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Malaysian Reserve
30-04-2025
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
Latham Bolsters Antitrust and Competition Practice in Germany
The addition of Dr. Tilman Kuhn upholds Latham's legacy of cutting-edge legal excellence across its global platform. DÜSSELDORF, Germany, May 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Latham & Watkins LLP is pleased to announce that Dr. Tilman Kuhn will join the Düsseldorf office as a partner in its Antitrust & Competition Practice, and a member of the Litigation & Trial department. Dr. Kuhn is widely recognized as one of Germany's leading antitrust lawyers, bringing extensive international experience across multiple jurisdictions to the firm. Dr. Kuhn advises on a wide range of antitrust matters, including cartel matters, conduct investigations, civil litigation as well as merger control and FDI reviews. His expertise spans key industries such as oil & gas/chemicals, pharmaceuticals, consumer products, automotive, and technology. 'Tilman is highly regarded for the top-notch quality of his advice, creativity and commercial approach, making him a highly sought-after advocate and solutions provider,' said Michael Egge, Global Chair of Latham's Antitrust & Competition practice. 'His arrival reinforces our dedication to excellence in Antitrust & Competition, and we're excited to see the impact Tilman will have on our clients and global platform.' Latham's Antitrust & Competition practice is internationally acclaimed for its exceptional multi-disciplinary expertise and unwavering excellence. Recently, the firm was distinguished as one of the leading competition practices worldwide by the Global Competition Review (GCR), securing a top-two ranking across all antitrust categories, including merger control, cartel, non-cartel, and litigation. This year proudly marks Latham's 17th consecutive inclusion in GCR's Global Elite ranking. 'We're thrilled to welcome Tilman to the firm,' said Burc Hesse, Office Managing Partner in Germany. 'His market reputation speaks positively to his leadership, work ethic, and entrepreneurialism, which aligns perfectly for Latham's global platform. His addition reinforces our position as a leader in the antitrust and competition arena.' 'We're delighted to have Tilman join our team,' said Max Hauser, Deputy Office Managing Partner in Germany. 'We've gotten to know Tilman as a proven leader whose technical skills, personality, and business acumen make him an exceptional fit for our firm. We are confident that his expertise will greatly contribute to our continued success and growth.' 'I am excited to join Latham's outstanding team of antitrust lawyers, who are strategically positioned across continents,' said Dr. Tilman Kuhn. 'As part of this exceptional team, I look forward to advising clients on their most complex antitrust issues, while leveraging, and continuing to support the growth of Latham's enviable global platform.' Dr. Kuhn joins from White & Case. He holds an LLM from the University of Amsterdam in 2001 and received his Dr. jur from the University of Cologne in 2005. NOTES TO EDITORS Latham & Watkins operates worldwide as a limited liability partnership organized under the laws of the State of Delaware (USA) with affiliated limited liability partnerships conducting the practice in France, Hong Kong, Italy, Singapore, and the United Kingdom and as an affiliated partnership conducting the practice in Japan. Latham & Watkins operates in Israel through a limited liability company, in South Korea as a Foreign Legal Consultant Office, and in Saudi Arabia through a limited liability company. CONTACTS Michael Egge, Global Chair, Antitrust & Competition Practice, +1.202.637.2285 Burc Hesse, Germany Office Managing Partner, +49.151.16311760 Max Hauser, Germany Deputy Office Managing Partner, +49.176.24432535
Cision Canada
30-04-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
Latham Bolsters Antitrust and Competition Practice in Germany
The addition of Dr. Tilman Kuhn upholds Latham's legacy of cutting-edge legal excellence across its global platform. DÜSSELDORF, Germany, April 30, 2025 /CNW/ -- Latham & Watkins LLP is pleased to announce that Dr. Tilman Kuhn will join the Düsseldorf office as a partner in its Antitrust & Competition Practice, and a member of the Litigation & Trial department. Dr. Kuhn is widely recognized as one of Germany's leading antitrust lawyers, bringing extensive international experience across multiple jurisdictions to the firm. Dr. Kuhn advises on a wide range of antitrust matters, including cartel matters, conduct investigations, civil litigation as well as merger control and FDI reviews. His expertise spans key industries such as oil & gas/chemicals, pharmaceuticals, consumer products, automotive, and