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WLN Litigation & Arbitration Focus Group
Today the WLN Litigation & Arbitration Focus Group met to conclude current discussions about bankruptcy proceedings in our jurisdictions. It addressed whether there are any special debts for which the director of a company can be held accountable more easily. Many thanks to Gloria Vinyals for chairing the meeting and to John Kenneally, Kevin Harrison, Sebastiaan Meeuwens and Ashley […]
Italy: bureau Plattner recognized in the Legal500 rankings
We share the fantastic news from our member firm in Bolzano and Milan: We are pleased to announce that bureau Plattner has been recognized in the Legal 500 rankings. This achievement is a clear testament to the trust and loyalty of our valued clients, whose interests we have the privilege to serve, and to whom […]
Poland: What are the chances of winning a dispute with the tax administration?
When in 1920 a general income tax was introduced in the independent Republic of Poland, after the first few years of its operation, representatives of the legal doctrine and specialists lamented its shortcomings, including, among others, the low quality of the jurisprudence of tax commissions, which resulted in a high rate of repealing decisions issued […]
The Necessity of a Global Legal Network for Chinese Companies Going Global
As a lawyer practicing in China, being a member of the Warwick Legal Network (WLN) has been an invaluable asset in my professional journey. In an era where Chinese companies are expanding globally, having access to a reliable and closely-knit network of legal professionals worldwide is crucial. My experience with WLN has reinforced the importance […]
NL: Update on administrative fines
In the past six months, interesting developments have occurred in the field of Dutch administrative penalty law. For example, it has become clear that in the event of an administrative fine, the person concerned has the right to assistance from counsel during an interrogation, and this right must be communicated by the administrative body prior […]
The Value of Warwick Legal Network for a Lawyer in China
As a lawyer practicing in China, being a member of the Warwick Legal Network (WLN) has been an invaluable asset in my professional journey. In an era where Chinese companies are expanding globally, having access to a reliable and closely-knit network of legal professionals worldwide is crucial. My experience with WLN has reinforced the importance […]
Turkey: AKT Law Firm named “National Law Firm of the Year” at the Legal Leaders Awards!
WLN is delighted to share this very proud moment for our member firm in Istanbul, AKT Law Firm: We are honored to be named “National Law Firm of the Year” at the Legal Leaders Awards! This prestigious recognition is a testament to our senior partners’ Cem Kaspi, Rona Kaspi, Serra Ünsal Aksakal, Ercan Demir leadership, to […]
WLN welcomes new member firm in Romania: Voloaga Law Firm
WLN is delighted to welcome a new member firm to our network: Voloaga Law Firm, Bucharest. As a network, it is excellent to have a member firm again in Romania and an important step in our growth. Voloaga Law Firm was founded in 2014 by Radu Voloagă and specialises in commercial practice. Starting as a […]
Aleksandra Olbratowska is awarded the Jorge Mañá Award 2025!
The WLN Board are delighted to announce the first winner of the Jorge Mañá Award 2025! Congratulations to Aleksandra Olbratowska (Gorazda, Świstuń, Wątroba i Partnerzy adwokaci i radcowie prawni, Krakow). The winner’s grant will support Aleksandra in spending time with fellow WLN member firm bureau Plattner. The WLN Board members all send Aleksandra our warm […]
WLN Technology Law Focus Group Updates
Today the WLN Technology Law Focus Group shared valuable updates from our different jurisdictions in the world of technology law, particularly focusing on the rise in use of artificial intelligence platforms such as ChatGPT and DeepSeek. Our chair Diane Frank was joined by Renata Lewicka, Chris Erb, Jackie Wu, Randy Whitmeyer, John Kivus, Jakob Tasser, and Łukasz […]