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…
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January 28, 2026
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…
January 28, 2026
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…
January 28, 2026
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…
January 28, 2026
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 …
January 28, 2026
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-…
January 28, 2026
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…
January 27, 2026
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…
January 16, 2026
Weinhold Legal participated in the successful completion of the acquisition of the B&B Hotel in Prague's Florenc district, executed by investment company Amundi Czech Republic, acting on behalf of qualified invest fund, Amundi Realitní fond KB3. The hotel will become part of a transformational project that aims to turn the area into a modern and lucrative space in the coming years.
Amundi Cze…
January 16, 2026
In recognition of Black History Month, we invite you to join us on February 10 for the keynote event: Creating Inclusive Futures in a Time of Global Change.
The Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean will deliver a keynote on how inclusion drives innovation, purpose, and prosperity while tackling systemic barriers and share actionable strategies for building equitable organizations amid global challenge…