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World Services Group Elects 2019-2020 Board of Directors World Services Group (WSG) is pleased to announce the election of the 2019 - 2020 Board of Directors... |
Mark J. Harty of LCS & Partners Awarded WSG Outstanding World Services Group (WSG) awarded Mark J. Harty of LCS & Partners, the 2019 WSG Outstanding Member of the Year Award at the 18th Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C. Mark Harty is Senior Counsel at i Live Group Sells Serviced Apartment Complex in Neu-Ulm to HanseMerkur In a project partnership with property developer and real estate investor nowinta Bau GmbH, project developer and operator i Live Group sold the “Campus Village II” serviced apartment project to HanseMerkur Grundvermögen AG. Heuking Kühn Lüer Wojtek advised i Live Group on the transaction with a team led by Dr. Frank Baßler... |
Hedge Funds of All Sizes Are Using More Alternative Data, But Not Without Concerns, According to Lowenstein Sandler Survey Over 80 percent of surveyed hedge funds are using alternative data for detailed industry analyses, but data cost and quality issues remain... |
Restaurant Chain BIGCHEFS comes to Germany with Heuking A team led by Dr. Erdem Şişmangil has advised the restaurant chain BIGCHEFS on its market entry in Germany. The comprehensive advice included corporate law, leases, construction law, IT and data pro-tection law as well as media law, employment law, tax law, and public law... |
Three New Partners at Bedell Cristin Bedell Cristin has appointed three new partners in its Jersey office through the promotions of Richard Le Liard and Jeff O’Boyle and the appointment of Advocate Sara Johns . Sara joins as a partner of Bedell Cristin's financial services law team from another Jersey law firm... |
Bedell Cristin Lawyer Named in UK Top Young Professionals’ List Advocate Jasmin Davies, senior associate at Bedell Cristin in Guernsey, has been recognised as one of the top 35 private client practitioners under the age of 35 in the UK by eprivateclient. The wealth management publication runs its Top 35 Under 35 initiative annually, and Jasmin was also included in the Channel Islands' version earlier this year... |
Dinsmore Names Stacey Borowicz and Ashley Pack as New Office Managing Partners In two separate but equally historic steps, Dinsmore & Shohl LLP has named Stacey Borowicz and Ashley Pack as the new office managing partners in Columbus, Ohio, and Charleston, West Virginia, respectively. Borowicz’s promotion makes Dinsmore the highest-rated female-led law firm in Columbus, and Pack is now the youngest woman leading a Dinsmore office in the entire nation... |
New Requirements to Request Rehabilitation of Permanent Residence Permits in Panama Resolution No. 17405 of August 29th, 2019. As of September 4TH, 2019, The National Immigration Authority (hereinafter “SNM” for its acronym in Spanish) established new requirements to request Rehabilitation of Permanent Residence Permits (hereinafter “Rehabilitation”) for foreigners, who have remained outside of Panama for more than two (2) years and up to six (6) years... |
Sokheng Say Speaks at Career Path in Accounting, Auditing & Tax Event in Phnom Penh On 30 August 2019, Sokheng Say (DFDL Partner and Head of the Regional Accounting Advisory Practice Group) was invited to speak at a CamEd Business School event: Career Paths in Accounting, Auditing and Tax. This event was organized for the benefit of students who are studying and newly graduated students looking to join the accounting, audit and tax industry in Cambodia... |
Carey’s August Highlights KICK OFF OF NEW FINANCING PROJECTS OF MAINSTREAM RENEWABLE POWER IN CHILE Senior executives from Mainstream Renewable Power Chile and lawyers from Carey and Morales & Besa, marked the kickoff of the financing of the second portfolio of the Mainstream Renewable Power renewable energy project platform called Huemul... |
Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP Joins WSG as New Exclusive Member for Alabama and Mississippi World Services Group (WSG) is pleased to announce that Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP (Bradley) has joined the WSG network as the exclusive legal member for Alabama and Mississippi... |
DFDL Organize NZ-Cambodia Networking Event with Visiting Victoria University Delegation on 2 September 2019 DFDL were proud to host a networking event on 2 September 2019 welcoming a visiting Victoria University of Wellington (“ VUW ”) delegation from New Zealand to Phnom Penh... |
