Florida, USA
By: Victor Sahn, Esq.
On the heels of financial distress, Consolidated Burger Holdings LLC, along with two affiliates, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. This Burger King franchisee operates 57 restaurant locations across Florida and Georgia, including standalone stores and Walmart-based outlets. At its peak, the company managed 75 locations with 1,500 employees
Florida, USA
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. — April 21, 2025, Greenspoon Marder attorneys Aliya J. Nelson, Sandra Brown and Alan S. Clarke have been named to Billboard’s Top Music Lawyers 2025 List. Billboard Magazine editors annually select a class of attorneys, nominated by their firms and peers, who are essential resources for the music industry’s rising artists, songwriters, and superstars alike.
Ms. Nelson brings more than 20 years of experience with a focus on transactional, licensing and regulatory matters
China
Han Kun Law Offices has been recognized as a "Top 5 China Venture Capital & Private Equity Legal Advisor of the Year" in ChinaVenture's "2024 China Venture Capital & Private Equity Annual Rankings," which were announced at the awards ceremony held on April 18, 2025
China
On April 16, 2025, Asian Legal Business (ALB) announced the finalists for its China Law Awards 2025
New York, USA
On April 10, 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
Russia
ALRUD’s Private Clients Practice has conducted a detailed study on the landscape of private foundations in Russia
Ukraine
Asters has successfully defended PrivatBank in a lawsuit brought by six foreign companies seeking to recover over USD 250 million from the state-owned bank.The claimants attempted to recover funds deposited in their accounts at the bank’s Cyprus branch through challenging decisions, orders, and agreements made during the PrivatBank resolution with the participation of the State
England
Law firm Shoosmiths has advised Hilco Capital on the acquisition of Lakeland, the renowned family-owned homewares retailer.Hilco Capital, the pre-eminent investor known for its numerous successful high street turnarounds, entered into advanced talks with Lakeland's management and shareholders to finalise the management buyout following a search for new investment
China
On April 16, 2025, IFLR announced the winners of the IFLR Asia-Pacific Awards 2025 at an awards ceremony held in Hong Kong. Han Kun won two awards, including the most prestigious, "China - M&A Firm of the Year", owing to the firm's outstanding performance over the past year. Han Kun partners Ms. Lu Chai, Mr. Rio Li, and Mr. Kanxi Liao attended the ceremony on behalf of Han Kun to receive the honor
China
Han Kun represented Webull Corporation in its successful de-SPAC merger with SK Growth Opportunities Corporation and listing on the NASDAQ Stock Exchange on April 11, 2025, under the ticker symbol "BULL".As Webull Corporation's PRC legal counsel for this transaction, Han Kun provided comprehensive legal advice throughout the entire de-SPAC merger and listing process, including assisting the company in completing the overseas listing filing with the China Securities Regulatory Commission
Russia
On 16 April 2025 ALRUD Law Firm’s office hosted a workshop on “Customs Law and Foreign Economic Activity in 2024-2025: Customs Value Control and Customs Payment Pitfalls”. Under tightened supervision and increasing uncertainty on the foreign economic market the topic was of much interest to lawyers, foreign trade experts, and business representatives
England
Law firm Shoosmiths has advised Addtech on its acquisition of AMP Power Protection Ltd (AMP), a company specialising in rugged Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) and Power Protection systems for harsh environments, including the defence, marine, and transport industries
Florida, USA
By: Paul Kaplan, Esq.
