Press Releases

The Shoosmiths Foundation, a grant-making body managed by law firm Shoosmiths, has awarded a total of £97,500 to Energy Sparks and The Chancery Lane Project charities for projects that will advance a carbon net zero UK aligned with a just transition.National charity, Energy Sparks, helps schools become more energy efficient to fight climate change ...

On May 7, 2024, our partner and Head of Japan Practice, Emi Rowse (Igusa), showcased her expertise during a panel discussion at ICCA 2024 Hong Kong. As a prestigious global organization, the International Council for Commercial Arbitration (ICCA) is renowned for its role in advancing arbitration, conciliation, and international dispute resolution. ICCA’s conferences, publications, and efforts toward harmonizing arbitration law make it a landmark event for legal practitioners ...

Rome, May 15, 2024 - International law firm Gianni & Origoni renews its commitment in the fight against gender violence and presents#UGUALEPERTUTTE, a project based on long-term initiatives. The aim is to counter the phenomenon of violence against women in all its forms with concrete actions as well as provide real and tangible support by identifying preventive tools and remedies ...

Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – May 15, 2024 – For a second consecutive year, and sixth time overall, Greenspoon Marder has once again been awarded a South Florida’s Top Workplaces honor by the SunSentinel Media Group. South Florida’s SunSentinel received a 56.7% response rate, generating a record number of 138 organizations that have earned recognition in the 10th year of the SunSentinel’s Top Workplaces program for 2024 ...

By: Matthew J. Schiller, Esq. “A penalty is a cowardly way to score.” — Pele (1940-2022) ‘Cowardly’ or not, the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) and state taxing authorities assess penalties against taxpayers who do not meet their tax obligations. IRS penalties are very costly and are meant to be that way to discourage citizens from failing to timely file and/or pay the balances due on tax returns ...

By: Jaci Flug, Esq., and Louis J. Terminello, Esq. Today, every beverage alcohol brand has a marketing plan, and every plan includes an “influencer” or content creator – a person who uses their large social media following to endorse or support a product. Large social media followings come with large responsibilities and that includes compliance with the Federal Trade Commission’s (“FTC”) guidance regarding endorsements ...

ALRUD law firm represented the interests of Kraft Heinz in the sale of its two affiliated companies in Russia – baby food manufacturers producing more than 30 000 tons of dry and thin cereal per year. Chernogolovka was the buyer. ALRUD team provided full legal support of the transaction and advised on the transaction approval procedure in Russia ...

On April 24-27, 2024, Emi Rowse had the honor of joining a distinguished panel of experts from various jurisdictions to share invaluable insights on the pressing topic: “Minority Report: Corporate Governance, Directors, and the State of Shareholder Navigation Playbook” during the IPBA Annual Meeting and Conference in Tokyo ...

Our partner and Head of International Practice, Troy Schooneman, along with Mayuree Sapsutthiporn, partner and Head of China Practice, recently participated in the WSG Asia Pacific Regional Meeting in Tokyo on April 24, 2024. World Services Group (WSG) is the leading global network of independent firms, offering an exclusive platform to connect its members with top-tier legal firms and their multinational clients worldwide ...

Why Aren't Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie Divorced Yet? May 10, 2024 By Allie Jones On August 14, 2014, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie got married in a small ceremony in the chapel on the grounds of their French winery, Chateau Miraval. Just over two years later, on a private flight from Miraval back to Los Angeles, Pitt allegedly had a physical confrontation with Jolie in front of their six children, prompting her to file for divorce. Eight years later, that divorce is still not over ...

14 May, 2024 - Buchalter is pleased to announce the addition of Wendy Lee to the Firm's Seattle office. Lee joins Buchalter as a Shareholder, and will spearhead the launch of the firm’s new Fintech and AI practice group. "We are thrilled to welcome Wendy to Buchalter," said Adam Bass, President and Chief Executive Officer of Buchalter ...

Please note the following press release. This press release is availableat our homepage.HEUKING advises Freund & Partner on taking out a first syndicated loanA cross-office team from HEUKING, led by Partners Michael Neises in Frankfurt and Dr. Anne de Boer in Stuttgart, legally advised and supported Freund & Partner GmbH Steuerberatungsgesellschaft comprehensively in connection with the company taking out a syndicated loan for the first time, facilitated by a banking consortium ...

