China
Han Kun advised and acted as the PRC counsel to the joint bookrunners on CooTek (Cayman) Inc.'s U.S. initial public offering and listing on the New York Stock Exchange. CooTek is a leading innovative mobile internet company in China
Texas, USA
Haynes and Boone, LLP, along with several firm partners and associates, received high marks in the 2018 edition of IPR Intelligence, a report by the intellectual property analytics company Patexia Inc. Among the report’s highlights, Haynes and Boone ranked as the seventh most active law firm representing petitioners. The firm has handled 268 cases, including 232 for patent challengers
Texas, USA
Dykema, a leading national law firm, is proud to announce that Michael C. Toth, Austin-based senior counsel in the firm’s Commercial Litigation Practice Group, was sworn in as justice on the Texas 3rd Court of Appeals yesterday, September 26, 2018. Toth was appointed by Texas Governor Greg Abbott to replace Justice Bob Pemberton, who retired after 15 years on the Court
Panama
Morgan & Morgan and sixteen attorneys of the firm were recognized in the Chambers Latin America 2019, guide of the best lawyers and law firms across 20 countries of Central America, the Caribbean, South America and Mexico. The firm has been ranked in the first Bands within the areas of Banking & Finance, Capital Markets, Corporate/M&A, Dispute Resolution, Energy & Natural Resources, Intellectual Property, Offshore, Projects, Real Estate, Shipping and Shipping Litigation
USA
Dinsmore & Shohl LLP has added 21 associates to the firm across eight offices. Charleston, WV Clayton T. Harkins joined the Charleston office and will practice out of the litigation department, focusing on commercial litigation. Harkins received his J.D. from West Virginia University College of Law and has experience conducting research and writing legal memoranda on topics including leases, contracts, landlord and tenant issues, and consumer problems
USA
Dinsmore & Shohl attorney Ritu Singh has been selected to serve on the South Asian Bar Association (SABA) of North America Foundation Board of Trustees for a two-year term. Formed in 2007, the Foundation – the charitable arm of SABA North America – develops and funds programs that support legal education, legal research and public interest employment that benefit the South Asian legal community of North America and the South Asian community as a whole
Texas, USA
Haynes and Boone, LLP today released its Fall 2018 Energy Roundup, a comprehensive report on the industry that reflects an improved outlook for oil and gas producers
Texas, USA
A team of Haynes and Boone, LLP lawyers led by Partner Thad Behrens and Associate Michelle Jacobs has secured a major litigation victory for firm client AT&T Corp. A putative class of hundreds of property owners between Dallas and Houston filed suit in federal court in Houston, alleging that AT&T telephone cable buried underneath their properties — pursuant to easements that had been granted to AT&T in the 1950s — were contaminating their properties
China
Han Kun advised and acted as the PRC counsel to Viomi Technology Co., Ltd (NASDAQ: VIOT) on its U.S. initial public offering and listing on the NASDAQ Stock Market. Viomi Technology Co., Ltd is a leading IoT @ Home platform in China
Germany
NKT A/S sold its railway cable business to Swedish Elcowire Group AB to concentrate on its core business. Heuking Kühn Lüer Wojtek comprehensively advised NKT on corporate law, employment law, and real estate law during the transaction. Dr. Michael Sörgel, Partner in Düsseldorf and Prof. Dr. Martin Reufels, Partner in Cologne, were lead counsels in the transaction. Following the sale, NKT intends to focus on its core business of high-end power cables, accessories, and services in the future
China
Asian Legal Business (ALB) recently released the Asian Legal Business 2018 M&A Rankings. Han Kun has again been ranked as a Tier 1 PRC Law Firm based on the firm's exceptional performance in providing M&A legal services. This marks the fifth consecutive year for Han Kun to be ranked as Tier 1 in M&A. ALB (Asian Legal Business) is one of the most influential international legal media organizations, providing leading legal information and rankings
China
Han Kun, as PRC legal counsel to the issuer, advised Meituan Dianping (Stock Code: 3690) on its global offering and listing on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. Meituan Dianping is China's leading e-commerce platform for services, which uses technology to connect consumers and merchants. Meituan Dianping currently owns several well-known brands in China, including Meituan (美团), Dianping (大众点评), Meituan Waimai (美团外卖) and Mobike (摩拜单车)
Dominican Republic
