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Congratulations Winners Law Firm!

Published 5 days ago
LAW is glad to share the following achievements of our member firm Winners Law Firm: On September 11, 2025, IFLR 1000, the international financial law review, released the 2025 annual ranking list of IFLR 1000 China. With outstanding professional capabilities, profound industry expertise and excellent client service levels, Winners Law Firm has maintained its position […] Read More

GESSEL Advises Kopenhagen Fur on Entry into Polish Market

Published 5 days ago
LAW member GESSEL advised Kopenhagen Fur Group (KPHG), a global leader in the fur trade, on its entry into the Polish market. The firm provided comprehensive legal and tax advisory services spanning corporate and operational structuring, regulatory compliance, and lease negotiations for the company’s new 6,200 m² logistics centre in Panattoni Park Poznań East.The project […] Read More

Congratulations to Howard Kennedy for their Chambers and Partners UK 2026 rankings

Published 5 days ago
Howard Kennedy is proud to share our Chambers and Partners UK 2026 results. This year, we’ve expanded our presence with rankings in 15 practice areas, including three new additions and a promotion in Defamation / Reputation Management. Our individual rankings also saw meaningful progress, with 32 lawyers recognised , including three newly ranked individuals and […] Read More

KHQ Advises on Australia’s First Privacy Act Ruling

Published 5 days ago
KHQ Lawyers analyses Australia’s first civil penalty under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), marking a major step in data privacy enforcement. The Federal Court ordered Australian Clinical Labs Limited (ACL) to pay AUD 5.8 million after serious contraventions relating to information security and data breach notification obligations.The case underscores the increasing regulatory scrutiny on data […] Read More

JPAB advises on hospital management takeover

Published 5 days ago
José Pedro Aguiar-Branco Advogados (JPAB) advised Unisana Hospitais on its assumption of management of the Hospital da Ordem Terceira do Chiado in Lisbon. The transaction strengthens Unisana’s presence in Portugal’s healthcare sector, enhancing service quality and operational synergies across its hospital network. The JPAB team was led by of counsel Ramiro Matos, with multidisciplinary support […] Read More

Fontaine & Cía Advises on Major Airport Expansion in Chile

Published 5 days ago
A major milestone for Chile’s aviation sector: the new Araucanía Airport concession will expand the Temuco terminal and increase capacity from 1.1 million to 3 million passengers by 2030. LAW member firm Fontaine & Cía advised the successful consortium from bid to implementation. Click here for the full details Click here to learn more about […] Read More

Watson Goepel Releases Immigration Update on H1-B Fees

Published 10 days ago
Canadian member firm Watson Goepel released an immigration update. The recent decision by the U.S. government to impose a $100,000 USD fee on new H1-B visa petitions has created challenges for American employers. For years, the H1-B program has been a critical pathway for U.S. companies to attract top international talent. With this sudden and onerous cost, […] Read More

Tarter Krinsky & Drogin Releases Immigration Alert on U.S. Government Shutdown and Impact on Immigration Agencies

Published 10 days ago
Tarter Krinsky & Drogin released an immigration alert on the U.S. government shutdown and the impact on immigration agencies. While the U.S. government continues to negotiate regarding the federal budget for fiscal year 2026, some immigration-related agencies and functions would be suspended if no stopgap spending measure is introduced. Click here to read more Click […] Read More

Tarter Krinsky & Drogin Release Alert on Rich v J.A. Madison Recent Decision

Published 10 days ago
Tarter Krinsky & Drogin released a client alert on the recent decision Rich v. J.A. Madison, breaking down the decision’s implications and outlining practical steps for preserving limited liability protections. The New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division, affirmed a trial court ruling that pierced the corporate veil to hold defendant Jonathan Adler Enterprises liable for the breach […] Read More

Chris Sabis of Sherrard Roe Voigt & Harbison Co-Authors Health Law Paper

Published 10 days ago
Chris Sabis of Sherrard Roe Voigt & Harbison co-authored “Implementing Alternative Dispute Resolution Concepts in Healthcare” as part of Thomson Reuters’ Health Law Handbook, Volume 37. He also presented on this topic at the American Health Law Association’s 2025 Fraud & Compliance Forum earlier this month as part of a panel discussing numerous steps that healthcare counsel can […] Read More

