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Winners Law Firm Celebrates 30th Anniversary

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On April 18, 2025, Winners Law Firm celebrated its 30th anniversary. After 30 years of development, Winners has grown from 3 lawyers to more than 110 practicing lawyers, with a total staff of more than 150 people. Winners’ practice covers all civil and commercial fields including general corporate, mergers and acquisitions, capital market, restructuring and […] Read More

The Australian Privacy Commissioner is not waiting for another reform by KHQ Lawyers

09 April 2025
The Australian Privacy Commissioner is not waiting for another reform Australian data privacy is at crossroads. The newish Privacy Commissioner has a clear vision. With the new enforcement powers granted to her in the first of several promised reform packages late last year and with an increased budget, the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner […] Read More

valfor Welcomes New Partner Andreas Suter

09 April 2025
valfor welcomes Andreas Suter Andreas advises clients with a focus in corporate law and M&A transactions, real estate and construction law and employment law. In addition, he has extensive expertise in sports law. Andreas is recognized by Legal 500 as a leading practitioner in Real Estate and Construction. Click here to read more. Click here […] Read More

Stokes Lawrence, P.S. Adds Nine Attorneys: Significantly Growing Premier Estate Planning Team

04 April 2025
Stokes Lawrence, P.S. a leading law firm in the Pacific Northwest, is pleased to announce that nine attorneys joined the firm in its Seattle office.  Six of the nine joined the Estate Planning & Administration team, creating one of Washington State’s deepest estate planning practices and reinforcing the firm’s commitment to providing top-tier estate planning […] Read More

Lawyer Returns to Africa with Exchange Project

02 April 2025
Emanuel Masimo of Ward Keller will be traveling to Cape Town, South Africa, and Lagos, Nigeria, as part of the Lawyers Associated Worldwide (LAW) Lawyer Exchange Program. This prestigious program provides a unique opportunity for emerging legal professionals to engage with international colleagues, share knowledge, and gain insight into legal practices across different jurisdictions. Emanuel’s […] Read More

Hannah Porter of Gallagher & Kennedy Wins 2025 Excellence in Law Award

31 March 2025
Hannah Porter has won the 2025 Excellence in Law Award in the Emerging Leader of the Year category! This prestigious award, presented by AZ Business Magazine and the State Bar of Arizona, recognizes Hannah’s exceptional leadership, dedication to the legal profession, and commitment to excellence. Formerly the ACC Awards, the Excellence in Law Awards celebrate the achievements of […] Read More

Get to Know Our New CEO: Kim Pierce

30 March 2025
Haven’t had the chance to meet our new CEO, Kim Pierce? Now’s the perfect opportunity! Join Leon Loganathan as he sits down with Kim for an insightful interview where she shares her vision for the company’s future, her leadership philosophy, and the values that inspire her every day. From driving innovation to fostering a culture […] Read More

Nutter, McClennen & Fish, LLP News

26 March 2025
Webinar: The Changing Landscape of Employment Law under the New Administration On March 31, members of Nutter’s Labor, Employment, and Benefits team for an insightful webinar panel discussion covering topics, including ICE raids and immigration concerns and what employers need to know Impacts of the EEOC and NLRB upheavals and what it means for you […] Read More

JPAB advises Atena Equity Partners on its acquisition of a qualified stake in NacionalGest

24 March 2025
JPAB – José Pedro Aguiar-Branco Advogados provided legal advice to Atena Equity Partners on its entry into the share capital of NacionalGest, one of the 15 largest insurance brokers in Portugal. Aena Equity Partners is a Portuguese private equity firm that has invested in strategic sectors such as industry, business services, and health. Founded in […] Read More

Employment Law Updates by King Stubb & Kasiva, Advocates & Attorneys

21 March 2025
Over the past month, there have been notable legal and regulatory developments in India’s labour and employment landscape. This newsletter highlights key updates, including Supreme Court judgments, High Court orders, circulars, and guidelines related to labour and employment. THE SUPREME COURT INTERPRETS FORFEITURE OF GRATUITY PROVISION TO NECESSITATE TERMINATION ON ACCOUNT OF MISCONDUCT FOR AN […] Read More

A First in Turkey: The Cybersecurity Law Published

19 March 2025
Turkey is facing a groundbreaking development in the field of cyber security: The Cyber Security Law (Law) has been published. Until now, we did not have a comprehensive framework legislation specifically regulating the field of cybersecurity, unlike “The Personal Data Protection Law” or “The Law on the Regulation of Electronic Commerce”. However, this new Law, […] Read More

