Gallagher & Kennedy is pleased to announce that 13 of its attorneys have been recognized as 2024 Southwest Super Lawyers, and six have been named Rising Stars. In addition, shareholder Shannon Clark has been recognized as “Top 50 Attorney” in Arizona for his work in plaintiffs personal injury and wrongful death litigation and Dalva L. […]Read More
Gallagher & Kennedy is pleased to announce that Haley A. Harrigan has been appointed chair of the firm’s employment and labor law department. Haley Harrigan represents and counsels individuals, small businesses, franchised operations, and large corporations in a variety of employment and business disputes. Her proven track record includes litigating and resolving matters spanning complex […]Read More
An Update from Gökçe Attorney Partnership: As previously updated regarding the critical amendments to Turkish Personal Data Protection Law (KVKK), the amendments to the Turkish Data Protection Law, were officially published in the Official Gazette dated March 12, 2024. Click here for article. The details and scope of the amendments remain consistent with our previous […]Read More
An Update from Gokce Attorney Partnership (Turkey): Draft Amendment in Turkish Data Protection Law There is a critical amendment planned for implementation in the Turkish Personal Data Protection Law (KVKK). KVKK set forths obligations that data controllers must adhere to concerning the processing of personal data. In this regard, the Draft Law Proposal (Draft Law), […]Read More
The debut issue of “Esquires Elite,” a comprehensive publication including 27 legal articles crafted by Herman, Henry & Dominic’s partners and associates is now available. This edition digs into various legal challenges and issues encountered by corporations and high-profile individuals, while also presenting interesting answers and perspectives. Click here to view the pdf. Click here to […]Read More
Fruytier Lawyers in Business has added a new equity partner. Koen Wanders has been appointed partner at our firm from 1 January 2024. His practice focuses on commercial rental and real estate law and mergers and acquisitions in corporate law. Fruytier is proud of the appointment of a partner who has spent his entire career […]Read More
One New Practice Area and Three Lawyers feature in the Chambers & Partners Greater China Region Guide 2024 On January 18th, 2024, Chambers & Partners, the authoritative international legal rating agency, released the Greater China Region Guide 2024, in which Winners Law Firm, while maintaining its position in the original ranking of areas and individuals, […]Read More
Hon. Andrew F. Szefi (ret.) has joined Knox McLaughlin Gornall & Sennett, P.C.’s Pittsburgh office. He focuses his practice on alternative dispute resolution, including mediation, arbitration, and early neutral evaluation in both federal and state courts. Judge Szefi brings a fresh and current perspective to the dispute resolution process, having served as a judge in the […]Read More
GESSEL is proud to announce the inauguration of a new specialisation – the Consumer Finance and Fintech Practice, led by Michał Wieliński (managing associate) under the supervision of Marcin Macieszczak (managing partner). Their interdisciplinary team aims to provide legal support to lending institutions, buy now pay later (BNPL) entities, financial institutions, companies using various forms […]Read More
On behalf of Herman, Henry & Dominic, we are grateful for the opportunities to serve our diverse clientele and contribute to their success. We are pleased to present a summary of some significant deals and matters we have been involved in 2023, showcasing our commitment to providing exceptional legal services across various industries. I. M&A, […]Read More
D’Arcy & Deacon LLP is delighted to announce the addition of three new partners to the firm effective January 1, 2024. Paul Kathler and Sherry Brown have been invited as Partners, marking a significant milestone as our homegrown talents within the firm. Additionally, Donn Pirie has also been invited and will join his colleagues as […]Read More
GableGotwals is pleased to announce the return of Douglas J. May, following more than a decade as general counsel of a publicly-traded energy company. As a Shareholder in the Tulsa office, Doug will focus on contracts, securities, finance, mergers and acquisitions, governance, energy, and commercial law. He has over 25 years of combined experience working […]Read More
FIDIC Dispute Avoidance Practice Note The International Federation of Consulting Engineers launched their first Practice Note on Dispute Avoidance, which was co-drafted by Taner Dedezade, Partner at Howard Kennedy, UK. The working group prepared a questionnaire, which was sent out to all members of the FIDIC President’s List, to obtain members’ views on how dispute […]Read More
