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20 YEARS OF LEGAL BRILLIANCE: HONOURING OUR HERITAGE, EMBRACING TOMORROWAELEX, a leading full-service commercial law firm and a renowned leader in West Africa’s legal industry, proudly announces the 20th anniversary of its establishment. Formed in July 2004 by a merger of four leading commercial and dispute resolution law firms, AELEX has consistently set the benchmark for legal excellence, providing innovative solutions to complex legal problems and exceeding clients’ expectations ...

Please note the following press release. This press release is availableat our homepage.HEUKING’s Munich office expanding with Michael Auer as Salaried PartnerMichael Auer (38) will join HEUKING’s Munich office as a Salaried Partner starting in July 2024. Formerly with SKW Schwarz, Auer will bolster the team led by Dr. Carsten Schrader, specializing in construction and real estate law ...

Shoosmiths has completed the transfer of its business-to-business recoveries division (in England & Wales) to Solaris Law Ltd, part of the Azzurro Group. This transaction includes the formal merging of the two teams and a move to modern new offices in the Solent Business Park, Whiteley.The announcement is the first of a two-part transaction that will ultimately lead to Solaris Law becoming one of the largest commercial and consumer collections and legal debt recovery businesses in the UK ...

Han Kun Law Offices represented Dida Inc. ("Dida", Stock Code: 02559), as the PRC legal advisor, in connection with its public offering of shares and listing on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Han Kun's data compliance team also provided cybersecurity and data compliance services to Dida during its listing process.Dida is a leading information marketplace for shared travel in China and is dedicated to providing carpooling marketplace services and smart taxi services ...

On June 27, 2024, winners of the FinanceAsia Awards 2024 were announced during an awards ceremony held in Hong Kong. Han Kun was again honored as the "Best China Law Firm" in North Asia, owing to the firm's record year of remarkable outcomes in cross-border and domestic mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, private equity, finance, and other areas. This is the fifth time for Han Kun to win the award. Han Kun partner Mr. Dafei Chen and Mr ...

Law firm Shoosmiths is advising PI Industries Limited (PI), a Fortune India 500 listed Agri-Sciences Company,  on its offer to acquire Plant Health Care PLC (PHC) - through takeover by way of scheme arrangement.PI has held a leading position in the agricultural inputs industry for over 60 years and benefits from its presence across the complete value chain from product innovation to process development, and large-scale manufacturing to distribution ...

27 June, 2024 – Buchalter is pleased to announce that Robert Becker has joined the firm as a Shareholder in its San Francisco office as a member of the Intellectual Property practice group. “We are thrilled to welcome Rob to Buchalter,” said Adam Bass, President and Chief Executive Officer. “His impressive expertise in intellectual property law further expands our distinguished Intellectual Property practice ...

Buchalter is proud to announce the launch of its Luxury Brands Group, dedicated to providing unparalleled legal services to clients in the luxury industry. Our team of experienced attorneys offers comprehensive legal support across various sectors, including fashion, jewelry, beauty, hospitality, and more. With a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities within the luxury market, Buchalter's Luxury Brands Group is poised to deliver exceptional results ...

Bradley is pleased to announce that Giovanni P. Giarratana has been recognized with the President’s Award by the Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division (YLD) for the third consecutive year. The annual award is presented by the Florida Bar’s outgoing YLD president to members who have provided exceptional service and contributions to young lawyers. Mr ...

Bradley is pleased to announce that Lauren Black has joined the firm’s Litigation Practice Group as a partner in the Houston office. Prior to joining Bradley, Ms. Black was a partner at BoyarMiller. Ms. Black represents clients from diverse industries including energy, construction, manufacturing, healthcare, shipping, technology, and logistics ...

Please note the following press release. This press release is availableat our homepage.HEUKING defends Paracelsus Klinik Henstedt-Ulzburg against preliminary injunctionHEUKING successfully represented Paracelsus Klinik Henstedt-Ulzburg in a wage dispute with physicians’ union Marburger Bund at Neumünster Labor Court. Dr. Arietta von Stechow, Salaried Partner at HEUKING’s Hamburg office, successfully fended off a preliminary injunction against the clinic ...

Buchalter is pleased to announce that several attorneys in the Firm’s Northern California offices were named to the 2024 Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. These attorneys have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Buchalter’s 2024 Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars include: 2024 Super Lawyers Valerie Bantner Peo Carissa Beecham Jean L. Bertrand Colby A. Campbell Steven G. Churchwell Shawn M. Christianson Danielle F ...

