Argentina
Buenos Aires, July 3rd, 2023. On June 6th, TR Argentina S.A. (“Trasa”) carried out the first bond issuance of a social bond placed by a B Corporation in Argentina. Series I Bonds (the “Notes”), with a maturity date of December 6th, 2024, were issued for a nominal value of AR$30,000,000 and will accrue interest at a variable interest rate equivalent to Badlar private rate
Bulgaria
BOYANOV & Co. acted as local counsel for Deluxe Corporation (NYSE: DLX) on the sale of the subsidiary Hostopia Bulgaria EOOD to HostPapa, Inc., a leading global web hosting and cloud service provider for small and medium businesses. The transaction was part of a global acquisition by HostPapa of Deluxe Corporation’s web hosting and logo design businesses
California, USA
Buchalter is pleased to announce that the firm was recently named one of the 2023 “Best Places to Work in Orange County” in the Large Employer category. The awards program was created in 2009 and is a project of the Orange County Business Journal in partnership with Workforce Research Group
Alabama, USA
Bradley’s Tampa office managing partner, Craig Mayfield, has been selected as one of Florida Trend’s Legal Elite Notable - Managing Partners.
To qualify and be considered for inclusion as a Legal Elite Notable, selected attorneys must be licensed and in good standing with the Florida State Bar, have practiced for at least 10 years, and currently serve in a senior-level executive capacity within their firms
England
Shoosmiths has advised Workspace Group PLC on the latest sale from the portfolio of assets it acquired as part of the purchase of McKay Securities.The law firm’s real estate investment group assisted Workspace on the £82m deal that sees it complete the sale of five non-core properties in the south east of England - comprising light industrial and logistics properties in Bracknell, Crawley, Poyle, Theale and Weybridge
Bermuda
Founded in Sao Paolo in 2016, Pismo provides an all-in-one cloud-based processing platform for banking and payments that is already used by a fast-growing number of large banks, marketplaces and fintechs.This acquisition will enable Visa to provide support and connectivity for emerging payment rails for financial institutions
Alabama, USA
Bradley is pleased to announce that Wayne R. Beckermann has joined as an associate in the firm’s Atlanta office.
Mr. Beckermann is a member of Bradley’s Litigation Practice Group and works with his clients to approach cases strategically and resolve disputes in court
Alabama, USA
Bradley is pleased to announce that partners Jay Bender and William L. Norton III have been named to the 2023 Lawdragon 500 Leading U.S. Bankruptcy and Restructuring Lawyers list.
Comprised of professionals ranging from transactional lawyers who assist distressed companies to financial litigators, honorees are selected through a submission review process, as well as in-depth journalistic research. The full list is available here.
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Alabama, USA
Bradley is pleased to announce that Giovanni P. Giarratana was recognized with the Florida Bar’s President’s Award and the Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division (YLD) President’s Award during the Florida Bar Annual Convention held in June. He also has been reappointed to a third term on the Board of Governors of the Florida Bar’s YLD and will serve the 2023-2024 term representing the 13th Circuit
Alabama, USA
Bradley attorney Bruce Ely was quoted in Bloomberg Tax on the topic of a New York bill that would force limited liability companies to share the identities of their “beneficial owners” and make this information available to the public. The bill would go into effect in January 2024.