King Stubb and Kasiva is excited to announce the celebration of its 19th anniversary, marking nearly two decades of continuous growth, innovation, and success. Since our inception, KSK has experienced remarkable highs, achieved numerous successes, and crossed significant milestones. This journey has been nothing short of extraordinary, and as we reflect on the past 19 […]Read More
Sukrit R Kapoor proudly stands as one of the distinguished winners of the prestigious BW Legal World 40 Under 40 Awards 2023. This recognition is a testament to Sukrit’s outstanding achievements and his promising potential for future success in the legal field. The BW Legal World 40 Under 40 Awards 2023 celebrate the accomplishments of […]Read More
Gallagher & Kennedy is pleased to announce that Kenneth N. Ralston has been elected to shareholder effective January 1, 2024. Ken is a seasoned litigator handling complex commercial litigation, catastrophic personal injury, and wrongful death matters. Ken’s dedication to his clients’ causes and steadfast support of their rights have resulted in numerous victories in state […]Read More
PHOENIX, AZ and SANTA FE, NM (December 26, 2023) – Gallagher & Kennedy announces the retirement of environmental shareholder David P. Kimball, III, after 47 years of practice and 33 years at Gallagher & Kennedy. Assuming leadership of the firm’s acclaimed environmental and natural resources practice group is David L. Wallis, a 33-year veteran of […]Read More
Groupe TCJ acquires Immétis, a leader in business immigration Therrien Couture Joli-Cœur and Groupe TCJ acquired Immétis Legal Services, a leader in business immigration and international mobility in Quebec. Immétis thus becomes Groupe TCJ’s fourth subsidiary, along with TCJ, Edilex and On Règle. This new addition to TCJ will enable the firm to offer customers […]Read More
Howard Kennedy has advised AIM-listed specialist quarried materials group SigmaRoc plc on the negotiation of cross-border funding facilities to partially fund its acquisition of CRH plc’s European limestone quarry businesses in Germany, Poland, Czechia, England and Ireland. The debt financing with Banco Santander and BNP Paribas included a €750 million senior term and revolving […]Read More
Cemex, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE: CX), the global building materials and services company, successfully refinanced its US$3.0 billion syndicated Credit Agreement, extending the maturity to 2028. The refinanced 2023 Credit Agreement consists of a US$1.0 billion 5-year amortizing Term Loan, and a $2.0 billion 5-year committed Revolving Credit Facility. The Facility is an integral part […]Read More
Carla Rodrigues, a JPAB lawyer specialised in health law, has just been sworn in as President of the National Council for Medically Assisted Procreation (CNPMA), thus renewing her mandate leading this institution. The CNPMA is the independent, specialised body that has the authority to control, monitor, and enforce the use of medically assisted reproduction in […]Read More
How to obtain permanent UK residency for senior executives and business owners With the objective of attracting the best talent to the UK, the UK Government has made frequent changes to its immigration system in recent times. The UK still offers a range of options for senior executives and business owners who wish to relocate […]Read More
Fort Collins, Colorado, USA (8 November 2023) – At the Annual General Meeting of Lawyers Associated Worldwide held on 21 October 2023 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, elections were held for the offices of Secretary and Treasurer. The members of Lawyers Associated Worldwide (LAW) re-elected Jennifer Young of Aberdeen, Scotland to a second two-year […]Read More
Tarter Krinsky & Drogin’s Managing Partner Alan Tarter authored the article titled, “Diversifying by Design: How Mid-Market Firms can Embrace Diversification for Success,” featured in Law.com’s Mid-Market Report. (subscription required). Diversifying by Design: How Mid-Market Firms can Embrace Diversification for Success Whether to diversify is often a difficult question for law firms to ponder –a […]Read More
October 25, 2023 Ada Lois Sipuel Fisher Diversity Award Tom C. Vincent II, a shareholder at GableGotwals, has been named the recipient of the 2023 Ada Lois Sipuel Fisher Diversity Award by the Oklahoma Bar Association. The Ada Lois Sipuel Fisher Diversity Award is presented annually to individuals and organizations who demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, […]Read More
