China
On October 20, 2023, Asian Legal Business ("ALB"), the world's leading legal magazine under Thomson Reuters, released its 2023 ranking of China's Top Female Lawyers. The list highlights 15 female lawyers in mainland China who have delivered high-quality work in their legal practices and earned accolades from their clients. Han Kun lawyer Ms. Paula Liu is among them
Alabama, USA
Bradley partner Aron Beezley was quoted in a Law360 article on anticipation of False Claims Act (FCA) lawsuits as COVID-19 criminal cases conclude.
The federal government issued millions of dollars in emergency response funding during the pandemic and about 20 related FCA cases have emerged, though millions of Americans benefitted from the funding
Alabama, USA
Bradley is pleased to announce that Daniel McEntee has joined the firm as a partner in its nationally recognized Corporate and Securities Practice Group.
“Danny has extensive experience in complex corporate work, and he will bring an important transactional piece to our already strong corporate and energy practices,” said Bradley Houston Office Managing Partner Robert Ford
India
New Delhi, October 19, 2023: Kochhar & Co. (the ‘Firm’) is delighted to welcome Anirudh Mukherjee as a Partner in our Gurgaon office to bolster the Firm’s Employment and Corporate Practice.Anirudh brings over 16 years of specialized experience advising both multinational and domestic clients on various contentious and non-contentious employment law matters. He also provides counsel on general corporate legal issues as part of his broader commercial law advisory practice
Bermuda
53 lawyers from across the firm's Guernsey, Jersey and London offices have also been recognised, with eight individuals achieving an improved ranking and two lawyers attaining new rankings. Chambers & Partners identifies, ranks and differentiates the best talent in the legal industry across the globe. Chambers references extensive client feedback, noting that the Carey Olsen team "are first-rate at handling complex, cross-border mandates in tight timeframes
USA
DTB provided legal advice and support in relation to the sale and purchase of shares in Croatian company Rabo d.o.o.
DTB acted as a leading legal counsel for the buyer, a Hungarian company Apple Heaven Kft, in relation to the sale and purchase of shares in the company RABO d.o.o., one of the largest producers and exporters of apples and nectarines in Croatia
Bermuda
The list identifies the 40 most accomplished lawyers in Asia under the age of 40. Lawyers are selected based on their quality of work including advising on important deals, acting in key disputes, as well as recommendations from their clients and colleagues and potential for future growth. Helen joined Carey Olsen partnership in January this year and specialises in commercial litigation, shareholders disputes, fraud and investigatory cases and insolvency and restructuring matters
England
Shoosmiths has advised Harwood Private Equity on the sale of UK pet food brand Assisi Pet Care Limited, to Chicago based Wind Point Partners (“Wind Point”).Assisi, which was established in 2020 and is headquartered in Melton Mowbray, is a leading producer of premium and natural dog and cat foods and treats. It has successfully completed and integrated four acquisitions and operates out of both Poland and the UK selling into a number of European markets
England
Law firm Shoosmiths has bolstered its banking and finance practice in London with two key appointments in a further display of its strategic focus on growing and strengthening its real estate finance offering in the UK.James Spencer and Paul Hynes have both joined from international US law firms as real estate finance partners within Shoosmiths’ banking and finance team and will be based in London
England
LIFE sciences experts at law firm Shoosmiths are set to participate in a major project that has been awarded a share of a new £100m government innovation fund to catalyse health and medical technologies in the West Midlands.Called the West Midlands Health Tech Innovation Accelerator (WMHTIA), the project has received £14 million in funding from the West Midlands Combined Authorities’ Innovation Accelerator, which is part of an Innovate UK funded programme
Philippines
SyCipLaw was ranked "Outstanding" in all industry sector and practice area categories covered by the 2023/24 asialaw research, the only Philippine firm able to do so.The Firm was ranked in these categories: banking and financial services, infrastructure, shipping, energy, real estate, technology and telecommunications, banking and finance, competition/antitrust, corporate and M&A, intellectual property, tax, capital markets, construction, dispute resolution, and labour and employment
Thailand
As part of our annual lawyer’s retreat, we had the privilege of visiting the Mongkut Kiriwan School for the Blind (?????????????????????????????) in Khao Yai. We extended our support by donating essential supplies worth THB 5,000 with a monetary donation of THB 38,000 from all members of the firm making a total contribution of over THB 40,000 to the school.
