Press Releases

SyCipLaw retained its Band 1 rankings in the Chambers Global Guide 2024 for the following practice areas: Banking & Finance, Corporate/M&A, and Projects, Infrastructure & Energy. The firm also maintained its Spotlight ranking in Banking & Finance: Capital Markets.In addition, the following partners retained their individual rankings:Hector M. de Leon, Jr., Eminent Practitioner in Projects, Infrastructure & EnergyRocky Alejandro R ...

SyCipLaw has been featured for the first time in the recently launched The Legal 500 Asia Pacific Green Guide 2024. The Firm has been cited for its significant contribution to the green transition through its client work and thought leadership commitment, with a strong focus on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) ...

SyCipLaw is shortlisted for 2024 IFLR AP Law Firm of the Year - PhilippinesSyCipLaw has been shortlisted for the 2024 Law Firm of the Year - Philippines Award by the IFLR Asia Pacific Awards. The firm won the award in 2022 and 2023.The J&T Express Initial Public Offering, in which transaction the firm acted for J&T Global Express, has been shortlisted for Equity Deal of the Year. The SyCipLaw team was headed by Arlene M. Maneja together with partners, Melyjane G ...

On February 22, 2024, the worldwide pioneering luxury lifestyle battery electric vehicle maker Lotus Technology Inc. ("Lotus Tech") closed a merger transaction with the special purpose acquisition company ("SPAC") L Catterton Asia Acquisition Corp (Nasdaq symbol: LCAA). On February 23, 2024, Lotus Tech officially listed its shares on Nasdaq under the ticker symbols "LOT" and "LOTWW".Han Kun provided legal services to Lotus Tech throughout the de-SPAC listing process ...

DTB advised the borrower Zadar Resort d.o.o. and sponsor Dogus Croatia in a transaction where Zadar Resort has borrowed EUR 31,2 m from Privredna bank Zagreb d.d. and Croatian bank for reconstruction and development as Mandated Lead Arrangers. The facility will be used for the development of a 5-star luxury hotel in Zadar, which will be under the management of the leading hotel operator Hyatt ...

Bradley partner Jennifer Trulock discussed her move to the firm in a Q&A with The Texas Lawbook and provided her thoughts on recent employment law trends. What attracted you to Bradley?  They have a really vibrant Dallas office and they are really growing and expanding here in Texas. And that was a big part of what attracted me to Bradley. I’ve met some of the people and it just seemed like a great place to land ...

Kudun and Partners has successfully represented Tiong Woon Crane and Transport Pte. Ltd. — a leading integrated heavy lift specialist and service provider and a subsidiary of Tiong Woon Corporation Holding Ltd., listed on the Singapore Exchange — in its strategic alliance and first major cross-border asset acquisition of transportation, heavy haulage, and heavy lifting equipment from Mammoet, a Netherlands-headquartered engineered heavy lifting and transport company, in Thailand ...

The Daily Journal has named as one of the Top Defense Verdicts for 2023 a complete defense victory that Buchalter Shareholders Joshua Robbins and Roger Scott won for client WhiteWater West Industries, Ltd. in a major antitrust and RICO lawsuit by a competing maker of surfing simulator machines ...

Bradley attorneys Deke Shearon and Sadie Shourd have been selected to the Arts & Business Council of Greater Nashville's Arts Board Matching Program. The program promotes dynamic leadership in the arts by cultivating the skills needed to be effective, engaged board members and making matches between business professionals and arts organizations in need of adept leaders ...

Bradley is pleased to announce that associate Samuel M. Dearstyne has been selected by the Mecklenburg County Bar to participate in its Bar Leadership Institute (BLI). The 2024 class, comprised of 20 attorneys, was introduced at the BLI Kick-Off Dinner. The BLI program is open to members of the Mecklenburg County Bar (MCB) who have been practicing attorneys for at least three years ...

Bradley is pleased to announce that Birmingham partner Hall Eady has been appointed chairman of the Board of Directors for Make-A-Wish® Alabama. He previously served on the Board of Directors as the Development Committee chair for five years and served on the Regional Advisory Council for three years. Since the Make-A-Wish Alabama chapter was founded, more than a thousand wishes have been granted for children across all 67 counties of Alabama ...

Cayman toolkit for foreign arbitration PRC arbitration injunction In Leed Education Holding Ltd and others v Minsheng Vocational Education Company Ltd (3 August 2023), the plaintiffs sought interim injunctive relief from the Cayman Islands court pursuant to section 11A of the Grand Court Act (GCA, 2015 Revision) and section 54 of the AA ...

