Hungary
Szecskay Attorneys at Law proudly announces that Dr. Katalin Grósz, Senior Partner, and Dr. János Vajda, Partner at the firm, have been awarded by the Hungarian Bar Association for their extraordinary work in the legal profession. During the awards ceremony on 16 November 2024, Grósz received a lifetime achievement recognition as “Eminent Lawyer” which is deserved for her outstanding legal work
California, USA
Law.com recently featured Buchalter Shareholder Eric Kennedy in their ‘How I Made It’ Q&A Series, where attorneys offer career advancement advice and success stories.
By: ALM Staff
"How I Made Office Managing Partner: 'When the Firm Needs Something Done, Raise Your Hand,' Says Eric Kennedy of Buchalter
How would you describe your career trajectory (was it organic or an active pursuit)?
My trajectory has always been very active
Romania
Nestor Nestor Diculescu Kingston Petersen (NNDKP) has secured a final favorable decision for an important manufacturer of components for automotive safety systems, in a customs dispute. The final decision issued by the Timisoara Court of Appeal confirms the company’s right to recover the customs duties paid based on incorrect customs declarations, marking a significant benchmark in the legal field
Argentina
Beccar Varela advised EPAM Systems Inc., a digital transformation services and product engineering company, on the acquisition of the global advanced technology consultancy NEORIS. The closing of the deal was announced on October 31. EPAM completed the purchase of NEORIS from funds managed by Advent International, one of the largest global private equity investors, and Cemex, a global construction materials company
England
Shoosmiths has advised international investment firm DTCP on leading a $80m Series B investment into UK-based robotics and data intelligence company start-up Dexory.The law firm advised DTCP on the funding round, which included participation from Latitude Ventures, Wave-X and Bootstrap Europe, along with existing investors Atomico, Lakestar, Capnamic and several angels from the logistics industry. As part of the investment, DTCP’s Michael Rager joins Dexory’s board of directors
China
November 14, 2024, Beijing, China – Today, Han Kun Law Offices released the Han Kun 2022-2023 Fund Practice Data Analysis Report (the "Report"). From 2022 to 2023, the international environment proved to be both complicated and severe, with unexpected factors and certain fluctuations in China's economic activity. These negativities notwithstanding, there were some bright spots
California, USA
David Balfour and Carol Salmacia, retired, prevailed in a Court of Appeal decision in the matter of Slone v. El Centro Regional Medical Center on behalf of client El Centro Regional Medical Center. Dr. Slone had alleged ECRMC retaliated against him for making complaints about patient care. He brought a claim for retaliation under California Health & Safety Code section 1278.5. ECRMC prevailed at the trial court after a bench trial. Dr. Slone appealed
China
The well-known London-based legal publisher, Law Business Research, recently published the 13th edition of Lexology In-Depth: Asset Management (formerly known as The Asset Management Review). Han Kun, as the exclusively invited Chinese law firm, has contributed to the China chapter for five consecutive years. This year, Han Kun partners Ms. Lin Zhou, Mr. TieCheng Yang, Ms. Yin Ge, and Ms. Yao (Ally) Hu co-authored the China chapter of the book
England
Shoosmiths has supported Hallam Land throughout its landmark development project at Eastern Green, Coventry
Alabama, USA
Bradley is pleased to announce that Lillie A. Hobson has been recognized by the Montgomery Volunteer Lawyers Program’s (MVLP) with a 2024 Medal of the Samaritan for her service to the organization, her third consecutive award honoring outstanding pro bono legal service. Additionally, Bradley was recognized with the Gold Medallion firm award for the third consecutive year for its continued support of the MVLP’s mission. Both Ms
Alabama, USA
Bradley is pleased to announce that the firm has been named the “Law Firm of the Year” in the area of Construction Law in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms. This marks the fifth time since 2018 that Bradley has earned a “Law Firm of the Year” award for its Construction Practice Group, including three awards in the area of Construction Law in 2018, 2020 and 2022 and one award in the area of Litigation – Construction in 2023
New York, USA
On Tuesday, November 12, a jury in the U.S. District Court for Eastern District of Virginia found a Virginia-based government contractor liable for its role in the torture of the firm's clients at Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq, ordering the company to pay $42 million in damages to three Iraqi prisoners. The case is the first of its kind to have made it to trial, and the first verdict holding a government contractor legally responsible for torture at the infamous prison
Kentucky, USA
