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
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
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
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
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
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
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 – 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
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. 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 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
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
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 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
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
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
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 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
Sebastian Benz joins Seitz with tax law team from Linklaters Sebastian Benz joins Seitz as a partner from Linklaters on January 1, 2025 and strengthens the tax practice in Cologne Ines Marquardt and Haakon Richter from the Linklaters tax law team are also joining Seitz Prof. Dr. Sebastian Benz, one of the most renowned lawyers […]Read More
Energy Law Quarterly, October 2024 Solar obligation in Switzerland Introduction On 9 June 2024, the Swiss electorate approved the Federal Act on a Secure Supply of Electricity from Renewable Energy Sources (also known as the “Mantelerlass” or “blanket decree”). The laws amended by the blanket decree are due to come into force on 1 January […]Read More
The IFLR1000 2024 Rankings valfor again featured in The IFLR1000’s EAME rankings We are pleased to announce that valfor has been recognized as a leading Swiss law firm for Capital markets (Debt) and for Mergers & Acquisitions in the IFLR1000 EMEA 2024 rankings. Partners Marc Grüninger, Markus Brülhart and Bruno Hunziker are recommended in their […]Read More
valfor Deals and Cases valfor advised Stadler Rail in connection with a Frame Agreement for the supply of 129 Bo’Bo’ multisystem locomotives to SBB Cargo Stadler Rail (SIX: SRAIL), one of the world’s ten largest rail vehicle manufacturers based in Switzerland, with a workforce of around 14,500 in various production and engineering locations, signed a […]Read More
valfor Deals and Cases valfor advised AVIA in the acquisition of Küng AG Bern AVIA-Members Osterwalder St. Gallen AG, Schätzle AG, Lang Energie AG/Osterwalder Zürich AG, and Ernst Hürlimann AG as well as Dagda Consulting AG successfully acquired Küng AG Bern, a company operating roughly 60 AVIA gas stations (incl. shops and charging points) in […]Read More
valfor Deals and Cases valfor advised the sellers in the acquisition of fernao group by VINCI Energies The shareholders of fernao group, a leader in the field of cybersecurity services in Germany and Switzerland, have sold the group to VINCI Energies, a global player in infrastructure, industry, ICT and facility services, with a workforce of […]Read More
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Lawyers Associated Worldwide Lorri Salyards, Chief Executive Officer Phone: +1 720 795 9039 [email protected] FORT COLLINS, COLORADO, USA – Chambers and Partners has awarded Lawyers Associated Worldwide a 2024 Band 1 Global Leading Law Firm Network. This is the fourth year in a row that LAW has achieved the highest achievable ranking […]Read More
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Lawyers Associated Worldwide Lorri Salyards, Chief Executive Officer Phone: +1 720 795 9039 [email protected] Lawyers Associated Worldwide Announces Appointment of Asia Pacific Regional Representative for 2024/2025 Leading global network of law firms introduces newly appointed Regional Representative to serve on the non-profit association’s Executive Committee to represent the interests of members of […]Read More
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Lawyers Associated Worldwide Lorri Salyards, Chief Executive Officer Phone: +1 720 795 9039 [email protected] Lawyers Associated Worldwide Announces Election Results of Regional Representatives for 2024/2025 Leading global network of law firms introduces Regional Representatives to serve on the non-profit association’s Executive Committee to represent the interests of nearly 4,500 business lawyers […]Read More
AMSTERDAM AGM MARKS OUR 30th ANNIVERSARY OF LAW MEMBERSHIP Koffels Solicitors & Barristers, Sydney Australia, are proud indeed to Announce that the AGM in Amsterdam will mark the 30th Anniversary of our membership of Lawyers Associated Worldwide. Our firm was established in 1990, and in 1994 we attended our first LAW meeting in Boca Raton, […]Read More
Gallagher & Kennedy is pleased to announce that 51 of its attorneys across 46 practice areas have been selected for inclusion in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers In America® and Ones To Watch®. In addition, three G&K shareholders received the highest overall peer feedback for a specific practice area and geographic region and […]Read More
