The firm is representing Del Monte Corporation in connection with the sale of its Consumer Products Business to Del Monte Pacific Limited, for $1.675 billion.
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Baker Botts Represents Underwriters for the Initial Public Offering of Western Refining Logistics, LP
On October 10, 2013, Western Refining Logistics, LP (“WNRL”), a Delaware limited partnership and wholly owned subsidiary of Western Refining, Inc. (“Western”) (NYSE:WNR) announced the pricing of its initial public offering of 13,750,000 common units representing limited partner interests in WNRL, at $22.00 per unit. The common units are being traded on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”), under the ticker symbol “WNRL.” WNRL has granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase from WNRL up to an additional 2,062,500 common units, at the initial public offering price. The offering is expected to close on or about October 16, 2013, subject to customary closing conditions.
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Martin Haisch Joins Dechert as Partner in Frankfurt
Global specialist law firm Dechert LLP announced today that Dr. Martin Haisch has joined the firm as a partner in the Frankfurt office. Dr. Haisch was most recently with Linklaters.
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Patton Boggs Strengthens REIT, Corporate Finance Practices with Addition of Kenneth L. Betts and Laurie G. Lang to Dallas Office
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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Davis Polk Adds Real Estate Partner Brian S. Lichter
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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K&L Gates Appoints Five New Partners Across Australia, Bolstering Labor & Employment, Resources, Finance, and Tax Practices
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 LLPK&L Gates Advises Japan Airlines on Landmark Airbus Deal
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.
Tags: K&L Gates LLP | TokyoSquire Sanders Represents CACI International in its US$820 Million Acquisition of Six3 System, Inc.
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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Clyde & Co Strengthens MENA Corporate Team with Partner Hire
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 Welcomes New Bankruptcy Member
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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