Thomas Hall of Sherrard Roe Voigt & Harbison Accepted as Fellow of the Construction Lawyers Society of America

Published 10 days ago
Thomas Hall of Sherrard Roe Voigt & Harbison of Nashville, Tennessee USA was accepted as a Fellow of the Construction Lawyers Society of America (CLSA). The CLSA is an invitation-only honorary society limited to 1,200 Fellows worldwide, and recognizes excellence across all areas of construction law. CLSA promotes professional development, scholarship, ethical advocacy, community involvement, […] Read More

GESSEL Advised Komputronik on Acquiring a Strategic Investor, Euvic 2030

Published 10 days ago
Member firm GESSEL, from Warsaw, Poland, advised Komputronik S.A., one of Poland’s largest electronics and new technology retailers, on acquiring a strategic investor, Euvic 2030. The investment agreement covers Euvic’s acquisition of newly issued Komputronik shares and the purchase of existing shares for a total amount exceeding PLN 6 million. Click here to read the […] Read More

Congratulations Shannon Clark, Gallagher & Kennedy!

Published 13 days ago
Gallagher & Kennedy is pleased to announce that G&K shareholder Shannon L. Clark has been inducted into the American College of Trial Lawyers (ACTL), one of the premier legal associations in North America. Shannon was inducted as a Fellow before an audience of approximately 600 during ACTL’s recent Annual Meeting. Click here to read the […] Read More

Alex Dittel, KHQ – Listen world, Clearview will not degrade GDPR…

10 October 2025
Listen world, Clearview will not degrade GDPR’s extraterritorial reach, says English tribunal English Upper Tribunal sided with the UK Information Commissioner (ICO) in its appeal against a decision of the First-tier Tribunal which, operating under a material error in law, incorrectly concluded that Clearview’s large scale profiling of the UK’s entire population using biometric technology […] Read More

Sherrard Roe Voigt & Harbison Honored in The Best Lawyers in America

10 October 2025
A total of 42 Sherrard Roe Voigt & Harbison were recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America across a broad range of practice areas. Additionally, John Farringer was named “Lawyer of the Year” in Litigation – a designation only given to one lawyer in each practice area and region. Click here […] Read More

Kotz Sangster Wysocki Lawyers Recognized in Super Lawyers

10 October 2025
Super Lawyers published its annual listing of Michigan attorneys who have distinguished themselves in the practice of law. Thirteen lawyers from Detroit firm Kotz Sangster Wysocki were recognized, including Greg Wysocki and Jeffrey Sangster, who have been honored for 10 and 20 consecutive years, respectively. Also of note: two Kotz Sangster Wysocki lawyers were among the Rising […] Read More

Valfor Partners Marc Grüninger, Nicolas de Gottrau and Jean-Yves Rebord Featured in The Legal 500

01 October 2025
valfor announced that Partners Marc Grüninger, Nicolas de Gottrau and Jean-Yves Rebord, together with valfor’s Banking and Finance Practice Team, have been listed in this year’s edition of The Legal 500 in the categories Banking and Finance (Zurich and Geneva). According to The Legal 500 Editorial commentary, active across the full spectrum of banking and […] Read More

Valfor Recognized by BILANZ / PME as Top Law Firm in 14 Practice Areas

01 October 2025
valfor was recognized by BILANZ / PME as one of the top law firms in 2025 in 14 practice areas, with top 3 rankings in the areas of Corporate Law, Intellectual Property Law, and Mergers & Acquisitions. Other practice areas recognized include Antitrust and Competition Law, Banking and Capital Markets Law, Energy and Environmental Law, […] Read More

Nutter Congratulates Durational Capital on Garage Beer Investment

01 October 2025
Nutter is pleased to congratulate Durational Capital on its strategic growth investment in Garage Beer, a light beer-maker backed by football stars Travis and Jason Kelce. Nutter served as regulatory legal counsel to Durational Capital. The Nutter team was led by Nichole Shustack, and included Portia Keady, Isabelle Cunningham, Francesca Considine, and Helen Plunkett. Click here to read more Click […] Read More

