Press Releases

Bradley is pleased to announce that eight of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized in the 2025 editions of Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers or Washington, D.C. Rising Stars. The following five Bradley partners are recognized in the 2025 edition of Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers: Aron C. Beezley Michael S. Koplan Gregory G. Marshall Douglas L. Patin Robert J ...

Han Kun Law Offices is pleased to announce that Mr. Can Yin has recently joined the firm as a partner.  His joining the firm will further strengthen and enhance Han Kun's international capital markets capabilities.Mr. Yin's practice covers public market financings such as initial public offerings and subsequent issuances, and also private transactions such as pre-IPO financings. Mr ...

Shoosmiths has been reappointed to the legal panels of both Bellway and Taylor Wimpey, reinforcing the law firm’s position as a leading adviser in the UK living sector.Bellway is a long-standing client of the firm. Shoosmiths previously advised on its acquisition of a development site in Glenrothes, Fife, as part of a 850-home regeneration scheme ...

Bradley is pleased to announce that Michele P. Madison and George R. Reinhardt III have joined as partners in the firm’s Healthcare Practice Group in Atlanta. They were both previously partners at Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP. “We are pleased to welcome Michele and George, who are a dynamic team with extensive experience representing healthcare providers across the state ...

A Cologne-based team led by HEUKING Partner Dr. Mirko Sickinger legally advised MERITU AG on the listing of its shares for trading on the general open market of Düsseldorf Stock Exchange. Following the company’s application, MERITU AG shares have been tradable since June 27, 2024. In preparation for the IPO, HEUKING also advised on establishing the corporate structure of a German holding company with a Polish subsidiary ...

New York – May 28, 2025 – Greenspoon Marder is proud to announce the expansion of the firm’s Hospitality, Alcohol and Leisure Industry Group, with the addition of new partner Andrew P. Castano in the New York office. With extensive experience as general counsel in the food and beverage space, Mr. Castano brings a blend of legal savvy and industry expertise to the world of real estate and corporate law ...

Han Kun Law Offices recently acted for an overseas applicant in obtaining a high-value and complex asset preservation order from the Hangzhou Intermediate People's Court ("Hangzhou Court") in support of an arbitration administered by the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre ("HKIAC") ...

Han Kun Law Offices acted as PRC legal counsel to the joint sponsors in connection with the global offering of H shares and listing on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange of Xiamen Jihong Co., Ltd. (厦门吉宏科技股份有限公司) ("Jihong", stock code: 002803.SZ).  CMB International Capital Limited and China International Capital Corporation Hong Kong Securities Limited served as joint sponsors and overall coordinators for the transaction ...

Consortium Legal, a leading law firm in Central America, celebrates its 20th anniversary and announces its new president and the formation of its new Board of Directors for 2025-2030, reaffirming its commitment to innovation and excellence in the legal sector.For two decades, Consortium Legal has followed a path of consolidation and growth in the region, positioning itself as the strategic legal partner for companies and corporations ...

Kudun and Partners (KAP), one of Thailand’s leading full-service law firms, and Jipyong LLC, a premier South Korean law firm with a strong international presence, have formalized a strategic alliance through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at a ceremony held at the Grand Central Building in Seoul, South Korea, on Tuesday, 27 May 2025.The agreement marks a significant milestone in advancing legal cooperation between Thailand and Korea ...

On May 20, 2025, Pravo.ru published the results of an international study on the foreign projects of Russian law firms. ALRUD is one of the leaders in the study, being represented in 24 jurisdictions. The study covered 41 law firms and 462 projects across 97 countries. Seven regions were involved: Africa, Asia-Pacific, the Americas and Caribbean, Europe, offshore jurisdictions, the MENA region (the Middle East and North Africa), and the post-Soviet space ...

Homann Holzwerkstoffe GmbH has successfully placed its new 2025/2032 corporate bond on the market with a total volume of EUR 120 million. The offering attracted strong demand from both institutional investors in Germany and abroad as well as from private investors, resulting in an oversubscription. The annual fixed interest rate was set at 7.5% during the bookbuilding process. The Cologne-based HEUKING team led by capital markets lawyers Dr ...

CRAVIES GmbH, a manufacturer of high-quality snack products, has successfully completed a pre-seed financing round. CRAVIES offers sunflower seeds in six different flavours. The snacks are rich in healthy nutrients and are vegan and halal. The shells can be collected in the packaging, which can be converted into a container. The company is based in Neuss ...