The intent behind the bill is to expose and prevent crime by making it more difficult to conceal the parties responsible
Bermuda
The four promotions bring the total number of partners across the Carey Olsen group to 74.Carey Olsen group managing partner Alex Ohlsson said: "Congratulations to Simon, Patricia, Claire and Will on their well-deserved promotions. Each has already made a significant contribution to Carey Olsen and earned excellent reputations for their commitment to our clients, and to the continued development of the business. The partnership is delighted to have them on board"
Germany
It’s a landscape architectural pioneer project right in the center of Hamburg – 4,700 trees and other woods are currently being planted on five new floors of the St. Pauli Bunker to create a public garden at a height of 58 meters. With its spectacular greening, the former Flak Tower IV is considered a role model for the necessary climate adaption of international megacities
Kentucky, USA
Dinsmore & Shohl LLP is pleased to announce Melanie Norris has joined the Firm’s commercial litigation practice group as a partner of counsel, with an emphasis on representing clients in the insurance industry. Melanie’s arrival to Dinsmore’s Wheeling, West Virginia office adds to a powerhouse team, led by Denise Pentino, with decades of experience representing insurance carriers in litigation, coverage opinions, and other counseling needs
China
Recently, World Trademark Review, an authoritative legal directory in the IP sector, released its "2023 WTR 1000 – the World's Leading Trademark Professionals", in which Han Kun was, for the third time since 2021, identified as an Enforcement and Litigation China Firm of the Year and a Prosecution and Strategy China Firm of the Year
Kentucky, USA
Two Dinsmore & Shohl attorneys in the Firm’s Tampa office, have been recognized as Rising Stars on the 2023 Florida Super Lawyers list. Attorneys on the Super Lawyers list are selected through a multi-phase process that takes into account independent research, peer evaluations and professional achievement. The Rising Stars list recognizes up-and-coming attorneys in the state
California, USA
Buchalter is pleased to announce that several attorneys in the Firm’s Northern California offices were named to the 2023 Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars list. These attorneys have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Buchalter’s 2023 Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars include:
2023 Super Lawyers
Valerie Bantner Peo
Jean L. Bertrand
Shawn M. Christianson
Steven G. Churchwell
James K. Dyer
Manuel Fishman
Robert S
Germany
A team led by Heuking’s Hamburg-based Partner Dr. Johan Schneider legally advised Hawita group’s shareholder Haskamp on the Neumark transaction. Hawita group was acquired by Group De Ceuster; Hawita group’s private shareholders sold their shares as part of the deal
Germany
A Private Equity team from Heuking Kühn Lüer Wojtek advised investment firm Odewald KMU II on its sale of Langer & Laumann group to Norvestor. In 2018, Odewald KMU II {invested in Langer & Laumann as part of a growth financing and succession plan. During the joint ownership with the founders and other co-shareholders, management and shareholders implemented numerous growth initiatives
Germany
With a team led by M&A attorneys Dr. Mathias Schröder, Fabian Becker and Peter Schäffler, Heuking Kühn Lüer Wojtek advised proLogistik Group on the acquisition of a majority stake in AIS alfaplan GmbH
Alabama, USA
Bradley is pleased to announce that Whitney Jackson was selected to join the National Bar Association’s (NBA) Associate Advancement Academy for Excellence 2023-2024 Cohort.
The NBA Associate Advancement Academy is specifically intended to facilitate the advancement and retention of Black attorneys in the nation’s largest law firms and is a tailored career advancement experience for Black associates within the first three years of practice in an AmLaw 200 firm
Alabama, USA
Bradley is pleased to announce that Nashville partner Nathan S. Harris has been named a recipient of the 14th Annual Emerging Leader Awards by The M&A Advisor for his notable accomplishments in business and his service to the community.
The M&A Advisor’s Emerging Leaders Awards program was created to promote mentorship and professional development amongst the emerging leaders of the corporate finance and dealmaking industries
Alabama, USA
Bradley is pleased to announce that eight attorneys in the firm’s Tampa office have been recognized in the 2023 edition of Florida Super Lawyers or Florida Rising Stars.
The following five Bradley attorneys are included on the 2023 Florida Super Lawyers list:
A. Lee Bentley III
Ben Dachepalli
Timothy C. Ford
Craig Mayfield
Edwin G
Alabama, USA
Bradley is pleased to announce that distinguished attorney and litigator Gene Besen has been elevated to managing partner of the firm’s Dallas office.
“Gene is a natural and collaborative leader with a vibrant practice,” said Bradley Chairman of the Board and Managing Partner Jonathan M. Skeeters. “He is well connected within the community, and he is passionate about the firm’s objectives. Choosing him to lead the growing Dallas office was a no-brainer
Alabama, USA
Bradley is pleased to announce that Houston partners Ian P. Faria and Jon Paul Hoelscher are both serving in leadership positions for the Construction Law Section of the State Bar of Texas.
Faria was elected to a two-year term as Legislative Affairs advisor for the bar’s Construction Law Section, where he previously served on the Governance Committee from 2015 to 2018. Hoelscher will continue serving as a council member for the section through 2024
California, USA
Buchalter congratulates Cecilia Miller, who was recognized as a 2023 "Women of Influence in Law" by the San Diego Business Journal. This prominent list highlights individuals recognized for their exceptional legal skill and achievement across the full spectrum of responsibility, exemplary leadership as evidenced by the highest professional and ethical standards, and contributions to the San Diego community at large. To view the full list of nominees, click here
