GESSEL IFLR 1000 2024 Rankings
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 […]
Watson Goepel – Celebrating 40 Years of Legal Service
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 […]
Marc Naidoo joins Howard Kennedy LLP
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 […]
Global Leader in Franchise Law by Tay & Partners
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 & […]
Howard Kennedy LLP Joined by New Partners, Heidi Walsh and Ellis Gardner-Browne
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 […]
Seitz Rechtsanwälte Steuerberater Expands Tax Law Team
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 […]
Energy Law Quarterly Newsletter, October 2024: Solar obligation in Switzerland by valfor
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 […]
valfor again featured in The IFLR1000’s EAME rankings
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 […]
valfor advised Stadler Rail in connection with a Frame Agreement for the supply of 129 Bo’Bo’ multisystem locomotives to SBB Cargo
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 […]
valfor advised AVIA in the acquisition of Küng AG Bern
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 […]