ATLANTA (October 12, 2017) – Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP (SGR) is pleased to announce the firm served as legal counsel to BMK Americas (BMK), a subsidiary of DKB Décor Inc. (DKB), in its acquisition of a melamine film manufacturing facility located in Lexington, North Carolina, from Shaw Industries. The acquisition of the new plant, which complements DKB’s sales office in nearby Charlotte, North Carolina, provides a production site in the U.S. to better serve the needs of the company’s thermally fused laminate industry customers in North America. With offices and facilities in Italy, France, Spain, Iran, Turkey, Germany and… Read more

ATLANTA (October 11, 2017) – Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP (SGR) is pleased to announce that firm Partner and former Chief Justice of the Georgia Supreme Court, Leah Ward Sears, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Appellate Lawyers (“AAAL”), an invitation only organization limited to 500 lawyers, called Fellows, who must “possess a reputation of recognized distinction as an appellate lawyer.” The AAAL’s stated mission is to “advance the highest standards and practices of appellate advocacy and to recognize outstanding appellate lawyers.” Ms. Sears has been an AAAL Fellow since April, 2013. She… Read more

ATLANTA (October 10, 2017) – Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP (SGR) is pleased to announce the firm served as legal counsel to Südpack Verpackungen GmbH und Co. KG (Südpack), one of Europe’s leading providers of flexible packaging solutions, in its acquisition of Seville Flexpack Corporation (Seville), a converter and provider of flexible packaging solutions. Based in Germany with other offices and sites in France, Poland, and Switzerland, Südpack has been developing, producing and designing lid films, hard/soft films, and bags for its European customers for more than 50 years. Located in the heart of the U.S. meat and cheese industries,… Read more

ATLANTA (October 5, 2017) – Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP (SGR) is pleased to announce that Partner Wm. Parker Sanders has been recognized on Georgia Trend magazine’s 2017 40 Under 40 list. The 21st edition again honors the 40 best and brightest talent under age 40 in Georgia. The nominees, which were submitted by Georgia Trend readers, were narrowed down to 40 by the magazine’s editorial staff. This year’s distinguished 40 Under 40 represent a spectrum of professionals from across Georgia in business, government, politics, nonprofits, science, healthcare, and education. To read the entire list of 40, including Mr. Sanders’… Read more

ATLANTA (September 21, 2017) – Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP (SGR) is pleased to announce the firm served as legal counsel to the Adecco Group, the world’s leading provider of workforce solutions, in its acquisition of BioBridges, a Career Portfolio® Management company providing integrated services to the life sciences community. By acquiring a Boston-based life sciences workforce provider, the Adecco Group expands its professional solutions portfolio in the U.S. and broadens its influence in the growing global life sciences space. Widely regarded in the life sciences industry, BioBridges successfully manages the careers of skilled professionals with extensive experience in the… Read more

ATLANTA (September 20, 2017) – Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP (SGR) is pleased to announce that U.K. Partner Mark Turnbull has been recognized on Airline Economics magazine’s 40 Under 40 list for 2017. The second annual compilation celebrates the top 40 individuals under age 40 with careers in commercial aviation. The list is compiled from nominations provided by colleagues, peers and clients, which highlighted the achievements, ambition and talent of the individuals nominated. The large list of nominations is narrowed down to 40 by the editorial team at Airline Economics who bases their decisions on discussions with the industry and… Read more

ATLANTA (September 12, 2017) – Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP (SGR) is pleased to announce a panel discussion and screening of Balancing the Scales, a documentary on American women lawyers, on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 beginning with a reception at 5:30 p.m. The panel discussion will follow and the evening will conclude with a screening of the film. SGR Partner and former Chief Justice of the Georgia Supreme Court, Leah Ward Sears, is featured in the documentary and will be a part of the panel which also includes the film’s director and producer Sharon Rowen, Judge Wendy L. Shoob of… Read more

ATLANTA (September 14, 2017) – Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP (SGR) is pleased to announce that the firm served as legal counsel to Swedish company, Fotografiska International AB, in its lease agreement with RFR Realty for the entire 45,000-square-foot building at 281 Park Avenue South in New York City. Fotografiska will use all six floors of the distinctive Park Avenue landmark with plans of creating a franchise operation of its Stockholm contemporary photography center including a gallery, event facilities and an upscale restaurant operated by a prominent restaurateur. Formerly known as the Church Missions House, the 281 Park Avenue South… Read more