China
On September 23, 2022, renowned legal directory LEGALBAND announced its "2022 Client Choice: Top 15 Insurance Versatile Practitioners". The ranking identifies 15 highly recommended versatile insurance lawyers in mainland China. Han Kun partner Yuzhou XU was named in the list. Reasons for selection: With years of in-depth study and practice in finance and insurance asset management, Mr
China
On September 23, 2022, renowned legal directory LEGALBAND announced its "2022 Client Choice: Top 15 IP Versatile Practitioners". The ranking identifies 15 highly recommended versatile IP lawyers in mainland China. Han Kun partner Rui LUO was named in the list. Reasons for selection: Mr. Luo specializes in IP litigation and IP-driven antitrust dispute resolution
China
Han Kun is pleased to announce that Mr. Harry Xia has recently rejoined the firm. He has extensive experience in areas such as private equity and venture capital investment, mergers and acquisitions, FDI and outbound investment, compliance, fund formation, and offshore IPOs. Mr. Xia will be primarily based in Han Kun's Shenzhen office. Mr. Xia has advised dozens of reputable RMB and USD funds on their investment, financing, and fund formation transactions
Argentina
Buenos Aires, September 22nd, 2022. On September 12th, Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A.U. (“Banco Galicia”) issued Class XII Notes, payable in Argentine Pesos, for a total nominal amount of AR$5,829,400,000
China
On September 21, 2022, China Business Law Journal ("CBLJ") announced the winners of its China Business Law Awards 2022 Regional Awards, where Han Kun was honored in the following award categories: China Business Law Awards (Regional Awards) ■ Best Overall Law Firms (Shanghai) ■ Best Overall Law Firms (Guangdong) ■ Best Overall Law Firms (Hong Kong) To determine the winners, CBLJ's editorial team looked carefully at each firm's outstanding transactions, cases and other notable achievemen
Cambodia
DFDL is pleased to announce that Julie Kéo (Legal Consultant and Business Development Specialist) has been elected to the Board of Directors for the European Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia (EuroCham).
Julie was elected to a two-year term on the new 12-member leadership board on 20 September 2022 at the EuroCham Annual General Meeting, which was held at the Sofitel Phokeethra in Phnom Penh
USA
Entain Plc., the global sports-betting, gaming and interactive entertainment group, has agreed to acquire the SuperSport Group, the Croatian leading gaming and sportsbook operator with a 54% market share, from EMMA Capital.
The acquisition will be made through partnership with EMMA Capital, a leading investment firm based in the Czech Republic
Alabama, USA
Bradley is pleased to announce that 10 partners in the firm’s Dallas and Houston offices have been named to the 2022 edition of Texas Super Lawyers. In addition, Bradley Dallas Office Managing Partner Richard A. Sayles was named to the lists of “Top 100 in Texas” and the “Top 100 in Dallas/Fort Worth,” and Bradley Houston Office Managing Partner Ian P. Faria was named to the list of “Top 100 in Houston
Alabama, USA
Bradley attorney Lauren Jacques was interviewed by the Nashville Post about large law firms returning to the office post-COVID-19 as she prepares to lead the Nashville office’s move to the new ONE 22 ONE building in the city’s Gulch area
Alabama, USA
Bradley attorney Robert Maddox was quoted in American Banker on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Director Rohit Chopra’s plans to unwind provisions that have allowed credit card issues to increase late fees annually.