Morgan & Morgan is Nominated at the Latin American Energy and Infrastructure Awards Morgan & Morgan and 3 lawyers of the firm are nominated in the first edition of the Latin American Energy and Infrastructure Awards, an event organized by the Iberian Legal Group and its publication The Latin American Lawyer, with the aim to recognize the excellence and achievements of professionals in the energy and infrastructure sector in the region... |
SMS Latinoamérica Awarded to Join the Pilot Program for the Evaluation of Integrated Reports of the International Integrated Reporting Council based in London SMS Latinoamérica professionals are designated reviewers by the International Integrated Reporting Council... |
DATAGROUP Expands its Service Portfolio with IT-Informatik GmbH A team led by Dr. Rainer Herschlein advised DATAGROUP on the acquisition of parts of IT-Informatik GmbH from insolvency. DATAGROUP takes over all shares in Mercoline GmbH and in IT Digitalizacion 4.0 Industrial Internacional S.L., as well as employees and assets of IT-Informatik GmbH... |
DMB Dr. Dieter Murmann Beteiligungsgesellschaft mbH Acquires Messring Group A team led by Dr. Stefan Duhnkrack, Partner at Heuking Kühn Lüer Wojtek, advised DMB Dr. Dieter Murmann Beteiligungsgesellschaft mbH, Kiel, on the acquisition of Bavarian-based Messring Group. With the August 16 purchase agreement, DMB acquired the crash test technology specialist retroactively as of January 1, 2019... |
Munich-Based Electronics Group Katek Acquires bebro electronic and eSystems MTG with Heuking With a team led by M&A Partner Boris Dürr, Heuking Kühn Lüer Wojtek advised Primepulse SE and its subsidiary Katek SE on the acquisition of bebro electronic group and eSystems MTG GmbH. The acquisition of bebro and eSystems continues Katek’s expansion as one of Europe’s leading service providers in the electronics sector... |
Morgan & Morgan Advised Grupo Mercantil in Connection with the Registration of 104,760,961 Common Chares of its Panamanian Holding Mercantil Servicios Financieros Internacional, S.A. Morgan & Morgan acted as counsel to Grupo Mercantil in connection with the registration of 104,760,961 common shares of its Panamanian holding Mercantil Servicios Financieros Internacional, S.A. with the Superintendency of Capital Markets of Panama for its negotiation in the secondary market, shares that have been also listed on the Panama Stock Exchange since August 22, 2019... |
Paul Volodarsky To Speak at the Upcoming Vietnam Heritage Preservation & Economic Development Event DFDL cordially invites you to the upcoming seminar organized by SCE Project Asia: “ Heritage Preservation & Economic Development ” on 11 September 2019 in Ho Chi Minh City. SCE Project Asia is composed of architects, engineers and specialists who are committed to providing high quality design services, project management, and construction management... |
Bhawna Bakshi Discusses Directors Duties under the Myanmar Companies Law On 22 August 2019, Bhawna Bakshi (DFDL Myanmar Legal Adviser) participated in the panel discussion of Eurocham Myanmar’s Breakfast Talk: “ Directors Duties under the Myanmar Companies Law 2017 ”, in Yangon... |
KSB Provided Legal Assistance to Solitea Group in the Acquisition of the Companies Dotykacka and Smart Software KSB has provided comprehensive legal advice to the Solitea Group on the acquisition of a stake in the company Dotykacka and the acquisition of Smart Software, operating the Markeeta brand. The legal advice consisted mainly in the preparation and negotiation of acquisition contracts... |
KŠB Advises Karlovarské minerální vody on Acquisition of Largest Serbian Mineral Water Producer KŠB’s team led by partners Dagmar Dubecká and Martin Krejčí with associates Ivo Průša and Jana Guričová advised Karlovarské minerální vody Group (KMV), which, in a joint venture with PepsiCo, acquired Knjaz Miloš – the largest Serbian mineral water and non-alcoholic beverage producer... |
Morgan & Morgan Advised Cirsa Enterprises S.L.U. in Connection with the Offering of Senior Secured Notes for an Amount of Up To €490,000,000 Panama, August 26, 2019. Morgan & Morgan acted as counsel to Cirsa Enterprises S.L.U. in connection with the offering of €490,000,000 senior secured notes due 2025 with a floating interest rate of three-month EURIBOR (subject to a 0% floor) plus 362.5 basis points per year, reset quarterly, issued by Cirsa Finance International S.à.r.l., and to be guaranteed by the Cirsa Enterprises S.L.U... |
Vansok Khem Participates in Funds Establishment Workshop Last month, the Securities Exchange Commission of Cambodia and the CFA Institute organized a workshop on how to establish funds in Cambodia. The morning event centered on funds regulation in Cambodia, governance and current opportunities in this area... |
