Press Releases

SyCipLaw has been cited in Asia Business Law Journal's (ABLJ) Philippine Law Firm Awards 2023, being one of four law firms recognized in the following categories:Best Overall Law FirmsArbitration & ADRAviationBanking & FinanceCapital MarketsCompetition & AntitrustCorporate & CommercialMergers & AcquisitionsRestructuring & InsolvencyTechnology, Media & EntertainmentAccording to ABLJ, awardees were selected based on votes, references, and qualitative information receive

Nestor Nestor Diculescu Kingston Petersen (NNDKP) announces it has achieved high rankings in the recently published 2024 edition of Chambers Europe. The results reconfirm the firm’s leading position on the Romanian business law market, NNDKP being ranked in each of the 9 areas of practice researched in Romania, namely Banking & Finance, Competition/Antitrust, Corporate/M&A, Dispute Resolution, Employment, Intellectual Property & TMT, Projects & Energy, Real Estate and Tax ...

On March 6th, Vista Energy Argentina S.A.U. (“Vista”) successfully issued Class XXIII Notes– simple, non-convertible into shares, denominated, integrated and payable in U.S. Dollars abroad– for a total nominal amount of US$60,000,000 (the “Class XXIII Notes”). The issuance was made under the company’s Global Program of up to US$800,000,000 (or its equivalent in other currencies or units of value) ...

On March 14, 2024, Mayuree Sapsutthiporn, partner and head of China practice, hosted an engaging seminar spotlighting Thai investment in China under the theme “Beyond Borders: Thai Triumphs in the Dragon’s Den: Navigating China’s Business Landscape in 2024.” Joining her was Dr. Phaichit Viboontanasarn, the vice chairman & secretary general of Thai Chamber of Commerce in China ...

On March 14, 2024, Law.com International, a globally renowned legal directory, announced the winners of its 2024 Asia Legal Awards at a ceremony hosted in Singapore. Han Kun partner Will Huang recognized as Employment Lawyer of the Year.Mr. Huang specializes in handling labor law matters and has a solid background in general corporate matters, as well as in commercial and maritime civil litigation.Mr ...

On 14 March 2024 a conference on "Legal Challenges and Opportunities in the Age of Sanctions" organized by Pravo.ru was held. German Zakharov, ALRUD Partner, acted as a moderator at the 3rd session: “Prevention and management of sanctions risks: current practice, national peculiarities of sanctions compliance” ...

By: David Standa, Esq. As we previously wrote about here back in January, the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (“OCM”) cobbled together a plan for an interagency team-up with the Department of Health that aimed to stop the sale of illegal hemp flower throughout the North Star State. The plan aimed to prevent retailers from selling hemp flower that contained more than the legally permissible hemp limit by using the OCM’s enforcement power and the Department of Health’s inspectors ...

On March 13, 2024, renowned legal directory LEGALBAND announced the shortlist for its "2024 China Law Awards" ...

Colorado outpaces the nation in closing the gender pay gap, report finds By: Analisa Romano March 14, 2024 "What is unclear to me is whether or not the increase in wages for women is due to the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, or whether it's just running parallel to the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act," Hinckley said. "It's hard to know what impact this law has when you only have three years of data. You may need more runway to understand the long-term impacts of a law like that ...

Bradley is pleased to announce that partners Henry B. Ward III and Samantha “Sam” Skains-Menchaca have joined the firm’s Intellectual Property Practice Group in Charlotte, along with associate Sarah Beth Cain. All most recently practiced at Moore & Van Allen, where Mr. Ward served as co-head of its trademark practice ...

Bradley partner Will Manuel was quoted in Law360 on the 11th Circuit’s recent ruling that Florida lawmakers had violated the First Amendment in attempting to hinder employers’ ability to discuss race and sex during required workplace trainings. Manuel said the court was aggressive in repudiating Florida's policy and legal arguments ...

Daily Journal By: Jack Needham Adam Bass, CEO and president of Buchalter PC said that the in-person engagement provided by a physical office was “meaningful,” adding that the office’s role in a lawyer “perfecting their craft” at all stages of their career had been underappreciated until the pandemic and the shift to remote work ...

Kudun and Partners, as a co-counsel together with Jipyong LLC, a Korean firm, has successfully represented B. Grimm Power Public Company Limited, through its subsidiary B. Grimm Power Korea Limited, in two significant cross-border acquisitions in South Korea’s renewable energy sector. This includes the acquisition of a direct and indirect 49% stake in Nakwol Blueheart Co., Ltd. for USD 35.7 million and a 49% stake in Hanbit Wind Power Co. Ltd. for USD 25 ...

