Russia
On 25 June 2024, the Bank of Russia published a press release indicating that in cooperation with ****Europlan Leasing Company**** it had found manipulation in bond transactions in organized trading. The inspection materials have been sent to law enforcement authorities.
The ALRUD team advised and represented the interests of Europlan Leasing Company in this matter
New York, USA
Patterson Belknap has been ranked #4 in The American Lawyer’s 2024 Pro Bono Scorecard. These rankings assess pro bono efforts among Am Law 200 firms and are based on both the average number of pro bono hours per attorney and the percentage of attorneys performing 20 or more pro bono hours in 2023. This important ranking coincides with the firm achieving 20 consecutive years of 100% attorney participation in pro bono
England
London, 10 July, 2024 – Shoosmiths today announces its milestone results for the 2023/24 financial year. The firm saw a 6% jump in revenue, up to £206.7 million from £194.1 million last year. The revenue growth was a record for Shoosmiths, marking the first time it has crossed the £200-million mark. The firm’s profits also climbed to £66 million, a 5% increase from last year’s £62.7 million
Alabama, USA
Bradley partner Anne Yuengert was named to the Birmingham Business Journal’s “Top Birmingham Women” for 2024. The list recognizes the Magic City’s most accomplished women who are making strides in both the business world and the community. Honorees will be celebrated at the BBJ’s annual Women’s Summit on Friday, September 27.
The full list of “Top Birmingham Women” appeared in the BBJ on July 10, 2024
Thailand
Kudun and Partners has successfully represented Tri Petch Isuzu Sales Co., Ltd. in a significant expansion of its used car business. This expansion was achieved through a strategic acquisition and investment, which involved acquiring shares from shareholders of one of Thailand’s leading distributors of high-quality used cars, and the subscription of newly issued shares.
The total investment, amounting to approximately THB 159 million, has resulted in Tri Petch Isuzu Sales Co., Ltd
China
Recently, EqualOcean held the "EqualOcean 2024 GoGlobal Forum of 100 (GGF2024)", during which it announced the "EqualOcean 2024 GoGlobal Service Provider Top 30". Han Kun partner Mr. Kelvin Gao was named to the list.Mr. Gao has practiced law for almost two decades and has extensive experience in a variety of fields and industries
Alabama, USA
Bradley is pleased to announce that nine of the firm’s Dallas and Houston attorneys have been named to the 2024 Lawdragon 500 X – Next Generation list.
The second annual guide recognizes young attorneys who have been in practice between seven and 15 years and who have made significant achievements early in their careers that have vaulted them to the forefront of the legal profession
Alabama, USA
Bradley is pleased to announce that Nashville partner Brooks R. Smith has been elected as a Fellow of the American College of Mortgage Attorneys (ACMA). The newly elected Fellows will be formally inducted into membership at ACMA’s 50th Anniversary Annual Meeting on September 19-21, 2024
Philippines
SyCipLaw retained its Tier 1 ranking for its patent work in the recently released Managing IP's IP Stars 2024 patent rankings. IP STARS ranked more than 850 firms across 51 jurisdictions for this practice area.In May 2024, IP STARS released the firm rankings for trademark practice and practitioner rankings. SyCipLaw was ranked Tier 1 for trademark work. SyCipLaw partner and Intellectual Property (IP) department head Vida M
Thailand
Kudun and Partners has represented an affiliate of B.Grimm Power Public Company Limited and Energy China in entering into a significant energy management contract with Zhongce Rubber (Thailand) Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of the renowned Chinese tire manufacturer Zhongce Rubber. This landmark project involves the development, installation, and management of energy for a 35-MW solar rooftop system at Zhongce Rubber’s manufacturing facilities in Thailand
England
Sending a powerful statement to the industry, M&G Investments’ latest mid-year real estate outlook put forward the case that: ‘For the majority of markets, this year will likely mark the bottom of the cycle and the end of significant capital value falls.’M&G’s prediction follows one of the fastest interest rate hike periods in modern history, with the UK’s Bank rate rising sharply from nearly zero (0.1%) at the beginning of December 2021 to 5
England
Law firm Shoosmiths has advised global construction chemicals company FOSROC on its conditional sale to Saint-Gobain for approximately $1.25 billion. The deal is conditional on competition and regulatory approvals and is expected to close in early 2025
Thailand
Kudun and Partners is pleased to announce its successful representation of Dusit Thani Public Company Limited (DUSIT) in a significant joint venture arrangement valued at approximately THB 570 million
China
On July 4, 2024, Asian Legal Business (ALB) announced the finalists for its ALB China Regional Law Awards 2024: East China, which is open to "local" law firms headquartered in Shandong, Jiangsu, Anhui, Zhejiang, Jiangxi, and Shanghai ("East China") and "non-local" law firms headquartered in other regions with branches/offices in East China. Han Kun has been nominated in the following 17 award categories, owing to the firm's outstanding practices in East China
Alabama, USA
Bradley attorney Aaron Chastain was quoted in Law360 on the impact of post-Chevron financial regulation.
