Press Releases

Bradley is pleased to announce that the firm has achieved Mansfield Rule Certification 2023-2024 status. The Mansfield Rule is a year-long structured certification process designed to ensure all talent at participating law firms has a fair and equal opportunity to advance into leadership ...

Shoosmiths’ real estate investment group reported a continuing improvement in market activity and sentiment during Q3 2024 (July 1 - September 30).The most active sector for deals was industrials, with the group advising on acquisitions and disposals, as well as the build to rent market ...

Dr. Philip Kempermann, Managing Partner for IT and Data Protection at HEUKING, has been elected to the board of the Federal Association of Business Law Firms (BWD) in Germany. The BWD, established on March 29, 2022, now represents over 50 leading business law firms, with HEUKING proudly being one of its founding members.The BWD is committed to promoting the professional, strategic, and forward-thinking interests of German business law firms ...

A HEUKING team, led by Stuttgart-based Partner Dr. Rainer Herschlein, advised Lütze Group on legal and tax matters relating to its sale to U.S.-based Amphenol Corporation. The team structured and coordinated the entire bidding process, while also leading the negotiations for the German part of the transaction. The sale of the U.S. subsidiary, Lutze Inc., had already been finalized on May 1, 2024. Following the sale, the transfer of shares to Lütze Consulting GmbH & Co ...

On 26th September, Kudun and Partners participated in the highly anticipated ALB Vietnam In-house Legal Summit 2024 held at the Park Hyatt Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City ...

During the annual meeting of the World Services Group (WSG) in Costa Rica last week, Dr. Mathias Schröder, LL.M., a partner at the Munich office of the business law firm HEUKING, was elected to the board of the international network. In addition, three other positions on the board were newly filled during the meeting.Since October 2022, Regina Glaser, LL.M., has been a member of the Europe Regional Council of the WSG ...

A team led by HEUKING Partner Dr. Oliver von Rosenberg, LL.M., comprehensively advised CVC Capital Partners Fund VII on the resale of its 20% minority stake in DKV Mobility Group SE to the owner family, marking the end of a five-year partnership. The advice included matters related to stock corporation law, transaction financing, as well as regulatory aspects regarding banking supervision and merger control ...

We are delighted to announce that partners Chatura Randeniya, Danielle Lobo and Abdus Samad have been named in the Asian Legal Business (ALB) Super MENA 50 2024. In its fourth annual list, ALB Super MENA 50 spotlights 50 remarkable lawyers from the MENA region who have demonstrated outstanding client service.View the full list here.Visit our website here ...

ALRUD Law Firm Partner Margarita Egiazarova shared in an interview with RBC Industries insights on protecting business interests in modern conditions and effective employee motivation. Key points from the interview: One of the significant trends is the increase in labor disputes, which is a natural result of economic changes ...

Law firm Shoosmiths has advised Countrywide Healthcare Supplies Holdings Limited (Countrywide Healthcare) and its shareholders, including venture capital firm Octopus Ventures, on the sale of Countrywide Healthcare to Personnel Hygiene Services Limited (PHS) ...

30 September 2024, London – Shoosmiths today announces the introduction of its Legal and Compliance Operations team through a strategic collaboration with two highly experienced consultants, John Bennett and Lucy Powell.The collaboration, part of Shoosmiths EIGHT, represents a significant enhancement of the firm’s client offerings, reinforcing Shoosmiths’ position as a trusted business partner by driving greater client value through improved operational efficiency ...

London, 30 September 2024 – Shoosmiths is pleased to announce the appointment of Partner Kate Brimsted to the Privacy & Data team in London. Kate will enhance the team’s premier market offering, particularly with her real estate and financial services sector experience.Kate joins the firm from BCLP, where she was the UK head of Data Privacy and Security from 2017 ...

30 September 2024– Buchalter is pleased to announce that Alison Ballard has joined the Firm as a Shareholder in its new Atlanta office. Ballard will be a key member of Buchalter’s Litigation practice group, bringing a wealth of experience in commercial litigation with a strong focus intellectual property, trade secrets, and employee mobility. Also joining the Atlanta office is Kelly Mullally, who will be a member of the Firm’s Intellectual Property group ...

