Bär & Karrer Advises Novartis and Sandoz on the Spin-off of Sandoz
Today, Novartis AG completed the spin-off of the Sandoz generics and biosimilars business, and Sandoz Group AG debuted as independent publicly traded company.
Bär & Karrer Advised Nord Holding on the Acquisition of Suter Group
Heizkurier Group, a portfolio company of Nord Holding, has acquired Suter Group. Suter Group is a supplier of mobile pellet heating and dehumidification solutions.
Bär & Karrer Advised Customs Support on the Acquisition of Zollimpex
Customs Support, a portfolio company of Castik, has acquired Zollimpex AG, a customs agency seated in Pratteln (Basel-Landschaft).
Kochański & Partners supported ERGO Hestia in their ISO certification
ERGO Hestia is one of the largest players in the insurance sector, a leader in InsurTech and the creator of numerous innovative solutions. Kochański & Partners recently supported their client in obtaining ISO 27001 and ISO 27017 information security certification.
Austria: Schoenherr advises Wienerberger on the successful issue of EUR 350m Sustainability-Linked Bonds
Schoenherr advised Wienerberger AG as issuer’s counsel in connection with the successful, oversubscribed issue of EUR 350,000,000 4.875 % Sustainability-Linked Bonds 2023-2028.
Bär & Karrer Advises the Founders of Erop Generation in a New Strategic Partnership with Fidinam Group Holding and Swiss Finance & Property Group
Fidinam Group Holding SA and Swiss Finance & Property Group AG (SFP) have acquired minority stakes and entered into a strategic partnership in relation to Erop Generation AG,
Lee & Ko earned honors in six categories, including “Asia Firm of the Year” and “South Korea Firm of the Year,” at Asialaw Awards 2023
Lee & Ko has achieved significant recognition at “Asialaw Awards 2023,” receiving honors in a total of six categories, including “Asia Firm of the Year” and “South Korea Firm of the Year”.
Steve Minhoo Kim Named ‘Transfer Pricing Practice Leader of the Year’ at ITR APAC Tax Awards
Mr. Steve Minhoo Kim, a senior foreign attorney (admitted to the District of Columbia) at Lee & Ko, has been honored with the ‘Transfer Pricing Practice Leader of the Year’ at the ITR APAC Tax Awards 2023, standing out as the sole recipient in this individual category among the members of Korean law firms.
Vontobel Places New USD 400 Million AT1 Bonds
Vontobel has successfully placed new Additional Tier 1 bonds (AT1 bonds) with a nominal value of USD 400 million in two tranches of USD 200 million and a denomination of USD 200,000 each with funds managed by Apollo Global Management.
Czech Republic: Schoenherr advises BHS Private Equity Fund on acquisition of Altran CZ a.s.
Schoenherr advised BHS Private Equity Fund (“BHS PE Fund”), whose general partner is Versute Investments a.s., on the acquisition of Altran CZ a.s., renamed Tiyo a.s. (“Tiyo”), a leading provider of research, development and testing services, from Capgemini group.