Press Releases

Law firm Shoosmiths has advised occupational health service provider Latus Group on its investment from private equity firm NorthEdge. The investment from NorthEdge will support Latus Group's growth plan, which includes additional investment into people and the operational platform; improving commercial effectiveness; investing in customer success; and further investment into technology to support the shift to a digital health operating model ...

Newark, N.J. – July 25, 2024 – Greenspoon Marder announces partner Kelly M. Purcaro has been appointed to serve once again on the New Jersey State Bar Association (NJSBA) as a member of the Class Actions Committee for the 2024-2025 term. Founded in 1899, the NJSBA stands as the largest organization of attorneys, judges, and legal professionals with a network of over 16,000 members spread across the Garden State ...

By: Josh Goldberg, Esq. It’s official: high school athletes in Florida can now participate in Name, Image, and Likeness (“NIL”) deals. This morning, the Florida Board of Education (“FBOE”) unanimously approved and ratified Florida High School Athletic Association (“FHSAA”) Bylaw 9.9, which specifically addresses Name, Image, and Likeness rights and amateurism rules for student-athletes ...

Bradley is pleased to announce that six attorneys have been inducted into the 2023 North Carolina Attorney Pro Bono Honor Society. Kortni Hadley, Najla Long, Dana Lumsden, Ashley Robinson, Nathan Viebrock and Kimberly Easter Zirkle were each recognized for reporting more than 50 hours of pro bono legal services in 2023 to North Carolina residents who are unable to afford legal support ...

This article is intended to inform about the advantage of using a “Reserve Director” in the jurisdictions of the British Virgin Islands (BVI) and Belize.As is known, these jurisdictions allow a single director and shareholder to be maintained and both roles can be executed by the same natural person ...

On July 24, 2024, China Business Law Journal ("CBLJ") announced the winners of its 2024 China Business Law Awards.  This year marks the fourth consecutive time for Han Kun to be presented the "Golden League" award, together with seven other elite PRC firms who are widely recognized for their overall competitiveness.  Han Kun was also highlighted as a "Firm of the Year" in 12 practice areas/industry sectors. Han Kun received the following 13 awards:1. Golden League 2 ...

Bradley attorney Matthew S. DeAntonio was appointed treasurer of the executive committee for the Mecklenburg Bar Foundation (MBF). Mr. DeAntonio has served on the board of directors and development committee since 2018 and is one of six members appointed to the executive committee for the 2024-2025 term ...

By: Sharon Urias, Esq. In the realm where trademarks and corporate identities collide, few cases have captured the ongoing legal saga as prominently as Dewberry Group Inc. v. Dewberry Engineers. This case, which has spanned nearly two decades, delves into the complexities of trademark infringement and the intricate relationships between corporate entities ...

Buchalter is thrilled to announce its continued recognition as one of the nation’s top 10 most diverse law firms by Law360’s 2024 Diversity Snapshot. Buchalter was also recognized as one of the top 10 mid-size firms with the most diverse equity partnerships. These prestigious rankings stand as a testament to Buchalter’s dedication to promoting a diverse and inclusive environment ...

Asialaw recently announced the shortlist for its Asialaw Awards 2024.  Han Kun was nominated in multiple award categories, including:1. China Firm of the Year2. Capital Markets Firm of the Year3. Technology and Telecommunications Firm of the Year 4 ...

Grenergy gets loan for LatAm’s largest solar energy storage plant Maya Kendall Shah 22 July 2024 Spain’s Grenergy Renovables has enlisted Clifford Chance LLP in Madrid and Carey in Santiago to obtain a green loan worth USS$370 million for a hybrid renewable project, which is set to become one of the world’s largest solar energy storage projects and the largest in Latin America. The syndicate of lenders relied on Garrigues (Chile) in the deal, which closed on 8 July ...

The LexTalk World Global Law and Intellectual Property Summit was held in Singapore from July 18-19, 2024, which gathered over 500 professionals worldwide to explore the latest developments and cutting-edge trends in the legal and intellectual property fields.  Han Kun partner Aaron Gu was invited to the summit to share experiences, exchange views, and explore future cooperation opportunities with industry leaders and legal experts from around the world ...