Pellerano & Herrera and The Legal 500, internationally recognized British publisher, hosted in Santo Domingo their “Dominican In-House Counsel Annual Summit”, the fourth event hosted for corporate counsels and legal teams of renowned Dominican companies. The event took place on September, 11 at the JW Marriott hotel and gathered more than 50 general counsels of leading companies in the country
Texas, USA
Haynes and Boone, LLP Associate Laura Shapiro has been chosen to participate in the Dana Juett Residency’s Class of 2019. Created by Social Venture Partners Dallas and the Sapphire Foundation, the program helps young professionals become philanthropic leaders. The program was inspired by the late Dana Juett, a dedicated philanthropist who worked with various non-profits in Dallas
Scotland
Scotland’s businesses, industry organisations and policymakers need to make “practical and tough decisions” to build an economy fit for the future, according to a report from the Fraser of Allander Institute
England
National law firm Shoosmiths is delighted to have won 'Legal Team of the Year' at the Estate Gazette Awards, a prestigious ceremony recognising the real estate market's best, last night. The firm was shortlisted for the award alongside other nominees; Clifford Chance, Hogan Lovells, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, Addleshaw Goddard and CMS, Davitt Jones Bould and Landsec. Shoosmiths came top when it’s innovative approach to deals and the scale and impact of its projects 'stood out'
South Africa
ENSafrica, Africa’s largest law firm, is pleased to announce the appointment of accomplished dispute resolution lawyer, Aslam Moosajee, as an executive who will be based in the firm’s Johannesburg office. Aslam is ranked as a top dispute resolution lawyer by the Legal 500 and Chambers Global Guide, who describe him as “widely respected for his long-standing expertise in an array of contentious disputes in the banking and finance sector
Michigan, USA
Dykema, a leading national law firm, today announced that Bonnie Mayfield, a Bloomfield Hills-based member in Dykema’s Litigation practice, was recently appointed as Chair of the International Association of Defense Counsel’s (IADC) Employment Law Committee, and was also reappointed as Chair of its Diversity and Inclusion Committee
Michigan, USA
Dykema, a leading national law firm, is proud to announce that Sherrie Farrell has been named to Savoy Magazine’s 2018 Most Influential Black Lawyers list. The list is comprised of the “best of the best” of Black lawyers that are partners within leading national law firms, corporate and general counsel from Fortune 1000 corporations. This marks the second time Farrell was included in Savoy’s annual listing
Lithuania
On September 13, 2018 Luminor, one of the leading banks in the Baltics announced that it has entered into a new strategic corporate partnership with a consortium led by private equity funds managed by Blackstone (“Blackstone”). As part of the transaction, the consortium will acquire a 60% majority stake in the bank from its current owners Nordea Bank AB (“Nordea”) and DNB BANK ASA (“DNB”) for a cash consideration of €1 billion
Texas, USA
Haynes and Boone, LLP Partner Lynne Liberato will serve on a “2018 Houston Power Panel” on Thursday, Sept. 20, at the Women’s Business Symposium at the Bayou City Event Center. The Symposium, organized and sponsored by Comerica Bank, is designed to connect women business owners, executives and professionals and inspire them to help shape the future business landscape. Liberato was selected for the panel because of her dedication to her clients, her profession and her community
Panama
Panama, September 13, 2018. Morgan & Morgan advised the Hitachi, Ltd., Mitsubishi Corporation, and Ansaldo STS, S.p.A., in connection with an Agreement signed with Metro de Panamá, S.A., a corporation 100% owned by the Republic of Panama, regarding the participation of this group of companies that, led by Hitachi, Ltd
China
On September 13, 2018, the 12th annual China Law & Practice Awards was held in Beijing. Han Kun won the following six awards at the event: 1. Most Innovative Firm of the Year 2. Private Equity & Venture Capital China Firm of the Year 3. TMT Firm of the Year 4. Equity Securities Deal of the Year - IQiyi $2.25B Nasdaq IPO 5. TMT Deal of the Year - Meituan-Dianping's $3.7B investment in Mobike 6
USA
Andrey Tomkiw, a partner in Dinsmore & Shohl’s Labor and Employment department, has been recognized by Super Lawyers as one of Michigan’s Top 100 Lawyers for 2018. The Top 100 distinction is reserved for attorneys who ranked at the top of the 2018 Michigan Super Lawyers list, which is based on peer nominations, research into professional achievement and a blue ribbon review process
