Germany
A team led by HEUKING partner Michael Neises, Frankfurt, and Christopher Görtz, Cologne, provided legal and tax advice to TecDax-listed Eckert & Ziegler SE on the spin-off of Pentixapharm AG and the subsequent IPO of Pentixapharm Holding AG on the regulated market of the Frankfurt stock exchange. This is the first spin-off transaction in the regulated market (with securities prospectus) with additional IPO capital increase
Croatia
October 7, 2024
DTB represented Akuo Energy in the successful sale of Elektrana Grubišno Polje. This 5 MWe biomass CHP plant and the adjacent Sirocco drying facility in Croatia have been acquired by Ancala, a leading UK-based infrastructure manager. Special thanks to the fantastic Akuo Energy team led by Dino Simonoski Bukovski for their continuous trust in us and long-standing relationship
England
Shoosmiths is pleased to announce the appointment of Rebecca Copcutt as legal director in its expanding Financial Services Disputes and Investigations practice. Rebecca brings extensive experience in high-profile investigations and regulatory matters, having previously served as a partner at Paul Hastings, where she was recognised for her work on complex international matters
China
The world's leading legal directory Chambers and Partners recently published its Healthcare: Medical Devices Global Practice Guide (2024) (the "Guide"). Han Kun exclusively contributed the China chapter (Trends and Developments) of the Guide. The contributors include Yang (Aaron) Gu, Pengfei You, Leyi Wang, and Shuwen Sun
China
Han Kun Law Offices represented BingEx Limited ("BingEx", NASDAQ: FLX), as PRC counsel to the issuer, in connection with the initial public offering and listing of its ordinary shares on the Nasdaq Stock Market.BingEx is a leading on-demand dedicated courier service provider in China
Germany
A HEUKING team led by Stuttgart-based Partner Dr. Peter Ladwig legally advised USU Software AG comprehensively on the sale of a majority of its shares in USU GmbH to U.S. private equity investor Thoma Bravo as well as on the preceding restructuring of USU group. USU GmbH consolidates the product business of USU group, offering IT management solutions for controlling diverse IT environments and workflows to customers worldwide
Thailand
Kudun and Partners has successfully led Prima Marine Public Co., Ltd. (PRM), a leading public listed company in Thailand’s integrated marine transport sector, through the acquisition of all equity interest in V.C. Shipping and Services Co., Ltd. (V.C. Shipping), a key player in logistics and shipping valued at THB 200 million
New York, USA
Patterson Belknap has again been ranked as a leading law firm by Euromoney Institutional Investor PLC's Benchmark Litigation in the top category, “Highly Recommended,” for New York Dispute Resolution, National General Commercial, and National Antitrust. The publication notes that the firm "elicits resounding praise from a vocal contingent of peers and clients, the likes of which are usually reserved for a national firm
Russia
On 1 October 2024, the AEB Machine Building & Engineering Committee began working under the same name, but with a new set of members that it included and combined from the AEB Commercial Vehicles Committee, AEB Auto Suppliers Committee, and its Working Group on Tire Manufacturers.
AEB Finance and Investments Committee Chair and ALRUD Partner Andrey Zharskiy and ALRUD Partner Ekaterina Boeva were invited to join the spin-off of the joint committee
Florida, USA
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – October 3, 2024 – Greenspoon Marder announces that it has successfully achieved Mansfield Certification (powered by Diversity Lab) for the 2023-2024 period, joining 359 other law firms in this effort. This marks the firm’s third consecutive year participating in the Mansfield Rule certification process
Florida, USA
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – October 3, 2024 – Greenspoon Marder announces Benchmark Litigation has recognized the firm as a “Highly Recommended” law firm in the category of Dispute Resolution for its 2025 edition of the guide. Additionally, co-managing director Michael E. Marder and partners Beth-Ann E. Krimsky, Richard W. Epstein, Jeffrey A. Backman, and John H. Pelzer have each been individually named a “Litigation Star
Thailand
Kudun and Partners, along with its partners, associates, and staff, has united with the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) to extend crucial support to those affected by the recent severe flooding in northern Thailand.On September 28, 2024, the donation was officially handed over to the BMA, with Mr. Pimuk Simaroj, Secretary to the Governor of Bangkok, accepting the goods on behalf of the administration
England
Law firm Shoosmiths has advised Five Arrows and CGE Partners (CGE) on their investment in Intact, a leading provider of end-to-end auditing workflow software to certification bodies, standard setters, and, more recently, corporates.Management and the previous majority shareholder, technology investor IMCap Partners, will retain a stake in the business
Alabama, USA
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
England
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
Thailand
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
Germany
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
Germany
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
United Arab Emirates
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
California, USA
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
Germany
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
Germany
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
Russia
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
England
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)
England
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