Argentina
Buenos Aires, May 29th, 2023. On May 5th, the Co-issuers Special Grains S.A. and Petroagro S.A. conducted their second co-issuance of notes; Class II Notes —simple, non-convertible into shares, unguaranteed—, were denominated in U.S. Dollars but integrated —and payable— in Argentine Pesos, for a total nominal amount of US$7,841,511
England
Two new partners have joined Shoosmiths’ real estate practice.In Manchester, the law firm has recruited residential development specialist, Peter Marsden.
Marsden joins as real estate partner, bringing extensive experience working as an in-house lawyer at PLC housebuilder, Taylor Wimpey, and Harrow Estates – part of Redrow
Bermuda
The annual awards recognise and celebrate the achievements of law firms over the past year, in particular outstanding work, impressive strategic growth and excellence in client service. The results were announced at a ceremony at Hotel Principe di Savoia in Milan yesterday evening. Winners across the 26 categories were selected based on extensive research and client interviews conducted by a team of more than 200 research analysts
New York, USA
On May 15, 2023, Patterson Belknap obtained a significant trial victory on behalf of our clients, Johnson & Johnson (J&J) subsidiaries Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Janssen Pharmaceutica NV, and Janssen Research & Development, LLC, in a Hatch-Waxman patent infringement litigation regarding Mylan’s proposed generic versions of Janssen’s Invega Trinza® product
China
Han Kun is pleased to announce that Ms. Jing Li has recently joined the firm. This addition will further strengthen the firm's capabilities in private equity and mergers and acquisitions. Ms. Li focuses her practice on representing strategic and private equity clients in complex China-related transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, buyouts, bankruptcy restructurings, and joint ventures. Ms
Kentucky, USA
Dinsmore & Shohl LLP corporate partners Christian Gonzalez and Michael Dailey led the Firm’s M&A team in representing LCNB Corp. (“LCNB”) (NASDAQCM: LCNB), in their acquisition of Cincinnati Bancorp Inc. (“CNNB”), in a stock-and-cash transaction. The companies announced the agreement May 18, 2023. CNNB operates five full-service branch offices in Cincinnati, Ohio and northern Kentucky, and has approximately $304.7 million in assets, $262
Alabama, USA
Bradley Chairman of the Board and Managing Partner Jonathan Skeeters discussed the firm’s recent expansion into Atlanta with the Birmingham Business Journal. It's a move that has been a strategic priority for the firm for years, according to Skeeters
Russia
On May 23, 2023, the Association of European Businesses (AEB) held a conference «“M&A Deals in Russia: Through Difficulties to 'Completion'».
The conference was organized by the AEB Finance and Investments Committee, chaired by Andrey Zharskiy, Partner of Corporate and M&A Practice in ALRUD, with the sponsorship support from ALRUD
Alabama, USA
Bradley is pleased to announce that Dana C. Lumsden, a partner in the firm’s Charlotte office, has been recognized with the Mecklenburg County Bar’s Individual Pro Bono Award by Legal Aid of North Carolina.
Mr. Lumsden was presented with the award at the Mecklenburg County Bar’s Annual Meeting in honor of his volunteer hours spent serving clients in the Legal Aid of North Carolina’s Landlord Tenant Clinic
India
The transaction involved sale of assets inter alia comprising technology, know-how, design, trademark, copyright, domain name, trade dress, customer book, inventory etc. Basic Adhesives has long been a prominent provider of adhesives and related products to the world's most prestigious luxury brands in the leather goods business. Following the transaction's completion, Basic Adhesives will provide transition support to Pidilite to ease its entry into the aforementioned domain
Alabama, USA
Bradley Chairman of the Board and Managing Partner Jonathan Skeeters was interviewed by Law360 about the announcement of the firm’s first Georgia office in Atlanta. Bradley opened the Atlanta office with 20 new attorneys, who will guide clients in a range of areas, including real estate, healthcare, litigation, corporate mergers and acquisitions, franchise, securities, labor and employment, and financial services
Thailand
Emi Rowse (Igusa), partner and Head of Japan Practice at Kudun and Partners, spoke at an event co-hosted by Japan Institute of Overseas Investment (JOI), Atsumi & Sakai, ES Networks Co., Ltd and Kudun and Partners on the topic of “Contract Practices and PMI Leading to Successful Cross-border M&A in South East Asia (with Dispute Resolution in mind)” on 24 April 2023
Thailand
In this post-Covid era, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into Thailand has been on the rise, with FDI inflows and applications for investment promotions increasing 36% from the previous year (approximately 13 billion USD).[1] Accordingly, Thailand’s gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to increase from 2.6% in 2022, to a projected high of 3.7% in 2023
Bermuda
Suntera is a Jersey headquartered provider of fund, corporate and private wealth services including administration, accounting and governance. The firm has operations in the Bahamas, the Cayman Islands, Guernsey, Hong Kong, the Isle of Man, Jersey, Luxembourg, Malta and the US. Guernsey based Carey is a locally owned boutique provider of private wealth, corporate and fund services with more than £75 billion assets under administration
Bermuda
The list identifies the most distinguished offshore practitioners with the best reputations in the Asian market. Lawyers are selected based on client feedback and praise, from more than 200 nominations, for their high-quality service and support. James, Helen and Kate feature alongside just 12 other practitioners. James is head of Carey Olsen's litigation, insolvency and restructuring practice in Asia and has been recognised on the ALB list since 2021
Russia
On May 23, 2023, the Association of European Businesses (AEB) held a conference “M&A Deals in Russia: Through Difficulties to 'Completion'.
