Press Releases

Beccar Varela advised on the establishment and issuance of debt securities under the Agrofina Series XXIX Financial Trust, issued on October 31, 2024, for a total amount of AR$3,256,655,334, within the framework of the Secuval II Program.Banco de Valores S.A. acted as Financial Trustee, Custodian Agent, Organizer, and Placement Agent, while Agrofina S.A. served as Trustor, Administrator, and Collection Agent ...

On Tuesday, November 12, a jury in the U.S. District Court for Eastern District of Virginia found a Virginia-based government contractor liable for its role in the torture of the firm's clients at Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq, ordering the company to pay $42 million in damages to three Iraqi prisoners.  The case is the first of its kind to have made it to trial, and the first verdict holding a government contractor legally responsible for torture at the infamous prison ...

On November 12, 2024, Patterson Belknap obtained a significant victory on behalf of our client, InComm Financial Services, Inc. (“InComm”), in an advertising litigation in the Central District of California. The Court found that plaintiffs' counsel exhibited a "stunning, nearly two-year lack of diligence" in pursuing their claims, and accordingly ordered them to pay attorneys’ fees to InComm ...

On November 4, 2024, Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A.U. (“Banco Galicia”) issued Class XVII Notes (the “Notes”), which are simple, non-convertible, unsecured obligations, denominated in U.S. Dollars, payable in cash abroad in U.S. Dollars, with a nominal amount of US$83,477,768. The issuance was carried out under CNV’s Frequent Issuer Regime, as part of the U.S ...

Han Kun Law Offices represented AsiaInfo Security (688225.SH), a company listed on China's STAR Market, in successfully completing the acquisition of a controlling interest in AsiaInfo Technologies (01675.HK), a company listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.  This transaction marks the first major asset restructuring of a STAR Market-listed company acquiring a Hong Kong-listed company ...

On 24 October Anastasia Petrova, Of Counsel of ALRUD Data Protection and Cybersecurity Practice, spoke at the Conference “Keep everything safe: information security”, arranged by the group of companies “Garda”. Anastasia spoke during the session “Don’t trample the tracks. Incidents investigation – red flags and hidden evidence” ...

SyCipLaw received the Country Award for the Philippines at the Lexology Index Awards 2024 (formerly known as the Who's Who Legal Awards). The Firm has been given this recognition since 2022.Lexology Index conducts research into leading lawyers and experts in various practice areas around the world. The awards aim to recognize leading firms in over 70 jurisdictions based on available data combined with client feedback, proprietary research, and expert insights ...

A HEUKING team led by Partner Dr. Marc Scheunemann advised Turpaz Industries Ltd. ("Turpaz"), on the acquisition of a German company in the flavors sector. On November 7, 2024, a wholly owned subsidiary of Turpaz signed an agreement to purchase 100% of the shares in Schumann & Sohn GmbH ("Schumann"). The purchase price amounts to approx. EUR 10.7 million. The transaction was completed at the time of signing and financed through bank financing ...

A HEUKING team led by Dr. Alexander Schott advised Visionet Deutschland GmbH on the acquisition of all shares in Rödl Dynamics GmbH, a subsidiary of Rödl & Partner group. This acquisition strengthens Visionet’s local presence in Germany and solidifies its position as a leading digital solutions provider in Europe. HEUKING’s role included advising on the due diligence process, as well as drafting and negotiating all related contracts ...

YKVN acted as sole counsel to Masan Group Corporation (HOSE: MSN, “Masan”) in the sale of 100% of its feed-related business to De Heus.Upon the transaction, De Heus Vietnam (a subsidiary of the Dutch Royal De Heus Group) will obtain control of Masan’s feed related business and invest in Vietnam’s animal protein supply chain – USD 600-700 million.For more information about the transaction, please refer to Masan’ announcement ...

On October 31, 2024, ALRUD’s new office hosted the conference "Labour Patterns: Trends, Perspectives, Solutions", organized by ALRUD’s Labour Law Practice with support from the Russian-German Chamber of Commerce and Legal Insight magazine. The event brought together business leaders from diverse industries, including senior executives, legal professionals, and HR specialists, to discuss key trends in labor law ...

Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – November 8, 2024 – Greenspoon Marder announces Marital and Family Law partners Michael J. Alman and Elizabeth “Beth” Tener have been recognized in the 2025 guide of “500 Leading Family Lawyers” – the third edition by Lawdragon. Lawyers featured in this guide range from those specializing in “private client” or high-net-worth divorce to assisted reproduction law, and even international child custody issues ...