AELEX has once again solidified its position as a leading force in the Nigerian Tax landscape, emerging as the winner of the prestigious Transfer Pricing Firm of the Year (Nigeria) Award. The announcement was made at the ITR World Tax Awards ceremony in London, on 18th September 2024, celebrating the most exceptional firms and individuals in transfer pricing, tax controversy, tax disputes and indirect tax across various jurisdictions ...

On September 26, 2024, renowned legal directory LEGALBAND announced its "2024 Under 40: Top 20 Dispute Resolution Lawyers" to showcase the 20 most favored dispute resolution lawyers in mainland China.  Han Kun partner Xiaoming Deng was named to the list.Reasons for selection: Mr. Xiaoming Deng has an outstanding professional background and has profound experience and excellent service capability in finance and securities dispute resolution.  Mr ...

On September 26, 2024, renowned legal directory LegalOne announced its "Blue Ribbon 2024 (China): Highly recommended 15 for construction and real estate" 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. Shiwen (Stephen) Dong was named to the list ...

On September 27, 2024, IFLR1000 announced the winners of its China Awards 2024.  Han Kun won multiple awards at the event:Capital Markets Team of the YearCapital Markets Deal of the Year - Beijing – J&T Global Express's HK$3 ...

On September 27, 2024, renowned legal directory LegalOne announced its "Stellar Novo 2024" award to recognize the exceptional talents of young legal practitioners, including senior associates, counsel, and junior partners.  Han Kun lawyer Ms. Yige Yuan was named to the list.Ms. Yuan specializes in private equity financing, venture capital investment, mergers and acquisitions, domestic and overseas listings and restructurings, foreign direct investment, and general corporate matters ...

Bradley attorney Whitney J. Jackson was featured in an alumni Q&A with The Campus Chronicle, a publication of Alcorn State University (ASU). In 2017, Jackson earned a B.S. in Chemistry with a concentration in Biochemistry from ASU. The Campus Chronicle: Why did you choose Alcorn? Jackson: From a young age, I always envisioned attending Alcorn. Growing up in Natchez, I had ample opportunities to experience the warm, down-home atmosphere that Alcorn offers ...

On August 8, 2024, Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A.U. (“Banco Galicia”) issued Class XIV Notes (the “Notes”), simple, non-convertible into shares, unsecured, denominated, subscribed, and payable in Pesos, with a nominal value of AR$35,384,000,000. The issuance was carried out under the CNV Frequent Issuer Regime.The Notes, maturing on February 8, 2025, accrue interest at a variable rate of BADLAR plus 4.5% margin ...

On August 26, INVAP S.E. (“INVAP”) issued Class VI Series I Notes, simple, non-convertible into shares, denominated in U.S. Dollars, to be subscribed and payable in Pesos. The issuance was carried out under the Global Program of INVAP.The Class VI Series I Notes, maturing on August 26, 2026, accrue interest at a variable rate of 5.00% margin p.a., payable quarterly, and will amortize their principal in 5 (five) payments, each equivalent to 20% of the principal ...

Bradley attorney Gene Besen was featured in a Q&A with Texas Lawyer as a finalist for the publication’s Managing Partner of the Year award. Texas Lawyer: What was your route to the top? Besen: There was no map! My route wasn't exactly traditional. I started my career at a six-lawyer firm. I learned a lot about the practice and business of law from my time there. I left a boutique for big law as a fourth-year associate. I made partner in big law after only seven years of practice ...

Bradley attorney Bruce Ely was quoted in Law360 Tax Authority on blended apportionment as the Multistate Tax Commission group considers partnership apportionment factors. “Assume Corporation A owns 25% of AB LLC,” Ely said ...

A HEUKING team, led by stock corporation and capital markets law experts Dr. Mirko Sickinger, Partner, and Lena Pfeufer, Salaried Partner, both based in Cologne, advised SMT Scharf AG on the acquisition of 52.7% of its shares by Yankuang Energy Group Company Limited. The team also guided the company through the subsequent transition of its shares to the Regulated Market of Frankfurt Stock Exchange (Prime Standard) ...

TrustLaw, Thomson Reuters Foundation's global pro bono legal service network, with the support of SyCipLaw, the British Embassy in Manila, and Puyat Jacinto & Santos (PJS Law), hosted its annual Café Pro Bono for the social enterprise and non-governmental organization (SENGO) sector. Over 30 representatives from various SENGOs attended the event held at the SyCipLaw Center in Makati City ...