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London-based International Arbitration Partner Maurice Kenton Joins Hunton Andrews Kurth in Continued Expansion of Firm’s Global Disputes Practice

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
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Maurice Kenton, a prominent international arbitration and disputes lawyer with significant experience representing clients in the mining, oil and gas, power, telecommunications, infrastructure and insurance sectors, has joined Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP as a partner in London.

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  • Maurice Kenton, a prominent international arbitration and disputes lawyer with significant experience representing clients in the mining, oil and gas, power, telecommunications, infrastructure and insurance sectors, has joined Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP as a partner in London.
  • Arriving with Kenton is disputes Counsel Edward Hamilton, whose practice includes international commercial and investor-State disputes.
  • “We are pleased to welcome them to the firm.”
    Kenton, who will lead the firm’s international arbitration practice, is the latest addition to Hunton Andrews Kurth’s London-based team.
  • The firm recently announced the arrivals of his longtime colleagues, international arbitration Partner David Hesse and corporate Partner Phillip Mace.

Navigating the Future: Yodaplus's DocuTrade at the Forefront of the Trade Finance Evolution

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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MUMBAI, India, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The global trade finance sector, pivotal to international commerce, has long been anchored by traditional paper-based practices. From bills of lading to promissory notes, the tangible nature of these documents has been both a symbol of trust and at the same time, a source of inefficiency. In a world increasingly dictated by speed, efficiency, and environmental concerns, these age-old paper-bound practices have been a growing concern.

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  • In an era where global trade remains tethered to traditional paper-based practices, the need for digitization has never been more pressing.
  • Stepping into this evolving landscape, Yodaplus recently introduced DocuTrade — a documentation solution optimized for today's digital age, yet deeply respectful of the legacy and intricacies of trade finance.
  • The aftermath of the COVID pandemic has only accelerated the push towards digital solutions in trade finance.
  • Amidst this sea change, platforms like DocuTrade are poised to be at the forefront, leading the digital transformation journey.

Navigating the Future: Yodaplus's DocuTrade at the Forefront of the Trade Finance Evolution

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
United Nations Commission on International Trade Law, Abu Dhabi Global Market, Model act, UNCITRAL Model Law on Electronic Transferable Records, COVID, Trust, Documentation, UNCITRAL, Growth, Environment, International trade law, Cryptocurrency, Blockchain

MUMBAI, India, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The global trade finance sector, pivotal to international commerce, has long been anchored by traditional paper-based practices. From bills of lading to promissory notes, the tangible nature of these documents has been both a symbol of trust and at the same time, a source of inefficiency. In a world increasingly dictated by speed, efficiency, and environmental concerns, these age-old paper-bound practices have been a growing concern.

Key Points: 
  • In an era where global trade remains tethered to traditional paper-based practices, the need for digitization has never been more pressing.
  • Stepping into this evolving landscape, Yodaplus recently introduced DocuTrade — a documentation solution optimized for today's digital age, yet deeply respectful of the legacy and intricacies of trade finance.
  • The aftermath of the COVID pandemic has only accelerated the push towards digital solutions in trade finance.
  • Amidst this sea change, platforms like DocuTrade are poised to be at the forefront, leading the digital transformation journey.

XDC Trade Network Enhances Compliance with LEI Integration

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Friday, September 1, 2023
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Singapore, Singapore--(Newsfile Corp. - September 1, 2023) - XDC Trade Network, a complete suite of dApps that aims to redefine the global trade finance Industry by digitalising trade documents and improving access to capital for SMEs has completed an important milestone as part of efforts to increase compliance in their solution.

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  • Singapore, Singapore--(Newsfile Corp. - September 1, 2023) - XDC Trade Network, a complete suite of dApps that aims to redefine the global trade finance Industry by digitalising trade documents and improving access to capital for SMEs has completed an important milestone as part of efforts to increase compliance in their solution.
  • The implementation of the LEI is another milestone for XDC Trade Network.
  • "Ensuring proper data standards and compliance are key pillars of our solution, this will ensure the trade participants can peacefully create, endorse, and transfer trade documents.
  • This partnership would lower compliance costs and even help prevent documentary fraud," says Sunil Senapati, CEO, XDC Trade Network.