Deborah Williamson Chosen For San Antonio Business Journal’s Lifetime Achievement Award for Its 2019 Outstanding Lawyers Awards Ceremony Dykema, a leading national law firm, is proud to announce that in addition to being selected by the San Antonio Business Journal as a 2019 Outstanding Lawyers Awards recipient, the publication has chosen Dykema’s Deborah Williamson as its annual Lifetime Achievement Award recipient... |
Court of Appeals Ruled in Favor of PARESA in Lawsuit on the Use of a Football Fan’s Image in a COCA-COLA Commercial Vouga Abogados has had the opportunity to represent the firm PARAGUAY REFRESCOS S.A. (PARESA), Coca-Cola’s franchisee in Paraguay, in a lawsuit against it on moral damages and emerging damages for an alleged non-consensual use of the image of a person in an advertisement... |
Dave Seibert To Speak at the Upcoming Vietnam LNG-To-Power Summit 2019 Scheduled for 19 and 20 September 2019, Neoventure Corporation is organizing the Vietnam LNG-To-Power Summit 2019 to take place in Hanoi, Vietnam... |
Knjaz Miloš Sold to KMV and PepsiCo One of the largest deals of 2019 is officially completed – Mid Europa Partners, the leading private equity investor in Central and Eastern Europe, sold its shares in Knjaz Miloš to a joint venture between Karlovarské Minerální Vody (KMV) and PepsiCo, Inc. (PepsiCo)... |
Dykema Helps Secure Win for Michigan Homeowners and Business Associations in Indian Tribe Lawsuit Dykema, a leading national law firm, represented the Emmet County Lakeshore Association and the Protection of Rights Alliance (PORA) in the U.S. Federal District Court for the Western District of Michigan’s dismissal of the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians v. Whitmer case... |
59 Dykema Attorneys Named to Michigan Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that 40 of its attorneys from the firm’s five Michigan offices—and from multiple practice areas—were named to the 2019 Super Lawyers list by Michigan Super Lawyers Magazine. Additionally, 19 of the firm’s attorneys were named to the 2019 Michigan Rising Stars list... |
Jonathan Blaine Discusses Tax Risks at Construction Seminar in Thailand On 19 & 20 August 2019, Asia Business Connect organized a two day event “ Successfully Managing Construction Projects & Risk Management ” at the Landmark Hotel in Bangkok. This event focused on challenges and opportunities for infrastructure & construction projects in Thailand with real-life case studies... |
Bedell Cristin Advises Inflexion on Estera Acquisition Bedell Cristin has advised Inflexion Private Equity on the acquisition of Estera, a leading global provider of funds, corporate and trust services, from Bridgepoint. Completion of the transaction is subject to regulatory approval. Following completion, Estera will be merged with Inflexion's existing portfolio company, Ocorian... |
Van Lindberg Designated as Co-Chair for Practising Law Institute Open Source Program Dykema, a leading national law firm, is proud to announce that Van Lindberg, a Member in Dykema’s San Antonio office, will be co-chair for the Practising Law Institute (PLI) program, Open Source Software 2019 – from Compliance to Cooperation. The program is scheduled for 9 a.m. on October 1, 2019... |
Dave Seibert Speaks at O&M and Solar Asset Management Masterclass in Vietnam On 1 August 2019, Neoventure Corporation organized a Vietnam Solar Masterclass: ‘Operations & Maintenance (“ O&M ”) and Solar Asset Management’ at Sofitel Saigon Plaza, in Ho Chi Minh City... |
WSG Winners Honored at the 2019 International Legal Alliance Summit & Awards World Services Group congratulates our Latin America member firms honored at the 2019 International Legal Alliance Summit & Awards... |
Heuking Advises Aquila Capital on Sale of Three DHL Freight Terminals to Savills IM AGRAF German Real Estate Holding No. 1, a fund managed by Aquila Capital, has sold three freight terminals in Berlin, Leimen near Heidelberg, and St. Ingbert in Saarland to Savills Investment Management. A team led by Dr. Sönke Görgens and Dr. Michael Dröge, both Partners at Heuking Kühn Lüer Wojtek, advised Aquila Capital on the sale... |
119 Lawyers from Dykema Listed in The Best Lawyers in America© 2020: 18 Attorneys Earn “Lawyer of the Year” Honors Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that 119 of its attorneys, in multiple practice areas and markets, have been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© 2020 guide. Additionally, 18 of the firm’s practitioners have been named Best Lawyers 2020 “Lawyer of the Year,” a special distinction conferred upon a single lawyer within a practice area and metropolitan market... |
Shoosmiths Hires Leading Planning Partner UK law firm Shoosmiths has recruited a leading planning and development partner to boost its real estate team... |
