White & Case Secures European Commission Victory for Czech Airlines

Global law firm White & Case LLP has secured a significant victory for České aerolinie, a.s. (“Czech Airlines”). The European Commission (“the Commission”) has determined that CZK2.5 billion in restructuring aid, originally provided to Czech Airlines in April 2009, is in line with European Union (EU) state aid rules.

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Antoinette L. Banks Joins Harris Beach

Harris Beach is pleased to announce that Antoinette L. Banks has joined the firm as a partner in the New York City office practicing in the Insurance Litigation and Product Liability Defense and Mass Torts and Industry-Wide Litigation Practice Groups. Her practice concentrates in insurance coverage, toxic tort, product liability, environmental, construction accident, property damage losses, appeals and commercial litigation. She has litigated and counseled clients on a wide range of insurance coverage issues, including disputes arising out of environmental liability, toxic tort exposure, additional insured claims, first-party property claims, professional liability, directors and officers liability, and bad faith claims. Ms. Banks also provides defense to insureds and commercial clients in connection with toxic torts, products liability claims, contract disputes, construction and Labor Law claims, insurance premium disputes, and reformation and rescission claims. Ms. Banks’ practice includes arbitrations, mediations, trials and appeals in state and federal courts throughout the United States.

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Jones Day Welcomes Intellectual Property Partner Olga Bezzubova in Munich

The global law firm Jones Day is pleased to announce that Dr. Olga Bezzubova has joined the Firm as a partner in the Intellectual Property Practice in the Munich Office beginning on September 1. Prior to joining Jones Day, Dr. Bezzubova was a member of the Biotechnology team at the German IP boutique firm Uexküll & Stolberg. She has extensive experience in all aspects of IP rights with a focus on prosecuting and opposing biotechnology and pharmacology patents before the European and German Patent Offices.

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McDermott Receives Approval to Open in South Korea

McDermott Will & Emery announced today that it has received approval from South Korea’s Ministry of Justice to open an office in Seoul. With this approval, the Firm will become one of the first Western law firms to expand its network into South Korea. The Firm has secured office in the Mirae Asset Center 1 Building in downtown Seoul and expects to open for business in a matter of days.

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Simpson Thacher Represents Initial Purchasers in $450 Million Senior Notes Offering by Air Lease Corporation

Simpson Thacher represented the initial purchasers, led by J.P. Morgan, in connection with the offering by Air Lease Corporation of $450 million aggregate principal amount of 4.500% Senior Notes due 2016. The offering was conducted pursuant to Rule 144A and Regulation S. The net proceeds of the offering will be used to fund the acquisition of commercial aircraft and for other general corporate purposes.

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