BakerHostetler is proud to announce the addition of two corporate partners to its Atlanta office. Partners David Brown and Clayton Coley will join BakerHostetler’s Business and Corporate Group effective May 7. They join from McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP, where Brown served as head of the firm’s Corporate Finance Group. More >>

Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP announced today that D. Clayton (Clay) Howell has joined the firm’s Real Estate Practice Group as partner in the Atlanta office. He previously served as a partner at King & Spalding LLP.

“Adding Clay to our Real Estate practice advances our commitment to expanding our national real estate capabilities,” said Sutherland Managing Partner Mark D. Wasserman. “Clay’s arrival directly supports Sutherland’s firmwide strategic plan to grow in tandem with the real estate industry not only in the Southeast, but also across our national footprint.” More >>

Paul Hastings LLP, a leading global law firm, announced today that the firm has advised ExamWorks Group, Inc. (NYSE: EXAM), a leading provider of independent medical examinations, peer reviews, bill reviews, Medicare compliance, case management and related services, in its $500 million aggregate principal amount of its 5.625% percent Senior Unsecured Notes due 2023 More >>

Holland & Knight is pleased to announce that financial services attorney Terrence Davis has joined the firm’s Atlanta office as a partner. Mr. Davis formerly practiced with Baker Donelson More >>

To further support its client-driven business strategy, the law firm of LeClairRyan has announced its expansion into Atlanta today, under the leadership of former Troutman Sanders partners John P. Hutchins and Christopher A. Wiech. As the office leader, Hutchins will oversee the ongoing operations and growth of the firm’s Atlanta office. More >>

Alston & Bird client Mohawk Industries, Inc., has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire IVC Group, a Belgium-based flooring manufacturer, for approximately $1.2 billion in cash and equity. More >>

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP advised Griffin-American Healthcare REIT II, Inc. in connection with the merger of the REIT with NorthStar Realty Finance Corp. (NYSE: NRF). The merger became effective on December 3, 2014. Arnall Golden Gregory served as lead healthcare regulatory counsel for Griffin-American REIT II in connection with the merger, and has served as Griffin-American’s REIT counsel advising on matters pertaining to REIT assets acquired in various transactions. More >>

DLA Piper announced today that former United States Senator Saxby Chambliss has joined the firm as a partner. He will be based in the firm’s Atlanta office and will advise clients across the country.

Senator Chambliss served two terms as US Senator from Georgia and, prior to that, was elected to four terms in the House of Representatives. During his 20 years in Congress, Senator Chambliss was involved in several major areas of legislative and regulatory policy, with a particular focus on issues related to national defense, homeland security, cybersecurity and agriculture. He most recently served as vice chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, and was a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee; the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry (former chairman); and the Senate Rules Committee. Senator Chambliss’ experience with security issues dates back to his previous role as chairman of the House Intelligence Subcommittee on Terrorism and Homeland Security. More >>