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
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
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
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
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
Philippines
SyCipLaw has been named the Philippine Law Firm of the Year at this year’s IFLR Asia-Pacific Awards, marking its eighth such recognition since the awards were established in 2013. Winners were announced at a gala ceremony held on April 16, 2025 in Hong Kong. The Firm also had two transactions shortlisted for deals of the year: the San Miguel Global Power (SMGP) senior perpetual securities for Debt and Equity-linked Deal of the Year, led by Partner Aaron Roi B
Philippines
The Chambers Asia Pacific and Greater China Region Awards 2025 has shortlisted SyCipLaw for Philippine Law Firm of the Year. Last year, the Firm received the same award for the fifth consecutive year, bringing its total to 10 such citations since the award’s inception in 2012
China
Han Kun Law Offices has represented Yuanbao Inc. ("Yuanbao", NASDAQ: YB), as PRC counsel to the issuer, in connection with the initial public offering and listing of its American depositary shares on the Nasdaq Stock Market. The shares began trading on April 30, 2025.Yuanbao was established in 2019 and has been deeply engaged in the field of internet life insurance since its inception
Panama
Morgan & Morgan advised the shareholders of Aguafuerte, S.A. and Aquavoltaic, S.A. (the “Companies”) on the sale of their shares to Cox Energy. Cox Energy is a leading company in the development and promotion of energy solutions in America, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. The Companies operate two solar plants of 12 MW each —Solar Pro I and Solar Pro II— both located in the Province of Chiriqui and in operation since early 2025
Panama
Morgan & Morgan acted as legal counsel to Bank of China Limited, Panama Branch, in the issuance of US$500,000,000 Floating Rate Notes due 2028, under the U.S.$40,000,000,000 Medium Term Note Programme established and updated by Bank of China Limited (a joint stock company incorporated in the People’s Republic of China). The proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes.Fitch Ratings assigned the notes a final rating of 'A'
England
Law firm Shoosmiths has advised Leonardo in cementing its commercial relationship with Conrad Energy, with a 20-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for the 11.25MW output of the Camp Road solar farm, that will supply the Leonardo Yeovil site with 100% green energy. The project recently received planning permission from Somerset Council and construction is anticipated to begin later this year
England
Shoosmiths has advised Santander UK on a financing agreement for Riverway Retail Park in Scotland, provided to David Samuel Properties and brokered by GDP Funding.The law firm advised on the banking and real estate elements of the transaction, including drafting the facility agreement and security package, property due diligence, and coordinating the redemption of existing facilities
Florida, USA
Chicago, Ill. — April 28, 2025, Greenspoon Marder is pleased to announce the dismissal of a class action lawsuit involving allegations against our clients, Shelby County Community Services and SCCS Solutions, for unlawfully characterizing its RSO product as a concentrate rather than a cannabis-infused product and exceeding Illinois’ THC limits
Russia
On April 25, 2025, the annual conference «Compliance in Russia» was held. Many Russian and foreign compliance specialists took part in it. ALRUD was represented by Maria Nevezhina, Senior Associate, PhD in Law, and Ksenia Tarkhova, Senior Associate.
Maria spoke on the topic «Labour Disputes: trends, prospects, preventive measures»
England
Shoosmiths’ real estate investment group has advised on the £99m sale of Festival Place, a 1.1 million sq ft shopping centre in Basingstoke.The firm acted for the seller – instructed by BDO as fixed charge receivers – in a deal that sees MDSR Investments acquire the centre.
Shoosmiths has advised the scheme’s owners for more than a decade
Thailand
Kudun and Partners successfully assisted Jade Partners and Ignite Venture Co., Ltd., a special purpose vehicle co-sponsored by Jade Commercial Private Equity Trust, in its acquisition—by way of asset sale—of all operating rights and assets relating to the iconic Montien Hotel Surawong Bangkok. This landmark transaction encompasses the 500‐key Montien Hotel, the 179‐unit Surawong Residences serviced apartments, the Montien Shopping Mall and its parking facilities