Press Releases

Hygienic is a major Russian manufacturer and supplier of personal hygiene products with modern production facilities based in the Moscow Region and an extensive distribution network ...

On February 26, 2024, the Securities Association of China ("SAC") announced its "Evaluation Results of 2023 Excellent Key Task Research Reports" ...

February 27, 2024 – Buchalter is pleased to announce the addition of Jeffrey Frasier as a Litigation Shareholder in its Portland office. "We are thrilled to welcome Jeffrey to our team in Portland," said Adam Bass, President and Chief Executive Officer of Buchalter. "Portland is an important market for us, and Jeffrey and his practice perfectly align with our strategic growth plan in the Pacific Northwest and the firm at large ...

Shoosmiths’ corporate team is celebrating a successful start to the year, having been named the most active law firm working in venture capital (VC) in the UK, according to Pitchbook’s 2023 global league tables. In addition, the firm has been listed as the second most active in Europe ...

Please note the following press release. This press release is available at our homepage.RTC, advised by HEUKING, acquires DIM Deutsche Fonds Management GmbHA Hamburg-based HEUKING team led by Julia Cramer, Salaried Partner, legally advised RTC Alternative Invest GmbH on its acquisition of DIM Deutsche Fonds Management GmbH. Operating as RTC Deutsche Fonds Management GmbH, the company will offer its services also to third parties in the future ...

By: Jason Alman, Esq.  While both stepparent adoptions and second-parent adoptions share the goal of solidifying familial bonds, they differ significantly in their procedures, legal implications, and the dynamics they shape within modern families ...

By: Nick Richards, Esq. In a move set to positively impact single filers, the IRS recently announced an additional $900 boost to the standard deduction. This blog explores the potential ramifications of the IRS deductions change on the average American’s financial life, shedding light on how this extra amount can go a long way in easing financial burdens ...

Please note the following press release. This press release is available at our homepage.HEUKING advises shareholders on syndicated loan raised by Fritz Winter Eisengießerei GmbH & Co. KGA Munich-based team led by HEUKING Partner Dr. Arnold Büssemaker legally advised the shareholders of Fritz Winter Eisengießerei GmbH & Co. KG on securing a syndicated loan for the company ...

Morgan & Morgan Legal advised Sojitz Corporation in the acquisition of the shares of Silaba Motors (also known as "Grupo Sílaba"), a major automobile distributor operating in the Republic of Panama representing brands such as KIA, MAZDA, OMODA, JAECOO, KARRY, and NIU. As part of the transaction, Sojitz also acquired Grupo Sílaba's subsidiaries, as well as a significant set of strategically located properties across the Republic of Panama ...

The world's leading legal directory Chambers and Partners recently published its Chambers Greater China Region Legal Guide 2024. Han Kun contributed an in-depth overview article: CHINA: An Introduction to TMT: Equity Financing (PRC Firms) – Venture Capital and Private Equity Investment and Listing in China's TMT Sector in 2023. The article is co-authored by Han Kun partners Charles Li, Lin Gui, Hua Zhong, and Yunzhi Zhao ...

SyCipLaw retained its Band 1 rankings in the Chambers Global Guide 2024 for the following practice areas: Banking & Finance, Corporate/M&A, and Projects, Infrastructure & Energy. The firm also maintained its Spotlight ranking in Banking & Finance: Capital Markets.In addition, the following partners retained their individual rankings:Hector M. de Leon, Jr., Eminent Practitioner in Projects, Infrastructure & EnergyRocky Alejandro R ...

SyCipLaw has been featured for the first time in the recently launched The Legal 500 Asia Pacific Green Guide 2024. The Firm has been cited for its significant contribution to the green transition through its client work and thought leadership commitment, with a strong focus on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) ...

SyCipLaw is shortlisted for 2024 IFLR AP Law Firm of the Year - PhilippinesSyCipLaw has been shortlisted for the 2024 Law Firm of the Year - Philippines Award by the IFLR Asia Pacific Awards. The firm won the award in 2022 and 2023.The J&T Express Initial Public Offering, in which transaction the firm acted for J&T Global Express, has been shortlisted for Equity Deal of the Year. The SyCipLaw team was headed by Arlene M. Maneja together with partners, Melyjane G ...

