Patton Boggs Strengthens REIT, Corporate Finance Practices with Addition of Kenneth L. Betts and Laurie G. Lang to Dallas Office

Monday, October 14, 2013

Patton Boggs today announced that Kenneth L. Betts and Laurie G. Lang have joined the firm in its Dallas office as of counsel and partner, respectively. The addition of Mr. Betts and Ms. Lang enhances the firm’s REIT and corporate finance capabilities and further deepens Patton Boggs’ bench of seasoned corporate finance attorneys. The move follows the recent addition of Gina E. Betts, former partner and chair of the private equity practice in the Dallas office of Locke Lord, as a partner.

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K&L Gates Advises Japan Airlines on Landmark Airbus Deal

Monday, October 14, 2013

Global 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 Represents CACI International in its US$820 Million Acquisition of Six3 System, Inc.

Monday, October 14, 2013

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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Moore & Van Allen Welcomes New Bankruptcy Member

Monday, October 14, 2013

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 Advises Memorial Production Partners as Bond Offering Closes

Monday, October 14, 2013

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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Kramer Levin Client Del Monte Pacific Limited Agrees to Acquire Del Monte Consumer Foods Business for $1.7B

Monday, October 14, 2013

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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