K&L Gates

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed Executive Order No. 2024-04, launching the Permit Fast Track Program. This initiative is set to revolutionize how we develop critical infrastructure projects in the Commonwealth. More details here: https://ow.ly/EOkE50UcTnp

We’re proud to announce our Doha office's recognition at the 2024 LexisNexis Qatar Business Law Forum and Awards. Our team won International Law Firm of the Year for a second consecutive year and received honorable mentions in the Corporate, Property & Construction, and Arbitration Team of the Year categories. Congratulations to our team in Doha! These achievements are the result of their collective effort, commitment, passion, and the trust of our clients. #QBLFAwards2024 #Qatar #qblf Amjad Hussain, Simon Chan, Matthew Walker, Pawel Piotrowski, Guillaume Hess, Burak Eryigit, Oon Jaime, Reine Haidar, Christopher Abraham, Mira Khalaf, Randa Shiblaq, Danisa Naidoo, Sidar Yaksan

Upcoming Webinar | 25 November 2024 Join us for a panel discussion led by our Public Policy and Law practice. We will explore the results of the election and the implications of the post-election landscape for businesses and organizations: https://ow.ly/iIKI50Uc6Cc

London partners Arthur Artinian and Catherine Adam recently spoke on a panel discussion at The Luxury Law Summit in New York. "Mastering 3PL," which provided insights on optimizing commercial outcomes in 3PL agreements, addressing negotiation challenges, and outsourcing across Europe. The conference was attended by some of the world’s leading luxury brands. #luxurylaw #fashionlaw #supplychain

The EU MiCAR Regulation was recently published in the Italian Official Gazette. Compliance with MiCAR will pose a significant challenge for Italian virtual asset service providers, as compliance standards under MiCAR are significantly higher than those currently in place. Read more here: https://ow.ly/kap950UbaXS

We were thrilled to sponsor NAPABA (National Asian Pacific American Bar Association) and host a reception with over 175 attendees. It was a fantastic opportunity to connect with colleagues and advocates and drive meaningful change in the legal profession. Thank you to everyone who joined us! #NAPABA2024 #DiversityAndInclusion #InclusionMatters

The November election results signal changes to energy policy at the state and federal levels. While it is not yet clear how these changes will develop in the months to come, one winner that appears to have emerged at the ballot box is natural gas. Read more here: https://ow.ly/3z9750Uaxik

We were delighted to host our clients at a US post-election breakfast seminar in Sydney. Bart Gordon, Mary Burke Baker, and Nathaniel Bolin from our Washington, D.C. office joined Sydney partners Stuart Broadfoot, Betsy-Ann Howe, and James Lonie to discuss the potential impact of the new administration on Australia, covering a wide range of topics including trade, investment, tax, and various industry sectors. Following successful events in Melbourne and Brisbane, we're excited for our upcoming seminar in Perth.

Beginning September 2025, failure to prevent fraud will come into force as an offence as part of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023, giving companies an opportunity to implement reasonable fraud prevention procedures: https://ow.ly/GZ6Q50U9tAx #RegulatoryLaw #EU #FraudPrevention

Upcoming Webinar | 20 November Although several House races are yet to be called, Republicans will likely retain control of the House and the GOP will use the budget reconciliation process to pass tax legislation in 2025. Join us for a discussion on the various issues expected to be in play during the 2025 tax debate: https://ow.ly/iupX50U9sHE