What’s Happening Around the Network
Every quarter, we spotlight a selection of updates that showcase the depth, diversity and momentum across the Aliant+ Global Network. Below is a curated look at recent achievements, collaboration and innovation from a selection of our offices. Explore what your colleagues have been working on and discover new opportunities to connect and engage across the network.
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- Aidos Accountancy Services / Bulgaria
- Aliant Conesa Legal / Spain
- Aliant Gideon Koren & Co / Israel
- Aliant Helml Rechtsanwälte GmbH / Austria
- Aliant Krzyżowska / Poland
- Aliant LLP / United States
- Aliant-Menyhei-Molnár-B. Szabó Law Office / Hungary
- Aliant Stenger Rechtsanwälte / Germany
- Arst Avocats / France
- Hauzen LLP / China
- KrayMan Consultants LLP / India
- SPL Audit LTD Accounting / Cyprus
Aidos Accountancy Services / Bulgaria
Building Cross-Border Visibility Through Strategic Knowledge Sharing
The Bulgaria office focused on strengthening crossborder visibility through structured knowledge sharing.
The team published several technical articles addressing international topics, including:
- EU India Free Trade Agreement Update (2026)
- A1 Certificate and crossborder employment rules
- Dutch exit tax considerations
🔗 https://aidos.bg/
Additional initiatives include a coordinated publication with Turkey and a real estate focused collaboration within the Aliant network.
These efforts are part of a broader strategy to increase visibility and support future crossborder collaboration opportunities.
Strategic Impact
This approach strengthens Aliant’s SEO presence and thought leadership globally. It also creates scalable content opportunities that other offices can replicate or contribute to.
Aliant Conesa Legal / Spain
Strengthening Cross-Border Collaboration Across Key Jurisdictions
The Spain office continued to expand crossborder collaboration across multiple jurisdictions.
The team worked with the France office on employment and tax matters, supporting a French company hiring in Spain and assisting with financial reviews related to potential loan claims.
Collaboration with the United States remains ongoing, particularly in assisting clients with crossborder tax regularization through Aliant tax specialists.
The office also partnered with Bulgaria on a joint article addressing posted workers in Europe.
🔗 https://aidos.bg/ta-300-a1-posted-workers-europe/
In addition, collaboration with Hungary included support on real estate transactions, company formation, immigration, and warranty claims related to machinery.
These activities reflect a growing trend of international companies leveraging Spain as a base for crossborder operations.
Strategic Impact
Spain is emerging as a key jurisdiction for crossborder structuring, employment, and tax matters. The office’s active collaboration across multiple countries highlights strong referral pathways within the network.
Aliant Gideon Koren & Co / Israel
Advising on High-Impact Innovation and Strengthening FinTech Presence
The Israel office had a highly active quarter across transactions, industry engagement, and community initiatives.
A major highlight was advising on the acquisition of Metomotion Ltd., an Israeli agri tech robotics company, by Navus, the investment vehicle of the Lely family office. The transaction required complex negotiations with shareholders and management and positions the company for continued innovation in agricultural robotics.
The office also joined the Israeli Fintech Center, a central body for fintech collaboration in Israel, which includes leading financial institutions, investment firms, and technology players.
🔗 https://www.canva.com/design/DAGi9YhqgFo/lcPPKfOV_RafQDPzoFmr6Q/view
Following this, Adv. Gideon Koren participated in a webinar addressing intergenerational transfer of fintech assets, focusing on crypto estate planning.
In addition, the firm continues to provide pro bono legal support to NGOs, including the Mitchashvim Project, which promotes digital inclusion and environmental sustainability through the distribution of refurbished computers.
Strategic Impact
Israel’s work strengthens Aliant’s capabilities in high growth sectors such as agri tech, robotics, and fintech. It also creates opportunities for collaboration in venture, M&A, and emerging technology regulation across jurisdictions.
Aliant Helml Rechtsanwälte GmbH / Austria
Leading Cross-Border Infrastructure and Regulatory Engagements Across Europe
The Austria office reported a strong quarter with significant client wins and strategic initiatives.
The team onboarded two major clients, including a multinational public sector solutions provider operating across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, and a regional infrastructure operator requiring regulatory alignment.
Building on this, the office was appointed lead counsel for a multi authority procurement project involving critical infrastructure across multiple jurisdictions.
The team also launched a structured LinkedIn content strategy and formalized a DACH Turkey collaboration to support crossborder business activity.
Strategic Impact
Austria’s work demonstrates the value of crossborder coordination in large scale infrastructure and regulatory matters. The DACH Turkey corridor is a strong example of replicable regional collaboration.
Aliant Krzyżowska / Poland
Delivering Strong Litigation Results and Cross-Border Commercial Success
The Poland office delivered a strong quarter marked by litigation success and strategic crossborder advisory work.
A key achievement was the successful protection of a client’s brand through a timely opposition to a competing trademark application.
The team also concluded a multi year dispute involving defamation and infringement of personal rights. In January, a criminal court issued a final judgment finding the former employee guilty and ordering compensation. This was followed by a civil court judgment in February confirming the infringement and requiring a formal apology.
In addition, the office advised on a multimillion partnership for the distribution of woodworking machinery in the Netherlands and Denmark, successfully concluding negotiations on favorable terms.
The team also handled three Swiss franc loan cases, all resolved through satisfactory settlements with the banks.
Strategic Impact
Poland’s work demonstrates strong capabilities in litigation, IP protection, and crossborder commercial transactions. These are highly transferable areas where other offices can collaborate, particularly in EU related disputes and distribution agreements.
Aliant LLP / United States
Aliant-Menyhei-Molnár-B. Szabó Law Office / Hungary
Driving Thought Leadership in Cross-Border Wealth Structuring
The Hungary office played a leading role in regional thought leadership during Q1.
