Press Releases

Please note the following press release. This press release is available at our homepage.  HEUKING advises on the seed funding round of a DeepTech startup from the Ruhr area PMR Tech GmbH, a DeepTech startup based in Bochum, successfully completed its seed funding round, securing a mid-six-figure investment. The company specializes in developing highly efficient hydrogen-oxygen gas generators, positioning itself at the forefront of innovative energy solutions ...

Guernsey: the choice for venture capital funds An original version of this article was first published by IFC Review, Tuesday 20 August, 2024 With respect to venture capital (VC) funds in particular, recent research conducted by global law firm Proskauer Rose LLP has revealed that Guernsey remains the most prevalent jurisdiction for European VC funds, with twice as many funds raised in Guernsey during 2022-2023 as compared to the next most popular jurisdiction ...

Shoosmiths is pleased to announce the addition of Partner John Williams to the Construction team in Leeds, where he will focus on further developing the firm’s construction advisory and dispute management capabilities on a nationwide basis. John joins from Pinsent Masons, where he had been a partner since 2012, bringing over 25 years’ experience in construction law to Shoosmiths ...

Shoosmiths is pleased to announce the appointment of Jonathan Dunkley as a partner in its Corporate Restructuring & Advisory (CR&A) team. Jonathan is based in Shoosmiths’ London office, where he will play a key role in enhancing the firm’s CR&A capabilities. Jonathan joins Shoosmiths from Womble Bond Dickinson, where he led the London Restructuring and Insolvency team ...

Bradley is pleased to announce that Birmingham partner Whitt Steineker has been named to the 2024-2025 edition of the Global Top 200 Cannabis Lawyers list published by Cannabis Law Report. Based on an annual survey of clients and lawyers in the cannabis legal services sector, the fifth edition of the list recognizes the top cannabis practitioners and practices around the world. Mr ...

Please note the following press release. This press release is available at our homepage. HEUKING welcomes new Salaried Partner to the Düsseldorf officeEffective September 1, 2024, Dr. Timo U. Piller will join HEUKING’s corporate law practice in Düsseldorf as a Salaried Partner, bolstering the teams led by Partners Dr. Guido Hoffmann and Dr. Marc P. Scheunemann ...

ALRUD Law Firm is pleased to announce the strengthening of its labour practice team with the appointment of Margarita Egiazarova as Partner, effective September 1, 2024. With this promotion, the total number of equity partners at ALRUD has now reached 15. Margarita’s elevation to Partner is a natural progression in her career and highlights the success of ALRUD’s partnership model, which has been in place for 17 years ...

On August 30, 2024, renowned legal directory LegalOne announced its "Blue Ribbon 2024 (China): Highly recommended 15 for M&A and restructuring" to recognize lawyers who have achieved outstanding success in key and prominent areas of the local legal services market over the past year.  Han Kun partner Mr. Shijia Li was named to the list.Mr ...

Bradley attorney Chuck Stewart was recently appointed to the Alabama State Committee of the American College of Trial Lawyers for the 2024-2025 term. The American College of Trial Lawyers (ACTL) is an invitation-only fellowship of exceptional trial lawyers of diverse backgrounds from the United States and Canada. The ACTL selects applicants who have demonstrated the highest standards of trial advocacy, ethical conduct, integrity, professionalism and collegiality ...

Buchalter is pleased to announce shareholders Farah Bhatti, Roxana K. Chamouillé, Caroline Djang, Anne Marie Ellis, Peggy Hosking and Damaris Medina were named “Leaders of Influence – Women in Law 2024” by the Orange County Business Journal. This annual edition highlights the expertise and diverse talent of the Orange County Legal Community ...

Margarita Egiazarova, Senior Associate in ALRUD Labour and Employment Practice, PhD in Law, prepared a commentary for the professional magazine “Trudovye Spory” on ****“The evidence that helps win disputes with resourceful employees”****. The expert shared a case study where prompt evidence collection helped win a dispute with an employee. All open resources can become evidence: publications, files, groups in social media, web pages where the employee posted data compromising the company ...

Bradley attorney Aron Beezley was quoted in Law360 on notable government contract cases to watch for in the second half of 2024. One of these notable cases Beezley highlighted is Hanford Tank Disposition Alliance LLC v. U.S. Rival Hanford Tank Disposition Alliance LLC filed a renewed protest in March, arguing [that] the DOE [U.S ...