The U.S. Supreme Court overturned a decade-old precedent set by Chevron v. Natural Resource Defense Council in its recent decisions in Loper Bright v. Raimondo and Relentless v. Department of Commerce. As a result, courts will no longer defer to federal agencies’ interpretations of law in rulemaking
China
On July 3, 2024, LEGALBAND, a well-known legal directory, published its 2024 Special Issue: China Top 15 Lawyers - High-tech & AI. The ranking celebrates highly recommended lawyers in the high-tech and AI practice in mainland China. Han Kun partner Mr. Jiaxin Liu was named in the ranking.Reasons for selection: Ms. Liu has been providing legal service in the areas of venture capital and private equity investment, overseas listing, mergers and acquisitions, etc
China
On July 3, 2024, LEGALBAND, a well-known legal directory, published its 2024 Special Issue: China Top 15 Lawyers - High-tech & AI. The ranking celebrates highly recommended lawyers in the high-tech and AI practice in mainland China. Han Kun partner Mr. Jiaxin Liu was named in the ranking.Reasons for selection: Ms. Liu has been providing legal service in the areas of venture capital and private equity investment, overseas listing, mergers and acquisitions, etc
Thailand
With the recent approval of the draft Entertainment Complex Bill, B.E. … (“Entertainment Complex Bill”) by the Entertainment Complex Policy Parliamentary Committee and its subsequent submission to the House of Representatives in March 2024, Kudun and Partners has taken a leading role in this legislative development
USA
Today Dykema, a leading national law firm, acted as legal advisor to CPS Energy in its acquisition of natural gas plants in Corpus Christi and Laredo, Texas, from Talen Energy for $785 million. The three natural gas plants are an approximately 1,710-megawatt (“MW”) generation portfolio located in the South Zone of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (“ERCOT”) market.This transaction supports CPS Energy's generation plan
Panama
Morgan & Morgan served as legal advisors of Biocorp Holding, S.A. in a sequence of transactions culminating in the complete sale of Pharma Consulting Group, S.A. (“PCG”) to Swixx BioPharma AG. PCG is the parent company of Laboratorios Biopas, a prominent pharmaceutical company in Latin America, dedicated to the licensing, promotion, and distribution of specialized and innovative pharmaceutical products, operating in 20 countries
California, USA
Why Salt Lake City is weighing a decision that other 'big four' sports cities are facing
July 1, 2024
By Carter Williams, KSL.com
A project could bring a type of community value worthy of public funding, says Keven Rowe, a shareholder of the business law firm Buchalter. In this case, he believes the plan could liven up a section of the city that struggles because the convention center essentially divides downtown in half by covering up 100 South
Kentucky, USA
With immense pride and gratitude to our friends at Toyota Material Handling (TMH), we are pleased to announce that a team of Dinsmore attorneys has been recognized for their exceptional client service. Recently, Lexington partners Chris Jackson and Chris Cashen had the privilege of attending TMH’s core counsel meeting in Louisville, Kentucky. The collaborative session concluded with the presentation of TMH's inaugural Legal Eagle Award
England
London, 1 July 2024 – Shoosmiths is pleased to announce that Adam Lambert has joined the firm as partner to lead the growth of its London employment law practice.Adam brings nearly 30 years’ experience across a breadth of sectors – covering financial and professional services, technology, publishing, hospitality, manufacturing, commodities, education, media, and real estate – to the firm