Brazilian helicopter group lands in Chile and Ecuador Maya Kendall Shah 14 May 2024 Larrain y Asociados in Santiago, BVA – Barreto Veiga Advogados in São Paulo and ROBALINO in Quito have helped Brazilian helicopter operator Helisul acquire the Chilean and Ecuadorean subsidiaries of Santiago-based aviation group Ecocopter for US$36 million ...

A look at Carey Olsen and their prominent position in the offshore trusts and private client space What was the winning formula of your firm/you that explains why you won? Carey Olsen is at the forefront of the offshore private client space and can attribute its win to a number of factors. It is one of the largest offshore trusts and private wealth teams with a collegiate group of lawyers who collaborate on several high-value, cross border matters ...

Partners and associates of SyCipLaw recently welcomed to the Firm's Makati Office Ms. Grace Vera Cruz, Country Head of Grab Philippines, for a legal staff meeting that focused on enhancing people skills in the workplace.Drawing from her years of experience in management, consulting, and operations roles, Ms. Vera Cruz engaged in a spirited discussion with the SyCipLaw lawyers about mentoring, giving and receiving constructive feedback, and taking part in difficult conversations in the workplace ...

Guernsey trusted location for pension scheme longevity swaps An original version of this article was first published by Captive Intelligence, May 2024 Guernsey is a popular European domicile for many UK defined benefit (DB) pension scheme longevity swaps, according to Christopher Anderson, partner at law firm, Carey Olsen ...

Han Kun Law Offices represented ZEEKR Intelligent Technology Holding Limited, as PRC data security counsel to the issuer, in relation to the company's initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: ZK) in the United States. This listing is another representative case in which Han Kun's data compliance team has acted as data compliance counsel for a PRC company listing overseas.ZEEKR, a high-end smart electric brand owned by Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co., Ltd ...

Webinar "Artificial intelligence technologies in HR processes: lawyers' opinion" was held on the 2nd of May. It was devoted to the latest trends, practical considerations, and complicated situations arising due to use of artificial intelligence (AI) in Russia ...

SyCipLaw has been shortlisted for Philippine Firm of the Year in the Benchmark Litigation Asia Pacific Awards 2024, an award the firm bagged in 2021 and 2023. Partner and Litigation Department head Ricardo Ma. P.G. Ongkiko and partner Russel L. Rodriguez have also been shortlisted for Philippine Lawyer of the Year. Partner Carlos Roberto Z. Lopez won the award in 2023 ...

Law firm Shoosmiths has announced the appointment of Gauthier Broze as a Privacy and Data partner and life sciences specialist in Brussels.Gaulthier joins Kiran Desai, competition partner and Head of Shoosmiths’ Brussels operation whose hire established the firm’s EU presence. With a strong focus on building a robust EU capability post-Brexit, Shoosmiths recognised the need to enhance its expertise in Privacy and Data to serve multi-jurisdictional international clients effectively ...

Please note the following press release. This press release is availableat our homepage.HEUKING advises PAS Financial Advisory AG on sale to CFGIA team led by Dr. Anne de Boer legally advised and supported the shareholders of PAS Financial Advisory AG comprehensively on the sale to CFGI ...

Law firm Shoosmiths has announced the appointment of Gauthier Broze as a Privacy & Data partner and life sciences specialist in Brussels.Gauthier joins Kiran Desai, competition partner and Head of Shoosmiths’ Brussels operation whose hire established the firm’s EU presence. With a strong focus on building a robust EU capability post-Brexit, Shoosmiths recognised the need to enhance its expertise in Privacy and Data to serve multi-jurisdictional international clients effectively ...

09 May, 2024. Buchalter is pleased to announce the addition of Juan Pablo Albán as a Corporate Shareholder in its Los Angeles office. Albán also joins as a member of the firm’s recently established Latin American Practice Group. "Juan Pablo is an excellent addition to our Los Angeles office," said Adam Bass, President and Chief Executive Officer ...

SyCipLaw has been nominated for Regional Law Firm of the Year in the TrustLaw Awards 2024. TrustLaw is the global pro bono legal service network of Thomson Reuters Foundation. It serves as a platform for member non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and social enterprises to request free legal support from highly reputable law firms around the world ...

Plastchim-T is a Bulgarian company, that is one of the leading privately owned European manufacturers of biaxially oriented polypropylene films (BOPP), cast polypropylene films (CPP), and flexible packaging products. Manucor is an Italian company founded in 1987 and has grown to become a major biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) manufacturer ...