Bradley attorney Alexis Buese was interviewed by Bay 9 News regarding a bill vetoed by Gov. Ron DeSantis that would have limited when businesses and local governments could be sued after a cyberattack. Under House Bill 473, governments and businesses would have had to substantially comply with state laws on cybersecurity standards and securing personal information before they were protected ...

Buchalter is proud to announce that Shareholders Rebecca Fortune and Laura Nichols have been recognized by the San Diego Business Journal as 2024 “Women of Influence in Law.” This prestigious list highlights individuals noted for their exceptional legal skill, achievement across the full spectrum of responsibility, exemplary leadership, and contributions to the San Diego community. To learn more, click here ...

Bradley attorney David Pugh was quoted in Construction Dive on the use of construction manager at risk (CMAR) as an alternative delivery method for big construction projects. Unlike in traditional design-bid-build, where the design and building processes are separate and sequential, the CMAR method requires the construction manager and design team to work simultaneously and collaborate early in the design process ...

Morgan & Morgan advised Corporación Interamericana Para El Financiamiento de Infraestructura, S.A. (“CIFI”), as issuer, in the issuance and sale of green bonds through the Latin American Stock Exchange (“Latinex”) for an amount of US$10,000,000, which is the first issuance ever of a security of a private company carried out through the iLink (International Link) platform of Central Latinoamericana de Valores, S.A ...

This book, Meeting Continuing Obligations: A Handbook for Companies Listed on Major Stock Exchanges, is a comprehensive guide designed to assist companies listed on stock exchanges in the Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong SAR, the United States and Singapore in navigating their continuing obligations ...

We are delighted to announce that partners Charles Laubach and Bashir Ahmed have been named in The Legal 500 M&A Powerlist: Middle East 2024. The annual list honours the region's top M&A professionals, setting them apart from their peers through their experience, leadership, and legal expertise.View the full list here.Visit our website to learn more: www.afridi-angell ...

Bradley is pleased to announce that seven attorneys in the firm’s Tampa office have been recognized in the 2024 edition of Florida Super Lawyers or Florida Rising Stars. The following five Bradley attorneys are included on the 2024 Florida Super Lawyers list: A. Lee Bentley III Ben Dachepalli Timothy C. Ford Craig Mayfield Edwin G ...

Bradley is pleased to announce that Robert “Bob” J. McGahan has joined the firm as a partner in the Banking & Financial Services and Government Enforcement & Investigations practice groups. Mr. McGahan joins from Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP. “Bob has more than 30 years of experience focused on the intersection of financial services and regulatory compliance,” said Bradley Washington, D.C., Office Managing Partner Michael S. Koplan ...

Buchalter congratulates Rebecca Fortune and Laura Nichols, who were recognized as 2024 "Women of Influence in Law" by the San Diego Business Journal. This prominent list highlights individuals recognized for their exceptional legal skill and achievement across the full spectrum of responsibility, exemplary leadership as evidenced by the highest professional and ethical standards, and contributions to the San Diego community at large. To see the list, click here ...

Bradley is pleased to announce that eight attorneys in the firm’s Tampa office have been recognized in the 2024 edition of Florida Super Lawyers or Florida Rising Stars. The following five Bradley attorneys are included on the 2024 Florida Super Lawyers list: A. Lee Bentley III Ben Dachepalli Timothy C. Ford Matthew F. Hall Craig Mayfield Edwin G ...

****On 19 June 2024**** an event ****“ALRUD Summer M&A Talks ‘24”**** arranged by Corporate and M&A Practice took place at Ararat Park Hotel Moscow ...

Nestor Nestor Diculescu Kingston Petersen (NNDKP) was part of the international team of advisors that assisted the Chinese Inner Mongolia Mengtai Group Co., Ltd. with the acquisition of the Alu Menziken Group from Montana Aerospace AG.NNDKP provided legal assistance in the Romanian jurisdiction. The project was coordinated by the German law firm HEUKING, which acted as lead counsel in the transaction and coordinated local counsel in Switzerland, Austria and Romania ...

On June 18, 2024, Troy Schooneman, partner and head of international practice of Kudun and Partners had the honor of speaking at the Legal 500 GC Powerlist Elite Roundtable Thailand 2024, hosted at the Waldorf Astoria Bangkok. The exclusive roundtable brought together some of Thailand’s most senior legal professionals to discuss a range of pivotal issues affecting the legal landscape today ...