World Services Group

In this @ABLJ_insights report, #WSGMembers Takafumi Ochiai, Senior Partner at Atsumi & Sakai, Nicholas Tan Choi Chuan, Partner at @ShearnDelamore and Truong Nhat Quang, Managing Partner at @ykvnlawyers discuss the rise of M&A activity across Asia-Pacific amid an increasingly complex global environment. They highlight that regulatory developments are playing a more central role in deal execution, underscoring the importance of regulatory clarity and careful compliance planning, and emphasize that effective structuring, early engagement with regulators and a proactive approach to multi-jurisdictional requirements are key to achieving deal certainty and successful outcomes. Read more: worldservicesgroup.com/releases.asp?a… #WorldServicesGroup #GlobalNetwork

World Services Group is honored to recognize member winners of the @ManagingIP Americas Awards 2026. These prestigious awards celebrate firms, individuals, and companies behind the most innovative and challenging IP work of the past year, as well as those driving the IP law community in the Americas region. @BFlegalec Firm of the Year – Ecuador @CareyAbogados Francisco Carey, Practitioner of the Year - Chile @HuntonAK Stephen Demm, Practitioner of the Year - Trademark Litigator (South) Read more: worldservicesgroup.com/releases.asp?a…+ #WorldServicesGroup #GlobalNetwork

As we reflect on the WSG European Regional Meeting, we extend our sincere thanks to the WSG European Regional Council for their continued time, dedication, and leadership in supporting and strengthening our European member firms. The Council’s commitment to collaboration, engagement, and regional development plays a vital role in advancing the WSG community across Europe. With appreciation to Lieven Peeters, Chair of @ALTIUS_lawyers, and Council members Alexander Appel of Schurti Partners Rechtsanwälte AG, Adina Chilim-Dumitriu of NNDKP, Artemis Amalia Metaxa of @ChrysostomidesK, and Vincent Netter of @JeantetAvocats. We are deeply grateful for your leadership, insight, and ongoing dedication to the European region. #WorldServicesGroup #GlobalNetwork

At the 2026 WSG European Regional Meeting #WSGMembers engaged in a session on Changing Europe – Reality and Opportunities, moderated by Johan Aalto, @KrogerusFinland, including Dr. Thomas Jansen, Heuking; Vincent Netter, @JeantetAvocats; Jonathan Smart, @Shoosmiths; and Lukasz Szegda, Wardynski & Partners. The WSG Women’s Professional Forum, met for an open exchange of perspectives and experiences, bringing together leading women members from Europe, Asia Pacific, and North and South America. Following the program, members gathered for a Nordic Sea voyage and lunch at Ruusuniemi Rosendd. The experience combined with a versatile program and warm hospitality from host firm @KrogerusFinland made for an unforgettable 2026 WSG European Regional Meeting. We extend our sincere thanks to all WSG members who joined us this week in Helsinki, Finland, along with special appreciation to @KrogerusFinland in hosting this year’s meeting. #WSG #Worldservicesgroup #Leadership #LegalInnovation #Collaboration #Helsinki #WSGMember #2026WSGEuropeanRegionalMeeting

Thank you to @KrogerusFinland for graciously hosting #WSGMembers in Helsinki for the 2026 WSG European Regional Meeting. The WSG community had the opportunity to network and hear insightful presentations including Mårten Knuts, Managing Partner at @KrogerusFinland, moderating Inspirational Stories from Legends in Law Niklas Korsgaard Christensen of Plesner, Francesco Gianni of Gianni & Origoni, and Oskar Palva of @KrogerusFinland. Also, Marcus Möller of @KrogerusFinland who lead a discussion on Private Equity Investing in Professional Services, with Maria-Pia Hope of AGRD Partners, Stian Tuv of Altor Equity Partners and Julian Thatcher of @SPB_Global, Paul W. Catchlove of @BCG reflected on leadership transitions, and Pessi Honkasalo of @KrogerusFinland lead Maria Sorsimo of @WeAreLegora with a discussion about AI in Law. #WorldServicesGroup #Leadership #2026WSGEuropeanRegionalMeeting

As communities around the world gather to observe Easter and Passover, World Services Group extends warm wishes for a meaningful holiday filled with reflection, connection, and renewal. #WorldServicesGroup #GlobalNetwork

World Services Group is honored to recognize the following #WSGMember firms included in the 2026 @ChambersGuides Europe Guide. #WSG congratulates these firms for their excellence in practice and for upholding the high standards of WSG. @ALGoodbody @ALTIUS_lawyers @ArendtMedernach @Asters_law Boyanov & Co. Cechova & Partners @ChrysostomidesK @COBALT_Legal COBALT - Estonia Delphi Divjak, Topic & Bahtijarevic DORDA @Ellex_Klavins Ellex Valiunas @garrigues_es Gianni & Origoni Jadek & Pensa @KALO_ASSOCIATES Karanovic & Partners Kocian Solc Balastik @KrogerusFinland LEX Law Offices @mamotcv Maric & Co Law Firm Nestor Nestor Diculescu Kingston Petersen PLMJ Plesner Polenak Law Firm Schurti Partners Attorneys-at-Law Ltd Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP @Shoosmiths LLP Simonsen Vogt Wiig AS Szecskay Attorneys at Law @VanDoorne Walder Wyss Ltd. Wardynski & Partners #WorldServicesGroup #GlobalNetwork

