Simpson Thacher Represents JPMorgan, Financial Advisor to Darling International, in Darling’s Announced Acquisition of Vion Ingredients for €1.6 Billion

Tuesday, October 8, 2013

The Firm is representing J.P. Morgan Securities LLC in its role as financial advisor to Darling International Inc. (NYSE: DAR) in connection with Darling’s definitive agreement to acquire the shares of Vion Ingredients, a division of Vion Holding N.V. for approximately €1.6 billion in cash.  Vion Ingredients is a worldwide leader in the development and production of specialty ingredients from animal origin for applications in pharmaceuticals, food, feed, pet food, fertilizer and bio-energy. The transaction is expected to close in January 2014, subject to customary regulatory approvals and finalization of the required employee consultations in the Netherlands.

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Carlton Fields, Jorden Burt to Merge

Tuesday, October 8, 2013

The law firms of Carlton Fields, PA and Jorden Burt, LLP are pleased to announce that, on October 7, 2013, they entered into a definitive agreement to merge the firms. For a transition period after the merger, the name of the combined firm will be Carlton Fields Jorden Burt. The new firm will include more than 370 lawyers and government consultants in 10 offices. Closing of the merger and full operational integration is expected at the beginning of 2014.

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Mayer Brown Represents Plastipak Holdings, Inc. on $375 Million High Yield Note Offering

Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Mayer Brown announced that it acted as special securities counsel for Plastipak Holdings, Inc., a leading global designer, manufacturer and supplier of plastic packaging containers and preforms, in connection with its offering of $375 million of 6.50% Senior Notes due 2021. The proceeds from the offering will be used to finance Plastipak’s tender offer for its outstanding Senior Notes due 2019 and general corporate purposes.

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Simpson Thacher Represents First Reserve Corporation in Proposed $1 Billion Acquisition of Oil and Gas Assets by Templar Energy LLC

Monday, October 7, 2013

Simpson Thacher is representing First Reserve Corporation and its portfolio company Templar Energy LLC in connection with a $1.0 billion acquisition of oil and gas assets located in the Texas Panhandle and western Oklahoma from Forest Oil Corporation.  The transaction is expected to close on or before November 25, 2013, and is subject to customary purchase price adjustments, regulatory approvals and closing conditions.

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Leading Municipal Bankruptcy Team Joins Chadbourne & Parke

Monday, October 7, 2013

Chadbourne & Parke announced today that two of the nation’s most prominent municipal bankruptcy lawyers, Lawrence A. Larose and Samuel S. Kohn, have joined the firm’s Bankruptcy and Financial Restructuring practice as partners in their New York office. They come from Winston & Strawn, where they represented major creditors in virtually every recent major municipal restructuring, both in and out of court. Larose also served as Chair of Winston & Strawn’s Municipal Bankruptcy and Insolvency group.

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Chadbourne Welcomes Leading Investment Management Partner

Monday, October 7, 2013

Chadbourne & Parke announced today that leading investment management lawyer Beth Kramer has joined the firm as a partner in the private funds practice. Kramer joins the firm from K&L Gates, where she focused her practice on investment management, private funds and SEC regulatory and compliance issues.

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