On February 22, 2024, the worldwide pioneering luxury lifestyle battery electric vehicle maker Lotus Technology Inc. ("Lotus Tech") closed a merger transaction with the special purpose acquisition company ("SPAC") L Catterton Asia Acquisition Corp (Nasdaq symbol: LCAA). On February 23, 2024, Lotus Tech officially listed its shares on Nasdaq under the ticker symbols "LOT" and "LOTWW".Han Kun provided legal services to Lotus Tech throughout the de-SPAC listing process ...

DTB advised the borrower Zadar Resort d.o.o. and sponsor Dogus Croatia in a transaction where Zadar Resort has borrowed EUR 31,2 m from Privredna bank Zagreb d.d. and Croatian bank for reconstruction and development as Mandated Lead Arrangers. The facility will be used for the development of a 5-star luxury hotel in Zadar, which will be under the management of the leading hotel operator Hyatt ...

Bradley attorneys Deke Shearon and Sadie Shourd have been selected to the Arts & Business Council of Greater Nashville's Arts Board Matching Program. The program promotes dynamic leadership in the arts by cultivating the skills needed to be effective, engaged board members and making matches between business professionals and arts organizations in need of adept leaders ...

Bradley partner Jennifer Trulock discussed her move to the firm in a Q&A with The Texas Lawbook and provided her thoughts on recent employment law trends. What attracted you to Bradley?  They have a really vibrant Dallas office and they are really growing and expanding here in Texas. And that was a big part of what attracted me to Bradley. I’ve met some of the people and it just seemed like a great place to land ...

Kudun and Partners has successfully represented Tiong Woon Crane and Transport Pte. Ltd. — a leading integrated heavy lift specialist and service provider and a subsidiary of Tiong Woon Corporation Holding Ltd., listed on the Singapore Exchange — in its strategic alliance and first major cross-border asset acquisition of transportation, heavy haulage, and heavy lifting equipment from Mammoet, a Netherlands-headquartered engineered heavy lifting and transport company, in Thailand ...

The Daily Journal has named as one of the Top Defense Verdicts for 2023 a complete defense victory that Buchalter Shareholders Joshua Robbins and Roger Scott won for client WhiteWater West Industries, Ltd. in a major antitrust and RICO lawsuit by a competing maker of surfing simulator machines ...

Bradley is pleased to announce that associate Samuel M. Dearstyne has been selected by the Mecklenburg County Bar to participate in its Bar Leadership Institute (BLI). The 2024 class, comprised of 20 attorneys, was introduced at the BLI Kick-Off Dinner. The BLI program is open to members of the Mecklenburg County Bar (MCB) who have been practicing attorneys for at least three years ...

Bradley is pleased to announce that Birmingham partner Hall Eady has been appointed chairman of the Board of Directors for Make-A-Wish® Alabama. He previously served on the Board of Directors as the Development Committee chair for five years and served on the Regional Advisory Council for three years. Since the Make-A-Wish Alabama chapter was founded, more than a thousand wishes have been granted for children across all 67 counties of Alabama ...

Cayman toolkit for foreign arbitration PRC arbitration injunction In Leed Education Holding Ltd and others v Minsheng Vocational Education Company Ltd (3 August 2023), the plaintiffs sought interim injunctive relief from the Cayman Islands court pursuant to section 11A of the Grand Court Act (GCA, 2015 Revision) and section 54 of the AA ...

Shoosmiths has advised Sovereign Centros on two strategically significant leasing transactions at Festival Place, a 1.1m sq ft shopping centre located in Basingstoke.The law firm helped negotiate the deals, which sees Pan-Asian noodle bar, Chopstix, and retailer, Rituals, take space at the shopping centre. Both brands have commenced trading, joining a community of more than 200 shops, dining and leisure facilities at Festival Place ...

On February 20, 2024, Asian Legal Business (ALB) officially published its list of 2024 ALB China Top 15 Litigators, recognizing China's top litigation lawyers over the past 12 months. Han Kun partner Yaxing Zhang was named to the list for his outstanding performance.Mr. Zhang specialises in dispute resolution pertaining to investment, financing, and corporate disputes. Mr ...

Norwich Pharmacal Applications: Contrasting Perspectives Norwich Pharmacal disclosure orders ("NPOs") are a powerful tool in the arsenal of any aggrieved party looking to discover information in its efforts to pursue the wrongdoers and recover their property.  NPOs enable the aggrieved party to obtain information from third parties who have become mixed up in the fraud, to enable the victim to prosecute claims against the wrongdoer ...