Press Releases

AELEX has once again solidified its position as a leading force in the Nigerian Tax landscape, emerging as the winner of the prestigious Transfer Pricing Firm of the Year (Nigeria) Award. The announcement was made at the ITR World Tax Awards ceremony in London, on 18th September 2024, celebrating the most exceptional firms and individuals in transfer pricing, tax controversy, tax disputes and indirect tax across various jurisdictions ...

On September 26, 2024, renowned legal directory LEGALBAND announced its "2024 Under 40: Top 20 Dispute Resolution Lawyers" to showcase the 20 most favored dispute resolution lawyers in mainland China.  Han Kun partner Xiaoming Deng was named to the list.Reasons for selection: Mr. Xiaoming Deng has an outstanding professional background and has profound experience and excellent service capability in finance and securities dispute resolution.  Mr ...

On September 26, 2024, renowned legal directory LegalOne announced its "Blue Ribbon 2024 (China): Highly recommended 15 for construction and real estate" to recognize lawyers who have achieved outstanding success in key and prominent areas of the local legal services market over the past year.  Han Kun partner Mr. Shiwen (Stephen) Dong was named to the list ...

On September 27, 2024, IFLR1000 announced the winners of its China Awards 2024.  Han Kun won multiple awards at the event:Capital Markets Team of the YearCapital Markets Deal of the Year - Beijing – J&T Global Express's HK$3 ...

On September 27, 2024, renowned legal directory LegalOne announced its "Stellar Novo 2024" award to recognize the exceptional talents of young legal practitioners, including senior associates, counsel, and junior partners.  Han Kun lawyer Ms. Yige Yuan was named to the list.Ms. Yuan specializes in private equity financing, venture capital investment, mergers and acquisitions, domestic and overseas listings and restructurings, foreign direct investment, and general corporate matters ...

Bradley attorney Whitney J. Jackson was featured in an alumni Q&A with The Campus Chronicle, a publication of Alcorn State University (ASU). In 2017, Jackson earned a B.S. in Chemistry with a concentration in Biochemistry from ASU. The Campus Chronicle: Why did you choose Alcorn? Jackson: From a young age, I always envisioned attending Alcorn. Growing up in Natchez, I had ample opportunities to experience the warm, down-home atmosphere that Alcorn offers ...

On August 8, 2024, Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A.U. (“Banco Galicia”) issued Class XIV Notes (the “Notes”), simple, non-convertible into shares, unsecured, denominated, subscribed, and payable in Pesos, with a nominal value of AR$35,384,000,000. The issuance was carried out under the CNV Frequent Issuer Regime.The Notes, maturing on February 8, 2025, accrue interest at a variable rate of BADLAR plus 4.5% margin ...

On August 26, INVAP S.E. (“INVAP”) issued Class VI Series I Notes, simple, non-convertible into shares, denominated in U.S. Dollars, to be subscribed and payable in Pesos. The issuance was carried out under the Global Program of INVAP.The Class VI Series I Notes, maturing on August 26, 2026, accrue interest at a variable rate of 5.00% margin p.a., payable quarterly, and will amortize their principal in 5 (five) payments, each equivalent to 20% of the principal ...

Bradley attorney Gene Besen was featured in a Q&A with Texas Lawyer as a finalist for the publication’s Managing Partner of the Year award. Texas Lawyer: What was your route to the top? Besen: There was no map! My route wasn't exactly traditional. I started my career at a six-lawyer firm. I learned a lot about the practice and business of law from my time there. I left a boutique for big law as a fourth-year associate. I made partner in big law after only seven years of practice ...

A HEUKING team, led by stock corporation and capital markets law experts Dr. Mirko Sickinger, Partner, and Lena Pfeufer, Salaried Partner, both based in Cologne, advised SMT Scharf AG on the acquisition of 52.7% of its shares by Yankuang Energy Group Company Limited. The team also guided the company through the subsequent transition of its shares to the Regulated Market of Frankfurt Stock Exchange (Prime Standard) ...

Bradley attorney Bruce Ely was quoted in Law360 Tax Authority on blended apportionment as the Multistate Tax Commission group considers partnership apportionment factors. “Assume Corporation A owns 25% of AB LLC,” Ely said ...

TrustLaw, Thomson Reuters Foundation's global pro bono legal service network, with the support of SyCipLaw, the British Embassy in Manila, and Puyat Jacinto & Santos (PJS Law), hosted its annual Café Pro Bono for the social enterprise and non-governmental organization (SENGO) sector. Over 30 representatives from various SENGOs attended the event held at the SyCipLaw Center in Makati City ...

