Network News: Q3 2026 Achievements and Crossborder Collaboration

As another active quarter comes to a close, we congratulate our member firms on their continued achievements and contributions to the Aliant+ community. From crossborder client work and international referrals to professional recognition, new capabilities, thought leadership, and team growth, these updates reflect the expertise and relationships that continue to strengthen our network around the world.

We look forward to sharing more member successes in the next quarterly update. If your firm has an announcement, milestone, publication, speaking engagement, collaboration, or other noteworthy achievement, we encourage you to share it through the quarterly member survey so we can celebrate it with the network.

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Aidos Ltd. | Bulgaria

Aidos continued its practical guidance for companies doing business in Bulgaria with new publications covering SAF-T implementation, the EU AI Act, and foreign employer registration.

The firm also published Bulgaria, In Practice: A Realistic Guide to Moving, Working, and Building a Business in Bulgaria, offering practical guidance for professionals and businesses considering relocating, working, or establishing operations in the country.

Aliant LLP | United States

Aliant LLP members reported several notable achievements and international engagements during Q3. Kai Schadbach’s firm was named a “Best Law Firm 2026” for Commercial and Corporate Law and M&A by Capital magazine, while Kai was recognized as a “TOP Lawyer 2027” by the F.A.Z. Institute. He is also participating in this year’s UIA Annual Conference in Marrakesh.

Suzanne Natbony celebrated 10 years of maintaining her Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent® Rating, successfully resolved a significant copyright dispute before litigation was filed, and filed a provisional patent application involving AI and attorney-client collaboration. She also presented at the Los Angeles Multi-Specialty Cosmetic Academy and co-authored an article examining the legal and emotional pressures facing entrepreneurs.

Aliant Helml Rechtsanwälte | Austria

Aliant Helml Rechtsanwälte marked an important professional achievement with the appointment of a member of its leadership team as a Senator of the Senat der Wirtschaft, an Austrian organization bringing together business leaders committed to responsible and sustainable economic development.

The firm also launched its first Spring Break by ALIANT in Linz and contributed to the Aliant+ Litigation Practice Area Group’s analysis of AI tools and shared technology resources for litigation practices.

Aliant Legal Grounds collaborated with fellow Aliant+ members on a crossborder employment law matter involving the Netherlands during Q3.

The firm also remained active in thought leadership across employment, private client, payment services, insurance, and wine law. Elisa Noto, Chair of the Aliant+ Labor & Employment Practice Area Group, delivered three employment law lectures for the International HR Master’s program at Rome Business School. The team also moved into new offices in Rome’s Parioli district.

Aliant-Menyhei-Molnár-Góbi-B. Szabó | Hungary

The Hungary office continued its strong standing in private wealth with Tier 1 recognition in Chambers High Net Worth.

The team also expanded during the quarter with the addition of attorney Dr. Janos Gobi.

Alkadi CPAs & Advisors | Saudi Arabia

Alkadi CPAs & Advisors expanded its capabilities after receiving official authorization to provide professional bankruptcy services in Saudi Arabia, strengthening the firm’s ability to support businesses, creditors, and other stakeholders in bankruptcy and restructuring matters.

The firm’s Local Content practice also completed more than 100 engagements during Q3, representing significant growth compared with both the previous quarter and the same period last year.

Aliant Krzyzowska | Poland

Aliant Krzyzowska remained highly active in Poland’s legal and business community during Q3. Managing Partner Małgorzata Krzyżowska served on the team responsible for preparing examination tasks for the 2026 Polish Bar Examination, representing the Polish Bar Council alongside representatives of the Ministry of Justice.

She was also appointed once again as national coordinator of the Polish Bar Council’s legal education initiative for young people. The firm further strengthened its presence in the business community as a Knowledge Partner at the DREMA International Trade Fair, while continuing to engage with foreign investors and companies entering the Polish market.

Aliant Conesa Legal | Spain

Aliant Conesa Legal reported an active quarter of crossborder collaboration across several jurisdictions. The firm worked with Aliant Paris to provide Spanish tax advice for a French national and received a matter through Aliant Costa Rica involving a Chilean company in Costa Rica and a Spanish counterparty following the unilateral termination of a contract. The team is pursuing an out-of-court resolution, with litigation in Spain as a potential next step.

The firm also began developing a new collaboration with counsel in Lithuania, further expanding its relationships across the network. Lawyer Redouan Rochdi also joined the team during the quarter.

Gideon Koren & Co. | Israel

Gideon Koren & Co. advised Israeli AgTech company Metomotion Ltd. on a complex crossborder R&D structure following its acquisition by the Dutch investment arm of an agricultural technology group.

The firm structured arrangements allowing development and validation activities to continue in the Netherlands while addressing restrictions associated with technology supported by the Israel Innovation Authority. The structure was subsequently approved by the Authority’s Research Committee, enabling the company to continue its international development while maintaining core IP and R&D commitments in Israel.

