Press Releases

By Christopher “Smitty” Smith, Esq. CalRecycle recently published its final findings on material characterization for Senate Bill 343 (SB343), codified as Cal. Pub. Res. Code section 42355.51. CalReycle’s final findings are California’s final determination on which products and packaging materials California recognizes as eligible to use the “chasing arrows” symbol or any other indicator of recyclability under SB343 ...

Fort Lauderdale, Fla. — April 7, 2025 — Greenspoon Marder announces the promotions of International Wealth & Asset Planning attorney Andrew Bechel, Litigation attorneys Barbara Croutch and Patrick Hennessey, and Hospitality, Alcohol & Leisure attorney Joseph MacLellan to partner positions. All are recognized for their professional achievements, commitment to excellence, and outstanding client service at the firm ...

Law firm Shoosmiths has led property developers Torsion Group and Khalbros on one of the largest transactions seen in Yorkshire, marking a significant moment for real estate development in Leeds.In a joint venture between Torsion and Khalbros, the property businesses have acquired Eastgate Quarter to begin a £1bn mixed-use regeneration project in what is being considered one of the most ambitious city centre developments in the UK ...

Asters acts as a legal counsel to Uklon Group, one of the leaders in the Ukrainian online car rental and delivery market, in connection with obtaining merger clearance for its acquisition by Kyivstar, the largest telecommunications company in Ukraine.The transaction, valued at USD 155 ...

Law firm Shoosmiths has successfully advised on the restructuring plan for OutsideClinic, a leading UK provider of in-home eye and hearing tests. The court-sanctioned plan, approved on March 28, 2025, marks a significant development in UK restructuring case law.The restructuring plan was initiated in response to financial challenges faced by OutsideClinic, stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic and strategic acquisitions that adversely affected revenue ...

Four and Counting! After winning this award in 2018, 2020 and 2022, the history repeated two days ago at this year’s gala announcement event in Prague. We are honoured to be recognized by the leading regional magazine CEE Legal Matters with the Deal of the Year Award for Aggreko’s Acquisition of Resalta! This achievement reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence and client service ...

Shoosmiths has led on legal negotiations for five co-operative independent society members (ISMs) - Lincolnshire Co-op, Scotmid Co-op, East of England Co-op, Southern Co-op and Central Co-op, who led on the deal - have signed a landmark 10-year corporate power purchase agreement (CPPA) with RWE, the UK's largest power generator and a global leader in renewable energy, to supply electricity from renewable energy sources to over 400 locations across the UK ...

Landmark move rewards AI adoption to accelerate smarter, faster, better client service.Shoosmiths has reinforced its position at the forefront of legal innovation by becoming the first major law firm to link a firmwide bonus to the use of artificial intelligence (AI) by its workforce. The firm has set a clear and ambitious annual target: one million Microsoft Copilot prompts to unlock a £1m bonus pot for staff in its new financial year ...

On March 28, 2025, Patterson Belknap secured another significant victory for our clients, Johnson & Johnson subsidiaries Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Janssen Pharmaceutica NV, and Janssen Research & Development, LLC, in a Hatch-Waxman patent infringement litigation regarding Mylan Laboratories’ proposed generic versions of Janssen’s Invega Trinza® product ...

On April 2, 2025, Aiper Intelligent ("Aiper") announced that it has successfully completed a new round of financing, raising nearly RMB 1 billion. Fluidra, a global leader in professional and retail pool cleaning solutions, participated as a strategic investor. Additionally, Yunqi Capital joined as a new investor, while existing shareholders, including XVC, Fosun RZ Capital, and Borchid Capital, further increased their stakes ...

On April 2, 2025, China Business Law Journal announced its "Deals of the Year 2024", which highlights 12 Han Kun-advised deals.The legal market has shown great resolve and imagination in what has been another challenging year.  In China and abroad, scores of representative deals have demonstrated lawyers' wisdom and work ethic.  Some deals have turned the tide, some have saved the day, and some have offered hope for the coming year ...

In an insightful and engaging discussion on career opportunities within Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Young Arbitration and ADR Forum (YAAF), Young Philippine Institute of Arbitrators (Young PIArb) and Ateneo Law School (ALS) recently came together to host “Careers in ADR: A Panel Discussion” at Justitia Hall, Ateneo Law School, Rockwell, Makati City ...

On April 2, 2025, legal research and analytics firm GCProfiles released its "2025 GCP China 40 Under 40" list, spotlighting 40 of the most outstanding young lawyers in mainland China.  Han Kun partners Jiaxin Liu and Lei Zhu were named to the list (listed alphabetically by surname).Jiaxin LiuReasons for selection: Mr. Liu specializes in venture capital and private equity investment, domestic and international capital markets, and M&A transactions ...

