The Supreme Court of Virginia struck down the largest jury verdict in Virginia history, a $2.3 billion award, in one of the most closely watched trade secrets cases in the country. Gentry Locke served as appellate counsel from trial through this Supreme Court victory for Pegasystems, Inc., a global software company. The decision affirmed a Court of Appeals decision that had reversed and remanded t…
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We are proud to share a recent success story that demonstrates the strategic value of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in tax matters.
Representing a multinational company in the manufacturing sector, our team managed to close a Conclusive Agreement in record time before the Taxpayer Defense Attorney (PRODECON), effectively protecting our client's assets with outstanding results:
Key results:
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ROANOKE, Va. (January 26, 2026) – The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke is pleased to announce that partner Alicha M. Grubb has been installed as Chair of the Virginia Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division (YLD), a leadership role within one of the Commonwealth’s most respected voluntary bar organizations.
Grubb was installed during the Virginia Bar Association’s Annual Meeting, held January 22-2…
O'Bang Law is delighted to share that the firm (Ong’anya Ombo Advocates LLP) has been recognised by the recent Chambers and Partners ranking for FinTech Legal 2026, whereby the firm is ranked under FinTech Legal 2026 (Band 3).
O'Bang Law is thankful to its clients, team and colleagues for their roles in enabling the firm to achieve this milestone.
Chambers FinTech identifies the leading payments…
As Von Wobeser y Sierra, S.C., ALFA International's member firm in Mexico, proudly marks its 40th anniversary, Latin Lawyer has recognized its honorary chairman and of counsel, Claus Von Wobeser, with its Lifetime Achievement Award, in recognition of his outstanding leadership and lasting contribution to international arbitration, the legal profession, and the institutional development of the firm…
Morris James congratulates Corporate and M&A partner Vincent James Cannizzaro III on being named Adjunct Professor at Villanova University's Charles Widger School of Law. Vince will be teaching Villanova Law's Mergers and Acquisitions course, and he is honored to have the opportunity to share his wisdom and experience with the next generation of transactional attorneys.
A proud alumnus, Vince…
Von Wobeser y Sierra, S.C. (Mexico) is pleased to announce that its 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 team advised Enerflex Inc. in connection with a US$400 million notes offering, acting as counsel to the issuer in a transaction spanning Canada, the United States, and Mexico.
This was a significant cross-border transaction that supports Enerflex’s strategic objectives and reflects its continued growth as a …
Kochhar & Co. is pleased to announce its role as legal advisor to the Industrial & Energy division of Yusuf Bin Ahmed Kanoo Company Limited (Kanoo I&E), Saudi Arabia, a part of the Yusuf Bin Ahmed Kanoo Group (YBA Kanoo Group), a conglomerate from the GCC countries headquartered in Bahrain, on its acquisition of Powerparts (India) Private Limited (Powerparts). The team provided end-to-…
Tiefenbacher is pleased to have accompanied the sale of the molded parts - Ben Neudel GmbH in December 2025 as legal advisor on the seller's side.
Especially in family-run companies with a long history, the optimal contractual design requires tact, legal clarity and a structured process. The firm's focus was on consistently implementing the interests of the shareholder and at the same time enabli…
Weinhold Legal advised Chropyňská Group a.s., a Czech industrial group focused on engineering, manufacturing and technological solutions, on its acquisition of the Slovak company DefTech a.s., a manufacturer of military armoured vehicles.
DefTech a.s. has long specialised in the development and production of armoured vehicles primarily intended for armed forces and the security sector. The acquisi…