The Tokyo office of the Firm recently represented Suntory Beverage & Food Limited in connection with its initial public offering on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, which included a global offering to institutional investors pursuant to Rule 144A and Regulation S. As of its completion, the IPO was the largest in Asia in 2013.
Tags: Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP | TokyoThe Firm recently represented Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings, Inc. in connection with its Rule 144A and Regulation S offering of 217 million shares of common stock. The offering raised approximately ¥94 billion (US$ 935 million). Goldman Sachs International and J.P. Morgan were the Joint Lead Managers for the offering.
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Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP announced today that David L. Goldberg has joined the firm as partner in its Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice in New York where he will represent corporate and individual clients in securities litigation and regulatory enforcement matters.
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Arent Fox LLP is pleased to announce the addition of intellectual property litigation partner Arthur S. Beeman, counsel Joel T. Muchmore, and health care administrative law counsel Steven V. Schnier to its new San Francisco office and its nationally recognized Intellectual Property, Complex Litigation, and Health Care practices.
Tags: Holland & Hart LLP | San FranciscoHolland & Hart LLP is pleased to announce the addition of Matt Smith to the firm’s commercial and securities litigation practices. Smith is a partner based out of the firm’s Denver office.
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American Realty Capital Properties, Inc. (“ARCP”) announced a definitive merger agreement to acquire all of the outstanding shares of American Realty Capital Trust IV (“ARCT IV”) in a $3.1 billion transaction whereby ARCP will own 2,579 single tenant properties net leased to 470 tenants across 29 industries in 48 states. Proskauer served as counsel to ARCP and ARCT IV. The deal is expected to close in the third quarter of 2013.
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Herbert Smith Freehills has advised the joint lead managers of Westpac Banking Corporation’s (Westpac) offer of new Tier 2 hybrid securities known as Westpac Subordinated Notes II (Notes), which are fully paid, redeemable, subordinated and unsecured debt obligations of Westpac (Offer). The Offer is intended to raise A$750 million, with the ability to raise more or less.
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Arnold & Porter LLP announced today that Peter Obstler has joined the firm’s San Francisco office as a partner in the Litigation, Financial Services, and Securities and Enforcement practices. Also joining the firm with Mr. Obstler as counsel are Jee Young You and Marjory Gentry.
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Thompson Hine LLP is pleased to announce that Ugo Colella has joined the firm’s Washington, D.C. office as a partner in theBusiness Litigation group. He has extensive knowledge of complex commercial disputes, particularly class actions and multidistrict litigation. He previously practiced at Patton Boggs LLP.
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A team of Drinker Biddle lawyers represented Enstar in its definitive agreement to acquire global specialty insurer Torus Insurance Holdings Limited. Torus is the holding company of six wholly owned insurance vehicles, including one Lloyd’s syndicate. The total consideration for the transaction is $692 million.
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