On May 22, 2025, Asian Legal Business (ALB), a leading legal publication under Thomson Reuters, announced the finalists for its SE Asia Law Awards 2025.  Han Kun was awarded "SE Asia Practice, PRC Law Firm of the Year", owing to the firm's outstanding practices in Southeast Asia.  Mr. Leong Chuo Ming, a partner from the firm's Singapore office, attended the ceremony on behalf of Han Kun to receive the honor ...

On May 23, 2025, Asian Legal Business ("ALB") formally announced its "2025 ALB China Regional Ranking: South China Client Choice".  Han Kun partner Adrian Lv, who is based in the firm's Shenzhen office, was honored in the rankings due to his standout practice.Mr. Lv specializes in mergers and acquisitions, venture capital and private equity, capital market transactions, foreign direct investment, offshore investment, ESOPs, and general corporate matters ...

On May 23, 2025, Asian Legal Business ("ALB") formally announced its "2025 ALB China Regional Ranking: South China Rising Lawyers".  Han Kun partner Cheng Zhang, who is based in the firm's Shenzhen office, was honored in the rankings due to his standout practice.Mr. Zhang specializes in domestic and international capital markets, private equity and venture capital, mergers and acquisitions, foreign direct investments, and corporate restructuring and global expansions ...

On May 23, 2025, Asian Legal Business ("ALB") formally announced its "2025 ALB China Regional Ranking: South China Firms".  The ranking identifies leading law firms for their practices in regional markets and comprises two categories: law firms headquartered in the South China region and those not headquartered there but which have branches or offices in the region.  Han Kun was recognized in the ranking for its exceptional performance in the South China region ...

Chambers and Partners, the world's leading legal directory, recently published its Life Sciences Global Practice Guide (2025) (the "Guide").  Han Kun again contributed the China chapter of the Guide's Trends and Developments section.  The contributors include Min Zhu, Michelle Y. Gon, Yang (Aaron) Gu, Lu Chai, Dr. Ying Li, and Shiye Yuan ...

On May 16, 2025, the Private Equity Association of Shanghai ("PEAS") published the PEAS 2024 Equity Investment List, in which Han Kun was again recognized as "Best Legal Counsel", marking the sixth consecutive year for the firm to win this honor ...

Amy S. Leopard, co-chair of Bradley's Cybersecurity and Privacy Practice Group, has earned the Artificial Intelligence Governance Professional (AIGP) certification through the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP). The IAPP launched the AIGP certification to meet the rapid, cross-industry need for professionals to understand and execute responsible AI governance as AI technology has continued to expand globally ...

The XIII St. Petersburg International Legal Forum was held from May 19 to 21. This is Russia's largest platform for discussions on law and lawmaking among representatives of the legal, business, and law enforcement communities. The Forum is organized by the Ministry of Justice of the Russian Federation and the Roscongress Foundation – the institutions responsible for implementing state policy in the field of justice and for holding major international business events ...

A cross-office HEUKING team led by Hamburg-based Partner Dr. Johan Schneider legally advised CTP group, headed by shipowner and logistics entrepreneur Captain Thomas Pötzsch of Rellingen, on the acquisition of Geesthacht Hospital and its geriatric clinic, the affiliated medical care center, and the local senior center out of insolvency. The investor agreement to acquire the relevant shares in the insolvent companies by way of an insolvency plan had already been notarized on March 28, 2025 ...

Today, Han Kun Law Offices officially released "Han Kun's Practice Guidelines on Equity Repurchase Disputes" (Second Edition), which is now available on the firm's website.Han Kun launched the inaugural  Han Kun's Practice Guidelines on Equity Repurchase Disputes  in 2023, providing analysis and practical answers to highly common and widely discussed issues in equity repurchases ...

A team led by HEUKING Partners Jens-Hendrik Janzen, Dr. Frank Baßler and Dr. Mirko Sickinger comprehensively advised and supported Moninger group on selling parts of its Karlsruhe production site to Paulaner group. On March 1, 2025, Moninger Holding AG, jointly with Sinner AG and Hatz-Moninger-Brauhaus GmbH, sold parts of its production site in Karlsruhe’s Grünwinkel district to Paulaner group. The buyers, affiliates of Paulaner group, have taken on several employees as part of the transaction ...

Denver – May 19, 2025 – Greenspoon Marder is proud to announce that tax partner Nick Richards has been appointed to the Board of the Colorado Judicial Institute, an independent, nonpartisan, statewide community organization and 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Founded in 1979, the Colorado Judicial Institute (CJI) is dedicated to promoting equity, impartiality, and public trust in Colorado’s courts through outreach, education, and civic engagement. As a board member, Mr ...