Germany
A HEUKING team led by Munich-based Salaried Partner Roman Ettl-Steger, LL.M., legally advised Schoeller Ventures GmbH on the establishment of Multiloop, a joint venture developing a sustainable reusable system for e-commerce. Multiloop develops durable, water-repellent shipping containers made from recyclable polypropylene. Each Multiloop box is designed for repeated use, replacing up to 30 single-use cardboard boxes and reducing carbon emissions up to 86 percent
Russia
On April 30, 2025, the Labour Law Subcommittee of the Association of European Businesses (AEB) held an open webinar titled “Key Trends in Labor Dispute Litigation”.
Margarita Egiazarova, PhD in Law and Partner of ALRUD’s Labour Law Practice, delivered a keynote presentation: “Investigation – Termination – Litigation: How Judicial Practice is Evolving”
Bermuda
Why the Cayman Islands continues to be a popular jurisdiction for offshore funds
This article first appeared in The Alternative Investor, May 2025. You can sign up to receive the monthly publication here.
The dominance of the Cayman Islands in the offshore funds market is due to a combination of its tax neutrality, proximity to the United States and bespoke fund legislation and regulatory regime that have continuously evolved to meet market demands
Germany
A HEUKING team led by Munich-based Partner Dr. Christian Strasser successfully represented the Federal Republic of Germany, specifically the German Patent and Trade Mark Office (DPMA), before the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) in a cross-border insurance matter
China
On May 8, 2025, Benchmark Litigation China, an internationally renowned legal rankings organization, released its shortlist for the Benchmark Litigation China Awards 2025
Germany
Westphalia-Lippe Local Transport Association (NWL) has taken over eurobahn GmbH & Co. KG as an interim shareholder. The goal of the takeover is to secure the continued existence of the company, protect jobs, and maintain regional rail services in the Westphalia-Lippe region. NWL aims to stabilize the financially distressed rail operator to the extent that a resale can take place as soon as possible. eurobahn will continue to manage its operational business independently
Florida, USA
Denver, CO – May 13, 2025 – Greenspoon Marder is proud to announce that senior counsel Sabrina Strand has been selected as a 2025–2026 John S. Nolan Fellow by the American Bar Association (ABA) Tax Section. This prestigious fellowship is awarded to a select group of young tax lawyers who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and commitment to the field of tax law.
“I am deeply honored to be selected as a John S. Nolan Fellow
Florida, USA
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – May 12, 2025 – For a third year in a row—and seventh time overall—Greenspoon Marder has been recognized as one of South Florida’s Top Workplaces by the SunSentinel Media Group. This year marks the 11th anniversary of the Top Workplaces program, which honored 126 organizations based on direct employee feedback.
With a strong 58
New York, USA
On May 12, 2025, the firm, along with co-counsel ACLU Florida, obtained a significant victory for Naples Pride, protecting the organization's First Amendment right to host a drag performance in a Naples, Florida public park as part of its 2025 LGBTQ+ Pridefest celebration. Starting in 2023, the City of Naples made clear that if Naples Pride attempted to apply for a permit to host a family-friendly drag performance in an outdoor public space, it would be rejected
Russia
On April 23, the leading foreign business-association “American Chamber of Commerce in Russia” (AmCham Russia) held its annual HR-Conference. The event was open for the members of AmCham and PEBA, and also for persons outside of these associations.
