Thompson Hine LLP is pleased to announce that Gregory D. Chafee has joined the firm as a corporate and energy partner in the Atlanta office. Chafee serves as vice chair of the American Bar Association Energy and Environmental Markets and Finance Committee and was the chair of his prior firm’s Sustainability practice.
Tags: Thompson Hine, LLPClifford Chance and Al Jadaan & Partners Law Firm Advise on a Proposed US$1.3 Billion Saudi Shipping Merger
International law firm Clifford Chance, in conjunction with Al Jadaan & Partners Law Firm, has advised The National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia (Bahri) in relation to the proposed US$1.3 billion merger of the fleets and operations of Bahri and Vela International Marine Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Saudi Aramco. The definitive transaction documents were signed in Riyadh on 4 November 2012.
Tags: Clifford Chance LLP | DubaiHerbert Smith Freehills Advises KKR and Allegro on Loan Portfolio Acquisition
Herbert Smith Freehills has advised Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co L.P. and affiliates (KKR) and Allegro Funds on their joint acquisition of a portfolio of commercial loans from BOS International, a subsidiary of Lloyds International Pty Limited.
Tags: Herbert Smith Freehills LLPHerbert Smith Freehills Advises Aurelian Oil and Gas on Its Merger with San Leon Energy
Herbert Smith Freehills has advised oil and gas exploration company Aurelian Oil & Gas on the successful outcome of its strategic review resulting in a £150 million all-share merger with Irish-based San Leon Energy, also an oil and gas exploration company; both companies are admitted to trading on AIM.
Tags: Herbert Smith Freehills LLPJenner & Block Represents General Dynamics in Public Offering of $2.4 Billion of Notes
Jenner & Block recently represented General Dynamics in a public offering of an aggregate of $2.4 billion of notes, guaranteed by certain of GD’s key operating subsidiaries, consisting of $900 million of 1.000% Notes due 2017, $1 billion of 2.250% Notes due 2022 and $500 million of 3.600% Notes due 2042. The transaction was launched on Thursday, November 1, 2012, and was priced later that day after a brief period of marketing by GD’s underwriters J.P. Morgan Securities, BofA Merrill Lynch, RBS Securities and Wells Fargo Securities. The offering was completed on November 6, 2012.
Tags: Jenner & Block, LLPCommercial Litigator Kevin Allen Joins Eckert Seamans in Pittsburgh
The national law firm of Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC is pleased to announce that Kevin P. Allen has joined the litigation practice as a Member (partner) in the firm’s Pittsburgh office.
Tags: Allen & Overy LLPDavis Polk – Sasol $1 Billion SEC-Registered Debt Offering
Davis Polk advised Barclays Bank PLC, HSBC Bank plc and J.P. Morgan Securities plc in connection with an SEC-registered offering of $1 billion aggregate principal amount of 4.5% notes due 2022 by Sasol Financing International Plc, fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Sasol Limited (Sasol).
Tags: Davis Polk & WardwellPaul Hastings Represents China SCE on US$200 Million Senior Notes Offering
Paul Hastings, a leading global law firm, announced today that it represented China SCE Property Holdings Limited (“China SCE”), a company listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, on its issuance of senior notes in the aggregate principal amount of US$200 million. China SCE is a leading property developer based in China’s Fujian province.
Tags: Paul Hastings LLP | Hong KongPaul Hastings Represents RBC Capital Markets and BMO Capital Markets in $250 Million Renaissance Learning Refinancing
Paul Hastings LLP, a leading global law firm, announced today that the firm represented Royal Bank of Canada as administrative agent and collateral agent and RBC Capital Markets and BMO Capital Markets Corp. as joint lead arrangers in connection with Renaissance Learning, Inc.’s $250,000,000 senior secured facilities. The financing consisted of a $230,000,000 term loan facility and a $20,000,000 revolving loan facility, the proceeds of which were used to refinance Renaissance Learning, Inc.’s existing senior secured facilities and pay related fees and expenses.
Tags: Paul Hastings LLP | New YorkPaul Hastings Represents Citigroup and BofA Merrill Ly
Paul Hastings LLP, a leading global law firm, announced today that the firm represented Citigroup and BofA Merrill Lynch as joint book-running managers for Sun Communities, Inc.’s (NYSE: SUI) public offering of 7.125% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock.
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