The conference was organized by the AEB Finance and Investments Committee, chaired by Andrey Zharskiy, Partner of Corporate and M&A Practice in ALRUD, with the sponsorship support from ALRUD
China
On May 23, 2023, Asian Legal Business ("ALB") announced its 2023 ALB China Regional Ranking: South China Firms & Rising Lawyers. Han Kun partner Adrian Lv, who is based in the firm's Shenzhen office, was honored in the ranking due to his standout practice. Mr. Lv specializes in mergers and acquisitions, venture capital and private equity, capital market transactions, foreign direct investment, offshore investment, ESOPs, and general corporate matters
China
Han Kun Law Offices is pleased to support the 26th Congress of the International Council for Commercial Arbitration (ICCA 2024) as the sole Social Sponsor of the event's Gala Dinner. The firm's cross-border commercial dispute resolution professionals, represented by Xianglin Chen, Denning Jin, Eric Liu, Long Liu, Vincent Sun, and Ying Zeng, will be present at ICCA 2024. ICCA 2024 will be held from 5 to 8 May 2024 in Hong Kong
Bermuda
The decision ensures certainty for businesses in each of the jurisdictions. Guernsey, Jersey and the Isle of Man each intends to implement an "Income Inclusion Rule" (IIR) and a domestic minimum tax to provide for a 15% effective tax rate for large in-scope multi-national organisations (defined as those with annual global revenue above €750 million) from 2025
Alabama, USA
Bradley is pleased to announce that the firm has added six attorneys to its Houston office. Gregory M. Clark has joined as a senior attorney and Reagan Hanna Noser has joined as an associate in the firm’s Construction Practice Group. Emiley E. Dillon, Leah M. Homan, Harneet Kaur, and Zachary J. Wyatte have all joined the firm as associates in Bradley’s View More
Alabama, USA
The announcement of Bradley’s new Atlanta office was featured in the Daily Report. The firm’s first location in Georgia was launched with 20 lateral attorneys, including 13 founding partners, many of whom were leaders from prominent Atlanta firms. The office opened in Midtown’s Promenade Tower off Peachtree Street
Alabama, USA
Bradley attorney Christopher Anuelwicz provided his insight to Fox5 Atlanta regarding a suit filed against Cobb County’s newest city, Mableton, on the grounds that the legislation surrounding the foundation of the city is unconstitutional. Georgia’s “single-subject law” has been cited in the suit.
The single-subject rule means when a constitutional ballot is presented, it can only deal with one subject matter
Romania
Nestor Nestor Diculescu Kingston Petersen (NNDKP) successfully represented a major local food supplier in connection with the annulment of the contravention fine imposed by the Competition Council following an investigation initiated in 2009 for alleged anti-competitive agreements between several suppliers and retailers operating in the domestic food sales market. The court validated the arguments raised by NNDKP concerning the unlawfulness of the Competition Council’s decision
Alabama, USA
Bradley is pleased to announce that the firm has added five attorneys to its Houston office. Reagan Hanna Noser has joined as an associate in the firm’s Construction Practice Group. Emiley E. Dillon, Leah M. Homan, Harneet Kaur, and Zachary J. Wyatte have all joined the firm as associates in Bradley’s Litigation Practice Group
Bermuda
Legal proceedings by or against an Exempted Limited Partnership in the Cayman Islands: the debate about the correct party
Kuwait Ports Authority & Ors v. Port Link GP Ltd & Ors (CICA (Civil) Appeal Nos. 002 & 003 of 2022, 20 January 2023) was the first decision by the Cayman Islands Court of Appeal considering section 33(3) of the ELPA on derivative claims brought by a limited partner on behalf of an ELP. Re Formation Group (Cayman) Fund I, L.P
