Argentina
On August 12, 2024, Ecofactory S.R.L. (“Ecofactory”) completed its first issuance of Negotiable Obligations under the PYME CNV Guaranteed regime.The Negotiable Obligations were issued with a total nominal value of AR$ 468,222,200.The maturity date for the Negotiable Obligations will be August 12, 2025, and they will accrue interest at a variable rate, which will be the sum of the Badlar Private Rate plus a margin of 2.90% per annum
Argentina
On August 30, 2024, Eskabe S.A. issued the Series II Notes (the “Notes”) under the PYME CNV Guaranteed Regime for a total nominal value of ARS 1,800,000,000.The Series II Class I Notes (the “Class I”), which will mature on August 30, 2026, will accrue interest at a variable interest rate equivalent to the sum of the Private BADLAR Rate plus a Cut-Off Margin of 3.97% per annum. Interest will be payable quarterly
California, USA
"Buchalter Attorney and former federal prosecutor Daniel Silva, who led the investigation while at the US Attorney's Office, told Gaming America:
The criminal penalty paid by Wynn is the largest criminal penalty in the history of the Department of Justice for a casino. The criminal conduct involved third-party businesses, agents and related entities in the United States, Latin America and Asia
Argentina
On August 23, 2024, Héctor A. Bertone S.A. (“Bertone”) issued the Series II Notes under the Global Bond Issuance Program under the PYME CNV Regime.The Series II Class I Notes (the “Class I”) were issued for a nominal value of ARS 3,065,000,000, at an annual nominal variable rate equivalent to the Badlar rate plus a margin of 8%
Florida, USA
Orlando, Fla. – September 9, 2024 – Greenspoon Marder announces partner and Chief Impact Officer Myrna L. Maysonet has been named among the Florida Trend Legal Elite NOTABLE Labor & Employment Lawyers for 2024. In this special September issue, Ms
Florida, USA
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – September 9, 2024 – Greenspoon Marder announces partners Manuel “Manny” L. Crespo and Myrna L. Maysonet have been appointed to serve on the Florida Bar Journal/News Editorial Board Committee. This committee works closely with journal and news staff to “develop articles of current interest and concerns to the profession” and select manuscripts for publication.
In addition, Mr. Crespo has been appointed to serve on the Pro Bono Legal Services Committee
Florida, USA
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – September 9, 2024 – Greenspoon Marder land use and zoning partner Dennis Mele has been appointed as special counsel to assist in the matter involving the Heron Pond condominium complex in Pembroke Pines, Fla. Mr. Mele will provide critical analysis on the 25-acre, 304-unit property’s redevelopment potential to enhance its sale value
China
On September 5, 2024, Unisplendour Corporation Limited (UNIS) announced the completion of its acquisition of a 30% stake in H3C Technologies Co., Limited (H3C), with a total acquisition price of approximately US$2.14 billion. Following the completion of this transaction, UNIS's shareholding in H3C, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Unisplendour International Technology Limited, increased from 51% to 81%
China
Recently, China Business Law Journal, a renowned legal directory, released its rankings of top capital market law firms and representative IPO projects based on Dealogic statistics between May 1, 2023 and April 30, 2024. Han Kun was recognized as one of the "HKEX Listings – Top PRC Legal Advisers by Accumulated Value" and the Han Kun-advised deal "J&T Global Express Hong Kong IPO" was selected as one of the "Top 10 Hong Kong Stock Exchange Listings"
China
The Company Law of the People's Republic of China (the "New Company Law") has attracted widespread public attention since becoming effective on July 1, 2024. Recently, Han Kun partner Zhu Qimin was invited to record a training course on the New Company Law at the Entrepreneur Training Center of the Shenzhen Stock Exchange (the "Training Center"). In this course, Mr
Philippines
SyCipLaw Senior Partner Rose Marie M. King-Dominguez has been appointed as the head of the Firm's Special Projects Department, effective September 1, 2024. She succeeds Rocky Alejandro L. Reyes, who retired in August 2024 and who will continue to serve as Of Counsel to SyCipLaw.Rose is an M&A, investments, and commercial law practitioner specializing in technology, media, and telecommunications (TMT)
Alabama, USA
Bradley attorney Scott Burnett Smith was quoted in Law360 on ERISA [Employee Retirement Income Security Act] arguments to watch for in September.
