The Legal 500

Press releases

• The Ministry of Justice of Korea Announces Poison Pill Legislation

  On December 1, 2009, the Ministry of Justice announced amendments to the Commercial Code setting forth proposed legislation on poison pills. A poison pill is a defensive tactic used by companies to protect management rights in the event of a hostile takeover. It typically works by granting existing shareholders the right to increase their holdings by purchasing newly issued securities at a below-market price. Despite repeated requests from Korean conglomerates to allow poison pills as a management rights protection device, the introduction of poison pill legislation had been delayed due to conflicting views held among different government circles. The government authorities have, however, reached a consensus on the issue, culminating in the announcement of pending legislation by the Ministry of Justice.
  – Kim & Chang

• Hengeler Mueller advises KUKA on refinancing

  KUKA AG has reached an agreement with its lending banks on extending the debt financing within the scope of KUKA's restructuring.
  – Hengeler Mueller

• Hengeler Mueller advises BNY Mellon on acquisition of BHF Asset Servicing

  On March 8, 2010, The Bank of New York Mellon announced that it has agreed to acquire BHF Asset Servicing GmbH (BAS) from BHF-BANK Aktiengesellschaft and Sal. Oppenheim jr. & Cie. S.C.A. for EUR 253 million, subject to regulatory approvals.
  – Hengeler Mueller

• Kim & Chang Strengthens and Expands its Practice Groups by Recruiting Valuable New Members

  – Kim & Chang

• Kim & Chang has a growing list of honors and rankings for 2009

  Kim & Chang has a growing list of honors for its representation of clients across the globe, as well as for excellence in the legal profession. Kim & Chang’s recent honors recognize many of its 700 professionals and practice groups.
  – Kim & Chang

• Hengeler Mueller advises Landesbank Berlin AG on amendment to act on LBS Nord Shareholding

  Hengeler Mueller has advised Landesbank Berlin AG (LBB) on the amendment to the act on the LBS Norddeutsche Landesbausparkasse Berlin-Hannover ("LBS-Nord-Gesetz"), a regional public building society.
  – Hengeler Mueller

• Hengeler Mueller advises Highstreet real estate joint venture in connection with landmark financial

   The "Highstreet" entities, owners of a portfolio of about 90 department stores let to insolvent German retailer Karstadt, have successfully restructured their financial debt obligations.
  – Hengeler Mueller

• Kim & Chang advised AB InBev in USD 1.8 bil sale of OB - PE Deal of the Year, IFLR Asian Awards 2010

   
  – Kim & Chang

• KF Fastigheter develops the trade area Mobilia in Lund

  KF Fastigheter has acquired parts of the trade area Mobilia in Lund, and will together with Arne Paulssons Byggnads AB develop the area, including i.a. a Coop supermarket. KF Fastigheter has in connection herewith sold a larger property in central Lund to Paulssons. Mannheimer Swartling advised KF Fastigheter.
  – Mannheimer Swartling

• Kaul and Capol sold to Riverside

  Mannheimer Swartling has advised the owners in the sale of Kaul GmbH and UK-affiliate, Capol UK Ltd., to The Riverside Company.
  – Mannheimer Swartling