Press Releases

On May 30, 2024, Asian Legal Business ("ALB") formally announced its "2024 ALB China Regional Ranking: South China Rising Lawyers". Han Kun partner Harry Xia, who is based in the firm's Shenzhen office, was honored in the rankings due to his standout practice.Mr ...

On May 30, 2024, Asian Legal Business ("ALB") formally announced its "2024 ALB China Regional Ranking: South China Firms". The ranking identifies leading law firms for their practices in regional markets and comprises two categories: law firms headquartered in the South China region and those not headquartered there but which have branches/offices in the region. Han Kun was recognized in the ranking for its exceptional performance in the South China region ...

A Bradley pro bono case involving the only woman on death row in Mississippi was featured in a recent Law360 article. Kate Margolis, an attorney in the firm’s Policyholder Insurance Coverage practice, has been fighting for post-conviction relief for Lisa Jo Chamberlin for some 15 years. Margolis and Bradley attorney Michael Bentley took on the case based on the firm's history of working on capital cases and generous pro bono arrangement ...

Vouga Abogados advised Azeta Group, one of the most important economic conglomerates in the country and active in various sectors of the economy, in the acquisition of 50% of the capital stock of Biggie S.A., the first and largest chain of 24-hour convenience stores ...

MinterEllison has advised Generation Development Group Limited, a diversified financial services group, on its fully underwritten $155.3 million capital raising. MinterEllison has advised Generation Development Group Limited, a diversified financial services group, on its fully underwritten $155.3 million capital raising ...

Jaime Carey, Managing Partner of Carey, Chile’s largest law firm, has recently joined the Male Champions for Change Ambassador Corps, an initiative created by the International Bar Association (IBA), through its Women Lawyers’ Committee (WLC), aiming to level the playing field in the legal profession and inspire leaders to work to achieve gender equity ...

Music Industry Knowledge Brings Legal Success May 28, 2024 By: Jordan Levin This year she shares that honor with nine other Miami Law alumni. But Spahn, who graduated in 2013, says the knowledge of the music industry she gained at the Frost School’s Music Industry program (MIND) was essential to what has been a highly successful legal career. Billboard has consistently named MIND one of the top music industry programs in the country ...

The shareholders (heirs of Igor Sosin) sold the Modi business (a retail chain of goods at affordable prices) in favour of GEM Invest, a Russian investment company owned by Vladimir Paliy ...

May 21, 2024 Buchalter is pleased to announce that the Firm has secured its place at number 113 in Law360's annual rankings of the 400 largest law firms in the nation. The Law360 400 features the largest U.S.-based law firms and international firms with a U.S. component as measured by domestic attorney headcount ...

Han Kun has provided legal services in connection with JD.com, Inc.'s ("JD", Stock Code: 9618.HK (HKD counter) / 89618.HK (RMB counter) / NASDAQ: JD) US$ 2.0 billion convertible senior notes offering as PRC counsel for the joint bookrunners.JD is a leading supply chain-based technology and service provider ...

Han Kun Law Offices, as the PRC legal advisor, represented EDA Group Holdings Limited ("EDA Group", Stock Code: 2505) in connection with its public offering of shares and listing on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Meanwhile, Han Kun's data compliance team also provided EDA Group with specialized services with respect to PRC cybersecurity and data compliance matters ...

On May 28, 2024, Patterson Belknap obtained a significant victory on behalf of our clients, the American Federation of Teachers – New Hampshire, as well as several educators, in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Hampshire. The firm represented the AFT-NH in a case challenging the constitutionality of the state's so-called 'divisive concept' law, which banned certain concepts related to race and gender from being taught in classrooms ...

On 22 May 2024 ALRUD hosted face-to-face meeting of HR-Club on the topic: “Financial liability in labour relations: a dialogue on the eternal”. The following experts from ALRUD Labour Practice participated in the discussion: Irina Anyukhina, Partner, Maria Nevezhina, Senior Associate, PhD in Law, Ekaterina Bronitsyna, Associate ...

Today, Advokatfirman Delphi releases a new edition of the firm’s annual sustainability report. With several new investments in both climate and environment as well as equality and diversity, Delphi is taking new steps in its sustainability commitment.Being a sustainable partner and employer is an important part of Delphi’s business strategy and an approach that permeates the entire business ...