technology. "Tilman is highly regarded for the top-notch quality of his advice, creativity and commercial approach, making him a highly sought-after advocate and solutions provider," said Michael Egge, Global Chair of Latham's Antitrust & Competition practice. "His arrival reinforces our dedication to excellence in Antitrust & Competition, and we're excited to see the impact Tilman will have on our clients and global platform." Latham's Antitrust & Competition practice is internationally acclaimed for its exceptional multi-disciplinary expertise and unwavering excellence. Recently, the firm was distinguished as one of the leading competition practices worldwide by the Global Competition Review (GCR), securing a top-two ranking across all antitrust categories, including merger control, cartel, non-cartel, and litigation. This year proudly marks Latham's 17th consecutive inclusion in GCR's Global Elite ranking. "We're thrilled to welcome Tilman to the firm," said Burc Hesse, Office Managing Partner in Germany. "His market reputation speaks positively to his leadership, work ethic, and entrepreneurialism, which aligns perfectly for Latham's global platform. His addition reinforces our position as a leader in the antitrust and competition arena." "We're delighted to have Tilman join our team," said Max Hauser, Deputy Office Managing Partner in Germany. "We've gotten to know Tilman as a proven leader whose technical skills, personality, and business acumen make him an exceptional fit for our firm. We are confident that his expertise will greatly contribute to our continued success and growth." "I am excited to join Latham's outstanding team of antitrust lawyers, who are strategically positioned across continents," said Dr. Tilman Kuhn. "As part of this exceptional team, I look forward to advising clients on their most complex antitrust issues, while leveraging, and continuing to support the growth of Latham's enviable global platform." Dr. Kuhn joins from White & Case. He holds an LLM from the University of Amsterdam in 2001 and received his Dr. jur from the University of Cologne in 2005. NOTES TO EDITORS Latham & Watkins operates worldwide as a limited liability partnership organized under the laws of the State of Delaware (USA) with affiliated limited liability partnerships conducting the practice in France, Hong Kong, Italy, Singapore, and the United Kingdom and as an affiliated partnership conducting the practice in Japan. Latham & Watkins operates in Israel through a limited liability company, in South Korea as a Foreign Legal Consultant Office, and in Saudi Arabia through a limited liability company. Michael Egge, Global Chair, Antitrust & Competition Practice, +1.202.637.2285 Burc Hesse, Germany Office Managing Partner, +49.151.16311760 Max Hauser, Germany Deputy Office Managing Partner, +49.176.24432535
CNA
21-04-2025
- Politics
- CNA
Late Pope Francis left a lasting impact on pressing issues in Asia, say observers
In particular, the half-island nation of Timor-Leste found extra meaning in the pope's Asia Pacific tour last year. The country is likely the most Catholic in the world, with the Vatican saying about 96 per cent of Timorese are adherents to the faith. Its road to independence was closely tied to the Catholic Church, which offered protection to its people when it was occupied by Indonesia. Timor-Leste gained independence in 2002 after 24 years of brutal occupation. It had been a Portuguese colony before that. Alex Tilman, Timor-Leste ambassador to Singapore, told CNA the church's role in Timor-Leste has been 'very historic' in the country's struggle to be independent. 'His visit … put Timor-Leste on the world map. It shows that although we are a small country, we have a lot of challenges, but we still managed to host His Holiness in our country for those few days when he was there,' Tilman added. Hosting the pope was a chance for Timor-Leste to prove its capability to hold large-scale events – one of the criteria it must fulfill to become an official member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN. Domestically, it is trying to lift its people from poverty – a point Pope Francis made during his visit. Since independence, the country has struggled with rebuilding its infrastructure and economy. In 2014, the World Bank estimated that about 42 per cent of Timorese lived in poverty and that about 47 per cent of children were stunted because of malnutrition. "With the pope's visit, I think it … instilled that sense of urgency that we must do more to pull our people out of poverty,' said Tilman. 