China
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
China
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
Alabama, USA
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
Alabama, USA
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
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Russia
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
Florida, USA
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
England
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
China
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
Alabama, USA
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
Alabama, USA
Bradley attorney Ross Robinson has been ranked in the IAM Strategy 300 Global Leaders for 2025. This prestigious ranking reflects Mr. Robinson’s outstanding knowledge and skill in international preparation and prosecution of patent applications, drafting of opinions regarding patent infringement and validity, and client counseling, specifically in areas of aerospace/automotive, electronics, energy/fuel, engineering/construction, software, telecommunications, among others
Florida, USA
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – November 19, 2024 – The Daily Business Review (DBR) “Best Of” survey results have ranked Greenspoon Marder number one in the category of Best Real Estate Law Firm (Commercial) and number one in the category of the Best Family Law Firm for 2024.
The annual DBR “Best Of” is a ballot consisting of several dozen categories for lawyers and firm administrators to vote on
Panama
Panama, November 1, 2024. For its initiative called “IDEA Committee, promoting diversity, inclusion and human rights,” Morgan & Morgan received the highest distinction in the Governance category of the “Sustainable Leadership Recognition 2024”, organized by the American Chamber of Commerce and Industries of Panama (AmCham)
Florida, USA
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – November 19, 2024 – Greenspoon Marder announces partner Elizabeth Somerstein has been elected by fellow members to become an officer of the Board of the Broward Cultural Council (BCC). The BCC serves as the advisory council to the Broward County Cultural Division by “supporting the County’s vision for arts and culture.” Ms. Somerstein has been a member of the board since 2022
Florida, USA
Miami – November 19, 2024 – Greenspoon Marder congratulates associate attorney Kevin M. Cruz of the Hospitality, Alcohol and Leisure Industry practice group for earning the Wine & Spirit Education Trust WSET® Level II Award in the “Wines” category. Mr. Cruz achieved this certification after successfully completing a timed examination
Florida, USA
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – November 19, 2024 – Greenspoon Marder announces Real Estate partner Dana L. Somerstein has been appointed to the board of the Women in Distress of Broward County, Inc. (WID). The organization is the only nationally accredited, state-certified, full-service domestic violence center serving Broward County. Ms
China
On November 18, 2024, LexisNexis announced its 2024 "LexisNexis 40 Under 40" list for mainland China. The list recognizes young legal professionals 40 years of age or younger who show a tremendous potential to grow and the motivation to lead the development of the legal sector in mainland China. Han Kun partner Lin Zhou was named to the list, owing to her standout professional services.With over 15 years of experience in fund formation and asset management-related practice areas, Ms
Germany
On November 16, 2024, the commercial law firm HEUKING elected a new management team at its partnership meeting. Every three years, the election of the management committee is on the agenda. Boris Dürr, Philip Kempermann and Martin Reufels were elected as Managing Partners for the upcoming term of office
Hungary
Szecskay Attorneys at Law proudly announces that Dr. Katalin Grósz, Senior Partner, and Dr. János Vajda, Partner at the firm, have been awarded by the Hungarian Bar Association for their extraordinary work in the legal profession. During the awards ceremony on 16 November 2024, Grósz received a lifetime achievement recognition as “Eminent Lawyer” which is deserved for her outstanding legal work
England
Shoosmiths today announces the appointment of Partner Peter Richards-Gaskin to the firm’s Financial Services Disputes and Investigations (FSDI) team, along with Senior Associate James Kidd and Legal Disputes Advisor Brendon Vipond
Florida, USA
Los Angeles – November 18, 2024 – Greenspoon Marder announces the firm has been named among the Top 100 Law Firms for 2024. This standalone feature, published in both the Sunday L.A. Times and the Business of Law magazine and produced by the Los Angeles Times B2B Publishing, recognizes the leading law firms in all of Los Angeles County
Florida, USA
Los Angeles – November 18, 2024 – Greenspoon Marder announces partner Richard C. Giller has been profiled in the Business of Law: Updates, Trends & 2024 Visionaries magazine, produced by the Los Angeles Times B2B publishing
Lithuania
Ellex Valiunas advised one of the largest private equity firms Advent International on its proposed acquisition of Nuvei Corporation, a global payment processing platform listed in Canada (Nasdaq: NVEI) (TSX: NVEI).Total value of the transaction is approximately USD 6.3 billion
Alabama, USA
Bradley attorney Robert Maddox recently completed the Bank Director’s Certification Program, which is the preeminent director designation available to those currently serving or wanting to serve on a bank’s board.
Offering two levels of certification, participants of the program are provided with a thorough grounding in corporate governance and important industry issues that greatly enhance the performance of individual directors
Florida, USA
Chicago – November 15, 2024 – Greenspoon Marder formally congratulates Amethyst Health on securing a Registered Organization (RO) license from the New York State Cannabis Control Board (CCB). Partners Irina Dashevsky and David Standa represented Amethyst and Ayr Wellness.
Ayr Wellness is a leading vertically integrated multi-state cannabis operator that serves as the operational partner and minority owner of Amethyst, the social equity applicant that has been conditionally awarded the license
California, USA
Law.com recently featured Buchalter Shareholder Eric Kennedy in their ‘How I Made It’ Q&A Series, where attorneys offer career advancement advice and success stories.
By: ALM Staff
"How I Made Office Managing Partner: 'When the Firm Needs Something Done, Raise Your Hand,' Says Eric Kennedy of Buchalter
How would you describe your career trajectory (was it organic or an active pursuit)?
My trajectory has always been very active