BRS and Zhong Lun W&D Law Firms Forge Collaborative “China Desk”

Renowned international law firms, Blumenthal Richter & Sumet (“BRS”) and Zhong Lun W&D (“ZLWD”), one of the largest law firm in the People’s Republic of China, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish an informal strategic alliance and inaugurate their collaborative “China Desk.”

CEE: Schoenherr named CEE M&A Legal Adviser of the Year by Mergermarket

Schoenherr won the CEE M&A Legal Adviser of the Year award presented by Mergermarket at the European M&A Awards Gala on 28 November 2023.

GSK Stockmann appoints seven new partners and two counsel from within its own ranks

At the Partners’ Meeting on 24 and 25 November 2023, GSK Stockmann appointed four new Equity Partners, three Local Partners and two Counsel from within its own ranks with effect from 1 January 2024. These promotions reflect the firm’s unwavering commitment to its strategy of supporting the professional development of its young lawyers and deploying …

Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy advises Touma Company on the EGP 435 million MTO on Dice

We are pleased to announce that Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy (“MBH”) acted as the legal counsel to Touma Company for Commercial and Industrial Investments (“Toma Company”) – in alliance with Mr. Majid Samir Touma in connection in submitting a mandatory tender offer on 90% of the total shares of Dice Readymade Clothes Company LLC’ (“Dice”).

In February 2023, AFD China and China Changjiang River Charity Foundation Joined Hands Again to “Let the Swan Fly”

AFD China has been committed to helping children in need and improving their learning and living conditions.

The 24th China Patent Award was Released – AFD China’s Clients Won a Gold Award, a Silver Award and an Excellence Award

On July 21, 2023, the winners of the 24th China Patent Award were announced by the China Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA).

E+H advised Carlyle as Austrian counsel on its majority investment in GBTEC

E+H advised the global investment firm Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG) with respect to matters of Austrian law on its majority investment in GBTEC Software AG and its affiliates (“GBTEC”). GBTEC’s founder and CEO Gregor Greinke remains the largest single private shareholder and CEO of GBTEC.

Important Announcement: Amendment to Hotel Definition and New Regulations

On 30 August 2023, the Royal Gazette issued the ministerial regulations as an announcement regarding the amendment in the definition of the hotel, which led to changes in the requirements for owners who wish to operate hotels.

Oleh Trokhymchuk and Andrii Konoplia Headed Ilyashev & Partners’ Dispute Resolution Practice

Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm has appointed Counsels Oleh Trokhymchuk and Andrii Konoplia as Co-Heads of its Dispute Resolution Practice.