Makut Kiriwan School for the Blind, the 15th of its kind in Thailand, caters to students aged 3 to 12
Kentucky, USA
Dinsmore & Shohl LLP has been named a Mansfield Certified firm for 2022-2023. Awarded by Diversity Lab, Mansfield Certification measures the structural changes and steps the Firm has taken over the past year to illuminate multiple paths to leadership. By doing so, lateral hiring, client pitch teams, promotions and appointments are open and transparent to all qualified lawyers
China
On October 16, 2023, LexisNexis announced its2023 "Under 40"list for mainland China. The list recognizes young legal professionals 40 years of age or or younger who show a tremendous potential to grow and the motivation to lead the development of the legal sector in mainland China.Han Kun partner Chunyan HE was named to the list, owing to her standout professional services.Ms
Alabama, USA
Bradley is pleased to announce that partner Tom Warburton was elected to the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA).
ABOTA is a national invitation-only organization comprised of experienced trial lawyers and judges dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the civil jury trial right provided by the Seventh Amendment to the U.S. Constitution
Germany
Heuking advises ARTUS group on its acquisition of SI.TEQ groupA Cologne-based Private Equity team led by Dr. Pär Johansson and Kristina Schneider comprehensively advised ARTUS group on the acquisition of SI.TEQ group from its previous shareholders, led by rigeto.SI.TEQ group has been operating since 2005 and is a prominent provider of property damage restoration services in northern Germany and Bavaria
Alabama, USA
Bradley partner Robert Maddox discussed appraisal bias during a breakout session panel on “Today’s Top Regulatory Issues” at the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Annual Convention & Expo.
“You have to plan for reconsideration [of value]. I want you to think about what are the first five steps that we’re going to do when we get a reconsideration
China
On October 17, 2023, renowned legal directory LEGALBAND announced its "2023 Under 40: Top 20 New Economy Lawyers" to showcase the 20most favored new economy lawyers in mainland China under 40 years of age. Han Kun lawyer Sheldon Chen and Daniel Xu were named to the list.Sheldon ChenReasons for selection:Mr
China
On October 17, 2023, renowned legal directory LEGALBAND announced its "2023Under 40: Top 20 Dispute Resolution Lawyers" to showcase the 20 most favored dispute resolution lawyers in mainland China under 40 years of age. Han Kun partner Jing Liu was named to the list.Reasons for selection: Ms. Liu focuses on commercial dispute resolution and is particularly skilled and outstanding in handling disputes over corporate control, investment and financing, and private fund dispute resolution
Bermuda
Cayman trusts: A toolbox for tough times
Risky or speculative assets
As part of their remit, trustees of Cayman discretionary trusts can hold a range of assets on behalf of the beneficiaries of the trust. However, where those assets are more speculative or subject to greater volatility, the risk of claims against the trustee can become very real
Alabama, USA
Bradley is pleased to announce that Dallas partner Shae Armstrong has been named to the 2023 EB5 Investors Magazine’s “Top 15 Corporate Attorneys” list.
The list recognizes attorneys who primarily draft offering documents for EB-5 financing. Honorees were selected by a community-wide nomination and voting process, along with editorial input, and evaluated on industry experience, track record, and reputation within the field.
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Kentucky, USA
Dinsmore & Shohl LLP’s leading litigation practice continues to attract sought after talent with the addition of experienced litigator and trial lawyer David T. Klapheke as a partner in its Louisville office. With a storied career spanning several decades, David’s credentials include numerous successful verdicts, outcomes and appeals across a wide variety of cases
Germany
Heuking advises Swedish BHG Group on sale of its majority stake in online store gartenmoebel.deA Heuking Team led by Düsseldorf Corporate/ M&A Partner Dr. Martin Imhof advised the listed BHG Group AB, headquartered in Malmö, Sweden, on the sale of its majority stake in AH-Trading GmbH.Located in Xanten, AH-Trading operates the online stores gartenmoebel.de and loungedreams.com
England
Operating in the current economic climate is tricky. While the Bank of England held interest rates last month, the borrowing landscape remains tight.Pricing with confidence, and aligning sellers’ and buyers’ expectations are just some of the challenges facing the UK’s real estate investment sector.
Despite this, Shoosmiths’ real estate investment group has advised on more than £1bn worth of deals so far in 2023
England
A cohort of students have this week graduated from the final module of the Pathways to Law programme, an initiative which aims to support local students from under-represented backgrounds towards a career in law.The 18-month programme was initiated by Aston University in partnership with law firm Shoosmiths and is supported by Virgin Media O2 and the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX)
