Press Releases

12 August 2024 – Buchalter is delighted to announce the addition of Shareholder Talbott Ottinger, along with Rebecca Miller and Catie Oryl. All join as members of the Real Estate practice group. “We are thrilled to welcome Talbott, Rebecca, and Catie to our Nashville office,” said Adam Bass, President and Chief Executive Officer of Buchalter. “They are a terrific fit for our outstanding real estate team, further enhancing our commitment to expanding in Nashville and throughout the Southeast ...

Recently, the China Banking Association released the China Consumer Finance Company Development Report (2024) (the "Report").  This is the sixth year that the China Banking Association has issued an annual report to the public on the development of consumer finance companies ...

On invitation of The Legal 500, the world-renowned legal media, Han Kun Law Offices recently contributed the China chapter of the 2024 Country Comparative Guides: Artificial Intelligence.  Contributors from the firm include Zhichao (Kevin) Duan (Partner), Danmin Hong, Yaqi Li, and Yufeng Gan.Sponsored by The Legal 500, the guides are written in a Q&A format, systematically summarizing issues and queries concerning China's laws on artificial intelligence ("AI") ...

Bradley attorney Robert Maddox was quoted in Bank Director on what bank boards should consider when reviewing risk appetite. According to Bank Director’s 2024 Governance Best Practices Survey, sponsored by the firm, 40% of directors said their board reviews the bank’s appetite yearly, and 92% of participants felt their board was either very effective or somewhat effective in doing so ...

Bradley attorneys Beau Byrd, Ann Cargile and Rod Clement were named to the list of 2024 Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Real Estate Lawyers. Selected attorneys have expertise in various aspects of real estate law, from lease agreements and land use to real estate investment trusts (REITs) and restructuring, as well as condominium and construction matters ...

Nestor Nestor Diculescu Kingston Petersen (NNDKP) has assisted AAylex One, one of the leading players in the Romanian food industry and the producer of the Cocorico brand in connection with a EUR 20 million loan facility granted by a syndicate of banks.The syndicate of banks included CEC Bank S.A. and Alpha Bank Romania S.A. and the facility granted is secured by a guarantee issued by Exim Banca Românească in the name and on behalf of the State ...

On August 7, 2024, IFLR1000, a leading legal services publisher, announced its annual guide of IFLR1000 Women Leaders for 2024.  Han Kun partners Shu Wang and Rong Fang are recognized in the guide.  The guide selects honorees based upon their accomplishments, client feedback, and peer reviews, identifying an exclusive group of female lawyers with outstanding reputations within their markets and practices.Ms. Shu Wang is a principal partner of Han Kun's banking and finance team ...

SyCipLaw has been nominated for two jurisdictional categories in this year's International Tax Review (ITR) Asia Pacific Tax Awards. These categories are "Philippine Tax Firm of the Year" and "Philippine Tax Disputes Firm of the Year".The ITR Awards seek to recognize the achievements and developments by tax practitioners across 15 jurisdictions throughout the region over a 12-month period ...

SyCipLaw demonstrated its continuing commitment to sustainability through its lineup of “Green Initiatives” this year.From Trash to Provisions for a Local Public High SchoolThe Firm recently turned-over various eco-friendly items, including trash cans, three-seater benches, monobloc chairs, school supplies, bento boxes, and water bottles, to Raja Soliman Science and Technology High School, a public institution located in an underprivileged barangay in Manila ...

Recently, Han Kun successfully assisted HP China in completing the deep synthesis service algorithm filing for "AI Xiaohui," the AI assistant integrated into HP's innovative AI PC products.  HP China is among the first foreign brands to complete the algorithm filing for such AI assistants. HP's AI PC is also one of the few AI PC products that have completed this filing process ...

Bradley attorney Matthew Hall spoke at a flag-raising ceremony at Tampa City Hall honoring the courage and sacrifice of the brave men and women who have received the Purple Heart. The Purple Heart, a symbol of valor and sacrifice, is awarded to members of the armed forces who were wounded or killed in action. The Military Order of the Purple Heart was formed in 1932 for the protection and mutual interest of all who have received this esteemed decoration ...

ALRUD team advised Hugo Boss on the sale of the Russian business to the major retailer of branded clothes Stockmann JSC. ALRUD team provided comprehensive legal support to the seller including deal structuring on corporate issues, drafting of legally binding documents, transaction closing, as well as advised on regulatory and counter-sanctions issues. Besides, ALRUD supported to negotiate the distribution agreement ...