The matter was led by Partner Meir Fuchs, who is admitted in both Israel and New York. The firm also contributed to the Aliant+ Labor & Employment PAG’s gender pay initiative and is preparing a presentation on crossborder estate planning.

Gökçe Attorney Partnership | Türkiye

Gökçe became the first Turkish law firm to achieve AI-Integrated certification under the Raydorf AI Maturity Standard, reaching the certification level across all seven assessed dimensions.

Managing Partner Görkem Gökçe also spoke at the Microsoft AI Legal Summit in Istanbul on the practical and responsible integration of artificial intelligence into legal practice. The firm’s technology team continued its thought leadership on data protection and digital regulation, while the firm expanded its Corporate and TMT practices with four new lawyers.

Aliant Hafner Urbach Partner | Switzerland

Aliant Hafner Urbach Partner reported continued crossborder referral activity involving Switzerland, Germany, and Austria during Q3, with two referrals received and one sent.

The activity reflects the firm’s ongoing use of the Aliant+ network to connect clients with trusted expertise across neighboring European jurisdictions and deepen working relationships between member offices.

IPO Pang Shenjun | China

IPO Pang Shenjun maintained an active thought leadership program during Q3, reporting more than 15 externally published articles.

The firm also participated in both the Corporate and Labor & Employment Practice Area Groups and is preparing to speak on China’s regulatory framework for artificial intelligence at an upcoming international program.

Krayman Consultants LLP | India

Krayman Consultants LLP reported crossborder collaboration with Aliant Hungary and Aliant Switzerland during Q3, alongside substantial international client work connecting India and Japan.

The firm assisted a leading Japanese agrochemical multinational with the establishment of a wholly owned Indian subsidiary and advised a Japanese chemicals company on transitioning its Indian operations from a cost-plus marketing support model to a direct-sales trading entity. Partner Manan Agarwal also visited a client’s headquarters in Japan, further strengthening the firm’s India-Japan relationships.

Lighthouse Law | Singapore

Lighthouse Law turned to the Aliant+ network to support a client outside Singapore, referring a contentious divorce matter to colleagues in Hong Kong during Q3.

The referral provided the client with trusted local support in another jurisdiction and demonstrates the practical value of member relationships across the Asia-Pacific region. The firm is also looking to strengthen its connections in Indonesia.

L/R/P Advokati | Slovakia

L/R/P continued its strong focus on international business and thought leadership, regularly sharing legal updates through its website, LinkedIn, Facebook, and monthly client newsletter.

The firm also contributed to the Aliant+ initiative examining equal pay and non-discrimination requirements across the EU and expects further recognition later this year in rankings of Slovakia’s leading law firms, including potential recognition for its regulatory and compliance practice.

Opportunity Financial Services | Luxembourg

Opportunity Financial Services continued to expand its investment activities during the quarter and is co-launching Velaris Ventures Fund I.

The firm also supported the continued growth of Aliant+ by introducing a prospective member to the network and continues to advocate for greater visibility of Luxembourg as a key jurisdiction for high-net-worth individuals, single-family offices, and multi-family offices.

SPL Audit | Cyprus

SPL Audit continued to expand both its technical expertise and client service capabilities during Q3.

The firm published guidance on the growing strategic importance of VAT in digital transformation and developed further analysis of Cyprus’s evolving tax landscape. SPL also established a new Client Experience Department as it looks to strengthen crossborder relationships, particularly in India, the UK, and the UAE.

Aliant Stenger Rechtsanwälte | Germany

Aliant Stenger Rechtsanwälte reported one of the quarter’s strongest periods of crossborder collaboration across the Aliant+ network, with activity spanning Slovakia, Poland, Cyprus, the Netherlands, and Norway.

The firm received an energy law referral from Slovakia and an employment and labor law referral from Poland, while referring a corporate and compliance matter to colleagues in Cyprus. The team also reported ongoing business with Aliant+ members in both the Netherlands and Norway.

The firm’s international regulatory profile also grew through Dr. Wiebke Seyffert’s participation in European Parliament discussions in Brussels concerning proposed changes to EU airline passenger rights regulation. Seyffert and Natascha Garisch are also scheduled to speak at an upcoming meeting of the Board of Airline Representatives in Germany.

Vyskočil, Krošlák a partneři | Czech Republic

Vyskočil, Krošlák a partneři continued its client education and thought leadership efforts with programs focused on commercial contracting, recruitment, AI in HR, data protection, and European pay transparency requirements.

The firm also contributed to the Aliant+ Labor & Employment Practice Area Group’s crossborder equal pay initiative, while associates Nikol Franz and Gabriela Kadlecová shared their expertise on copyright and the fashion industry with Czech national media.

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