IR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Troy Pocaluyko of Wildeboer Dellelce LLP. Troy has joined IR as our exclusive Private Equity & Venture Capital Member in Canada – East. Troy Pocaluyko is a partner at Wildeboer Dellelce LLP practising corporate and securities law, with an emphasis on corporate […]
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (“MIB”) has sought to undertake the ginormous task of regularising and certifying the content available on various entertainment platforms and digital media in general, more particularly referred to as the over the top platforms (“OTT”). The Minister of MIB, Mr. Prakash Javadekar, during a conference with members of the […]
On February 28, 2019, the Hon’ble Supreme Court, vide its judgement in the case of The Regional Provident Fund Commissioner (II) West Bengal vs. Vivekananda Vidyamandir and Others (clubbed with other civil appeals) (“Vidyamandir Case”), re-affirmed the position concerning inclusion of certain allowances for determining the provident fund contribution. The question of law raised in […]
It is with our deepest regret to announce that Dr Janusz Fiszer passed away on 2 September 2019. He had been a valued member of GESSEL’s team and will always be remembered. The memorial service will be held on 9 September (Monday) at 13:00 in the church of St. Stanisław Kostka (ul. Hozjusza 2, Warsaw), […]
In recent past, there has been a lot of debate around a proper regulatory framework being put in place to enable Indian companies issue shares with differential voting rights (“DVR(s)”) which would enable the promoters to continue retaining control over their companies. Pursuant to this ongoing debate, the Securities Exchange Board of India (“SEBI”) on […]
Firm Boosts Business Offerings with Addition of Experienced, Growth-Focused Corporate Lawyer OAKLAND, Calif., Aug. 1, 2019 – Wendel Rosen LLP, the largest law firm in the East Bay representing businesses throughout the state, has added Laurie A. Sanders as a partner in the firm’s Business Group. “Laurie has more than 25 years of experience serving […]
We are delighted to announce the opening of LexCounsel’s office at Bhubaneswar, Odisha and are also pleased to welcome Abhijeet Das as Partner and Head of Odisha office. Abhijeet has over 10 years of experience working with leading law firms at New Delhi, a majority of which time he had spent with us. His primary […]
With more and more investors being attracted to invest in virtual currencies with their astonishing highs and painful lows, the cloud of confusion with regard to recognition and regulation of such currencies under Indian laws loomed. The nuances and legal status of virtual currencies under Indian laws including various directions issued by the Reserve Bank […]
GvW Graf von Westphalen has advised the shareholders of Insitumed GmbH on the sale of the company to Key Surgical LLC. The acquisition is subject to closing. Insitumed GmbH with its headquarters in Hamburg (Germany) is a leading supplier for flexible medical endoscopy. With close to 4,000 products and several representations across Europe, Africa and Australia, […]
GvW Graf von Westphalen has advised the UK based Redgate Software Group on its acquisition of Flyway, the biggest cross-platform database migrations tool. Redgate with its headquarters in Cambridge (UK) develops software used by over 800,000 IT professionals and is the leading Microsoft SQL Server tools vendor. More than 100,000 companies, including 91% of companies in the […]
In one of the most significant U.S. trademark rule changes ever issued, on July 2, 2019, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (the “USPTO”) announced that foreign businesses may no longer file new trademark applications by themselves or through their non-U.S. counsel. Instead, all such foreign applicants shall be required to engage U.S. trademark […]
GvW Graf von Westphalen has advised the founders of IVARIO, the leading online platform for drinking water testing for end consumers, on its sale to the GBA Group. The Hamburg based company which was founded by Saskia Gerber, Sascha Zielinski and Söhnke Mücke in 2013 operate Germany’s leading online platform for drinking water testing for […]