Alabama, USA
Bradley attorney C. Meade Hartfield has been appointed chair of the Defense Research Institute’s (DRI) Women in the Law Committee. She previously was appointed to the role of vice chair in October 2022 and served in that role for two years. Ms. Hartfield is an active member of the DRI, where she has served as seminar chair of the Women in the Law Committee, and as the Women in the Law liaison to the International Law Committee and the Automotive Section of the Product Liability Committee
Alabama, USA
Bradley attorney Erin Illman was quoted in Cybersecurity Law Report on the decision in Zellmer v. Meta Platforms, Inc., its implications and practical BIPA compliance lessons.
Zellmer addresses “the distinction between capturing a ‘face signature,’ or a numerical representation of an image, and capturing information that can be used to identify a particular person,” said Illman
California, USA
With Activist Investment Rising, Pfizer’s Battle With Starboard Reflects the Industry’s Post-Pandemic Tumble
October 22, 2024
By: Michael Gibney
"What does this rise in activist investor activity mean for pharma? With campaigns accelerating in 2023 across multiple industries and again in the first half of this year, leadership has been more susceptible to outside change while activist investors get bolder, said Steve Segal, a shareholder (partner) at law firm Buchalter
Alabama, USA
Bradley is pleased to announce that Christopher C. Puri, counsel in the firm’s Nashville office, has received the Elizabeth Jacobs Distinguished Service Award from AgeWell Middle Tennessee (AgeWell), an organization that champions informed and positive aging and serves as the Middle Tennessee area’s catalyst for collaborative solutions for the elderly. Mr. Puri was honored at the 32nd Annual Sage Awards Ceremony & Fundraiser that was held on October 21, 2024
Russia
ALRUD, one of Russia's leading law firms, started operations in its new office at the White Gardens business center on Lesnaya Street as of September 1. After 26 years in its previous office on Skakovaya Street, the company has now relocated to a new space.
ALRUD has consistently grown throughout its 33-year history. Today, its legal team is one of the largest and most experienced in Russia, with a deep understanding of both the Russian and international markets
Panama
Morgan & Morgan served as legal advisors of MMG Trust, S.A., in the acquisition of Mercantil Trust & Finance, Inc., a trust company and subsidiary of Mercantil Banco, S.A.Morgan & Morgan conducted a due diligence of the target entity, negotiated, signed, and closed the share purchase agreement and procured the regulatory change of control approval from the Superintendence of Banks of Panama
Panama
Morgan & Morgan served as legal advisors of the shareholders of Clínica Hospital de David, S.A. (“CHDD”) in the sale of a 55% stake in CHDD to Grupesal Panama, Inc. CHDD is the parent company Centro Médico Mae Lewis, a hospital in Chiriqui, Panama.Morgan & Morgan also advised CHDD in the merger with Grupesal SPV, S.A., which was required for closing the transaction with Grupesal Panama, Inc
China
Han Kun Law Offices ("Han Kun") is pleased to announce that Mr. Steve Lin has recently joined the firm. His addition will further enhance Han Kun's capital markets capabilities.Mr
Sweden
Delphi is pleased to announce that Albert Danielsson, Jonatan Loor and Johan Lundgren have been appointed partners, effective after the turn of the year.Albert Danielsson joins Delphi from Snellman Advokatbyrå, where he was part of the banking and finance group, and prior to that, he worked at Baker McKenzie. Albert has extensive experience in all types of national and international financing transactions, with a particular focus on acquisition and real estate financing
Russia
Margarita Egiazarova, Partner of the Labor Law Practice at ALRUD and Deputy Chair of the AEB Labor Law Subcommittee, PhD in Law, on October 21, 2024, spoke at the business event, organized by the Compensation & Benefits Sub-Committee jointly with Labour Law Sub-Committee of the AEB HR Committee. The event was held in a webinar format on the topic: «Employees Retention Tools in the Context of Staff Shortage»
Argentina
Beccar Varela and Bruchou & Funes de Rioja advise on the international issuance of Class XVI Notes by Banco GaliciaOn October 10, 2024, Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A.U. (the “Issuer”) issued Class XVI Notes (the “Notes”), simple, non-convertible into shares, unsecured, denominated in U.S. Dollars, to be subscribed and paid in U.S. Dollars abroad, with a nominal value of US$325,000,000. The international issuance was made under the CNV Frequent Issuer Regime
England
The recommendations follow a seven-month engagement campaign across the real estate industry, with Shoosmiths' living sector legal experts supporting the Commission since its launch in March 2024.20 years after the landmark Barker Review of Housing Supply, the Radix Big Tent Housing Commission - chaired by Dame Kate Barker until her appointment to the New Towns Taskforce - has published its final recommendations