World Services Group (WSG) Congratulates Member Ronaldo Veirano, Founding Partner at Veirano Advogados, on Receiving Latin Lawyer’s 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award Ronaldo Veirano, Founding Partner at Veirano Advogados, was recently honored with Latin Lawyer’s prestigious 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award. As an esteemed member of Brazil’s legal community, Mr... |
Michael R. Carey Nominated for Outstanding Law Success by Irish Legal 100 Dykema, a leading national law firm, is proud to announce that Michael R. Carey, a Member in Dykema’s Minneapolis office, was nominated by The Irish Legal 100 for his success as a lawyer of Irish descent. The Irish Legal 100 searches through many lawyers of Irish descent and honors those who have greatly excelled in their careers... |
Thomas Sanders and Deborah Williamson Named 2019 Outstanding Lawyers by San Antonio Business Journal Dykema, a leading national law firm, is proud to announce that two of its attorneys, Thomas E. Sanders and Deborah Williamson, were selected by the San Antonio Business Journal as 2019 Outstanding Lawyers Awards recipients. Sanders and Williamson are included in a very select list of only 13 lawyers to receive this recognition. They and other recipients will be honored Thursday, Oct... |
Vista Oil & Gas in Notes Issuances Worth US$100 Million. Buenos Aires, August 12th, 2019. On July 31st, 2019, Vista Oil & Gas S.A.U. (the “Issuer” or “Vista”) issued Class I Notes for a nominal value of US$50 million, and on August 7th, issued Class II Notes for the same nominal value of US$50 million... |
Abad Lopez Named to 2019 Edition of “Who’s Who in Hispanic Chicago” by Negocios Now Dykema is proud to announce that Abad Lopez, Chicago-based member in the firm’s Labor and Employment practice group, was selected for inclusion in the Law category of the 2019 edition of Who’s Who in Hispanic Chicago as published by Negocios Now. This annual special edition recognizes distinguished leaders in the Latino community of Chicago... |
BNR Acquires Stake in YPF Luz. Buenos Aires, 8 August 2019. On 23 July 2019, BNR Infrastructure Co-Investment Limited (“BNR”), a UK incorporated company, acquired 24,99% stake in YPF Energía Eléctrica S.A. (also known as “YPF Luz”) from General Electric’s subsidiary EFS Global Energy BV. General Electric Company owns 50% of BNR’s economic rights and the Chinese fund Silk Road Fund Co. Ltd. owns the other 50%... |
India Business Law Journal: Heuking Kühn Lüer Wojtek is “Top International Law Firm for India-Related Work” For the seventh consecutive time, trade magazine India Business Law Journal named Heuking Kühn Lüer Wojtek a “top international law firm for India-related work.” India Business Law Journal has been publishing an “Intelligence Report” for 13 years now, listing top law firms that have concluded Indian-related transactions in the past twelve months... |
Vista Oil & Gas launches IPO on NYSE. Buenos Aires, August 6th, 2019. On July 26th, Vista Oil & Gas, S.A.B. de C.V., holding company of Vista Oil & Gas Argentina S.A.U., an independent Latin American oil & gas company, launched its initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the symbol “VIST”. Vista Oil & Gas Argentina S.A.U. is an independent company focused on unconventional resources... |
Sean C. Griffin Elected to Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel Board of Directors Dykema, a leading national law firm, is proud to announce that Sean C. Griffin, a Member in Dykema’s Washington, D.C., office, was named to the Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel’s (FDCC) Board of Directors. The FDCC named Griffin as a director on August 3 during its annual meeting... |
Morgan & Morgan Participated in Seminar on National and International Arbitration
Panama, August 5, 2019. Mayte Sanchez, associate at the Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice group of Morgan & Morgan, was invited to participate as speaker in the National and International Arbitration Seminar, organized by the Conciliation and Arbitration Center of Panama (CeCAP, for its initials in Spanish)... |
Who´s Who Legal Thought Leaders Litigation 2019: Jose Carrizo Panama, August 5, 2019. Jose Carrizo, partner and head of the Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice of the firm, was listed once again in the Who´s Who Legal Thought Leaders Litigation Guide 2019, a publication that highlights the skills and know-how of the best litigation lawyers worldwide, based on the number of nominations received by clients and legal practitioners... |
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