Stoll Keenon Ogden – Presidential Proclamation Created New Fee for H-1B Cases

01 October 2025
Stoll Keenon Ogden outlined the implications of a recent Presidential Proclamation in its article, New $100,000 Fee for H-1B Beneficiaries. On September 19, 2025, President Trump issued a Presidential Proclamation that created a new $100,000 supplemental fee that will be required for many H-1B cases. The Proclamation was written broadly and initially appeared to apply […] Read More

Tarter Krinsky & Drogin – Bidding Requirements in Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Case

01 October 2025
In their legal alert, Tarter Krinsky & Drogin highlight an often overlooked strategy for maximizing sale proceeds of a distressed business: a Chapter 11 bankruptcy sale. Click here to read the alert Click here to learn more about our New York City, New York, USA member firm Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP Read More

Tarter Krinsky & Drogin – USCIS Proposal Ends “Duration of Status” for F, J, and I Visa Holders

01 October 2025
Tarter Krinsky & Drogin released a legal alert regarding proposed regulation from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. The regulation would replace and limit the agency’s current policy regarding F1 (foreign students), J1 (exchange visitors), and I (foreign international media) visa holders regarding the duration of status regulations. To date, individuals in these visa statuses have […] Read More

Tay & Partners Releases September Edition of LegalTaps

01 October 2025
Tay & Partners has issued the September issue of LegalTaps, their in-house newsletter. This issue covers industrial relations law, privacy, and Malaysia’s consumer credit shake up. The full issue can be found here. Click here to read more about our Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia member firm Tay & Partners Read More

Tay & Partners Landmark Patent Battle

01 October 2025
Kingtime International Ltd has emerged victorious in a high-stakes patent showdown against Petronas Carigali Sdn Bhd, with the Court of Appeal overturning a 2023 High Court decision that had dismissed Kingtime’s infringement suit and invalidated its patents. The ruling may have far-reaching implications for Malaysian patent law. The Tay & Partners team that acted for […] Read More

Valfor Represents Seller in Acquisition of SD Fiber by SPIE

01 October 2025
The independent European leader in multi-technical services in the areas of energy and communications, SPIE, acquired SD Fiber, a specialist in the deployment of fiber optic networks to the street (FTTS), to the building (FTTB) and to the home (FTTH) in Switzerland and Germany. SD Fiber, headquartered in Dietikon, Zurich, employs approximately 340 people and […] Read More

Valfor Advises Buyer in Connection with Acquisition of Statron AG

01 October 2025
Swiss entrepreneurial investors, including Helvetica Capital AG, together with the former owners Peter Limacher and Pius Rogger, acquired Statron AG as part of a sustainable and independent succession solution. Statron AG develops, produces and distributes uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems and battery solutions worldwide. The success of Statron AG is based on traditional Swiss values, […] Read More

Valfor Represents the Seller in AKRIS’ acquisition of Meister 1881 AG

01 October 2025
Adrian Meister has sold his company, Meister 1881 AG, to the St. Gallen fashion brand Akris. With a history of 144 years, Meister 1881 AG is well-known for its jewelry and silverware with stores in downtown Zurich. Akris is a Swiss family-owned luxury fashion house. valfor advised the seller in this transaction with a team consisting […] Read More

KHQ Lawyers – Facial Recognition Rules in Australia

01 October 2025
New member KHQ Lawyers published an article about data privacy, No More Reason to Misunderstand Facial Recognition Rules in Australia. Authored by Alexander Dittel, the full article can be read here.  Click here to learn more about Melbourne, Australia member firm KHQ Lawyers. Read More

Nutter Congratulates Their 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators

01 October 2025
Nutter congratulates Nelson Apjohn, Jonathan Kotlier, Michael Leard, and Ian Roffman on being selected to the 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America. This guide recognizes the top litigators who excel in commercial litigation, product liability, white collar defense, securities enforcement, and more. Click here to read more Click here to learn more about our Boston, Masschusetts, USA member […] Read More

Watson Goepel Lawyers Recognized Best Lawyers in Canada 2026

30 September 2025
Watson Goepel is thrilled to announce that six of our lawyers have been recognized in Best Lawyers in Canada™ 2026 and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch™ in 2026 for their remarkable success and excellence in their area of expertise. Click here to read more Click here to learn more about our Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada […] Read More