Kudun and Partners is proud to announce that we have been recognized by the Asia Business Law Journal for 2025 as Thailand’s Best Overall Law Firm for the third consecutive year since 2023. This prestigious title highlights our steadfast dedication to excellence and our commitment to delivering unparalleled legal services across Thailand and beyond ...

In light of our ongoing growth and dedication to providing legal services of superior quality, we are pleased to announce that four of our colleagues are getting a promotion. Having contributed with their expansive knowledge and experience to DTB’s development for years, our Senior Attorneys Dina Salapic and Andrej Žmikic have now made Partners: Andrej Žmikic Andrej has been an invaluable member of our team for 11 years, and is the Head of DTB’s Employment team ...

On March 11, 2025, Patterson Belknap and co-counsel at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP obtained a significant jury-trial victory for our client, marketing executive Dela Yador, in a multi-million dollar commercial litigation involving breach of contract. The Patterson Belknap team was led by partner Kathryn Bi and included attorneys Catherine Djang, George Harris, and Gregory Diskant. Mr. Yador filed the case after his partner, Jason Mowatt, wrongfully excluded Mr ...

Han Kun Hong Kong Law Offices LLP ("Han Kun Hong Kong") has provided English law and Hong Kong law legal services in connection with Jiyuan City Jikang Technology Co., Ltd.'s ("Jiyuan Jikang Technology") debut U.S.$100 million 3-Year Bond issuance as Placing Agents' and Trustee's international counsel.The coupon rate of the 3-Year Bonds is 6.80% and the Bonds are guaranteed by Henan Zhongyu Financing Guarantee Co., Ltd ...

The well-known London-based legal publisher Law Business Research recently published its 17th edition of Lexology In-Depth Dispute Resolution. Han Kun partner Ms. Ying Zeng, associates Mr. Cao Qian and Ms. Wang Xiuqi co-authored the China chapter.Lexology In-Depth Dispute Resolution introduces the legal framework and practice of dispute resolution in 24 different jurisdictions, with contributions from leading dispute resolution practitioners from different countries and jurisdictions ...

Hong Kong, March 27, 2025 – International law firm Gianni & Origoni is pleased to announce the appointment of Hong Kong lawyer, Eviana Leung, as Counsel in the litigation department. Eviana is also principal partner of Eviana Leung & Partners, GOP’s associated firm in Hong Kong. Having been admitted to practice as a solicitor in the High Court of Hong Kong since 2008, Eviana specialises in commercial litigation, arbitration, marine and insurance disputes ...

Edison Holding S.A. and Edison Energía S.A. (the “Edison Group”) have agreed to acquire the controlling stake in Cartellone Energía y Concesiones S.A. and Consorcio Empresas Mendoza para Potrerillos S.A. from BAF Latam Credit Fund B.V. The buyers were legally advised by Tavarone, Rovelli, Salim & Miani, while the seller was advised by Beccar Varela ...

Shares across shores An original version of this article was first published by STEP Journal, Issue 2, March 2025 ...

By: Edward D. Brown, Esq., LL.M, CPA; Eric R. Kaplan, Esq.; Andrew Bechel, Esq., LL.M.; Alexis Whitley, Esq.* (*Legal Extern) There are various asset preservation strategies that can be implemented by an attorney on behalf of their client to reduce a client’s overall financial profile, and along with it, the size of the potential target against the client that may arise from creditor lawsuits. Discussed below are some of the more often-used strategies ...

On February 13, 2025, Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. issued 17,740,028 new book-entry, Class “B” ordinary shares, with a nominal value of AR$1 each and carrying 1 vote per share, in order to proceed with the price adjustment payment established in the share purchase agreement dated April 9, 2024, between Grupo Galicia and Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A.U., on one side, and HSBC Latin America B.V ...

On March 25, 2025, the Legal Guru Club and the Legal Hall of Fame officially released the 2025 "List of Excellent Lawyers Recommended by General Counsels of Chinese Well-Known Enterprises".  Han Kun Law Offices won six firm awards, and 21 Han Kun lawyers were named to the list ...

On 24 March 2025, The United Laboratories International Holdings Limited ("TUL") announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary The United Bio-Technology (Hengqin) Co., Ltd. ("United Biotechnology") and Novo Nordisk A/S ("Novo Nordisk"), a multinational biopharmaceutical corporation headquartered in Denmark, have entered into an exclusive license agreement ...