Tarter Krinsky & Drogin Bolsters Trusts & Estates Practice with the Arrival of Carolyn M. Glynn as Partner

12 March 2025
Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP is pleased to announce that Carolyn M. Glynn has joined as a Partner in the Firm’s Trusts & Estates Practice in New York, bringing extensive experience in estate planning and wealth preservation solutions for high-net-worth families and business owners. She will be instrumental in helping clients safeguard their legacies and achieve […] Read More

The ABCs of Position Marks by Tay & Partners

07 March 2025
Introduction The Trademarks Act 2019 (“TMA 2019”) came into force in Malaysia on 27 December 2019, repealing the Trade Marks Act 1976. TMA 2019 aligns Malaysia with advanced jurisdictions and supports the country’s efforts in fostering the Madrid Protocol, an international system for trademark registration to which Malaysia became a member on 27 December 2019. […] Read More

Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP News

06 March 2025
David Ferrera, a partner in Nutter’s Litigation Department and chair of Nutter’s Product Liability practice group, analyzed the U.S. District Court ruling in Warner v. Amgen Inc., et al. in Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly. Read more about his article. ******************************** Nutter has released the Q1 2025 edition of the Real Estate Round Up, a periodic update of current trends in real estate […] Read More

Burke, Warren, MacKay & Serritella, P.C. News Alert

05 March 2025
Burke, Warren, MacKay & Serritella is pleased to announce that Matthew Goldberg, Adair Macauley, and Ryanne Braun have joined the Firm’s Condominium & Community Associations practice group. The team, previously with Richman, Goldberg & Gorham Law Group, is well known for its industry experience and insight in representing condominiums, community associations, and residential cooperatives. The […] Read More

LEADING GLOBAL LEGAL NETWORK ANNOUNCES NEWLY APPOINTED REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVE TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

27 February 2025
LEADING GLOBAL LEGAL NETWORK ANNOUNCES NEWLY APPOINTED REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVE TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE LAW is pleased to announce the election of Jiansheng (Ron) Xu of Sphere Logic Partners in Xiamen, China, as the new Regional Representative for the Asia Pacific region. His term will officially begin following the Annual General Meeting in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, this […] Read More

Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP News

27 February 2025
David Ferrera, partner in Nutter’s Litigation Department, and Ritika Bhakhri, and Meaghan Rose Costello, associates in the Litigation Department, were featured in Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly with an article on noteworthy product liability rulings where they analyzed several important product liability decisions issued by Massachusetts courts in late 2023 and 2024. Read the full article here. […] Read More

ESTUDIO BUNGE – Bunge, Smith & Luchía Puig welcomes new partner Gabriel Viola

18 February 2025
Gabriel Viola joins ESTUDIO BUNGE as a partner. Gabriel joined the firm in 2016 and worked at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius in its Frankfurt office from 2017 to 2018. He completed a postgraduate program in M&A at Goethe Business School in 2017, and earned an LLM at Goethe University Frankfurt in 2018, graduating with honors […] Read More

Welcome Estudio Bunge – Estudio Bunge – Bunge, Smith & Luchía Puig

10 February 2025
Lawyers Associated Worldwide welcomes Estudio Bunge – Bunge, Smith & Luchía Puig as our member firm in Buenos Aires, Argentina. ESTUDIO BUNGE – Bunge, Smith & Luchía Puig is a distinguished law firm with a strong international presence. Over the years the firm has advised high-net-worth individuals, multinational corporations, and foreign governments across diverse industries, […] Read More

Welcome KHQ Lawyers

07 February 2025
Lawyers Associated Worldwide welcomes KHQ as our member firm in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. KHQ Lawyers is a boutique, top-tier commercial law firm based in Melbourne, Australia. Established in 2006 by two experienced lawyers, the firm has grown to over 100 professionals, offering a broad range of legal services across industries such as construction, finance, healthcare, […] Read More

Farella Braun + Martel LLP News

31 January 2025
Farella Expands Insurance Recovery Practice With Partner Jeremy Lawrence Farella Braun + Martel is pleased to announce the addition of Jeremy A. Lawrence as a partner and member of its Insurance Recovery practice. Jeremy represents clients in insurance coverage disputes, bad faith claims, and disputes involving indemnity contracts. He draws on his extensive policyholder-focused experience in pursuing […] Read More