Team members contributed to the STEP Hungary 2026 Conference, addressing crossborder wealth structuring, compliance, and estate planning challenges.
The office is also a founding member of the Family Business Succession Hub, supporting Hungarian family businesses through multidisciplinary collaboration.
In addition, the team continues to strengthen ties with the Cyprus office and is developing a more structured joint service offering.
Strategic Impact
Hungary’s expertise in private client and succession planning creates strong opportunities for crossborder referrals, particularly for high net worth individuals and family businesses.
Aliant Stenger Rechtsanwälte / Germany
Securing Strong Litigation Results in Complex High-Value Disputes
The Germany office demonstrated strong litigation capability during the first quarter, highlighted by a significant success in a high value insurance dispute. The team secured a full recovery on a complex six digit claim involving multiple components, an outcome that is rarely achieved in cases of this nature.
In parallel, the office continues to engage in ongoing business development efforts, including discussions with an East Asian airline that may lead to a future engagement.
Despite broader market challenges, the team remains focused, active, and well positioned for continued growth in the coming quarters.
Strategic Impact
This result reinforces the strength of Aliant’s litigation capabilities, particularly in complex, high value disputes. It also highlights opportunities for crossborder collaboration in sectors such as insurance and aviation.
Arst Avocats / France
Expanding Cross-Border Collaboration and Strategic Partnerships
The France office continues to expand its crossborder collaboration efforts.
The team is currently involved in a litigation matter with Cyprus Airways in collaboration with the Cyprus office. In M&A, the team participated in a transaction that did not proceed due to competitive bidding, though it reflects continued involvement in high value deals.
Looking ahead, new opportunities are emerging through a developing partnership with Morocco, which is expected to generate additional crossborder work.
The office is also exploring how to present its integrated legal and accounting collaboration model to the broader network.
Strategic Impact
France’s growing pipeline and partnership strategy highlight how crossborder collaboration can generate consistent deal flow. The integrated legal and accounting model may serve as a template for other jurisdictions.
Hauzen LLP / China
Hauzen LLP Recognised by Legal 500 and Chambers FinTech in 2026 Rankings
Hauzen LLP is delighted to share with our friends and partners across the Aliant network that the firm has been recognised in both the Legal 500 Greater China Guide 2026 and the Chambers FinTech Guide 2026 for its work in fintech and financial services regulatory matters.
In the Legal 500 Greater China Guide 2026, Hauzen LLP has been ranked for Fintech and Financial Services Regulatory, reflecting the firm’s continued dedication to delivering innovative, effective, and commercially focused legal solutions in Hong Kong’s fast evolving fintech market.
🔗 https://www.hauzen.hk/hauzen-llp-ranked-in-fintech-and-financial-services-regulatory-by-legal-500-greater-china-2026/
The firm has also once again been ranked in the FinTech Legal (International Firms) category in the Chambers FinTech Guide 2026 and has been promoted to Band 2. This recognition is especially meaningful as an independent Hong Kong law firm, positioned alongside leading international firms.
🔗 https://www.hauzen.hk/hauzen-llp-basil-hwang-and-jay-lee-ranked-in-fintech-legal-international-firms-by-chambers-and-partners/
In addition, Managing Partner Basil Hwang and Partner Jay Lee have both been recognised as Notable Practitioners in the Chambers FinTech Guide 2026, with Basil ranked in Band 2 and Jay ranked in Band 3.
These rankings reflect strong client feedback, particularly in crypto assets, financial services regulation, and complex fintech disputes. As fintech, cryptocurrency, and digital asset businesses continue to evolve, Hauzen LLP remains focused on helping clients navigate regulatory change and seize new opportunities.
Strategic Impact
This recognition strengthens Aliant’s positioning in fintech and digital asset advisory in Asia. It creates opportunities for crossborder referrals involving regulatory, crypto, and financial services matters, particularly for clients operating between Asia, Europe, and the United States.
KrayMan Consultants LLP / India
Expanding Capabilities and Presence in a High-Growth Market
The India office experienced a strong quarter marked by expansion, client growth, and internal development.
A key milestone was the opening of a new branch in Mumbai, alongside the introduction of Global Capability Centre services to support multinational clients.
The office engaged new multinational clients and expanded its team, including new employees and trainees.
The team hosted internal events including a session on the India Union Budget 2026 and live streaming of the budget announcement. It also sponsored masterclasses on the New Income Tax Act 2025 for employees.
Team engagement remained strong through initiatives such as an offsite program, monthly celebrations, and Women’s Day events.
Looking ahead, the office plans to onboard new leadership roles, including a Director for the Japan Desk and a Director for Legal and Secretarial practice.
Strategic Impact
India’s expansion strengthens Aliant’s presence in one of the fastest growing global markets. The introduction of GCC services and new leadership roles creates significant opportunities for inbound and outbound crossborder work.
SPL Audit LTD Accounting / Cyprus
Advancing Culture, Community, and Professional Development
SPL reported a highly active quarter focused on recognition, internal development, and community engagement.
The firm received recognition from the University of Nicosia for its support of internship programs and from the Pancyprian Volunteerism Coordinative Council for its contributions to volunteer initiatives.
The team participated in CPR and first aid training, as well as workplace health and safety programs, reinforcing a culture of preparedness and employee wellbeing.
SPL also hosted its annual gala dinner and organized a wide range of community initiatives, including blood donation drives, school supply donations, and charitable campaigns supporting families in need.
Looking ahead, the firm is preparing a strategic vision event to align on future priorities across business development, branding, and organizational growth.
Strategic Impact
SPL’s focus on culture, training, and community engagement strengthens the overall brand and reputation of the Aliant network. It also highlights best practices that can be replicated across offices.