Stamford Law is advising on the S$396 million reverse takeover of ChiwayLand Group (Singapore) Pte Ltd by Mainboard-listed R H Energy Ltd. The ChiwayLand Group is a property developer involved in the development, project management and sale of residential and commercial properties in the Yangtze River Delta region of the People’s Republic of China. The proposed transaction will also involve the disposal of R H Energy’s existing business to its controlling shareholder for up to S$25 million.
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Jackson Lewis Expands Into Puerto Rico
Jackson Lewis, one of the nation’s largest employment and labor law firms representing management, announced the opening of its first office outside the continental U.S. The new office in Puerto Rico will extend the firm’s geographical reach and enhance its ability to meet the growing needs of its clients.
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CMS Advises Shell on the First Unconventional Gas PSA in Ukraine
Salans Advises AXA Private Equity on the Sale of Its Phoenix / Strack Group
Hogan Lovells Advises on $46 Million Master Drilling IPO
Hogan Lovells advised Master Drilling Group Limited in relation to its $46 million initial public offering (IPO) and listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), which was underwritten by Renaissance Capital. The transaction completed on Thursday 20 December 2012.
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Norton Rose Grows Corporate Team in Beijing
International legal practice Norton Rose has appointed Barbara Li as a corporate partner in its Beijing office. Barbara joins from the Beijing office of Baker & McKenzie.
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Barnes & Thornburg Adds Insurance Recovery Group to Growing Minneapolis Office
A prominent group of insurance recovery attorneys has joined Barnes & Thornburg LLP’s Minneapolis office as partners in the firm’s Policyholder Insurance Recovery and Counseling Group.
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Simpson Thacher Represents Underwriters in Debt Offering by JMP Group Inc.
Simpson Thacher represented the underwriters, led by UBS Securities LLC, Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated and JMP Securities LLC, in connection with the public offering by JMP Group Inc. of $46 million of its 8.00% Senior Notes due 2023.
Tags: Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP | New YorkSimpson Thacher Represents KKR Financial Holdings LLC in Offering of 14,950,000 7.375% Series A LLC Preferred Shares
The Firm recently represented KKR Financial Holdings LLC (NYSE: KFN) in an offering of 14,950,000 7.375% Series A LLC Preferred Shares, which includes the underwriters’ full exercise of their over-allotment option. The Shares are expected to begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange on January 29, 2013 under the symbol “KFP”. The offering raised proceeds to the company of approximately $370 million.
Tags: Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP | New YorkCarlos Ortiz Joins Edwards Wildman as a Litigation Partner in New Jersey
Edwards Wildman Palmer LLP is pleased to announce that Carlos Ortiz will join the firm as a partner in the firm’s White Collar & Government Enforcement practice group. A seasoned litigator, Ortiz will base his practice in the firm’s offices in New York City and Madison, NJ.
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