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Nestor Nestor Diculescu Kingston Petersen (NNDKP) celebrates 35 years of activity, an important milestone in the firm's history, which is recognized today as a promoter of business law in Romania and a leader in the legal consultancy services market.The beginnings of NNDKP date back to 1990, when Ion and Manuela Nestor founded a legal consulting firm focused on the business sector ...

On March 18, 2025, renowned legal directory Legalband, announced the shortlist for its "2025 China Law Awards" ...

Han Kun has acted as PRC counsel for the issuer in connection with Baidu, Inc.'s (NASDAQ: BIDU; HKEX: 9888) offering of RMB 10 billion in offshore bonds and USD 2 billion in exchangeable bonds.Baidu is a leading artificial intelligence company with a strong foundation in the Internet ...

On March 7, 2025, Vista Energy Argentina S.A.U. successfully issued its Class XXVIII simple, non-convertible notes, denominated and subscribed in cash in U.S. dollars abroad ...

On March 14, 2025, the winners of the Chambers Greater China Region (PRC Firms) Awards 2025 were announced during a ceremony held in Shanghai.  Han Kun won one of the most prestigious awards, "China (PRC Firms) Corporate & Finance Law Firm of the Year".  This is the second consecutive year Han Kun has been honored since winning the award in 2024.  Han Kun lawyers Mr. Kelvin Gao, Mr. Vincent Song, and Mr ...

Beccar Varela advised IDB Invest on a corporate finance transaction amounting up to USD 14,200,000 granted to the Brazilian and Chilean subsidiaries of Promedon Group, Promedon Do Brasil Produtos Médico-Hospitalares Ltda. and Productos Médicos Promedon Chile S.A., as co-borrowers.The financing had a corporate guarantee from its parent company in Spain, Promedon Life Sciences Holdings S.A., as well as real estate and corporate guarantees from its subsidiary in Argentina, Promedon S ...

Beccar Varela advised Quintana Group on the acquisition of 100% of YPF S.A.'s ownership interest in the area known as “Fernández Oro”, located in the Province of Río Negro, Argentina.The area, situated in the heart of Alto Valle in the rural region of Allen, is strategically important for the supply of natural gas in the region and the country ...

Nestor Nestor Diculescu Kingston Petersen (NNDKP) promotes 11 lawyers and 1 tax consultant in 2025, bolstering five key practice areas within the firm. 7 lawyers are promoted to senior managing associate positions, 2 lawyers are promoted to managing associate roles, and 2 other lawyers are named senior associates. Furthermore, one tax consultant is promoted to Senior Tax Manager and other 9 lawyers take a step forward in their careers ...

On February 25, 2025, Club Atlético River Plate Asociación Civil carried out its first issuance of negotiable obligations under the special framework for social impact issuances, becoming the first football club in Argentina to issue corporate debt in the capital markets.The Series I Notes, maturing on February 27, 2027, were issued for a nominal amount of AR$12,000,000,000 and accrue interest at a variable rate equivalent to the TAMAR Rate plus a 3.89% margin ...

SyCipLaw, in partnership with the National Filipino American Lawyers Association (NFALA), hosted its first legal symposium focusing on property purchases, succession, and immigration. The event took place at the SyCipLaw Center in Makati City as part of the Firm’s 80th anniversary celebration ...

On February 28, 2025, PSA Finance Argentina Compañía Financiera S.A. issued three series of notes for a total amount of AR$30 billion distributed as follows: (i) Series 31, denominated in UVAs, subscribed and payable in Pesos, at a fixed interest rate of 8.00% with maturity in February 28, 2027, for a nominal value of 2,590,901 UVAs; (ii) Series 32, denominated and payable in Pesos, accruing interest at a variable rate equivalent to the TAMAR rate plus a 3 ...

On February 28, 2025, Petróleos Sudamericanos S.A. issued its class II notes, simple, non-convertible into shares, unsecured, denominated, subscribed, and payable in U.S. dollars in Argentina (Dólar MEP), for a total nominal value of US$9,158,045. The Notes accrue interest at a fixed nominal annual rate of 8.75%, payable semiannually. The total principal amount of the Notes will be repaid upon maturity on August 28, 2027.The Notes were rated “A- ...