The Conference comprised 3 main sessions:
Legal and Administrative issues;
Strategies and cooperation;
HR-technologies and innovations
England
A cross-departmental deal team from Shoosmiths led by partner Jonathan Dunkley and legal director Tom Swain, has advised ETM Group on its acquisition of the key trading assets of Maven Leisure, including the London-based roof-top bar Wagtail, and sports bars and restaurants Goldwood and Beechwood.ETM Group is a leading hospitality company known for its portfolio of premium bars, restaurants, and pubs across London
England
Shoosmiths today announces that commercial law expert Craig Chaplin has joined the firm as a partner to strengthen the team’s expertise in Complex Contracting, Tech & IT, IP, Energy & Infrastructure, Financial Services, and Privacy & Data.Throughout his 30-year career Craig has become a trusted adviser to several household-name brands across the retail and technology sector, particularly in Manchester
Germany
At the end of April, the City of Duisburg, represented by its Elections Department, successfully concluded a Europe-wide procurement procedure for the award of framework agreements related to mail-in voting. A HEUKING team led by Dr. Laurence Westen, Partner at the firm’s Düsseldorf office, advised the City of Duisburg throughout the procedure
Argentina
Beccar Varela was granted the Deal of the Year 2024 award in the Private Equity category during the Latin Lawyer Awards 2025 charity ceremony, held on May 8th at the Rosewood Hotel in São Paulo, Brazil.The Deal of the Year recognizes landmark transactions in Latin America
China
Recently, Benchmark Litigation, an internationally renowned legal rankings organization, released its Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific 2025 Rankings, a definitive guide to the region's leading dispute resolution firms and lawyers. This year, Han Kun was recognized in four practice areas and five firm partners were honored in the Asia-Pacific rankings
Nigeria
Our Tiwalola Osazuwa, Partner and Head of our Intellectual Property Practice, has been elected President of the Intellectual Property Law Advocates Network (IPLAN), a prestigious role that recognises her deep expertise, steadfast leadership, and unwavering commitment to the advancement of intellectual property law in Nigeria.Tiwalola is no stranger to breaking new ground
China
On May 7, 2025, renowned legal directory LegalOne announced its "Blue Ribbon 2025 (China): Highly Recommended 15 for Global Business" to recognize lawyers who have achieved outstanding success in key and prominent areas of the local legal services market over the past year. Han Kun partner Mr. Shipo (Angus) Xie was named to the list.Mr. Shipo Xie is partner in Han Kun's Corporate & Compliance department
Argentina
On April 29, 2025, Tarjeta Naranja S.A.U. issued its Class LXIV simple notes, non-convertible, into shares, unsecured, in three series, reaching, in total, the maximum amount of US$150,000,000, under the Frequent Issuer Regime established in Section VIII, Chapter V, Title II of the Rules of the Argentine National Securities Commission.The Class LXIV Series I Notes, were issued for a nominal amount of US$32,684,639, denominated, subscribed, and payable in U.S
Florida, USA
By: Christopher Smith, Esq.
Last week, on May 2, 2025, a federal district court in California found that Prop 65 warnings for dietary acrylamide are unconstitutional under the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. (Cal. Chamber of Comm. v. Bonta, 19-cv-02019, Order Granting Summary Judgment (E.D. Cal., May 5, 2025)
Florida, USA
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – May 6, 2025 – Greenspoon Marder is pleased to announce that Land Use and Zoning partners Dennis Mele and Elizabeth Somerstein have successfully secured approval for the Phase 1 redevelopment of Oakwood Plaza, a prominent commercial center located in Hollywood, Fla. Representing Kimco Realty, they skillfully navigated the complex entitlement process to obtain the necessary approvals, marking a significant milestone in the broader revitalization of Oakwood Plaza
Philippines
SyCipLaw has been shortlisted for citation as the Philippine Firm of the Year in the Benchmark Litigation Asia Pacific Awards 2025. This nomination builds on our prior successes, the Firm having won the same award in 2021, 2023, and 2024. SyCipLaw Partners Carlos Roberto Z. Lopez and Russel L. Rodriguez have been shortlisted for the Philippine Lawyer of the Year award
Philippines
SyCipLaw is pleased to announce that its Davao branch is now accepting applications for the Summer Internship Program 2025. This 120-hour internship opportunity is open to all incoming third and fourth-year students eager to gain valuable experience in the legal field.The program is scheduled to run from May to July 2025.Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their updated resumes along with a copy of their transcript of records to Jon Acedillo at [email protected]
Florida, USA
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – May 5, 2025 – Greenspoon Marder is delighted to announce it is hosting the Women of Debt Relief (WODR) Career Builder Workshop, scheduled to take place on June 14, 2025, at the firm’s Fort Lauderdale Office.
The event will open with remarks given by deputy managing partner Rebecca Bratter, followed by key industry updates from regulatory compliance practice group leader Robby Birnbaum. Mr
Philippines
Multilaw, a global network of independent law firms, is conducting a webinar entitled “Energy Transition: Developments in Emerging Markets”. The webinar will be held on May 14, 2025, Wednesday, at 8:00 PM (PHT).SyCipLaw Partner Hiyasmin H. Lapitan is among the panelists. Joining her are Jerónimo Ramos Arozarena of Pérez-Llorca (Mexico) and Okechukwu Okoro of G. Elias (Nigeria)
Philippines
The Employment Law Alliance (ELA), in partnership with Deacons, will host the 2025 ELA Asia Pacific Client Conference: Employment Law Trends on May 16, 2025 (Friday), at Centricity, LANDMARK Chater House in Hong Kong.SyCipLaw Partner Marianne M. Miguel, along with other leading lawyers from Asia Pacific, will discuss and provide insights on a range of employment topics and issues critical for Asia Pacific employers. The event is geared for In-House Counsel and Chief Human Resource Officers