China
On October 21, 2024, Asian Legal Business ("ALB"), the world's leading legal magazine under Thomson Reuters, released its 2024 ranking of China's Top Female Lawyers. The list highlights 15 female lawyers in mainland China who have delivered high-quality work in their legal practices and earned accolades from their clients. Han Kun lawyer Ms. Gloria Xu is among them.Specializing in navigating complex domestic and cross-border transactions, Ms
Russia
Margarita Egiazarova, PhD in Law and Partner in ALRUD's Labour Law Practice, participated in the international Crossing Bridges: Annual Labour Law Conference // Corporate and M&A Commission Seminar held in Istanbul, Turkey. During the event, Margarita spoke as a panelist in the session “****Restrictive Covenants Further Restricted****”, which focused on the latest issues surrounding the use of restrictive covenants in employment relationships
Thailand
On October 17, 2024, Kudun and Partners welcomed students from ALSA Indonesia’s Local Chapter from Universitas Airlangga to our office at Vivre Langsuan for a knowledge-sharing session on “Counterfeit Goods in the E-Marketplace,” led by our associate, Ninpim Nawavatcharin. Our partner, Emi Rowse (Igusa), also had the honor of welcoming the visitors and providing an overview of our firm. It was a pleasure hosting such an engaged and dynamic group
Thailand
On 27 September 2024, Thanyaluck Thongrompo, partner in the Corporate and Commercial Practice and Head of Permits and Licensing, together with Emi Rowse (Igusa), partner in the Dispute Resolution and Arbitration Practice, represented the firm at the annual AIJA Asia Pacific Regional Meeting 2024 hosted in Phuket, Thailand
Thailand
Kudun and Partners recently hosted a workshop with performance and well-being coach Charlene Gisele, titled “Becoming a Corporate Athlete: Self-Care Habits for Busy Professionals” for all members of the firm. The legal profession, known for its intense demands—long hours and high-stakes decision-making, can lead to burnout if not managed properly
Argentina
On October 10, 2024, Vista Energy Argentina S.A.U. (“Vista”) successfully issued Class XXVI Notes, simple, non-convertible into shares, denominated and payable in cash in U.S. Dollars abroad, and paid for in (i) cash in U.S. Dollars abroad, and/or (ii) in kind through the delivery of Class XIV Notes (the “Eligible Notes”)
Alabama, USA
Bradley is pleased to announce that Brian R. Browder has joined as a partner in the firm’s Healthcare Practice Group in Nashville.
“Brian has a stellar reputation and is well-known in the industry for his work on sophisticated healthcare transactions across the country,” said Bradley Nashville Office Managing Partner Lauren B. Jacques. “His arrival adds significant depth to our already nationally ranked Healthcare Practice Group
China
On October 15, 2024, China Business Law Journal ("CBLJ") announced the winners of its China Business Law Awards 2024 Regional Awards
California, USA
14 October, 2024 – Buchalter is pleased to announce the promotion to Shareholder of eleven attorneys from five offices and eight practice groups across the firm.
“We are delighted to share the news of this well-deserved recognition for Skye, Danielle, Hillary, Katie, Jeff, Landon, Sandy, Aaron, Tony, Jarom, and Michael. They are all remarkably talented and dedicated attorneys committed to providing exceptional counsel to our clients.” said Adam Bass, President and Chief Executive Officer
California, USA
14 October 2024 - Buchalter is pleased to announce that Matthew DeVries has joined the Firm’s Nashville office as a Shareholder, along with attorney Summer Geyer. Both join as members of the Firm’s Litigation practice group, with extensive experience in construction and real estate litigation.
“We are thrilled to welcome both Matt and Summer to our Nashville office,” said Adam Bass, President and Chief Executive Officer of Buchalter
England
Shoosmiths has assisted Sovereign Centros from CBRE on securing two new significant lettings at Festival Place, a 1.1m sq ft retail centre located in Basingstoke.The latest deals involve Superbowl UK taking a 16,750 sq ft unit at the centre, while Hans Buffet will open a 10,000 sq ft restaurant
England
Leading law firm Shoosmiths and artificial intelligence (AI) governance software provider Enzai together announce the launch of AI Comply - a first-of-its-kind solution designed to help businesses navigate the complex AI regulatory landscape.Built on Enzai’s powerful AI governance platform, AI Comply combines the AI governance workflows and automations of the Enzai platform with the bespoke guidance of Shoosmiths’ market-leading AI specialist lawyers
China
Han Kun, as PRC legal counsel to the issuer, advised Meituan (Stock Code: 3690) on its $2.5 billion offshore notes offering.Meituan is China's leading platform for local commerce