Buchalter CEO On Why Law Firms Should Hire Military Vets May 24, 2024 By: Tracey Read "We hold a special place for veterans," Bass said. "We have a bunch of veterans who are lawyers and then we have a number of nonlawyer staff who are as well. Our director of IT is a former Marine. My assistant — we worked together for 25 years before she passed away — was an Army vet." Buchalter currently has 12 military veteran attorneys. Less than 1% of the population serves in the U.S. military, and 2 ...

BLP excitedly announces the official launch of its new brand image. This precise and modern change reflects everything that BLP represents while reaffirming its commitment to excellence in corporate legal advice.Since our founding in 2003, BLP has redefined legal services in the region by acting as true allies that constantly innovate for their clients ...

SyCipLaw has been named Philippine Firm of the Year in the Benchmark Litigation Asia Pacific Awards 2024. The firm received the same award in 2021 and 2023. Winners were announced online on May 21.Benchmark Litigation Asia Pacific also reintroduced its Top 100 Women in Litigation list this year. Among the lawyers named are Leslie C. Dy, partner and Employment and Immigration department head, and Vida M. Panganiban-Alindogan, partner and Intellectual Property department head ...

Morgan & Morgan acted as local legal counsel to Carbon Streaming Corporation and Rubicon Capital LLC in relation to a Carbon Credit Stream Agreement by and between Azuero Reforestación Colectiva, S.A. (“ARC”), as Seller, and Microsoft Corporation, Rubicon Carbon Capital LLC, and Carbon Streaming Corporation, as Buyers.ARC is a wholly owned subsidiary of project developer Ponterra Ltd ...

Kudun and Partners is proud to announce its successful representation of BGC Packaging Co., Ltd. in the strategic acquisition of 4,518,000 shares, constituting 25.1% of the total shares of Bangkok Can Manufacturing Company Limited (“BCM”), from Toyo Seikan Co., Ltd. This significant transaction, valued at over THB 499 million, marks a landmark achievement for our client and underscores our commitment to facilitating high-value deals. The acquired 25 ...

On the evening of May 23, 2024, Asian Legal Business (ALB) unveiled the winners of the 21st ALB China Law Awards at its grand 2024 awards ceremony held in Rosewood Hotel, Beijing. Han Kun won six awards, owing to the firm's outstanding practices and market prestige.Private Equity Law Firm of the Year - ChinaTechnology, Media and Telecommunications Law Firm of the YearDebt Market Deal of the Year – Midsize: iQIYI, Inc ...

Hunton Andrews Kurth Advises on Genesis Energy, L.P.’s Registered Senior Notes OfferingMay 22, 2024NewsHunton Andrews Kurth LLP represented the underwriters of Genesis Energy, L.P.’s registered offering of $700 million aggregate principal amount of 7.875% Senior Notes due 2032. The transaction closed on May 9, 2024.Genesis Energy, L.P. is a diversified, midstream energy, master limited partnership based in Houston, Texas ...

DTB represented Talan Group (Talan) in sale of 60% of shares in Solvis, the largest Croatian producer of solar panels and developer of power plants, to Advance Capital Partners (ACP), the largest regional private equity fund based in Slovenia. Completion of the transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals and other conditions precedent ...

Under the guidance of Anton Dzhuplin, Partner of Corporate and M&A Practice, Anna Grosheva, Senior Associate, and ****Valeria Schepkina****, Junior Associate, prepared an article on: “Option and convertible loan agreements as legal and financial instruments aimed at the protection of the investor’ interests and risk mitigation within venture investing” for the American Bar Association International Law Section publication on ****“International M&A and Joint Ventures”**** ...

On May 20, 2024, Kudun and Partners had the pleasure of welcoming students from the Faculty of Law, Chulalongkorn University, who were part of the “Essential Skills for Legal Practice” class instructed by our founding partner, Kudun Sukhumananda, and associate, Rujisaya Bubpaprohm ...

Rome, May 21, 2024 - International law firm Gianni & Origoni grows with the arrival of a team of five professionals led by Massimo Tesei. The additions, expected in the Milan office, strengthen the Corporate Law/M&A and Litigation and Arbitration departments ...