by Kevin Livingston | Featured Article, Latest News
In a desperate attempt to meet increasing client demands law firms are running the risk of damaging their reputations, according to a recent report by Steven Vaughan of Birmingham University. According to Vaughan, three quarters of the lawyers surveyed by Birmingham...
by Kevin Livingston | Featured Article, Latest News
In an unprecedented move, a South African court has begun hearings to determine if gold miners suffering from lung diseases they claim to have contracted because of their job can proceed with a class action lawsuit against the industry. The suit targets AngloGold...
by Kevin Livingston | Big Deals, Featured Article, Latest News
TRUMPF GmbH + Co. KG (”TRUMPF”) has concluded a EURO 300m syndicated loan with the assistance of Hengeler Mueller. The new credit line replaces existing financing arrangements. TRUMPF is a leading global hightechnology company and produces machine tools, lasers and...
by Kevin Livingston | Featured Article, Latest News
Former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan told the International Bar Association in Vienna that, when it comes to business and human rights, corporate lawyers have a higher duty than simply meeting client needs and expectations. Annan was speaking alongside John Ruggie,...
by Kevin Livingston | Featured Article, Latest News
In contrast to optimistic expectations, the number of M&A deals in Australia in 2015-2016 is expected to continue on a sharp decline, according to the seventh annual Herbert Smith Freehills Australian Public M&A Report. According to the report, the shift seen...
by Kevin Livingston | Featured Article, Latest News, On the Move
DLA Piper advised R. STAHL Aktiengesellschaft, headquartered in Baden-Württemberg, on a EURO 95 million corporate financing deal. The financing deal is being arranged by Deutsche Bank AG and HSBC Trinkaus & Burkhardt AG, with Baden-Württembergische Bank and...