Today, CLECSS announced Han Kun partner Xiayi (Clara) Liu has been named as one of the CLECSS Top Ten Outstanding Young Lawyers for 2024.Xiayi (Clara) Liu began her legal career in 2010 and is a partner at Han Kun.  She focuses her practice on venture capital and private equity transactions, outbound investment, mergers and acquisitions, and capital markets, among other areas.  Ms ...

Attorney Ava Sadeghi has recently been appointed as a Co-Chair of the Lawyers Club of San Diego’s Gender Equity Committee for the 2024-2025 term. Below is the statement from the Lawyers Club’s website regarding the purpose of the Gender Equity Committee: Gender Equity Committee Purpose:  The Gender Equity Committee addresses issues relating to gender bias and barriers to the advancement of women in the San Diego legal community ...

Bradley is pleased to announce that Britney M. Crawford and J. Graham “Gray” Gilmore have been selected to participate in the 2024 Birmingham Bar Association’s (BBA) Future Leaders Forum. The annual BBA Future Leaders Forum, which runs for six sessions from July to December each year, prepares motivated attorneys who have been practicing between three to eight years to become leaders in the Birmingham community and the bar ...

Bradley attorney Will Manuel was quoted in Law360 on Project 2025’s proposals to erode the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's power to issue regulations, defend LGBTQ+ rights, and reform companies’ conduct through consent decrees. Mr. Manuel said that there are several bullet points — like curbing LGBTQ protections and rolling back DEI — that are part of movements already underway ...

Bradley is pleased to announce that the Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2024 has listed the firm in Band 1 of the guide and four partners have been ranked for Private Wealth Law in Alabama. The firm has been ranked for the last eight years. The four Birmingham-based partners ranked in the guide for 2024 are: Scott E. Adams Nancy Williams Ball Bradley W. Lard Ralph H ...

The importance of estate planning for business assets in Jersey An original version of this article was first published by the Jersey Evening Post, July 2024. What happens to our business assets on death? Estate planning and putting your per­sonal affairs in order is incredibly im­portant. For someone who owns and runs their own business, or who is part of a company or partnership, consideration should also be given to the business and its assets as these can sometimes get over­looked ...

For the ninth consecutive year Morgan & Morgan has been designated a "Band 1" Law Firm in Panama in the Private Wealth Law section of Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2024, a publication aimed at the international private wealth market and estate planning and a key reference point of the world´s leading firms in terms of service excellence and reputation ...

Please note the following press release. This press release is available at our homepage. A HEUKING team led by Partners Dr. Rainer Herschlein and Benedikt Raisch, both from the Stuttgart office, advised VR Equitypartner GmbH on legal and tax matters relating to the acquisition of a stake in Hero Textil AG ...

Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP is pleased to announce that the firm has been recognized by Chambers High Net Worth 2024 in the following practice areas: Art and Cultural Property Law – USA Private Wealth Law – New York Chambers is a leading independent professional legal research company, delivering detailed rankings and insights into the world's top lawyers and law firms ...

By: Kory Ann Ferro, Esq. The Federal Trade Commission’s (“FTC”) Non-Compete Rule (“Rule”) seeking to prohibit restrictive covenants in employment agreements, which are aimed at preventing employees from competing with former employers, is off to a tumultuous start. On July 3, 2024, U.S ...

Boca Raton, Fla. – July 18, 2024 – Greenspoon Marder announces Wills, Trusts & Estates partner Laurence “Larry” I. Blair has been ranked in the Chambers High Net Worth (HNW) Guide in the category of Private Wealth Law in Florida for 2024 ...

Please note the following press release. This press release is available at our homepage.  HEUKING advises Odewald KMU II on the acquisition of Developer Akademie GmbH A team from law firm HEUKING, led by Dr. Pär Johansson, advised Education partners GmbH, a portfolio company of Odewald KMU II, on its acquisition of Developer Akademie GmbH. Based in Munich, Developer Akademie GmbH is a leading IT training provider in German-speaking countries ...

17 July, 2024 – Buchalter is pleased to announce that Michael Shonafelt has joined the firm as a Shareholder in its Los Angeles office. Shonafelt will be joining the firm’s Real Estate practice group bringing extensive experience in real estate and land use matters. "We are delighted to have Michael join our team ...