#WorldServicesGroup is proud to be recognized as a Leading Law Firm Network in the 2026 @ChambersGuides Europe Guide, achieving a Band-1 ranking. This recognition solidifies WSG’s position as the premier network of elite independent legal firms, delivering top-tier global solutions with unmatched collaboration and innovation. Year after year, #WSG sets the standard for excellence in the legal industry, empowering our #WSGMembers to provide exceptional service and strategic insight across Europe and beyond. This ranking reflects the dedication and hard work of our member firms and professionals who consistently uphold the highest standards of client service. We thank our member firms and look forward to continuing our shared success in the years ahead. #WorldServicesGroup #GlobalNetwork

As we celebrate #InternationalWomensDay, World Services Group reflects on the achievements of women leaders within our network and across the globe, whose vision, dedication, and contributions continue to shape industries, communities, and the world around us. #WorldServicesGroup #GlobalNetwork

WSG has retained its position as a Band 1 Elite Global Law Firm Network in the @ChambersGuides Global Legal Guide 2026. WSG consistently earns this prestigious accolade each year, a testament to the network’s top‑ranked member firms and professionals who deliver the highest level of client service and collaboration both regionally and globally. WSG as a network continues to strengthen its impact through innovative technology, strategic leadership, valuable membership services, and key business and knowledge exchange opportunities. The @ChambersGuides Global Legal Guide 2026 evaluates and ranks the top lawyers, law firms, and global legal networks in more than 200 jurisdictions. Rankings are based on independent research and thousands of interviews with clients, legal practitioners, and industry leaders conducted by Chambers’ experienced research team. Read more: worldservicesgroup.com/releases.asp?a… #WorldServicesGroup #GlobalNetwork

A huge WSG Thank You to the Guest Speakers at the APAC Regional Meeting held in New Delhi, India, hosted by @KochharAndCo . The meeting started with an engaging session exploring multilateral trading by Abhijit Das, Independent Researcher at Delhi University. The program continued with Sameer Chugh, General Counsel at @games24x7, who participated in an insightful discussion moderated by Pradeep Ratnam, Partner at @KochharAndCo with panelists Ketan Mukhija, Partner at @KochharAndCo; Benjamin Smith, Partner at @minterellison; and Andrey Zharskiy, Partner at ALRUD, on how legal, regulatory, and structuring considerations now directly influence capital allocation and returns. Following with Suhas Srinivasiah, Partner at @KochharAndCo, sharing an enriching session about India’s digital revolution, and Stephen Mathias, Partner at @KochharAndCo, presenting a global overview of the legal issues arising from AI, and examined what the future holds for the practice of law in this area. Additionally, Shiv Sapra, Partner at @KochharAndCo moderated Ricardo Maria Ongkiko, Partner at SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan, and KV Singh, @KochharAndCo, who explored the arbitration system, once hailed as the gold standard for resolving commercial disputes.

A very special thank you to @KochharAndCo for graciously hosting a wonderfully successful WSG APAC Regional Meeting in New Delhi, India. The gathering brought together a distinguished global community—with attendees from the Asia‑Pacific region, Europe, Latin America, and across the world. The meeting created a valuable forum for identifying new collaboration opportunities and deepening relationships among firms with shared clients across the Asia Pacific region—one of the most important and dynamic markets in our network. #WorldServicesGroup #LegalNetwork

In this @channelstv interview, #WSGMember Sina Sipasi, Partner at @AelexPartners discusses the growing importance of innovative legal structures in infrastructure finance, highlighting that Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) are becoming widely adopted as international best practice for managing risk and strengthening project bankability. He emphasizes that legal clarity and strong governance frameworks are essential to giving investors the confidence to support long term infrastructure projects, ultimately driving sustained economic growth across emerging markets. Read more: worldservicesgroup.com/releases.asp?a… #WorldServicesGroup #LegalNetwork

Thank you to #WSGMember firm @JeantetAvocats for hosting the WSG IBA M&A Luncheon 2026 in Paris earlier this month. Held in conjunction with the 14th IBA European Corporate and Private M&A Conference, the luncheon provided valuable networking opportunities for WSG M&A professionals from across the network. #WorldServicesGroup #WSGEvents

In this @CincoDiascom article, #WSGMember Fernando Vives Ruiz, Executive Chairman at @garrigues_es discusses the impact of geopolitical and economic uncertainty on the legal sector. He highlights how technological development is expected to drive both operational transformation and international expansion. With technology positioned to enable sustainable growth and enhanced client service, he emphasizes that effective technology adoption must be supported by clearly defined, practical use cases capable of demonstrating measurable value. Read more: worldservicesgroup.com/releases.asp?a…+ #WorldServicesGroup #LegalNetwork

In this @ModoEnergy podcast, #WSGMember Conrad Purcell, Partner at @haynesboone discusses the increasing legal complexity surrounding the financing of battery energy storage systems (BESS). He highlights that while debt financing remains a core component, its application to BESS projects raises distinct legal considerations, including revenue certainty, asset longevity and technology risk, emphasizing uncertainty as the biggest barrier to bankability in battery storage financing today. Read more: worldservicesgroup.com/releases.asp?a…+ #WorldServicesGroup #LegalNetwork