Shoosmiths has advised Sovereign Centros on two strategically significant leasing transactions at Festival Place, a 1.1m sq ft shopping centre located in Basingstoke.The law firm helped negotiate the deals, which sees Pan-Asian noodle bar, Chopstix, and retailer, Rituals, take space at the shopping centre. Both brands have commenced trading, joining a community of more than 200 shops, dining and leisure facilities at Festival Place ...

On February 20, 2024, Asian Legal Business (ALB) officially published its list of 2024 ALB China Top 15 Litigators, recognizing China's top litigation lawyers over the past 12 months. Han Kun partner Yaxing Zhang was named to the list for his outstanding performance.Mr. Zhang specialises in dispute resolution pertaining to investment, financing, and corporate disputes. Mr ...

Norwich Pharmacal Applications: Contrasting Perspectives Norwich Pharmacal disclosure orders ("NPOs") are a powerful tool in the arsenal of any aggrieved party looking to discover information in its efforts to pursue the wrongdoers and recover their property.  NPOs enable the aggrieved party to obtain information from third parties who have become mixed up in the fraud, to enable the victim to prosecute claims against the wrongdoer ...

“Unlock the secrets to success in China’s business world! Join our exclusive seminar, ‘Beyond Borders: Thai Triumphs in the Dragon’s Den: Navigating China’s Business Landscape in 2024’. Embark on a journey into the vibrant landscape of investment opportunities in China for Thai businesses ...

Elevate your M&A strategies with expert insights! Join Kongkoch Yongsavasdikul, our partner, and Emi Rowse (Igusa), our partner and Head of Japan Practice, at Kudun & Partners, along with other esteemed panelists, for a dynamic seminar on “Cost Management Strategies in M&A Disputes” supported by the Thai Corporate Counsel Association (Thai CCA). In today’s competitive landscape, mastering cost management in M&A disputes is crucial ...

With more than 20 years of an emblematic trajectory, FUNDAMORGAN has inaugurated its new offices in Marbella, Panama City. The new location intends to offer more comprehensive, accessible, and dignified attention to the people who participate in and benefit from its programs ...

Bradley is pleased to announce that Jennifer M. Trulock, former chair of Baker Botts’ labor and employment practice, has joined the firm’s Dallas office as a partner in the Labor & Employment Practice Group, continuing Bradley’s growth in Texas. “Jennifer is an exceptional attorney who is highly regarded in her field. She is known for providing skillful counsel and top-tier client service,” said Bradley Dallas Office Managing Partner Gene R. Besen ...

By: Chad Tamaroff, Esq. In the realm of legal proceedings in Florida, mediation has emerged as a powerful tool that can significantly alter the trajectory of a case. In many instances, parties involved in a dispute are required to attend mediation before heading to trial. What’s more, mediation can be initiated even before a lawsuit is filed, showcasing its versatility as a conflict resolution mechanism ...

Newark, N.J. – February 19, 2024 – Greenspoon Marder partner Kelly M. Purcaro and senior counsel Kory Ann Ferro achieved the dismissal of all claims in a personal injury defense case on behalf of senior counsel Joseph MacLellan’s client, a New York City-based general contractor and restoration construction company. The plaintiff’s complaint alleged the firm’s client created a hazard that caused wooden beams to fall on a worker at the site of a building under construction ...

Newark, N.J. – February 19, 2024 – Greenspoon Marder partner Kelly M. Purcaro and senior counsel Kory Ann Ferro achieved a decisive victory for senior counsel Joseph MacLellan’s private aviation client, Fly Alliance. A recent court order marks a substantial milestone in the ongoing legal proceedings as Ms. Purcaro and Ms ...

Recently, Thomson Reuters Practical Law UK, the world's renowned legal publisher, released a Practice Note entitled Top Tips for Doing Capital Markets Deals (China) (the "Practice Note"). The Practice Note was authored by Han Kun partner Lin Gui, from the firm's transaction department ...

Chambers and Partners, the world's leading legal directory, recently released its Chambers Global Legal Guide 2024 rankings, which identify top lawyers and law firms across the world. This year, the guide recognizes nine Han Kun practice areas and 15 firm lawyers ...

Bradley partner Scott Burnett Smith, founder and chair of the firm’s Appellate Practice Group, discussed the recent Second Circuit decision on Goldman Sachs’ win in which the company was granted summary judgement on claims that the proprietary fund offerings breached a fiduciary duty of loyalty or prudence under ERISA ...