[IP Alert] Unlicensed Software Costs Company Over RM1 Million (approximately USD224,000) in Court Decision Article by Ng Kim Poh, Partner, Veronnie Thu, associate, and Rachel Tan, student, with Tay & Partners in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. In the recent case of Siemens Industry Software Inc. v Unicorn Solutions (M) Sdn Bhd, the High Court dealt with […]Read More
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Lawyers Associated Worldwide Lorri Salyards, Chief Executive Officer Phone: +1 720 795 9039 [email protected] Lawyers Associated Worldwide Announces Election of Regional Representatives for 2024/2025 Leading global network of law firms introduces two Regional Representatives to represent the interests of nearly 4,500 business lawyers and to serve on the non-profit association’s Executive […]Read More
Farella Braun + Martel LLP Ranked in Chambers High Net Worth 2024 Farella Braun + Martel LLP is pleased to announce that our Private Client Industry Group and Family Wealth Partner Mark Weaver were recognized in Chambers High Net Worth 2024 in the Private Wealth Law in Northern California section. Commentary includes: “Farella Braun is a regional firm […]Read More
Leo Rusterholz has joined valfor’s partnership as of July 1, 2024. Leo Rusterholz advises clients in all industries in connection with domestic and international transactions and (cross-border) implementation and transformation projects, with a particular focus on data protection, insurance, technology, media and telecommunications as well as corporate and regulatory law. He is regularly involved in […]Read More
The merger to form valfor creates one of the most competitive national business law firms on the Swiss legal market Leading Swiss business law firms GHR Rechtsanwälte, BianchiSchwald and PYTHON have merged to form valfor. The merger creates one of the most competitive national business law firms with more than 70 lawyers in six offices […]Read More
ROBALINO Abogados, always in search of the best talent, proudly announces the incorporation of Dr. Rafael Serrano as Director in the Banking and Finance area. Rafael holds a PhD in Law from the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador (PUCE) and has more than 20 years of experience in the banking and financial sector. For more […]Read More
As the second quarter comes to a close, Kurtz and Partners P.C. (“K&P”), the Philadelphia LAW affiliate, is pleased to summarize some of its recent merger & acquisitions transactions: K&P represented Josam Company, a leading provider and manufacturer of drainage and plumbing products, in its sale to Watts Water Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: WTS), a global […]Read More
Seramount Recognizes Stokes Lawrence As One Of The “Best Law Firms For Women And Diversity” Stokes Lawrence is pleased to announce it was named to Seramount’s 2024 Best Law Firms for Women & Diversity list. Seramount recognizes firms throughout the United States that demonstrate best practices in recruiting, retaining, promoting, and developing women lawyers and […]Read More
Stokes Lawrence is proud to welcome four excellent attorneys: Chrystina Solum, Julie Do, Chandler Olson, and Haley Hargraves. Each brings a set of skills and a commitment to excellence that will bolster the firm’s ability to support clients’ diverse needs across our Employment, Estate Planning, Trust & Estate Disputes, and Agribusiness practice groups. Chrystina Solum […]Read More
Howard Kennedy LLP is delighted to introduce Corina Penna a real estate solicitor focusing on a broad range of non-contentious commercial property transactions, acting for a wide variety of clients. She advises on acquisitions and disposals of freehold and leasehold properties, investment transactions, portfolio asset management work and all other landlord and tenant work. Clients […]Read More
GHR Rechtsanwälte advised Cemex, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE: CX), the global building materials and services company, on the successful reopening and placement in February 2024 of its sustainability-linked long-term notes (certificados bursátiles de largo plazo) for a nominal amount of Mex$5.5 billion. The reopening and placement of the Notes was made for two available series: […]Read More
On April 11, 2024, Cemex, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE: CX), the global building materials and services company, successfully closed a €750 million bank refinancing. The refinancing agreement extends the final maturity of the existing €450 million 5-year amortizing term loan to 2029 and increases facility size by €300 million through a new 4-year committed revolving […]Read More
Howard Kennedy is delighted to introduce David Hamilton, a specialist in financial services and business crime compliance and enforcement matters. He has significant experience advising corporates and individuals in the context of high-profile investigations by the FCA, SFO, HMRC, and overseas law enforcement agencies (including cases involving market manipulation, money laundering, bribery & corruption, tax […]Read More
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
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