Tarter Krinsky & Drogin Expands Litigation Practice with Addition of Partners David Lackowitz and Zaid Shukri

30 September 2025
Tarter Krinsky & Drogin is pleased to announce that David Lackowitz and Zaid Shukri have joined the firm as Partners in the Litigation practice. Their arrival marks a significant expansion of the firm’s nationally recognized and growing Litigation Group, and underscores Tarter Krinsky & Drogin’s continued focus on building depth and strength in core practice areas aligned with client […] Read More

Andrew M. Schmidt Joins Knox Law in Erie, PA

30 September 2025
  Knox McLaughlin Gornall & Sennett, P.C. is pleased to welcome Andrew M. Schmidt, who has joined the firm’s Governmental Practice and Litigation groups. His legal career includes experience in a variety of practice areas, including serving as solicitor to a number of municipalities and authorities throughout several counties in northwestern and southwestern Pennsylvania. Andy […] Read More

Gallagher & Kennedy Welcomes Three Talented First-Year Attorneys

30 September 2025
Gallagher & Kennedy welcomes three talented first-year attorneys to the firm: Kyle James, Sarah LeFevre, and Angela Sheppard. All three previously worked at the firm as summer associates and return to Gallagher & Kennedy after graduating from law school in May. Their admission to the Bar is pending admittance this October. Kyle B. James will […] Read More

Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP welcomes Peter E. Sayer

21 August 2025
Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP Expands Construction Practice with Addition of Peter Sayer as Counsel. Peter E. Sayer has joined Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP as Counsel in its Construction practice, marking a key step in the strategic expansion of its nationally recognized Construction Group and reinforcing the firm’s broader commitment to strengthening core practice […] Read More

Cybersecurity Wake-Up Call by KHQ Lawyers

13 August 2025
Cyber incidents continue to embarrass No week goes by without news about data discovered on the dark web pointing to a data breach by an Australian organisation. Recent data breaches serve as a reminder of major cybersecurity risks such as social engineering1 and supply chain risks.2 Perhaps rare but topical is the risk of unprotected […] Read More

Highlights by Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP – August Edition

11 August 2025
Nutter announced a significant expansion in the Firm’s core practice areas, adding a total of 13 new attorneys, five of whom are partners, based in New York, Honolulu, and the San Francisco Bay Area. The increase cements Nutter’s position as one the country’s leading bi-coastal private wealth and estate planning practices and further strengthens Nutter’s […] Read More

JPAB launches new desk dedicated to agribusiness

31 July 2025
JPAB has launched a desk dedicated to agribusiness. The goal is to offer integrated and specialised legal solutions for companies and investors in the agri-food and forestry sectors, addressing the growing needs for modernisation, sustainability, and innovation in this market. The new Agribusiness Desk combines deep sector knowledge with a multidisciplinary and comprehensive approach. Key […] Read More

Highlights by Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP – Band 1 recognition in the Massachusetts

29 July 2025
Nutter is pleased to congratulate the firm’s Private Client Department on earning Band 1 recognition in the Massachusetts Private Wealth Law category in the 2025 Chambers High Net Worth (HNW) guide. In addition to the practice ranking, seven lawyers were acknowledged for their exceptional work in Private Wealth Law in California and Massachusetts. Click here […] Read More

Jonathan Litster of Gallagher & Kennedy Named to Three Key Committees of the American Association for Justice

21 July 2025
JONATHAN LITSTER APPOINTED TO THREE COMMITTEES OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE   PHOENIX, Ariz. and Santa Fe, NM (July 18, 2025) – G&K is pleased to announce that associate attorney Jonathan Litster has been appointed to serve on three national committees within the American Association for Justice (AAJ). Jonathan will serve as a member […] Read More

CPB Abogados Strengthens Mining Practice with New Senior Partner Lorena Zuazo

16 July 2025
  Lorena Zuazo Villarroel has joined CPB Abogados as Senior Partner in the Mining Practice. This strategic addition marks a renewed commitment to the development of our mining law capabilities, aligned with the evolving needs of the extractive industry in Peru and the region. Lorena brings over 20 years of experience advising national and international companies in mining and environmental regulatory […] Read More