Dinsmore & Shohl LLP is pleased to announce that Ryan McDonald, will be rejoining the Firm’s Indianapolis office as partner. Ryan previously worked with Dinsmore for five years, during which he built a reputation as a trusted real estate advisor, focusing on finance and development with a particular emphasis on multifamily property transactions
Argentina
Beccar Varela advised on the establishment and issuance of debt securities under the Agrofina Series XXIX Financial Trust, issued on October 31, 2024, for a total amount of AR$3,256,655,334, within the framework of the Secuval II Program.Banco de Valores S.A. acted as Financial Trustee, Custodian Agent, Organizer, and Placement Agent, while Agrofina S.A. served as Trustor, Administrator, and Collection Agent
New York, USA
On Tuesday, November 12, a jury in the U.S. District Court for Eastern District of Virginia found a Virginia-based government contractor liable for its role in the torture of the firm's clients at Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq, ordering the company to pay $42 million in damages to three Iraqi prisoners. The case is the first of its kind to have made it to trial, and the first verdict holding a government contractor legally responsible for torture at the infamous prison
Argentina
On November 4, 2024, Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A.U. (“Banco Galicia”) issued Class XVII Notes (the “Notes”), which are simple, non-convertible, unsecured obligations, denominated in U.S. Dollars, payable in cash abroad in U.S. Dollars, with a nominal amount of US$83,477,768. The issuance was carried out under CNV’s Frequent Issuer Regime, as part of the U.S
China
Han Kun Law Offices represented AsiaInfo Security (688225.SH), a company listed on China's STAR Market, in successfully completing the acquisition of a controlling interest in AsiaInfo Technologies (01675.HK), a company listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. This transaction marks the first major asset restructuring of a STAR Market-listed company acquiring a Hong Kong-listed company
Russia
On October 31, 2024, ALRUD’s new office hosted the conference "Labour Patterns: Trends, Perspectives, Solutions", organized by ALRUD’s Labour Law Practice with support from the Russian-German Chamber of Commerce and Legal Insight magazine. The event brought together business leaders from diverse industries, including senior executives, legal professionals, and HR specialists, to discuss key trends in labor law
Florida, USA
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – November 8, 2024 – Greenspoon Marder announces Marital and Family Law partners Michael J. Alman and Elizabeth “Beth” Tener have been recognized in the 2025 guide of “500 Leading Family Lawyers” – the third edition by Lawdragon. Lawyers featured in this guide range from those specializing in “private client” or high-net-worth divorce to assisted reproduction law, and even international child custody issues
Kentucky, USA
Dinsmore & Shohl LLP is pleased to announce that Scott C. Sanders has joined the Firm’s Houston office, expanding its service offerings to include employee benefits and executive compensation expertise
California, USA
Red state voters backed a progressive pro-worker issue on Trump election night ballots and national momentum is building
By: Cheryl Winokur Munk
More states are taking up these measures because of the understanding that “healthy, happy employees are good for the bottom line,” said Robert B. Hinckley Jr., a shareholder in the law firm Buchalter. But it’s possible the federal government could decide to swoop in for more uniformity
Alabama, USA
Bradley is pleased to announce that Thomas H. Stewart Jr. has joined as a partner in the firm’s Real Estate Practice Group in Dallas.
“Tom is a tremendous addition to our firm, bringing decades of experience in commercial real estate, finance and corporate law in a competitive market and adding valuable perspective to the real estate team,” said Bradley Dallas Office Managing Partner Gene R. Besen
Alabama, USA
Bradley is pleased to announce that Emma Duke McBurney and George A. Smith II, attorneys in the firm’s Huntsville office, have been recognized by the Madison County Volunteer Lawyers Program (MCVLP) for their pro bono contributions to the organization.
Ms. McBurney, an associate in the firm’s Litigation Practice Group, was recognized by the MCVLP as the 2024 New Volunteer of the Year. Mr
Alabama, USA
Bradley is pleased to announce that the firm has been recognized with nine Tier 1 national rankings and 181 Tier 1 metropolitan rankings in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms. Overall, the firm earned 32 national rankings and 260 metropolitan rankings across all of its 13 offices
California, USA
Buchalter is pleased to announce that the Firm has been recognized in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms®, ranked by Best Lawyers®, nationally in 16 practice areas and regionally in 43 practice areas.
Firms included in the 2025 Best Law Firms® list are recognized for professional excellence with impressive ratings from clients and peers. Achieving a ranking in Best Law Firms signifies high-quality legal practice and a depth of legal proficiency