Welcome Soliman, Hashish & Partners

30 January 2025
Lawyers Associated Worldwide is thrilled to welcome Soliman, Hashish & Partners as our exclusive member firm in Cairo, Egypt. Soliman, Hashish & Partners (SH&P) is a highly regarded corporate law firm in Egypt, recognized by IFLR 1000, Chambers and Partners, and Legal 500. They specialize in serving multinational clients across various practice areas and act […] Read More

Welcome Reykjavík Law Firm

28 January 2025
Lawyers Associated Worldwide is thrilled to welcome Reykjavík Law Firm as our exclusive member firm in Reykjavík, Iceland. Reykjavík Law Firm is a leading legal practice based in Iceland, renowned for its comprehensive expertise and client-focused approach. The firm specializes in providing high-quality legal services across a wide range of sectors, including corporate law, litigation, […] Read More

Six firm attorneys have been selected to the 2025 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists by Burke, Warren, MacKay & Serritella P.C.

27 January 2025
Six firm attorneys from Burke, Warren, MacKay & Serritella P.C. have been selected to the 2025 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. Congratulations to Nick Gowen (Litigation), Chris Kentra (Litigation), and Doug Wambach (Real Estate) for their selection to the Illinois Super Lawyers list, and Luca Giovine (Litigation), Brian Hingston (Litigation and Religious Organizations), […] Read More

Recent references by Procopé & Hornborg Attorneys Ltd

24 January 2025
Ford sells Finnish sales company to Hedin Ford Nederland B.V. has successfully signed an agreement on the sale of shares in Oy Ford Ab, the national sales company of Ford in Finland, to Hedin Mobility Group AB. Procopé & Hornborg provided legal advisory support to Ford throughout the transaction. The completion of the transaction is […] Read More

Tarter Krinsky & Drogin Strengthens Renowned International Group

22 January 2025
Tarter Krinsky & Drogin Strengthens Renowned International Group with Additions of Partner Carl van der Zandt and Counsel Aafke Pronk, Launch of Benelux Practice. NEW YORK (January 6, 2025) – Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP announced today that it has launched a Benelux practice with the addition of international business and corporate partner Carl van […] Read More

King Stubb & Kasiva, Advocates & Attorneys Welcomes Two New Partners to the Firm

22 January 2025
King Stubb & Kasiva is extremely proud to announce the addition of two distinguished legal professionals, Adnan Siddiqui and Nivedita Bhardwaj, as Partners. Their wealth of expertise and versatile experience shall immensely enhance KSK’s Real Estate and Corporate Practices. Adnan Siddiqui – Partner, Real Estate Practice Adnan Siddiqui joins KSK with expertise in advising startup […] Read More

LegalTAPS December 2024 Issue by Tay & Partners

16 January 2025
Tay & Partners shares highlights from LegalTAPS December 2024 Issue The Unsettling Law On Housing Liquidated Ascertained Damages (LAD) After Ang Ming Lee Has Finally Been Resolved By Leonard Yeoh & Caleb Sio Countdown to Compliance Personal Data Protection (Amendment) Act 2024 in Force Starting 1 January 2025 By Lee Lin Li & Chong Kah […] Read More

valfor Welcomes Six New Partners and Their Teams

15 January 2025
As of January 1, 2025, six new partners and their teams of associates have joined valfor, thus strengthening our expertise in the areas of corporate, commercial, employment, and tax law, arbitration, dispute resolution, asset recovery, white-collar crime, and cybercrime. Click here for more information. Click here to learn more about our Zurich, Switzerland member firm valfor. […] Read More

GALLAGHER & KENNEDY ANNOUNCES JOSHUA I. FISHER PROMOTED TO SHAREHOLDER

15 January 2025
GALLAGHER & KENNEDY ANNOUNCES JOSHUA I. FISHER PROMOTED TO SHAREHOLDER PHOENIX, Ariz. and Santa Fe, NM (January 15, 2025) – Gallagher & Kennedy is pleased to announce that criminal defense attorney Joshua I. Fisher has been elected to shareholder effective January 13, 2025. Joshua has focused his practice almost exclusively in the area of criminal […] Read More