Red state voters backed a progressive pro-worker issue on Trump election night ballots and national momentum is building By: Cheryl Winokur Munk More states are taking up these measures because of the understanding that “healthy, happy employees are good for the bottom line,” said Robert B. Hinckley Jr., a shareholder in the law firm Buchalter. But it’s possible the federal government could decide to swoop in for more uniformity ...

Bradley is pleased to announce that Thomas H. Stewart Jr. has joined as a partner in the firm’s Real Estate Practice Group in Dallas. “Tom is a tremendous addition to our firm, bringing decades of experience in commercial real estate, finance and corporate law in a competitive market and adding valuable perspective to the real estate team,” said Bradley Dallas Office Managing Partner Gene R. Besen ...

Bradley is pleased to announce that Emma Duke McBurney and George A. Smith II, attorneys in the firm’s Huntsville office, have been recognized by the Madison County Volunteer Lawyers Program (MCVLP) for their pro bono contributions to the organization. Ms. McBurney, an associate in the firm’s Litigation Practice Group, was recognized by the MCVLP as the 2024 New Volunteer of the Year. Mr ...

Bradley is pleased to announce that the firm has been recognized with nine Tier 1 national rankings and 181 Tier 1 metropolitan rankings in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms. Overall, the firm earned 32 national rankings and 260 metropolitan rankings across all of its 13 offices ...

Buchalter is pleased to announce that the Firm has been recognized in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms®, ranked by Best Lawyers®, nationally in 16 practice areas and regionally in 43 practice areas. Firms included in the 2025 Best Law Firms® list are recognized for professional excellence with impressive ratings from clients and peers. Achieving a ranking in Best Law Firms signifies high-quality legal practice and a depth of legal proficiency ...

Beccar Varela has been recognized by the prestigious publication The Legal 500 as a Top Tier firm in the latest edition of its Legal 500 Latin America 2025 guide. Both the firm and its professionals have achieved prominent positions across the 21 practice areas covered by this publication in Argentina. The firm reached the highest rankings in Compliance, Fintech, International Trade & Customs, Public Law, and TMT, where it is listed as Tier 1 ...

By: Ruben Gotlieb, Esq. As many of you know by now, Donald Trump has won a second term as president. Additionally, Republicans in the U.S. Senate will have a small majority in Congress. It is still uncertain who will hold a majority in the House of Representatives. What does this mean for tax legislation set to expire, or “sunset,” at the end of 2025? To pass a permanent tax law, a majority of at least 60 senators is needed. Without this, the law can only last for 10 years ...

Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – November 7, 2024 – The 15th edition of the annual Best Law Firms® recognizes Greenspoon Marder as one of the best law firms in the United States. The firm received rankings in six practice areas nationally and 45 metro-ranked practice areas for 2025 ...

A HEUKING team led by Cologne-based Partner Dr. Thorsten Kuthe legally advised Biofrontera AG on a significant capital increase. The issuance of 3,038,431 new ordinary shares raised gross proceeds of about EUR 3.3 million, effectively doubling the company’s share capital. The capital increase was resolved at an extraordinary general meeting held on April 4, 2024.As a result of the successful transaction, the major shareholder, Deutsche Balaton group, increased its stake to 61.2% ...

Bradley is pleased to announce that the firm has been recognized with nine Tier 1 national rankings and 181 Tier 1 metropolitan rankings in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms. Overall, the firm earned 32 national rankings and 260 metropolitan rankings across all of its 13 offices ...

Kudun and Partners successfully represented Interroyal Engineering Public Company Limited (IROYAL), a provider of engineering services and specialized products, in its initial public offering (IPO) on the Market for Alternative Investment (mai) ...

Bradley attorney Bruce Ely was quoted in The Playbook on how Trump’s victory may affect businesses, specifically regarding tax implications. Ely said negotiations over the TJCA [Tax Cuts and Jobs Act] appeared to be making headway before the election. Given the results of the election, those negotiations could accelerate, with answers likely to be available by December 2025 ...

Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – November 6, 2024 – Greenspoon Marder announces it has joined the World Services Group (WSG) network as a member and the sole representative for the legal service industry in the State of Florida. WSG is a global referral network of independent firms, providing a focused setting and platform to connect its members to some of the most elite law firms around the world. “Joining World Services Group marks an exciting chapter as we continue expanding our global network ...