SUSTAINABLE INDIA: AWARENESS, ACTION AND INNOVATION In its pursuit of a sustainable future, India is at the forefront of global environmental leadership, taking an array of awareness, action, and innovation efforts. The historic announcement of the Global Biofuels Alliance (GBA) by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as well as break through innovations such as Toyota Kirloskar […]Read More
GableGotwals Attorneys Honored by Super Lawyers and Benchmark Litigation October 20, 2023 Super Lawyers Super Lawyers has named 25 GableGotwals attorneys in their 2023 “Super Lawyers” list for Oklahoma. Four of the Firm’s shareholders have been ranked in the 50 top attorneys for the state of Oklahoma, including Jennifer R. Annis, Jeffrey Curran, Robert McCampbell, and John D. Russell. Jennifer […]Read More
September 27, 2023 | John D. Russell has become a Fellow of The American College of Trial Lawyers, one of the premier legal associations in North America. The induction ceremony, at which John became a Fellow, took place recently before an audience of approximately 550 during the recent Annual Meeting of the College in San Diego, California. Founded […]Read More
GHR Rechtsanwälte acted for Cemex, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE: CX), the global building materials and services company, in connection with its sustainability-linked long-term notes (certificados bursátiles de largo plazo) for an aggregate principal amount of Mex$6 billion. The Notes consist of two tranches: the first, for an amount of Mex$1 billion with a 3-year tenor […]Read More
PHOENIX, Ariz. (October 24, 2023) – Gallagher & Kennedy is pleased to announce that Robert W. Boatman became a member of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers (IATL) in 2023 For more than 39 years, Bob has dedicated his legal practice to representing plaintiffs in catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death cases. His unwavering commitment […]Read More
“ The Challenges for the Law of Obligations, Artificial Intelligence, Fintech, Data Protection and New Legislation on Digital Services ” – October 12 and October 13, Luxembourg Seminar organised by the UIA in collaboration with Bonn & Schmitt, with the support of the Luxembourg, Brussels and Strasbourg Bar Associations, the Institut de Droit Européen des […]Read More
Employment Law Updates – October 2023 Labour and Employment Bytes NO REGULARISATION EVEN AFTER WORKING FOR LONG PERIOD ON CONTRACTUAL BASIS: SUPREME COURT DISCHARGE DURING PROBATIONARY PERIOD IF FOUND UNSUITABLE FOR JOB: SUPREME COURT ACQUITTAL ON TECHNICAL GROUNDS OR DUE TO BENEFIT OF DOUBT WILL NOT CONFER THE ACCUSED THE RIGHT TO APPOINTMENT: SUPREME COURT SUPREME […]Read More
LEDINGHAM CHALMERS LEADER TO RECEIVE MANAGING PARTNER OF THE YEAR AWARD The national celebration for the Scottish legal industry has revealed the recipient of its ultimate individual award as part of celebrations of its 20th annual event. The Scottish Legal Awards, sponsored by 123 Medical Services, has announced that Jennifer Young, Managing Partner at Ledingham […]Read More
We are pleased to announce that BBH has been ranked among the top law firms in the 2023 edition of IFLR1000. BBH has successfully retained its Tier 2 rating in the following practice areas –Banking & Finance, M&A, Capital Markets: Debt and Restructuring/Insolvency. In addition, BBH has been newly ranked in Capital Markets: Equity as […]Read More
Herman, Henry & Dominic are delighted to announce our esteemed partnership with Shark Tank Vietnam as the exclusive legal counsel and a distinguished sponsor. Shark Tank, recognized globally and alternatively known as Dragon’s Den in select countries, is a renowned international business reality TV series. The program showcases entrepreneurs and startups presenting their business propositions […]Read More
Employment Law Updates – September 2023 Labour and Employment Bytes MATERNITY BENEFITS HAVE TO BE GRANTED EVEN IF THE PERIOD OF BENEFIT OVERSHOOTS THE TERM OF CONTRACTUAL EMPLOYMENT: SUPREME COURT A 3-judge bench of the Supreme Court comprising Justice Aniruddha Bose, Justice Sanjay Kumar and Justice SVN Bhatti held that maternity benefits have to […]Read More
Recent Amendment to the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines Allows for More Lenient Sentencing of Nonviolent First-Time Offenders By: John D. Russell, Andrew J. Hofland, and Justin A. Lollman Earlier this year, the U.S. Sentencing Commission voted to approve several amendments to the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines, including promulgating a new guideline at §4C1.1, entitled Adjustments for Certain […]Read More
An introduction to the EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation The Foreign Subsidies Regulation (EU) No 2022/2560 (FSR) entered into force on 12 January 2023 and became effective on 12 July 2023. It is designed to address distortions of the EU’s internal market caused by foreign subsidies, with the aim of ensuring fair competition and a level […]Read More