Shoosmiths has increased its salaries for newly qualified (NQ) lawyers, upping pay by 8% (from £90,000 to £97,000) in London and by 5% regionally in England to £63,000. In Scotland and Belfast, the firm also raised its NQ rates to £57,000 and £37,500 respectively ...

Please note the following press release. This press release is available at our homepage. HEUKING advises Ferralum on financial restructuringA joint team from several HEUKING offices, led by Shimon Merkel and Michael Neises, advised Ferralum Metals Group S.à r.l. (Ferralum) in context of the complex financial restructuring of Metalcorp Group S.A. (Metalcorp) ...

6 August 2024. Buchalter is pleased to announce the opening of its newest office in Atlanta, Georgia, significantly expanding the firm’s presence in the Southeast of the United States. Shareholders Seth Trimble, Coby Nixon, Russell Dunlap, and Amanda Hyland join from Taylor English Duma along with Austin Vining and Cory Mull. All join as members of the firm’s Intellectual Property Practice Group ...

Bradley is pleased to announce new leadership appointments in three of the firm’s offices and within several practice groups. Newly appointed office managing partners include: Jim Collura - Houston Richard H. Monk III - Birmingham Lauren G. Raines - Tampa New practice group leaders include: Laura G. Hester - Real Estate Scarlett Singleton Nokes - Government Enforcement & Investigations John P ...

Bradley is pleased to announce that Birmingham partner Anne Marie Seibel has been selected as an honoree of Corporate Counsel’s prestigious 2024 Women, Influence & Power in Law (WIPL) Awards in the Collaborative Leadership category. She was previously recognized with an WIPL Award in 2019 ...

Ricardo Ma. P.G. Ongkiko, SyCipLaw senior partner, regular ExCom member, and head of its Litigation Department, has been appointed as delegate to the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Commission on Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) for the 3-year term 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2027.Ricardo brings a wealth of experience as both an arbitrator and arbitration counsel in international and domestic arbitration, particularly in commercial and construction disputes ...

Managing family dynamics and supporting key stakeholders in a changing world An original version of this article was first published by IFC Review, July 2024 Family dynamics can become complicated in the blink of an eye. Add significant wealth into the mix and a myriad of issues can arise, each warranting careful monitoring ...

SyCipLaw has been shortlisted for Philippine Firm of the Year award at the upcoming asialaw Awards 2024. The Firm received the award in 2020, 2022, and 2023.SyCipLaw partner Arlene M. Maneja also has been recognized as a standout candidate for a new category, Philippine Female Lawyer of the Year. The award aims to highlight and celebrate contributions of female legal professionals across the 20 jurisdictions covered by the awards ...

Rome, August 5, 2024 – International law firm Gianni & Origoni is pleased to announce the appointment of 2 new Non-Equity Partners and 6 new Senior Counsels.Rodrigo Boccioletti and Luigi Maraghini Garrone have both been promoted to Non-Equity Partners.Based at the Bologna office, Rodrigo Boccioletti, who joined GOP in 2004, specialises in corporate and commercial law with particular focus on M&A and private equity ...

Managing Intellectual Property (MIP), a world-renowned IP publication, has announced its 2024 global IP STARS rankings.  Han Kun was again recognized in the China domestic firm categories of "Patent contentious", "Patent prosecution", "Trademark contentious", and "IP transactions" and made its debut on the "Copyright" list, owing to the firm's competitive IP division and exceptional service capabilities ...

As part of Kudun and Partners’ Annual Internship Program, the firm welcomed 16 law undergraduates from Chulalongkorn University, Thammasat University, and Chandrakasem Rajabhat University to join the program from June to July 2024. Additionally, the firm collaborated with Khao Hoon Academy, led by a prominent business news publisher, to include participants from the “KH Camp for Next C-Suite” project in the program ...

Bradley partners Lindsey Boney, Tripp Haston, Lela Hollabaugh, Andy Johnson, Kim Martin and Chuck Stewart have been named to the 2024 edition of Who’s Who Legal: Product Liability Defence. Who’s Who Legal: Product Liability Defence seeks to identify private practice lawyers with a proven track record in representing and advising manufacturers and sellers against claims for damages or injuries suffered because of defects in goods ...

Han Kun is pleased to announce that Mr. Leong Chuo Ming, has on 1st August 2024 joined Han Kun's Singapore office as a partner, together with his team consisting of Ms. Low Shan You, Ms. Chow Su Rin, and Ms. Lanabel Teo.Before joining Han Kun, Mr. Leong was a partner in Withers KhattarWong LLP’s corporate practice. His work covers a wide range of corporate transactions, with particular focus on M&A, equity capital markets, financial services regulation, and funds.Mr ...