Veteran Trial Lawyer Amy Ruhland and Team to Launch Austin Office

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023
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AUSTIN, Texas and REDWOOD SHORES, Calif., Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Reichman Jorgensen Lehman & Feldberg LLP (RJLF), a national, majority women-owned trial boutique, has announced the launch of its Austin office with veteran trial lawyer Amy L. Ruhland joining the firm as Austin Managing Partner.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas and REDWOOD SHORES, Calif., Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Reichman Jorgensen Lehman & Feldberg LLP (RJLF), a national, majority women-owned trial boutique, has announced the launch of its Austin office with veteran trial lawyer Amy L. Ruhland joining the firm as Austin Managing Partner.
  • As the firm's fifth office nationwide, this milestone reflects the growth of RJLF's Texas practice and its ability to attract exceptional trial lawyers.
  • "Amy is an exceptional and seasoned trial lawyer," said RJLF's Deputy Managing Partner, Jennifer Estremera .
  • "As a native Texan, I am honored to help RJLF launch the Austin office and deepen their national trial bench," said Ruhland.

Leading International Arbitration Attorney Miriam Harwood Joins Katten

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023
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NEW YORK, July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Katten announced today that Miriam K. Harwood has joined the New York office as a partner and chair of the firm's new International Arbitration practice.

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  • NEW YORK, July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Katten announced today that Miriam K. Harwood has joined the New York office as a partner and chair of the firm's new International Arbitration practice.
  • "I am excited to launch the International Arbitration practice at Katten," said Harwood.
  • She also serves on the board of directors of the New York International Arbitration Center and the advisory board of The American Review of International Arbitration.
  • Before joining Katten, Harwood served as partner and co-head of the Investment Arbitration practice at an AmLaw 100 firm, and she was previously a partner in the International Arbitration group at an AmLaw 200 firm.

CREDIBILITY INTERNATIONAL JOINS HKA, EXPANDING GLOBAL EXPERT PRACTICE IN FORENSIC ACCOUNTING, FINANCIAL FRAUD INVESTIGATIONS AND INVESTOR STATE DISPUTES

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023
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Based in Washington DC, Credibility specializes in financial fraud investigation and expert testimony on damages and financial issues in domestic and international disputes.

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  • Based in Washington DC, Credibility specializes in financial fraud investigation and expert testimony on damages and financial issues in domestic and international disputes.
  • Among other forums, Credibility has served as experts under AAA, CRCICA, ICC, ICSID, LCIA, NAFTA, PCA, SCC, SMA, and UNCITRAL rules.
  • This acquisition further strengthens our global capabilities in forensic accounting, commercial damages and investor-state disputes.
  • Credibility experts have testified in numerous international and domestic disputes in arbitrations and courts involving some of the largest claims in the world.

Nardello & Co. Boosts London Presence With Managing Partners Jenna Burton and Daria Plakhova-Freshville

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023
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Global investigations firm Nardello & Co. is pleased to announce that Jenna Burton and Daria Plakhova-Freshville have joined its London office as Managing Directors.

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  • Global investigations firm Nardello & Co. is pleased to announce that Jenna Burton and Daria Plakhova-Freshville have joined its London office as Managing Directors.
  • Burton has a decade of experience in business intelligence, investigations, and litigation/arbitration support, with a focus on the Middle East, Africa, and Europe.
  • Burton's investigations have involved government corruption, bribery (including FCPA and UK Bribery Act violations), money laundering, terrorism financing, sanctions busting, and embezzlement.
  • In addition to bolstering the firm’s London presence, the arrivals bring the total representation of women in senior roles at Nardello & Co to 50%.

Omni Bridgeway expands in France with new Paris operations, welcomes Leon Ioannou

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022
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Based in Paris, Leon will focus on supporting clients and lawyers with non-recourse financing and recovery solutions for legal disputes both in France and internationally.

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  • Based in Paris, Leon will focus on supporting clients and lawyers with non-recourse financing and recovery solutions for legal disputes both in France and internationally.
  • In Paris, Leon will work closely with the full EMEA team including French trained lawyer, Nevena Ivanova , Investment Manager, Senior Legal Counsel who joined Omni Bridgeway in 2020.
  • "We are very pleased to deepen our commitment to our clients in France with Leon joining us in Paris.
  • Leon Ioannou commented, "I am extremely happy to join Omni Bridgeway, the most respected legal finance provider in the industry with the most experienced team.

Tahmidur Rahman Remura Law Firm in Bangladesh Expands Its Team with Partner Promotions

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022
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Tahmidur Rahman Remura is a global full-service law firm in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Recently, the Company announced new partner promotions and new hires taking place in the Company.

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  • In a recent development, the Firm has announced the regional expansion of the law firm's team by having new partner promotions and new hires.
  • Tahmidur Rahman Remura Law Firm announces the promotion of Barrister Meheruba Mahbub to Partner, Syed Aslam to Company Partner, and the addition of Deputy Attorney General Abul Hashem as Of Counsel.
  • Tahmidur Rahman Remura Law Firm in Bangladesh is poised for continued expansion after these promotions.
  • Tahmidur Rahman Remura is the first International Law Firm based in Bangladesh, with upcoming offices in Farringdon, London, and Brooklyn, New York.