Karanovic & Partners is proud to announce the new promotions to Partners. Milica FilipovićWith 14 years with our team, Milica has consistently showcased dedication, expertise, and leadership. Her in-depth knowledge of commercial and healthcare law, combined with her business and client-focused approach, has significantly strengthened our practice ...

Recently, the Shanghai International Arbitration Center (SHIAC) made a ruling on a new drug development license-in transaction dispute with significant industry benchmark value. Han Kun Law Offices successfully represented the licensee in defending against the licensor's request for contract termination, preserving our client's commercial interests ...

Han Kun has provided legal services in connection with iQIYI, Inc.'s ("iQIYI", Stock Code: NASDAQ: IQ) US$ 350 million convertible notes offering as PRC counsel for the joint bookrunners.iQIYI is a leading online entertainment video service provider in China ...

IFLR has recently revealed its shortlist for the IFLR Asia-Pacific Awards 2025 ...

SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan (SyCipLaw) marks its 80th anniversary in 2025. With eight decades of a robust and pioneering practice, SyCipLaw has become what its founder, Alexander SyCip, in a 1968 lecture on the role of law firms, had considered the goal of any serious legal partnership — to be an institutional law firm.In a message sent to staff at the start of the year, SyCipLaw Managing Partner Hector M. de Leon, Jr ...

Chambers and Partners have recognised AELEX as a Leading Firm for its outstanding legal expertise and cross-border capabilities across West Africa in its 2025 Global Rankings.With 22 rankings across three jurisdictions, 8 lawyers and 9 practice groups ranked, AELEX remains a leader in the African legal landscape ...

SyCipLaw maintained its Band 1 rankings in the Chambers Global 2025 guide for the following practice areas: Banking & Finance, Corporate/M&A, and Projects, Infrastructure & Energy. The Firm also retained its Spotlight ranking in Banking & Finance: Capital Markets.The following partners were also cited in this year’s guide:Hector M. de Leon, Jr., Eminent Practitioner in Projects, Infrastructure & EnergyRose Marie M. King-Dominguez, Band 2 in Corporate/M&AVicente D ...

On February 10, 2025, Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A.U. issued: (i) Class XXI simple, non-convertible, unsecured notes, denominated, subscribed, and payable in Pesos, for a nominal value of AR$79,786,900,000; and (ii) Class XXII simple, non-convertible, unsecured notes, denominated, subscribed, and payable in U.S. Dollars in Argentina, for a nominal value of US$73,823,009. The issuances were carried out under the CNV’s Frequent Issuer Regime ...

On February 14, 2025, the winners of the China Law & Practice Awards 2024 were officially announced.  Han Kun claimed two awards, including Capital Markets Firm of the Year.Winner: Capital Markets Firm of the Year - ChinaHonorable Mention: TMT Firm of the Year - ChinaHan Kun is a leading PRC law firm for capital markets ...

The world's leading legal directory The Legal 500 recently published The Legal 500: Joint Ventures Comparative Guide (the "Guide"). Han Kun was invited to be the exclusive contributor of the China chapter of the Guide. The authors include Gloria Xu, Qiongxing Wang and Ni Li.This Guide compiles legal insights into joint ventures in major jurisdictions around the world ...

Kudun & Partners successfully represented Souer Co., Ltd.—a specialist in engine-based technology and customer-centric services within the midstream and power generation industries, as well as the Thailand-based distributor of INNIO Group’s Jenbacher and Waukesha brands—on its strategic cross-border sale to INNIO Group. This acquisition aligns with INNIO’s strategy to enhance its go-to-market approach and customer proximity in the Asia Pacific region ...

On February 13, 2025, Chambers and Partners, the world's leading legal directory, recently released its Chambers Global Legal Guide 2025 rankings, which identify top lawyers and law firms across the world.  This year, the guide recognizes nine Han Kun practice areas and 21 firm lawyers ...

Global research publication WTR1000 has given SyCipLaw a Gold ranking in the 2025 edition of its directory, a ranking the Firm has held since 2021. The WTR1000 search focuses on legal trademark expertise.This year's edition also names the following SyCipLaw lawyers as Recommended Individuals:Vida M. Panganiban-Alindogan, partner, retains her Gold ranking this year ...