in the newly released Chambers USA 2025. Chambers is a premier professional legal research company delivering detailed rankings and insights into the world’s leading lawyers and law firms
England
Shoosmiths today announces the appointment of Wei Wu as a Partner in the Corporate team, enhancing the firm’s international M&A capabilities.Wei joins from Dentons where she spent nearly a decade of her career positioning herself as the go-to adviser for Chinese companies looking to make investments in the UK and beyond. She was a founding member of their China Taskforce where she has built strong networks throughout China (including Hong Kong and Taiwan), Singapore and the UK
China
Han Kun Law Offices LLP ("Han Kun Hong Kong") has advised the joint lead managers and initial purchasers as to the U.S. law in connection with the issuance of US$270 million 6.925% senior notes due 2028 (the "Notes") by China Hongqiao Group Limited ("China Hongqiao"). The Notes are the second high-yield USD senior notes issued by China Hongqiao in 2025 which has achieved a longer tenor with lower coupon
Germany
TierDocs24, an innovative e-health start-up in the field of veterinary medicine, has successfully completed a pre-seed financing round. TierDocs24 GmbH offers e-health solutions for veterinary medicine. Pet owners can access round-the-clock veterinary video consultations via the platform HaustierDocs. The company is based in Sterup, Germany. The start-up has now successfully completed the pre-seed round with strategic corporates and angel investors
Alabama, USA
Bradley is pleased to announce that Jacque Kruppa has joined the Banking & Financial Services Practice Group as a partner in the Dallas office. Ms. Kruppa previously served as senior EVP and Chief Legal Officer at Texas Regional Bank after working for more than 15 years at an AmLaw 100 law firm
Alabama, USA
Bradley’s construction practice again was ranked No. 1 in the nation by Construction Executive in its list of “The Top 50 Construction Law Firms” for 2025.
The annual list ranks U.S
Alabama, USA
Bradley is pleased to announce that Sumner Fortenberry and Caroline Bradley-Kenney have graduated as part of the 2025 class of the Mississippi Bar Leadership Forum.
The Leadership Forum seeks to serve the legal profession by equipping participants with the vision, knowledge, and skills necessary to serve as leaders in their profession and local communities
Alabama, USA
Bradley has been selected as a recipient of the American Health Law Association's (AHLA) 2025 Top Honors award, which recognizes outstanding commitment to advancing the health law profession and supporting legal excellence in healthcare.
The Top Honors Program celebrates organizations that demonstrate exceptional leadership in promoting health law education, fostering professional development, and strengthening connections within the legal healthcare community
Alabama, USA
As Bradley celebrates the two-year anniversary of its Atlanta office and settles into its renovated space in Midtown’s Promenade Tower, the firm announces that Deborah Cazan has been named the new Atlanta office managing partner. She assumes the role previously held by Sidney S. Welch, who will continue to focus on her clients and strategic business development initiatives
Alabama, USA
Bradley attorneys Whitt Steineker, Hunter Robinson and Slates Veazey were quoted in Oxford American on the challenges facing Tennessee’s THC industry, which includes shifting regulations, legal ambiguities, and the resulting strain on local businesses and consumers.
“The science is ahead of the law right now, and it’s probably going to stay that way,” said Steineker. “That’s what makes some lawmakers really, really jumpy
Germany
As of early June, Arndt Kaubisch, LL.M. (46), joins HEUKING as Counsel. He moves from Eversheds Sutherland and will bolster the Restructuring & Insolvency practice under the leadership of Dr. Stefan Proske, working from both Berlin and Munich. Arndt Kaubisch has been with Eversheds Sutherland since 2011, where he advised creditors on restructuring and insolvency matters, with a particular focus on cross-border cases. He specializes in litigation and insolvency-related advisory work
Bermuda
Dispute resolution: another positive for Guernsey PLC
This article first appeared in Aurigny's En Voyage magazine, June 2025.
Stability and agility. Experience and innovation. Opportunity and growth. These aspects of Guernsey are well known, and I would make the case for one more.
For an economy to be firing on all cylinders, it is not just the legal framework for deal-making that is important
China
On June 3, 2025, Benchmark Litigation, an internationally renowned legal rankings organization, officially released its China Regional Rankings 2025, which identify leading dispute resolution law firms and lawyers. This year, Han Kun was recognized for its commercial disputes, international arbitration, intellectual property, government and regulatory, and insolvency practices across Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangdong. Nine Han Kun partners were honored in the China regional rankings