Puget Sound Business Journal names Stokes Lawrence, P.S. one of the 100 Best Workplaces in Washington State

11 July 2025
For the 11th consecutive year, the Puget Sound Business Journal has named Stokes Lawrence one of the 100 Best Workplaces in Washington State. This honor is based entirely on employee feedback, collected through a comprehensive survey measuring key aspects of workplace culture, including collaboration, professional growth, team dynamics, and overall engagement. Click here to read more. […] Read More

GESSEL advised on sale of a biogas plant

07 July 2025
GESSEL provided comprehensive legal advice to WPIP Green Energy sp. z o.o., a leader in the Polish renewable energy market, in connection with the sale by WPIP Green Energy and METROPOLIS Doradztwo Gospodarcze sp. z o.o., an external financing consultancy, of a biogas plant in Iłówiec Wielki capable of supplying approximately 4,000 MWh to the […] Read More

Highlights by Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP – Announcement

02 July 2025
  Nutter is proud to announce that Portia Keady, a partner in Nutter’s Corporate Department, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the New England-Canada Business Council, one of the leading regional organizations promoting cross-border trade, investment, and cultural exchange. Read the full announcement here. The firm’s Banking and Financing Services Group released […] Read More

M&A Highlights from Kurtz and Partners P.C.

24 June 2025
Kurtz and Partners P.C. (“K&P”), the Philadelphia-area LAW affiliate, is pleased to summarize some of its Q2 merger & acquisitions transactions: K&P is proud to announce its representation of a consortium of U.S. investors, led by Andrew Cavenagh and 49ers Enterprises, in the acquisition of a controlling stake in the storied Rangers Football Club.  Formed […] Read More

GESSEL advises BHM Group on the sale of a portfolio of 10 A-Centrum retail parks to My Park

24 June 2025
Warsaw, 19 June 2025 GESSEL advises BHM Group on the sale of a portfolio of 10 A-Centrum retail parks to My Park GESSEL provided comprehensive legal support to BHM Group, an international real estate investor, in connection with the sale of a portfolio of 10 retail parks operating under the A-Centrum brand to the Czech […] Read More

WORKPLACE WATCH – 23RD EDITION by KHQ Lawyers

23 June 2025
In this fortnight’s edition of the KHQ Workplace Watch, we will cover: updates from the Fair Work Commission, including the outcome of the Annual Wage Review, the application to vary the General Retail Industry Award 2020, Menulog discontinuing its application for a new modern award for the food delivery service industry, and its new processes […] Read More

Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP Welcomes Steve Polyakov as Chair of Healthcare and Pharmacy Practice

23 June 2025
Tarter Krinsky & Drogin Bolsters Healthcare and Pharmacy Practice with the Arrival of Steve Polyakov as Chair Steve Polyakov Rejoins the Firm Advising on Transactional, Regulatory, and Litigation Matters New York, NY – [June 18, 2025] – Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP is pleased to announce the expansion of the Firm’s Healthcare and Pharmacy Practice with […] Read More

Press Release by GESSEL

13 June 2025
GESSEL advised on the sale of a 75% stake in Centrum Medyczne Med-Gastr to Tar Heel Capital GESSEL provided legal advice on a ground-breaking transaction which opens the way to consolidation of the private gastroenterology services market in Poland in which the ArKa family foundation, the majority shareholder, divested a 75% stake in Centrum Medyczne […] Read More

Highlights by Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP

13 June 2025
Nutter is proud to announce that we achieved numerous practice and lawyer rankings in the Chambers 2025 USA guide. These results underscore our commitment to building deep relationships with our clients and practicing law at the highest level. Learn more about how our clients describe working with Nutter here. Nutter served as legal counsel to Yeoman Technology […] Read More

GableGotwals Highlights

13 June 2025
Chambers USA 2025 Recognizes GableGotwals in Core Practice Areas and Industries GableGotwals has been recognized by Chambers USA 2025 as a leading firm in the areas of Corporate/Commercial (Band 1), Energy & Natural Resources (Band 1), Environment (Band 1), Insurance (Band 1), Intellectual Property (Band 2), Labor & Employment (Band 3), Litigation – General Commercial […] Read More