We are proud to announce that Buchalter has achieved Mansfield Certification 2023-2024! Mansfield Certification, awarded by Diversity Lab, measures the structural changes and steps we have taken over the past year to ensure our paths to leadership – including lateral hiring, client pitch teams, promotions, appointments, and more – are open and transparent to all qualified lawyers. Mansfield’s processes seek to ensure equal opportunity and access to leadership roles ...

Recently, the Securities Association of China ("SAC") announced the List of Key Research Projects for 2024.  A research project Han Kun jointly applied for with members of the SAC has been officially approved.This year saw fierce competition to initiate SAC's key projects ...

Bradley attorney Anne Yuengert was featured in a Q&A as one of the Birmingham Business Journal’s Top Birmingham Women for 2024. BBJ: What keeps you in Birmingham? Yuengert: It is an easy place to live and work. My commute to everything (both work and play) is short. Even though I did not grow up in Alabama, I feel like Birmingham has welcomed me ...

A team from HEUKING, led by Dr. Martin Schellenberg, successfully represented the federal states in the contract award proceedings for refugee payment cards.The bidding contest over the refugee payment card has reached its conclusion. The Karlsruhe Higher Regional Court has ruled in favor of the federal states, allowing them to award the contract. Consequently, the contract can now been awarded to secupay AG, a Saxony-based company ...

Bradley attorney Caleb Barron was quoted in Pension & Investments on courts deciding how 401(k) plans can use forfeiture assets. What started as a small law firm filing a handful of suits against a 401(k) plan’s use of forfeited funds has metastasized into a broad attack on sponsors that raises questions about reducing participants’ expenses ...

On September 23, 2024, Asian Legal Business (ALB), a legal directory under Thomson Reuters, released the ALB M&A Rankings 2024.  Han Kun was again recognized as a Tier 1 PRC Law Firm, owing to the firm's exceptional M&A services.  This marks the eleventh consecutive year for Han Kun to be rated Tier 1 in ALB's annual M&A Rankings ...

Han Kun Law Offices represented Global Engine Group Holding Limited ("Global Engine", NASDAQ: GLE), as PRC and Hong Kong counsels, respectively, to the issuer, in relation to the initial public offering and listing of its ordinary shares on the Nasdaq Capital Market.Global Engine is an integrated solutions provider primarily using ICT solutions, including ICT solution services, technical services, and project management services ...

On September 20, 2024, IFLR1000 announced the shortlist for its China Awards 2024.  Han Kun was nominated in 20 award categories, including:1. Client Choice of the Year2. Capital Markets Team of the Year3. Firm of the Year – Beijing4. Banking and Finance Deal of the Year – Beijing - BOCOM Leasing reaching a debt-to-equity swap agreement with HNA Holding5. Capital Markets Deal of the Year - Beijing – J&T Global Express's HK$3.92bn Hong Kong IPO6 ...

Recently, The Legal 500, the world's renowned legal directory, announced the shortlist for its 2024 China Law Awards ...

Bradley attorneys Doug Patin and Mabry Rogers have been named to the 2024 edition of Who’s Who Legal (WWL) Thought Leaders - USA: Construction. WWL Thought Leaders - USA: Construction brings together the insight, expertise and wisdom of some of the foremost lawyers in the U.S ...

Shoosmiths has supported Watkin Jones in securing its plans for what will become Scotland's tallest residential building.The law firm advised the developer and manager of residential for-rent properties on its recent planning agreement for The Àrd - a 784-bed, purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) led mixed-use development, part of the regeneration of Portcullis House, a brownfield site at Charing Cross, Glasgow ...

Bradley is pleased to announce that 11 of the firm’s attorneys were named to the list of 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Corporate Employment Lawyers. Bradley attorneys recognized in the 2025 guide, along with their recognized practice areas and office locations, are: Atlanta R. Lawrence Ashe Jr. - HOF Labor & Employment, esp. Litigation Birmingham John W. Hargrove - Labor & Employment Jennifer J. McGahey - Labor & Employment, esp ...

Law firm Shoosmiths has advised pan-European private equity firm Nimbus Investments (Nimbus) on its acquisition of National Floorcoverings Group, a Yorkshire based floor coverings company which has been under family ownership for more than 60 years.The transaction represents Nimbus's first UK investment out of its new Fund V investment vehicle following the successful exits of two UK manufacturing businesses earlier in the year ...