Farella Braun + Martel LLP News

15 January 2025
Farella Elects New Firm Co-Chairs Karen Kimmey and Holly Sutton Farella Braun + Martel is pleased to announce the election of Karen P. Kimmey and Holly L. Sutton as co-chairs and co-managing partners of the firm, effective Jan. 1, 2025. Together, Karen and Holly succeed Brian Donnelly, who has served in the role since 2017.  Read the announcement here. Farella’s […] Read More

Watson Goepel LLP announce new Co-Managing Partners

13 January 2025
VANCOUVER, BC – Watson Goepel is pleased to announce that, effective January 1, 2025, Janet De Vita and Tim Goepel will assume the roles of Co-Managing Partners. This leadership change marks a new chapter in the Firm’s continued commitment to providing exceptional legal services. Janet De Vita, who has been with Watson Goepel for over […] Read More

Nutter, McClennen & Fish, LLP News

10 January 2025
Melissa Sampson McMorrow and Erin Whitney Cicchetti released the Winter 2024 edition of The Real Impact, a nonprofit newsletter. This edition discusses guidelines for establishing a new charity, how the Mass Leads Act grants relief in Massachusetts for nonprofits and their directors, and recommendations for improving the grantmaking process. Click here to read the full […] Read More

Watson Goepel is pleased to welcome its newest Partner, Micah Goldberg

10 January 2025
Micah Goldberg, who began his career with Watson Goepel as an articling student in 2015 and was called to the bar in 2016, has consistently demonstrated exceptional legal expertise, a strong work ethic, and an unwavering commitment to client service. Since joining the firm, Micah has developed a diverse and successful commercial litigation practice. His […] Read More

LAWYERS ASSOCIATED WORLDWIDE ANNOUNCE NEWLY ELECTED EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS

20 December 2024
Orland Park, Illinois, USA – Lawyers Associated Worldwide (LAW), a global association of independent law firms, announces the election of their 2024-2026 Executive Committee Members. LAW members have elected Leon Loganathan as Chair and Celso Boscariol, KC, as Vice Chair of LAW’s Executive Committee. Both are serving a two-year second term on the Executive Committee. […] Read More

valfor Deals and Cases | Swiss Post Completes Acquisition of Groupe T2i with Additional 49% Stake

19 December 2024
  The Swiss Post acquired 49% of Groupe T2i from its founder, Claude-Michel Salamin, in a second transaction following a first acquisition by Swiss Post of 51% of the shares of Groupe T2i in 2022. Group T2i is a leading editor and manager of software for human resources and public administration. valfor advised Claude-Michel Salamin […] Read More

valfor Deals and Cases | valfor advises IDS Group on the acquisition of AUVISO Audio Visual Solutions AG

19 December 2024
In September 2024, Inno Digital Services AG (IDS) acquired 100% of the shares of AUVISO Audio Visual Solutions AG, one of the leading centers of excellence for audio-visual solutions in Switzerland. IDS holds, among others, a stake in Kilchenman AG, based in Kehrsatz, Switzerland. Kilchenmann AG and AUVISO Audio Visual Solutions AG are joining forces […] Read More

valfor Deals and Cases | valfor advises Axius Group shareholders on the sale to Smartec

19 December 2024
  In September 2024, the Comdat/Smartec Group acquired the printing services provider Axius. With this acquisition, the group becomes a Swiss leader in photocopiers, printing and document management solutions. valfor represented the Axius shareholders. The team was led by Christophe de Kalbermatten (partner). Click here to view the PDF. Click here to learn more about our […] Read More

valfor Deals and Cases | POLYGENA acquires Kubo Tech

19 December 2024
POLYGENA AG, a sponsor and partner for SME companies in the industrial and service sectors (www.polygena.ch), acquired Kubo Tech AG, a manufacturer and distributor of high-performance sealing solutions and moulded rubber parts for a diverse range of demanding OEM market segments such as medical, watchmaking, food processing, machinery, energy, chemical, and general industry, from Diploma […] Read More

JPAB adopts new management model | Luísa Campos Ferreira is the new co-managing partner

19 December 2024
JPAB – José Pedro Aguiar-Branco Advogados has decided to update its institutional management model and now has two managing partners. In this new arrangement, partner Luísa Campos Ferreira joins Pedro Botelho Gomes in the firm’s executive management. The decision by the firm founded by José Pedro Aguiar-Branco will enable it to respond to the new […] Read More