One of the notable cases Smith said he’s watching for developments is Pamela Avecilla et al. v. Live Nation Entertainment Inc. et al., in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Florida, USA
Miami – September 6, 2024 – Greenspoon Marder announces Litigation associate Meagan C. Nicholson has been selected to join Class VIII of the Dade Legal Aid (“DLA”) Leadership Academy. Ms. Nicholson will serve during the 2024/2025 bar year and will gain invaluable experience as well as comprehensive insight into critical issues confronting both the organization and the community at large. Ms
Germany
Please note the following press release. This press release is available at our homepage. HEUKING advises on the seed funding round of a DeepTech startup from the Ruhr area PMR Tech GmbH, a DeepTech startup based in Bochum, successfully completed its seed funding round, securing a mid-six-figure investment. The company specializes in developing highly efficient hydrogen-oxygen gas generators, positioning itself at the forefront of innovative energy solutions
Alabama, USA
Bradley is pleased to announce Greg Hidalgo has joined the firm’s Corporate & Securities Practice Group as a partner in the Dallas office.
Mr
China
On September 5, 2024, Asian Legal Business (ALB), a leading legal publication under Thomson Reuters, announced the finalists for its Middle East Law Awards 2024. Han Kun has been shortlisted for Foreign Law Firm of the Year, owing to the firm's outstanding practices in Middle East.ALB is a leading legal magazine under Thomson Reuters and is one of the world's most influential legal media
China
Acting as the legal advisor to the sponsor, Han Kun provided legal services for Wankai New Materials Co., Ltd. ("Wankai New Materials," stock code: 301216) in its issuance of convertible corporate bonds to unspecified investors, with the scale of this issuance amounting to 2.7 billion yuan
Florida, USA
Miami – September 5, 2024 – Greenspoon Marder announces International Wealth and Asset Planning Group partner and co-chair Carl H. Linder has been recently appointed to serve on the board for the Lawyers for Israel Society of Jewish National Fund-USA (JNF-USA).
Founded in 1901, JNF-USA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and United Nations NGO (non-governmental organization) that gives all generations of Jews a unique voice in building a prosperous future for the land of Israel and its people
Florida, USA
Los Angeles – September 4, 2024 – Greenspoon Marder announces partner Richard C. Giller has been recognized by the Daily Journal Corporation in the Los Angeles Daily Journal’s annual list of the Top 100 Lawyers for 2024. This prestigious report highlights Mr. Giller as one of the top attorneys in California, a state with nearly 200,000 active attorneys, acknowledging his noteworthy legal accomplishments, professional reputation, and significant contributions to the legal community
Florida, USA
Newark, N.J. – September 3, 2024 – Greenspoon Marder announces the firm’s Cannabis Law practice group has been selected as a Cannabis Law Practice of the Year finalist in the New Jersey Legal Awards 2024. Finalists and honorees were selected from hundreds of submissions by both Law.com and the New Jersey Law Journal’s editors and reporters. Winners for this category will be announced at an awards dinner taking place next month at the Park Château Estate & Gardens in East Brunswick, N.J
Florida, USA
Scottsdale, Ariz. – September 3, 2024 – Greenspoon Marder announces senior counsel Mae M. Innabi has been voted a 2024 Top Lawyer, as featured by PHOENIX magazine. The annual voting process involves participation in voting by peers from the legal industry, specifically by the local membership of the Arizona Bar Association
Florida, USA
West Palm Beach, Fla. – September 3, 2024 – Greenspoon Marder announces partners Michael R. Bakst and Laurence “Larry” I. Blair have been selected for inclusion by the Palm Beach Media Group in the Top Lawyers 2024 list featured in the latest issue of Palm Beach Illustrated. This list reflects a handful of attorneys that received the highest number of votes provided by peers and have been recognized as some of the “best legal minds practicing” in Palm Beach County
Alabama, USA
Bradley attorney Bruce Ely was quoted in Bloomberg Tax on the Louisiana Department of Revenue’s recent confidential settlement of a major tax lawsuit against ConocoPhillips Co. The litigation generated attention among many tax practitioners and other revenue agencies as a rare lens into state transfer pricing tax disputes.
Transfer pricing involves the valuation of assets transferred between related enterprises under common control
