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 [email protected] 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
The Bank of England is considering contentious plans to force more international banks to set up subsidiaries in the UK. According to the Financial Times, the BoE is considering this move as part of its review of the dramatic collapse of Silicon Valley Bank. Subsidiaries – such as the one SVB had in London – […]Read More
In 2022, the UK property industry adapted to the practical implementation of the Register of Overseas Entities at Companies House, which was brought in by the Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022 (ECTEA 2022). The short transitional period of six months that applied to most existing overseas registered proprietors has expired, so the obligations […]Read More
Leonard Yeoh, Partner, and Pua Jun Wen, Associate of Tay & Partners of Kuala Lumpur have succeeded in the High Court for a landmark criminal appeal related to Section 5 and 94(g) of the Employees’ Social Security Act 1969. In essence, this case concerns the alleged failure by a multinational corporation to register and pay […]Read More
On 16 May 2023, the Israeli Tax Authority (ITA) issued significant new guidelines regarding the tax implications associated with investing in a company through a Simple Agreement for Future Equity (SAFE). These guidelines were released in response to a request from the Israel Advanced Technology Industries (IATI) to address uncertainties related to the classification and […]Read More
Press release Cologne, June, 2023 Seitz opens a new office in Düsseldorf with a corporate law team from Glade Michel Wirtz Strengthening of corporate law/restructuring follows the addition of large employment law teams in Munich and Frankfurt Dr. Jochen Markgraf, a renowned corporate law partner, joins Seitz from Glade Michel Wirtz together with a team […]Read More
Howard Kennedy LLP announces the recent arrival of a leading international construction team. One of its key members, Taner Dedezade, is an international construction barrister, dispute resolver, published author and world-renowned speaker. He was FIDIC trainer of the Year 2020 and has delivered numerous lectures and two-day workshops around the world. He delivers FIDIC lectures […]Read More
Felhaber’s Labor & Employment practice has once again been recognized as a Band 1 practice group by Chambers, which is the highest rating attainable. The Real Estate practice has been recognized as a Band 3 practice group by Chambers and Partners in its Chambers USA 2023 guide, which is a prestigious guide that annually ranks the […]Read More
Ravich Meyer Law Firm Joins Felhaber Larson Addition will Expand Business and Real Estate Practices Following the retirement of longtime partners of the Ravich Meyer Law Firm Paul Ravich and Joe Nauman, the remaining attorneys of the firm joined Felhaber Larson. Both firms cited a similarity in firm culture, commitment to legal excellence and a […]Read More
Gore & Grimes Solicitors LLP won the prestigious National Law Firm of the Year Award 2023 and the Regional Award for Dublin Law Firm of the Year at the Dye & Durham Irish Law Awards 2023. Click here to learn more about our newest member firm located in Dublin, Ireland Gore & Grimes Solicitors LLP.Read More
Lugenbuhl, Wheaton, Peck, Rankin & Hubbard’s Bankruptcy Practice has been ranked in Chambers USA Guide for a sixth consecutive year. Stewart F. Peck, Benjamin W. Kadden, Alicia M. Bendana, Christopher T. Caplinger, Coleman L. Torrans and Rose McCabe LeBreton have been named ‘Leaders in their Field’ in the Chambers USA 2023 Guide. The following rankings have been earned: Bankruptcy/Restructuring, Louisiana; Band 1 […]Read More
GableGotwals has been ranked among the best law firms in Oklahoma by Chambers and Partners in the Chambers USA Legal Guide 2023. This year, Chambers USA recognized 19 attorneys in nine practice areas. GableGotwals practice areas recognized by Chambers USA: Oklahoma, 2023: Band 1: Corporate/Commercial Band 1: Energy & Natural Resources Band 1: Environmental Band […]Read More
Tay & Partners’ aviation dispute team led by partner Soo Chuan Cheah has successfully arrested and grounded a Boeing 777 aircraft operated by Pakistan International Airlines at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport on 29 May 2023. This aircraft arrest was executed by Tay & Partners upon instruction of the firm’s client, an aviation leasing company […]Read More
The Register of Overseas Entities — an explainer Foreign organisations looking to buy or sell land or property in the UK now need to be listed on the new Register of Overseas Entities (ROE). The ROE aims to improve transparency around property ownership, not least making it easier to prevent financial crimes such as money […]Read More
Westpac Banking Corporation: Application of Zheng [2023] NSWSC 147 The Supreme Court of NSW has ordered payment to be made in favour of a creditor, despite failure to locate the debtor. Accordingly, debts held in Australia cannot be avoided by leaving the jurisdiction or making yourself difficult to locate. On 27 February 2023, Robb J […]Read More
In January this year we reported on the decision of Stevenson J in Fitz Jersey Pty Limited v. AtlasConstruction Group Pty Limited (in liquidation) & Ors[2021] NSWSC 1692 in which the Court held that: an amount received by Atlas pursuant to an adjudication determination under the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999(NSW) […]Read More
GHR Rechtsanwälte has again been recognized as a leading Swiss law firm for Capital markets in The Legal 500 EMEA 2023 rankings. Partners Marc Grüninger and Markus Brülhart are recommended in their areas of expertise. ‘Boutique firm GHR Rechtsanwälte advises fund managers, financial institutions and securities dealers on a range of issues, including regulatory, contractual […]Read More