"It appears that he's going for a long-term fix," said Maddox. "If the next administration comes in [they] could just transfer all of the advisory opinions to something else and do away with it
Cambodia
The DFDL Thailand team has participated in three internship roadshows this month, seeking to recruit university students as potential candidates for DFDL’s 2023 summer internship program. The first event, the “LL.B. Law Firm Career and Internship Fair 2022”, was held on 8 September 2022 at Thammasat University. The DFDL advisers who participated were View More
Bermuda
Established as a Jersey Private Fund (JPF), Volcano Investment recently held its first close and has a fundraising target of US$100 million. The fund's objective is to build a diversified portfolio of high growth potential companies (both early and late stage) across a range of sectors, including those involving disruptive technology such as decentralised finance technology, robotics, electric vehicles, information storage, fintech, and blockchain technology
China
On September 20, Asian Legal Business (ALB), a legal directory under Thomson Reuters, released the ALB M&A Rankings 2022. Han Kun was again recognized as a Tier 1 PRC Law Firm, owing to the firm's exceptional M&A services. This marks the ninth consecutive year for Han Kun to be rated Tier 1 in ALB's annual M&A Rankings. ALB, owned by Thomson Reuters, is one of the world's leading sources of market intelligence, providing authoritative insights and rankings for the legal services industry
China
Han Kun has advised and acted as the PRC counsel to Tencent Music Entertainment Group (NYSE Stock Symbol: TME, HKEX Stock Code: 1698) on its listing by way of introduction on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. Tencent Music Entertainment Group is the largest online music entertainment platform in China in terms of MAU (monthly active users)
China
In order to procure a sustainable talent supply for enhancing antitrust law enforcement in Beijing by bringing together the unique strengths of administrative bodies, academic institutions, business associations, law firms, and other mainstay entities, the Beijing Administration for Market Regulation ("Beijing AMR") has selected a group of experts to form its inaugural antitrust expert pool, with letters of appointment being delivered to all members recently
China
On September 16, 2022, LexisNexis announced its inaugural "40 Under 40". The list recognizes 40 young legal professionals aged 40 years old or younger who show tremendous potential to grow and motivation to lead the development of the legal sector in mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan. Han Kun partner Lu RAN was named to the list, owing to her standout professional services. Ms
California, USA
September 19, 2022 (San Francisco, CA) – A deal team from Hanson Bridgett LLP recently represented long-time client Dwell, a premium home design magazine turned-digital media brand, in its acquisition by Recurrent Ventures. The venture equity-backed digital media company owns over 25 brands, including Bob Vila, Business of Home, Domino, Popular Science, Saveur, and many others. Terms of the deal were not disclosed
Alabama, USA
Bradley partner Hillary Campbell has been recognized among the Birmingham Business Journal’s Women to Watch for 2022. The list acknowledges the city’s key women leaders who have the potential to shape the future of Birmingham’s business world and community. This year’s honorees will be recognized in an awards ceremony on September 23, 2022.
The full list of 2022 Women to Watch was published in the Birmingham Business Journal on September 13, 2022
Malaysia
Dear valued clients, colleagues and friends, Shearn Delamore & Co. is pleased to announce that the Asialaw Profiles 2023 has ranked our firm across various practice areas and industry sectors and we have received the highest tier ranking in 11 categories as shown in bold below, including the prestigious award of “Outstanding”
Alabama, USA
Bradley is pleased to announce that Carly Miller, a partner in the firm’s Birmingham office, has been named to the Alabama Associated General Contractors’ (AGC) 2022 “Top 40 Under 40” in Commercial Construction list.
The list, published by Alabama AGC and Business Alabama Magazine, recognizes outstanding up-and-coming individuals in commercial construction throughout the state of Alabama
Alabama, USA
Bradley attorney Monica Dozier was quoted in PV Magazine on the key drivers of investment in the nation’s solar manufacturing industry.
Dozier, who co-chairs Bradley’s Renewable Energy Practice Group, commented on the effect the recent supply change situation has had on U.S. progress in renewable energy, the impact of President Biden’s recent Inflation Reduction Act, and the ways its resulting incentives will impact progress in the solar industry
Alabama, USA
Bradley attorney Robert Maddox was quoted in MBA Newslink on the current mortgage fraud environment emerging in the post-pandemic era. Maddox recently participated in a panel at the MBA Risk Management QA and Fraud Prevention Forum.
Maddox said in this current environment, with fraud on the rise, volumes down and cutbacks in staff, “you have to have appropriate resources in place; otherwise, you have to admit you are susceptible
England
Shoosmiths has advised Third Space on the acquisition of two new landmark locations.The law firm supported the fitness and health club operator on adding two new clubs to its roster, with the top-of-the-range facilities set to open in Wimbledon and Battersea in 2023.
Acquiring 70,000 sq ft of health and fitness space across the two sites, these new clubs form the latest part of Third Space’s expansion plans
Cambodia
DFDL is honored to sponsor and partici
