Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP today announced that Brian S. Lichter will join the firm as a partner in its Real Estate Practice. The addition of Mr. Lichter, whose experience covers a wide range of commercial real estate transactions, will help Davis Polk meet strong client demand in its growing real estate practice.
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Global law firm K&L Gates continues its rapid growth in Australia, having appointed five new partners across three of the firm’s Australian offices.
Tags: K&L Gates LLPGlobal law firm K&L Gates recently represented Japanese carrier Japan Airlines (JAL) in a landmark deal that has the company acquiring 31 of aircraft manufacturer Airbus’ A350 planes, along with options for a further 25 aircraft. This marks JAL’s first-ever order with Airbus, in addition to the largest order for the A350 in 2013.
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Squire Sanders represented defense contractor CACI International Inc in its definitive agreement to purchase Six3 Systems, Inc. from the private equity firm GTCR. Six3 Systems provides support to the national security community in the areas of cyber and signals intelligence; intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance; and intelligence operations. The deal is valued at US$820 million and is expected to close during CACI’s fiscal second quarter, ending December 2013, subject to regulatory approvals.
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International law firm Clyde & Co is pleased to announce the appointment of Imran Sami as a corporate partner in its MENA corporate group, bringing regional corporate partner numbers to 14 and total regional partner numbers to 36. Imran will be based in Clyde & Co’s Dubai office.
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Moore & Van Allen PLLC is pleased to announce that Zachary H. Smith has joined the Firm’s Bankruptcy & Financial Restructuring team as a Member, based in the firm’s Charlotte office. Smith concentrates his practice in the areas of distressed situations and bankruptcy, representing strategic investors, creditors, lenders, and debtors in in-court and out-of-court restructurings, including complex restructuring matters pertaining to Puerto Rico.
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Akin Gump served as legal advisor to Memorial Production Partners LP in the pricing of a $300 million bond offering that closed today. The company, along with its wholly owned subsidiary, Memorial Production Finance Corporation, intends to use the proceeds for repayment of a portion of the outstanding borrowings under its revolving credit facility and for general partnership purposes.
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Today, Kramer Levin client Del Monte Pacific Limited (DMP) announced its agreement to acquire the consumer foods business of Del Monte Corporation (DMC), based in the United States, for $1.7B. The Del Monte consumer foods business is considered the leading U.S. canned fruit, vegetable and broth business, and includes iconic brands Del Monte, Contadina, S&W and College Inn.
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McCarter & English, LLP is pleased to announce that Laura Anne Corsell and Don E. Felice have joined the firm’s Philadelphia office, bringing to McCarter more than 40 years’ experience in counseling mutual funds, fund boards and investment advisers. Corsell joins as partner and Felice as special counsel.
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Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP is pleased to announce that James V. Masella, III has become a Partner of the firm in the Litigation Department effective today. Mr. Masella’s practice focuses on complex securities litigation, white collar criminal and commercial matters. He represents corporate and individual clients in civil and regulatory matters nationally before trial and appellate courts and regulatory agencies. He regularly counsels clients in disputes arising out of mergers and acquisitions.
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