Less than a year after welcoming a dynamic team of women to Dinsmore & Shohl LLP’s Los Angeles office, the Firm’s national labor and employment practice has added four more attorneys in California, continuing its expansion of service capabilities on the West Coast ...

In August 2022, Go1 Pty, Ltd., filed an Inter Partes Review (IPR) petition to cancel all claims in U.S. Patent No. 8,784,113, titled: Open and Interactive e-learning System and Method.  The patent is owned by Buchalter client, OpenSesame, Inc., a leading edge learning technology company.  Following over a year of litigation, including oral argument, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) issued a final written decision in favor of OpenSesame on February 26, 2024 ...

March 13, 2024 - San Diego, CA – Buchalter, an AmLaw200 full-service business law firm, will celebrate the sixth anniversary of its rapidly growing downtown San Diego office on March 7, 2024, with a celebration and reception for its clients, lawyers, and supporting members, featuring fine art by award-winning, internationally acclaimed local artist Aaron Chang ...

Please note the following press release. This press release is available at our homepage.HEUKING advises HIH Invest on sale of OBI home improvement store in HanoverA Hamburg-based team led by HEUKING Partner Dr. Sönke Görgens legally advised HIH Invest Real Estate on the sale of a home improvement store including a garden center in Hanover-Linden ...

Please note the following press release. This press release is available at our homepage.HEUKING advises FairCap on its acquisition of another manufacturer of industrial springsA HEUKING team led by Benedikt Raisch, Salaried Partner, legally advised FairCap GmbH on its acquisition of Stumpp & Schüle GmbH from Lesjöfors AB.Sweden-based Lesjöfors AB, a subsidiary of Beijer Alma AB, specializes in the manufacture of technical springs as well as stamped and bending components ...

On February 15th, global IT consulting firm Bridgenext acquired 100% of the shares of Folcode SRL, an Argentine company specialized in the development of digital products with more than 15 years of experience in the software industry.The Folcode acquisition marks Bridgenext’s expansion into South America, which directly responds to the need for nearshore delivery teams to provide more comprehensive access to its talent ...

BowFlex OK'd For April Auction, $37.5M Stalking Horse Bid By: Clara Geoghegan March 8, 2024 Fitness equipment maker BowFlex Inc. received a New Jersey bankruptcy judge's approval Friday to sell its U.S. and Canada businesses at an auction next month, setting it up to repay its debtor-in-possession loan and draw up a Chapter 11 liquidation plan. U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Andrew B. Altenburg Jr. after a hearing signed off on BowFlex's bidding procedures for an April 8 auction with a $37 ...

Bradley partner Bruce Ely was quoted in 1819 News on the Department of Justice (DOJ) appeal of a North Alabama federal judge’s ruling that the Corporate Transparency Act was “unconstitutional.” “The filing of this Notice of Appeal was surprisingly close on the heels of the Federal District Court ruling, but conspicuously absent was a request for the Court of Appeals to suspend or “stay” the lower court’s order during the pendency of the appeal ...

On March 7, 2024, the Chambers Greater China Region (PRC Firms) Awards 2024 announced its winners during an awards ceremony held in Beijing. Han Kun won one of the most prestigious awards, "China (PRC Firms) Corporate & Finance Law Firm of the Year". Han Kun partner Ms. Xiayi Liu and Ms. Junfeng Cui attended the ceremony on behalf of Han Kun to receive the honor ...

On March 7, 2024, renowned legal directory LEGALBAND announced its "2024 Client Choice: Top 15 Female Lawyers". The ranking celebrates 15 highly recommended female lawyers in mainland China. Han Kun partner Yipu Li was named to the list.Reasons for selection:Ms. Li focuses on private equity and venture capital, mergers and acquisitions, and capital markets. Her clients include industrial funds, U.S. dollar funds, listed companies, advanced manufacturing start-ups, and securities companies ...

Please note the following press release. This press release is available at our homepage.Part 26A restructuring plan of the Fürst Group has been sanctionedA team led by Heuking partner Dr Stephan Degen has advised the German companies of the Fürst Group on all aspects of German restructuring law relevant to the successful completion of the English Part 26A restructuring plan submitted by the holding of Fürst Group (Project Lietzenburger Strasse Holdco Sarl) ...

Fairmont Breakers Receives $122 Million By: Brynn Shaffer March 4, 2024 The historic Fairmont Breakers Hotel in Long Beach has received $122 million in refinancing for the refurbishment and reopening of the property. New York-based X-Caliber Funding and its affiliate, CastleGreen Finance, provided the loan. Roughly $64 ...