SARAH M. CLIFFORD JOINS GALLAGHER & KENNEDY’S TRUSTS & ESTATES TEAM

12 December 2024
Gallagher & Kennedy welcomes Sarah M. Clifford as a lateral attorney in its Phoenix office. Joining G&K as a lateral shareholder, Sarah develops estate plans and trusts to help manage and preserve wealth and assets for individuals, families, and business owners. Her experience includes probate and trust administration, including representation of high-net-worth clients with trusts […] Read More

Burke, Warren, MacKay & Serritella, P.C. has added Joseph D. Frank and Jeremy C. Kleinman as partners in their Restructuring, Insolvency, and Bankruptcy practice

12 December 2024
Burke, Warren, MacKay & Serritella, P.C. added Joseph D. Frank and Jeremy C. Kleinman as partners to the firm’s Restructuring, Insolvency, and Bankruptcy practice. Joe serves as bankruptcy counsel to some of the largest public and private corporations in the United States. He represents creditors’ committees and asbestos claimants’ committees, and he has confirmed Chapter […] Read More

BBH Bratislava ranked by The Slovak Spectator

06 December 2024
BBH Bratislava has been ranked among the top law firms in Slovakia by The Slovak Spectator, a leading English-language publication covering the Slovak market and business environment. In their latest ranking, BBH was recognized for our expertise in key practice areas, including Banking & Finance, Real Estate, Litigation & Arbitration, and Restructuring & Insolvency. This […] Read More

Legal Updates by King Stubb & Kasiva, Advocates & Attorneys

05 December 2024
Over the past month, significant legal and regulatory developments have taken place in the Indian legal landscape. Click here to view a summary that highlights legal updates, encompassing various areas such as Labour & Employment, Corporate & Commercial, Real Estate, IPR, Energy Sustainability & Mobility, Banking & Finance & Litigation. Click here to learn more […] Read More

Klinedinst PC Reinstates John Klinedinst as CEO, Appoints Arthur Moreau as President and Ian Rambarran as Treasurer

04 December 2024
John D. Klinedinst, founding member, has returned to the position of CEO of the firm. Mr. Klinedinst will bring outstanding leadership and a client-centered culture built on high quality legal services that has served the firm well for over 40 years. Under his stewardship, Klinedinst will continue to promote its core values of open communication […] Read More

GESSEL IFLR 1000 2024 Rankings

27 November 2024
GESSEL has been recognized in the following categories:  M&A, Capital Markets: Equity, Capital Markets: Debt, and Banking. Additionally, several of our lawyers received individual distinctions: • Marcin Macieszczak (Private Equity, M&A) – Highly Regarded Lawyer • Beata Gessel-Kalinowska-vel Kalisz (M&A) – Highly Regarded Lawyer • Małgorzata Badowska (Banking, M&A) – Notable Practitioner • Karol Sokół […] Read More

Watson Goepel – Celebrating 40 Years of Legal Service

25 November 2024
This year marks our 40th anniversary. We are proud of our rich history and would like to share our journey over the past 40 years. How it started It all began in October 1984, on a fall afternoon when three legal colleagues—Bob Watson, Tim Maledy, and Richard Goepel—sat down for lunch on Richards Street. By […] Read More

Marc Naidoo joins Howard Kennedy LLP

22 November 2024
Howard Kennedy LLP welcomes new partner Marc Naidoo to the team! Marc is a developmental finance lawyer who specialises in bespoke financing arrangements with Africa, Asia and the Middle East. Marc has advised his clients on innovative financial instruments, as well as traditional financial products such as syndicated loans and credit mitigation structures. He is […] Read More

Global Leader in Franchise Law by Tay & Partners

20 November 2024
Congratulations to Lin Li Lee from Tay & Partners on being honored as a Global Leader in Franchise Law by the 2024 Lexology Index (formerly known as Who’s Who Legal)! This recognition highlights her exceptional expertise and contributions to the field. Click here to learn more about our Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia member firm Tay & […] Read More

Howard Kennedy LLP Joined by New Partners, Heidi Walsh and Ellis Gardner-Browne

19 November 2024
Howard Kennedy is delighted to be joined by new partners, Heidi Walsh and Ellis Gardner-Browne. Heidi is an Austrian qualified lawyer and has a wealth of experience as counsel and arbitrator in international commercial and investment arbitration. She has represented clients in several arbitration forums such as the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes […] Read More