[KIM & CHANG] “National Law Firm of the Year” – Asialaw Asia-Pacific Dispute Resolution Awards 2017
On September 28, at the prestigious third annual Asialaw Asia-Pacific Dispute Resolution Awards 2017, Kim & Chang was named "National Law Firm of the Year – South Korea," along with top recognition in one other major category.
VEGAS LEX discusses the problems and disputes arising from bank guarantees and banking activities
On 30 November 2017, a round-table meeting that is focused on the problems and trends of disputes arising from bank guarantees and banking activities, involving credit institutions, was held at the office of VEGAS LEX.
Bär & Karrer Advises Valora on its Rights Offering
Valora Holding AG completed a capital increase raising net proceeds of approximately CHF 166 million. The capital increase was executed as an "at market" rights offering. The offer price for the new shares was determined following a bookbuilding process for the shares not taken up by existing shareholders. Valora will use the proceeds from the …
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Bär & Karrer Advised KKR on a Follow-On Investment in GetYourGuide
KKR, a leading global investment firm, together with other investors, has closed an investment to increase its minority stake in GetYourGuide AG. GetYourGuide is the world's largest online platform for tours, activities and attractions and offers over 31,000 activities in nearly 7,300 destinations.
Karanović & Nikolić Hosts The 12th Traditional Conference On Competition Law
Karanović & Nikolić, together with the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom, hosted the th of November, 2017, at the Metropol Palace hotel, Belgrade. The conference represents a traditional yearly gathering of experts from the business and legal community, as well as key regulators and stakeholders, to discuss the most important issues and practical implications in field of competition …
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Webinar of VEGAS LEX and Pravo.ru: legal regulation of personal data in the Russian Federation
On 16 November 2017, VEGAS LEX law firm jointly with Pravo.ru hosted a webinar, which was devoted to overview of the requirements, problems and responsibilities for violations in the area of processing of personal data in the Russian Federation.
Court of Appeal Rules The Extension Of The Worker Registration Scheme Was Unlawful
On 7th November 2017, the Court of Appeal, in Secretary of State for Work and Pensions v Gubeladze [2017] EWCA Civ 1751confirmed (again) that the extension of the Worker Registration Scheme from 1 May 2009 to 30 April 2011 was unlawful and incompatible with EU law.
SyCipLaw is Tier 1 in 2017 Asia IP Rankings
Asia IP recognized SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan’s Intellectual Property (IP) practice in its various 2017 rankings this year. SyCipLaw is a Top Tier Philippine Firm in: – Copyright, Asia IP Best of the Best: Copyright – Trademark Prosecution and Trademark Contentious, Asia IP Asia’s Leading Trademark Firms – Patent Prosecution and Patent Contentious, Asia IP Asia’s Leading Patent Firms
VEGAS LEX, RUIE and FAS Russia discussed the specifics of new pricing system in the area of heat sup
The Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (RUIE) and the VEGAS LEX law firm, involving FAS Russia, held a round-table meeting that is devoted to the specifics and certain aspects of new pricing system and conclusion of contracts in the area of heat supply, and antimonopoly regulation and control in light of change-over to free …
GBLP has advised EDB and IIB on a RUB 8.15 bn syndicated facility
Goltsblat BLP, the Russian practice of the international law firm Berwin Leighton Paisner (BLP), has advised a syndicate of the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) and International Investment Bank (IIB) on a project finance transaction for construction of two hydro-power plants with a total capacity of 49.8 MW in the Republic of Karelia (Russia). The RUB …
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