The Firm is representing Shaw Communications Inc. in connection with its announced $1.2 billion acquisition of ViaWest, Inc. from affiliates of Oak Hill Capital Partners, affiliates of GI Partners and certain other stockholders. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.
Shaw Communications Inc. is a diversified communications and media company headquartered in Calgary, Alberta.
ViaWest, Inc. is a leading North American colocation, cloud, and managed services provider headquartered in Denver, Colorado.
The Simpson Thacher team included: Atif Azher, Erica Wilson and Jacob Mayers (M&A); Tristan Brown, Linda Barrett and Leah Segall (Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits); Katharine Moir, Jason Vollbracht and Noah Metz (Tax); Krista McManus and Beatrice Branch (Real Estate); Lori Lesser, Marcela Robledo, Genevieve Dorment and Michelle Morad (Intellectual Property); and Tim Mulvihill (Environmental).