On August 28, 2024, IFLR1000, the world-renowned legal directory, published its IFLR1000 China Regional Rankings 2024/25.  Han Kun was recognized in the Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangdong rankings for its outstanding market performance and comprehensive strengths, and 16 Han Kun lawyers were recommended ...

 Kochhar & Co. is pleased to announce the strategic expansion and relocation of its Hyderabad office. Located at Dwaraka Square, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, this move aligns with the firm's vision to enhance service delivery in one of India’s fastest-growing legal markets. Rohit Kochhar, Founding Member and Managing Partner of Kochhar & Co ...

HEUKING advises Nolex AG on the acquisition of Maibach Verkehrssicherheits- und Lärmschutzeinrichtungen GmbH A multiple office HEUKING team, led by Stuttgart Partner Dr. Hermann Ali Hinderer, advised Nolex AG on legal and tax matters in relation to its acquisition of Maibach Verkehrssicherheits- und Lärmschutzeinrichtungen GmbH ...

Beccar Varela advised Skydance Media in its merger with Paramount Global to create New Paramount, a new leading media and technology company valued at US$28 billion. The agreement was signed on July 7, and the transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2025 ...

Bradley is pleased to announce that Shannon L. Drake has joined the firm’s Atlanta office as a partner in the Healthcare and Real Estate practice groups. “Shannon’s deep industry knowledge and reputation as a significant player in the home healthcare and long-term care industry wholly aligns with our work for clients and Bradley’s nationally recognized, top-ranked practices in healthcare and real estate,” said Bradley Atlanta Office Managing Partner Sidney S ...

Bradley attorney Slates Veazey was quoted in the Clarion Ledger on a potential loophole in selling recreational marijuana in Mississippi. Multiple attorneys with experience in the medical and recreation marijuana industry agree that the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians (MCBI) could begin selling cannabis for recreational use if they have gone through the regulatory process. Veazey says it’s not a matter of if MBCI can sell, it's a matter of wanting to sell ...

Bradley attorney Slates Veazy was quoted in the Clarion Ledger on a potential loophole in selling recreational marijuana in Mississippi. Multiple attorneys with experience in the medical and recreation marijuana industry agree that the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians (MCBI) could begin selling cannabis for recreational use if they have gone through the regulatory process. Veazey says it’s not a matter of if MBCI can sell, it's a matter of wanting to sell ...

The well-known London-based legal publisher Law Business Research recently published the eighth edition of Lexology In-Depth: Healthcare Law, formerly known as The Healthcare Law Review.  Han Kun, as the only invited Chinese law firm, has contributed to the China chapter for eight consecutive years.  This year's contributors include Mr. Min Zhu, Mr. Aaron Zhou, Mr. Aaron Gu, and Ms. Li Zhang ...

HEUKING advises group.one on the acquisition of Shore GmbH A team from the law firm HEUKING led by Dr Pär Johansson and Tim Remmel advised group.one on the acquisition of Shore GmbH. The German start-up Shore GmbH is an innovative company with ten years of expertise that specializes in simplifying business processes through digital service systems ...

We are pleased to congratulate our partner Henry J. Ricardo on his selection to serve as a Magistrate Judge in the Southern District of New York. Mr. Ricardo had been a partner in the firm’s Litigation department for the past 12 years. Focused on financial services litigation, he was a key member of the firm’s Structured Finance Litigation team and also handled a variety of other litigation matters ...

The ALRUD team advised the buyer in a transaction to acquire a controlling stake in ****Kaluga Turbine Works**** Public Joint-Stock Company. Kaluga Turbine Works is a power engineering company that specializes in the production of steam turbines and turbogenerators. It is one of the largest manufacturers of power industry equipment in Russia. The ALRUD team provided comprehensive legal support to the buyer during all stages of the transaction ...

Please note the following press release. This press release is available at our homepage. HEUKING successfully represents German federal states in payment card contract award proceedings before Karlsruhe Public Procurement Chamber A HEUKING team led by Dr Martin Schellenberg successfully represented several German federal states in the payment card contract award proceedings before the Karlsruhe Public Procurement Chamber ...

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