Press Releases

On November 22, 2024, Kudun and Partners visited New Life Orphanage & Home in Kanchanaburi Province—a home that provides orphaned and underprivileged children with education and opportunities for a brighter future. Continuing our long-standing commitment to New Life Orphanage and our dedication to cleaner energy solutions, this year we installed a 10kW solar roof ...

SyCipLaw recently conducted a seminar for in-house counsels belonging to the MVP Group titled "Future Proofing Your Company: Understanding the Implications of Carbon Transition." The seminar focused on international developments in climate action and the anticipated next phase of Philippine laws and regulations as the country seeks to accelerate action on climate change.Principal resource persons for the seminar were SyCipLaw Partners Jose Florante M ...

In line with our commitment to making a positive difference in our communities, AELEX is proud to announce the successful execution of our recent Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, in which we provided meals to 1,000 underserved school children in low-income communities across Lagos, Nigeria. This is in collaboration with Lagos Food Bank Initiative (LFBI) ...

London, November 28, 2024 – International law firm Gianni & Origoni is once again winner of the prestigious "Italy Legal Advisor of the Year" award at the 2024 European M&A Awards, hosted by Mergermarket.This recognition, considered to be one of the most prestigious on the European M&A scene, was received during the annual awards ceremony held in London which was attended by many of the leading financial and legal advisors ...

Shoosmiths has introduced its new firmwide talent development framework, One Shoosmiths, to ensure that the firm’s people perform, develop and progress.The framework, created using employee feedback, working groups and up-to-date external legal industry benchmarks, provides a structured approach to career development and clear pathways for progression ...

Law firm Shoosmiths has advised Five Arrows, the alternative assets arm of Rothschild & Co, on its investment into Schivo Medical (Schivo) - a medtech contract development and manufacturing organisation specialising in high precision engineering for the robotic assisted surgery, minimally invasive surgery and life sciences sectors.Schivo is headquartered in Waterford, Ireland and operates from four sites across Ireland, US and Canada ...

HEUKING, led by Cologne-based Partner Kristina Schneider, comprehensively advised Armira Beteiligungen GmbH & Co. KG ("Armira") on acquiring a majority stake in INTEC Industrie-Technik GmbH & Co. KG ("INTEC"). This strategic acquisition marks a significant step for Armira in expanding its presence in the defense and automotive sectors ...

The case for Cayman Islands funds An original version of this article was first published by The Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA), November 2024 Over the past 30 years, the Cayman Islands has been the pre-eminent jurisdiction for the formation of alternative investment funds, with a strong track record of over 30,000 registered funds with the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (approximately 13,000 regulated open-ended funds and 17,000 regulated closed-ended funds) ...

Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – November 27, 2024 – Greenspoon Marder is pleased to announce attorney Christopher P. Meier of the firm’s Regulatory Compliance and Defense and Class Action Defense practice groups has been selected as a guest speaker for the 2024 Florida TCPA Summit hosted by the Contact Center Compliance (DNC.com). In his presentation, “A Call Center’s Guide to Working with the BBB,” Mr ...

On November 21, Beccar Varela promoted attorneys Enrique López Rivarola and Fernando Kreser to partners in recognition of their talent and significant contribution to the firm in the areas of tax law and dispute resolution, respectively.Enrique López Rivarola joined the firm in 2008. He focuses on tax law, both in tax advice and planning for domestic and international clients, as well as in complex tax litigation ...

Bradley is pleased to announce that Nashville partner Tom Trent has been recognized for the fifth consecutive year with a Client Choice Award presented by Lexology. He is recognized in the area of Real Estate in Tennessee, making him one of only two U.S. attorneys and one of 21 winners worldwide receiving a Client Choice Award in the area of Real Estate. Mr. Trent is a member of Bradley’s Economic Development Practice Group and a member of the Real Estate team ...

Kudun and Partners recently authored the Thailand Chapter of In-Depth Mergers & Acquisitions – Edition 18 by Lexology, providing a practical overview of global M&A activity and the legal and regulatory frameworks governing M&A transactions in major jurisdictions worldwide ...

Bradley is pleased to announce that Kris Kemp has joined the firm as a partner in the Corporate & Securities Practice Group in Nashville. With over 700 attorneys across 13 offices and more than 160 attorneys in Nashville, Bradley has been focused on strategic growth as it meets the needs of business clients across a variety of industries, particularly in the expanding healthcare industry. With the recent addition of healthcare transaction partner Brian Browder in October, Mr ...