Brief Overview of Antitrust
The practice of antitrust has evolved significantly since its inception in the 19th Century. In the 19th and 20th Centuries, trusts were the preferred corporate structure to organize businesses. The breakup that was ordered in the Standard Oil and American Tobacco cases of 1911 reflected this newly established legislative effort
China
Recently, Lexology—the world's leading legal news platform under the renowned London-based publisher Law Business Research—officially launched the 2025 edition of Lexology Panoramic: Shareholder Activism & Engagement. Han Kun is the only Chinese law firm invited to contribute to the publication. The authors of the China chapter include Han Kun partners Mr. Dong (Eric) Liu, Ms. Qimin Zhu as well as attorneys Mr. Shi Yin and Ms
Romania
Nestor Nestor Diculescu Kingston Petersen (NNDKP) assisted MedLife, the largest private healthcare network in Romania and the only company with Romanian capital listed on the Stock Exchange, in increasing its syndicated loan by up to EUR 50 million, thus reaching a total of EUR 330 million. The syndicate of banks that granted the loan includes Banca Comercială Română (BCR), Raiffeisen Bank, BRD Groupe Société Générale, Banca Transilvania and ING Bank N.V
New York, USA
On April 11, 2025, Patterson Belknap secured a significant victory for our clients, Johnson & Johnson subsidiaries DePuy Synthes, Inc., Synthes USA, LLC, Synthes USA Products, LLC, and DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc., in a medical device patent infringement litigation concerning DePuy Synthes’ TFN-ADVANCED™ Proximal Femoral Nailing (“TFNA”) system
England
Shoosmiths today announces expert real estate finance lawyer James Salford has joined the Banking & Finance team to enhance the firm’s capabilities in real estate finance, particularly across the hotels & leisure sector.James joins from Bird & Bird where he spent five years as a Partner and Head of Real Estate Finance (REF). Prior to this, he spent 14 years as a Partner at Addleshaw Goddard
England
Law firm Shoosmiths has just refreshed its approach to ESG with the launch of its first sustainability strategy in line with the firm’s aims to achieve Net Zero emissions by 2040, with fresh initiatives including the development of a Sustainability Steering Committee and new sustainability-centred role
New York, USA
Patterson Belknap has joined the amicus briefs supporting Perkins Coie, Jenner & Block, WilmerHale, and Susman Godfrey in their legal actions challenging the Executive Orders issued against those firms. Our firm has a history of defending the rule of law, and we are proud to do it again now. Our decision to participate as an amicus had nothing to do with politics or partisan ideologies
China
Han Kun Hong Kong Law Offices LLP ("Han Kun Hong Kong") has provided English law and Hong Kong law legal services in connection with Zhengzhou Jianzhong Construction and Development (Group) Co., Ltd.'s ("Zhengzhou Jianzhong Construction and Development") debut U.S.$39 million 3-Year Bond issuance as Issuer's international counsel.The coupon rate of the 3-Year Bonds is 7.20%. This deal is Zhengzhou Jianzhong Construction and Development's debut issuance in the offshore bond market
China
On April 1, 2025, the well-known periodical Commercial Dispute Resolution ("CDR") published the CDR Essential Intelligence – Fraud, Asset Tracing & Recovery 2025. Han Kun Shanghai partners Andy Liao and Yuxian Zhao were exclusively invited to write the PRC chapter (https://www.cdr-news.com/cdr-essential-intelligence/fraud-asset-tracing-recovery/china/)
Florida, USA
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. — April 9, 2025, Greenspoon Marder is pleased to announce the promotion of six attorneys to senior counsel. The attorneys recognized for this achievement include Jessica Berry, Karissa Chin-Duncan, Azadeh Gowharrizi, Ellis Marder, Adriana Miranda and Sabrina Strand.
Ms. Berry is a member of the Financial Services practice group and is based in the firm’s Newark office
Florida, USA
Denver, CO. — April 8, 2025 Greenspoon Marder is thrilled to announce an expansion of its Denver office with the arrival of Colin Barnacle, a seasoned Labor and Employment and Litigation partner, alongside Labor and Employment and Litigation associate, Jay Cranmer.
With over 20 years of cutting-edge experience, Mr. Barnacle is renowned for delivering strategic insights and robust litigation support to a wide array of clients, from Fortune 500 giants to innovative startups
China
On April 8, 2025, LEGALBAND announced the winners of its 2025 China Law Awards. Recognized for its outstanding performance over the past year, Han Kun was honored as "Private Equity and Venture Capital Law Firm of the Year" and "TMT Law Firm of the Year". Additionally, Han Kun partner Charles Li was awarded "Managing Partner of the Year".Private Equity and Venture Capital Law Firm of the YearReasons for selection: "A long-term partner to top-tier capital and leading enterprises
Romania
Nestor Nestor Diculescu Kingston Petersen (NNDKP) assisted Grodiusz Private Equity Fund, an investment fund managed by the Hungarian company Gránit Asset Management, in the acquisition of Equilibrium 1 office building from Skanska Commercial Development, one of the largest developers of commercial and residential projects, in a EUR 52 million transaction