NEW ORLEANS – Lugenbuhl, Wheaton, Peck, Rankin & Hubbard, a leading law firm in Louisiana, is proud to announce that Christopher T. Caplinger, a shareholder in the firm’s New Orleans office, has been certified as a specialist in business bankruptcy law by the Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization. The certification of Caplinger is a testament to […]Read More
KYLE T. GEIGER JOINS GALLAGHER & KENNEDY’S LITIGATION TEAM PHOENIX, Ariz. and Santa Fe, NM (April 12, 2023) – Gallagher & Kennedy is pleased to welcome Kyle T.Geiger to its litigation department. Joining G&K as an of counsel attorney, Kyle Geiger brings 14 years of civil and commercial litigation experience representing individual and corporate clients […]Read More
Labour and Employment Bytes WORKERS TO FURNISH THEIR PERMANENT ADDRESS, NOT UNION’S, SAYS THE HON’BLE SUPREME COURT CBSE TO PROVIDE SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS TO EMPLOYEES OF CBSE-AFFILIATED SCHOOLS JUVENILE RECORDS NOT RELEVANT FOR SELECTION OF A CANDIDATE ALLAHABAD HIGH COURT ALLOWS INDIAN EXPRESS AND ITS WORKMEN TO SETTLE THE DISPUTE PERTAINING TO DEDUCTION OF WAGES […]Read More
Notable cases in 2022 and Q1 2023 March 23, 2023 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 we have been involved in 2022 and Q1 2023, showcasing […]Read More
The association for own consumption – or how the return to basic power supply succeeds A few months ago, the Swiss Federal Electricity Commission (ElCom) had to deal with the question of whether the formation of an association for own consumption (Zusammenschluss zum Eigenverbrauch or ZEV) would allow a return to the basic supply for […]Read More
Where should you sue? Busting myths about jurisdictional clauses in commercial contracts A recent judgement of the Hon’ble High Court of Delhi passed on 3rd March 2023 [Manmohan Kapani v. Kapani Resorts Pvt. Ltd. and Ors.] denotes the continuing conundrum about the ambiguities associated with determining the court wherein an application under the Arbitration and […]Read More
Technology is evolving at a great pace and considering the rate of such evolution, there is a rapidly growing consensus that Artificial Intelligence (AI) can revolutionise human existence across spheres in an unprecedented manner. AI is modifying several sectors of our life, but can it be made a unique and innovative tool for navigating the […]Read More
KUALA LUMPUR (March 27, 2023) – Tay & Partners is pleased to announce that Kim Poh Ng will be joining them as one of their Intellectual Property (IP) partners effective immediately. Prior to joining Tay & Partners, Ng practised at a prominent law firm with international affiliations as a Partner in its Intellectual Property, Sports […]Read More
Howard Kennedy LLP has produced a Client Guide giving an overview of the Register of Overseas Entities at Companies House. The Register of Overseas Entities was established under the UK Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022, which received Royal Assent on 15 March 2022 after being fast-tracked through the UK Parliament. This Client Guide […]Read More
In 2022 GESSEL had advised on 30 transactions worth more than PLN 3 billion. Their lawyers worked with great dedication to provide strategic advice and support during each transaction, from due diligence to the post-merger integration process. GESSEL has taken the most interesting transactions in the publication ‘M&A Yearbook 2022’. Click here to view the […]Read More
DivinaLaw recently welcomed top Philippine energy lawyers Atty. Jose M. Layug, Jr. and Atty. Richie Avigale R. Pilares as senior partners of the Firm. Atty. Layug served as Undersecretary of the Department of Energy from 2010 to 2012 where he headed the Renewable Energy Management Bureau, Energy Resources Development Bureau, Energy Utilization Management Bureau, Oil […]Read More
The firm was recognized by the international guide Chambers Global 2023 for its outstanding performance in the areas Tax Litigation (Highly Recommended – Band 1) and Tax Non-contentious (The Elite – Band 3) practices. Partners Ricardo Lacaz Martins, Luís Eduardo Schoueri and Daniel Vitor Bellan were also recognized for their work in the tax practice. […]Read More
The prestigious ‘Chambers and Partners’ ranking guide ranked AYR – Amar Reiter Jeanne Shochatovitch & Co. in their practices. Click here to view the ranking list. Click here to learn more about our Tel Avi, Israel member firm AYR – Amar Reiter Jeanne Shochatovitch & Co.Read More
Timothy S. Wachter, Shareholder, is an appointed Commissioner and Executive Committee Member of America 250PA. America250PA, or the Pennsylvania Commission for the United States Semiquincentennial, “was established by the legislature and Governor in 2018 to plan, encourage, develop and coordinate the commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, Pennsylvania’s integral […]Read More
RODNEY Q. JARVIS JOINS GALLAGHER & KENNEDY’S REAL ESTATE TEAM January 31, 2023 For Immediate Release PHOENIX, Ariz. and Santa Fe, NM (January 31, 2023) – Gallagher & Kennedy is pleased to welcome back land use attorney Rodney Q. Jarvis to its real estate department. Rod has dedicated his 37-year legal practice to representing residential, commercial, and industrial developers throughout […]Read More
INCREASE OF SOCIAL SECURITY COSTS a) The Maximum Pensionable Salary is Increased The maximum social security contribution base (which is the amount of the salary on which the Social Security contribution rates for employers are applied) gets to € 4,495.50 (x 12 months), which is equivalent to an increase of 7.92% with respect to that […]Read More
Chambers Ranking 2023: Winners Maintained Band 1 and Mr. Fan Made his Debut Chambers & Partners, the leading international legal rating agency released the latest ranking of Greater China Region on January 13, 2023. Winners Law Firm maintains Band 1 in “Corporate/Commercial: Tianjin (PRC Firm)” as well as Band 1 in “Environment PRC Firm)”. Mr. Haibo […]Read More
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