Morgan & Morgan has been awarded “Panama Law Firm of the Year” at the 2024 Chambers Latin America Awards held in Miami City by the prestigious international directory Chambers & Partners.The recognition was received by our esteemed partners Jazmina Rovi, Luis Manzanares, Ramon Varela, Luis Vallarino, and Laura Barrios, underscoring our unrivaled expertise and leadership in Panama´s legal market ...

An offshore perspective: freezing injunctions in matrimonial cases An original version of this article was first published by ThoughtLeaders4 HNW Divorce Magazine, November 2024 Divorce and financial remedy proceedings are frequently characterised by a lack of trust between parties. Warring spouses may try various tactics to put assets beyond their spouse's reach during proceedings or following judgment ...

Chicago – November 25, 2024 – Greenspoon Marder partner David Standa played a key role in the successful filing of a lawsuit that halted the Minnesota cannabis license lottery. On Monday, Ramsey County District Court Judge Stephen Smith sided with a group of applicants who had been denied access to the state’s social equity pre-approval lottery, ruling that the process lacked clear criteria and left no room for appeals ...

On November 22, 2024, Elong Power Holding Ltd. ("Elong Power") completed its merger with TMT Acquisition Corp, a U.S. special-purpose acquisition company ("SPAC") and was officially listed on NASDAQ under the stock code "ELPW".Han Kun represented Elong Power throughout the course of the De-SPAC Merger and provided legal services, including acting as the PRC counsel to Elong Power in connection with the De-SPAC Merger and completing the overseas listing filings with CSRC ...

Recently, Asian Legal Business ("ALB"), the world's leading legal magazine under Thomson Reuters, released ALB Hong Kong Rising Stars 2024.  Among them is Mr. Rio Li, a partner with Han Kun Law Offices LLP (Han Kun Hong Kong).Mr. Rio Li has specialized in the area of commercial dispute resolution since he began practicing law ...

Bradley attorney Carmen Weite has been selected to the Alabama State Bar’s (ASB) Leadership Forum Class 19. The ASB Leadership Forum is recognized as a dynamic and highly effective program for nurturing and developing leadership skills and values among a select group of qualified, promising attorneys each year. Entry to the program is competitive, with just 20-30 participants selected each year ...

Bradley is pleased to announce that 95 attorneys across the firm’s offices in Alabama, Mississippi and Tennessee have been selected to the 2024 Mid-South Super Lawyers or Mid-South Rising Stars lists. Additionally, eight Bradley attorneys have been named to the “Top Lists” in the 2024 edition of Mid-South Super Lawyers: Top 50 Birmingham and Top 50 Alabama Matthew H. Lembke Top 50 Women Ann Peldo Cargile Kimberly B. Martin Top 50 Mississippi J ...

On November 19, ALRUD’s office hosted the workshop ****"Innovations of 2024 for Private clients in reflecting the art of the Wanderers"****, during which experts discussed changes in legislation related to private clients ...

Miami – November 21, 2024 – Greenspoon Marder is pleased to announce that partner Manuel Crespo has been appointed to the Cuban American Bar Association’s (CABA) Pro Bono Project Board of Directors. Mr. Crespo, who has held several leadership roles within CABA, including serving as its president, is honored to serve in this new capacity and continue his longstanding commitment to providing legal support to underserved communities ...

Bradley is pleased to announce that Birmingham partner David Pugh was elected as the 2025 National Chair of the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) National Board of Directors. He was elected to the one-year term at the ABC’s annual Leadership Institute meeting held November 12-14 in Scottsdale, Arizona and will serve beginning January 1, 2025. A long-time active member of the ABC, Mr ...

Shoosmiths advised on the phased acquisition of Hampshire Sport & Leisure Holdings Limited by GMR Global Pte Ltd, marking the first foreign ownership in English Cricket.Shoosmiths has advised Rod Bransgrove and the majority sellers of Hampshire Sport & Leisure Holdings Limited, owner of the Utilita Bowl site and Hampshire Cricket, on a phased acquisition which will see GMR Global Pte Ltd (GMR), take an immediate majority stake and aim to complete a 100% takeover in the next two years ...

On November 20, 2024, The Legal 500, the world's renowned legal directory, released its 2025 rankings of PRC law firms.  The rankings honor Han Kun by highly recommending 98 of the firm's lawyers (with 139 honors in total) and 20 practice areas, including eight areas recognized as "Tier 1", the highest designation ...