I. Introduction This guide focuses on the practical aspects of obtaining a foreign loan in Vietnam, including the steps and actions that borrowers must undertake throughout the process. It does not delve into the technical details of loan terminology or definitions but instead provides a clear roadmap for borrowers to follow. Please note that this […]Read More
A DAWN OF A NEW ERA FOR DATA PROTECTION IN INDIA: AN IN[1]DEPTH ANALYSIS OF THE DIGITAL PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION ACT, 2023 INTRODUCTION India has ushered in a new era in the context of data protection. Thus far, we have had to rely on the Information Technology Act, 2000 (“IT Act”) and Information Technology (Reasonable […]Read More
14 Knox Law attorneys have been included on the 2024 Best Lawyers in America® List The practice areas for which each attorney was selected is as follows: Mark G. Claypool: Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law Mark A. Denlinger: Health Care Law Neal R. Devlin: Commercial Litigation and Litigation – Healthcare Guy C. Fustine: Bankruptcy […]Read More
Labour and Employment Bytes RAJASTHAN PLATFORM BASED GIG WORKERS (REGISTRATION AND WELFARE) BILL, 2023 SIKKIM ANNOUNCES 12-MONTH MATERNITY AND 1 MONTH PATERNITY LEAVE SUPREME COURT DIRECTIONS TO THE UNION GOVERNMENT TO FILL CGIT VACANCIES MAHARASHTRA SHOPS AND ESTABLISHMENTS (REGULATION OF EMPLOYMENT AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE) (AMENDMENT) RULES, 2023 ANDHRA PRADESH NOTIFICATION WITH RESPECT TO “WORK […]Read More
IFLR1000 recently released its rankings of the leading financial and corporate law firms and lawyers in the United States. Shareholders Jeffrey D. Hassell and Thomas J. Hutchison were named as highly regarded attorneys for their banking practice. Associate Motahareh H. Nickel was ranked as a financial and corporate rising star. GableGotwals was named a Tier 1 firm in Financial and Corporate in Oklahoma, marking the fourth time […]Read More
Herman, Henry & Dominic has been acknowledged by IFLR1000, a premier international legal market research entity, as a Recognised Law Firm. The team has been ranked as a notable firm in the realms of Mergers & Acquisitions, as well as Banking & Finance, based on the esteemed assessments by IFLR1000. Click here to learn more […]Read More
Kim Chang Lee has been ranked by IFLR1000, a premier international legal market research entity, in the following four practice areas: Capital Markets: Debt Capital Markets: Equity M&A Project Development Click here to learn more about our Seoul, Republic of Korea member firm Kim Chang Lee. Read More
Over the past month, significant legal and regulatory developments have taken place in the Indian legal landscape. Prepared is a concise summary that highlights these updates, encompassing various areas such as Corporate Commercial, MCA, Labour & Employment, Real Estate, IPR, Dispute Resolution, and Banking & Finance. Click here to view the LEXZONE | YOUR LEGAL […]Read More
Fruytier Lawyers in Business advised Norden Shipyard, part of Hicri Ercili Shipyard – a major player in the shipping industry, on the acquisition of Shipyard De Schroef, from H. Hoornaert. De Schroef is located in Sas van Gent along the busy shipping route of the Ghent-Terneuzen canal. The shipyard provides various services for seagoing and […]Read More
Fruytier Lawyers in Business has advised seller in the sale of Business Mobile to hallo,. Business Mobile, founded in 2003, is a renowned provider of KPN1-services and has a strong focus on creating telecom solutions that integrates business communications. Hallo, is the ICT-partner for all entrepreneurs and SME-companies. Fruytier Lawyers in Business has also advised […]Read More
Q&A – Reporting security breaches involving personal data in Israel The Israeli Privacy Protection law includes a data breach notification. Israeli member AYR – Amar Reiter Jeanne Shochatovitch & Co. prepared a Q&A memo about matters in which clients are required to notify; when, how and to whom. Q: Which law requires notification of personal data […]Read More
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Lawyers Associated Worldwide Lorri Salyards, Chief Executive Officer Phone: +1 720 795 9039 lsalyards@lawyersworldwide.com Lawyers Associated Worldwide Announces Election of Regional Representatives for 2023/2024 Regional Representatives selected to represent the interests of nearly 4,500 business lawyers to serve on the non-profit association’s Executive Committee FORT COLLINS, COLORADO, USA – Lawyers Associated Worldwide […]Read More