'In fact, our national development plan spells (out) very clearly that by 2030, we would like to have eradicated poverty.' INTER-RELIGIOUS HARMONY A key theme of Pope Francis' visit was inter-religious harmony. In the Jakarta leg of his tour, terror threats were made against him, highlighting a perennial issue in the region. But the visit proceeded with the pope and Indonesia's Grand Imam Nasaruddin Umar promoting interfaith harmony – a move experts said was a step in the right direction. Pope Francis also went to Istiqlal Mosque in Jakarta – the largest mosque in Southeast Asia – where he held an interfaith dialogue with leaders of various religions. Indonesia has the largest Muslim population in the world – they make up 87 per cent of its total population of about 280 million. It also has the third-largest Christian population in Asia after the Philippines and China. Only 2.9 per cent of the total population are Catholics. "I would say that interfaith dialogues, interfaith interactions between leaders of various communities, religious communities … are very, very important, particularly for the wider communities who are trying to make sense of all the problems in the world,' said Kumar Ramakrishna, dean of the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies at Nanyang Technological University. The professor noted that people may also be attempting to understand what their role should be in conflicts between various religious groups. 'So, when they see the positive promotion of interfaith accommodation between the pope and imam of Indonesia, for example, this has a very powerful message, and it will be effective,' he added. Observers said they hope the next pope continues to expand the Roman Catholic Church's presence in the Asia, and that the Vatican does not lose sight of the region as the continent is an increasingly significant player in global affairs.
The Independent
02-04-2025
- Science
- The Independent
Myanmar earthquake caused by rare type of superfast rupture, scientists say
The devastating magnitude 7.7 earthquake, which struck Myanmar on Friday, killing over 2,800 people and leaving thousands more injured, was caused by a rare 'supershear' rupture that moved fast and far, scientists say. With tremors felt hundreds of miles away as far as the Thai capital of Bangkok, the death toll from the quake continues to rise, with over 3,900 reported injured and about 270 missing. Many are feared trapped under collapsed buildings across Myanmar and dozens from the collapse of a high-rise building under construction in Thailand. Scientists say the geological fault which broke during the quake – the massive Sagaing fault between the Burma and Sunda tectonic plates – likely ruptured 'very fast' and as far as 400km (250miles) to trigger the quake. 'The earthquake occurred on the Sagaing Fault – the major tectonic structure that accommodates the northward motion of India and western Myanmar with respect to the rest of South East Asia,' said Ian Watkinson, seismologist from Royal Holloway, University of London. This fault passes from the Andaman Sea in the south to the very northern part of Myanmar and is 'very similar in scale, movement and seismicity' to the San Andreas Fault in California, Dr Watkinson said in a statement. 'The rupture propagated both north and south with a rupture velocity of about 3km (1.8miles) per second,' seismologist Frederik Tilmann from the GFZ Helmholtz Centre for Geosciences in Potsdam, Germany, said in a LinkedIn post. 'Remarkably, the southward propagating rupture accelerates up to a speed of about 5kmps,' Dr Tilman said, indicating that the rupture was likely a 'supershear' rupture. In supershear quakes, scientists say the rupture underground travels faster than the seismic waves it produces. This tends to concentrate seismic energy before the rupture, causing greater damage at much greater distances compared to normal quakes. Such a rupture of the fault is 'the earthquake equivalent of a supersonic jet', he said. 'The supershear rupture leads to a strong radiation of seismic energy in the forward direction,' the seismologist explained. 'The magnitude 7.7 earthquake appears to have ruptured a 200km section of the Sagaing Fault, a major North-South fault that separates the India plate and the Sunda Plate,' said seismologist Brian Baptie from the British Geological Survey (BGS). Dr Baptie observed that the rupture propagated from North to South in just about a minute. This unusually fast movement of the tectonic plates may have 'exacerbated damage' seen in Myanmar and caused the drastic effects experienced in Bangkok over 1000km (620miles) away from the epicentre, Dr Tilman said. 'The earthquake resulted in intense ground shaking, with at least 2.8 million people in Myanmar exposed to severe or violent shaking, with most of the population in the region living in buildings that are constructed from timber and unreinforced brick masonry, and that are vulnerable to earthquake shaking,' Dr Baptie added. Satellite imagery in the coming days may confirm the theory, scientists say.
