Simpson Thacher represented the initial purchasers, led by joint book-running managers, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Jefferies LLC and Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., in the sale of an aggregate principal amount of $325 million 11.0% Senior Secured Notes due 2018 by Magnetation LLC (“Magnetation”) and Mag Finance Corp. The Firm also represented JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent, and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, as sole lead arranger and sole bookrunner, in connection with a new $50 million senior secured revolving credit facility for Magnetation. The notes and the credit facility obligations are both guaranteed on a senior secured basis by each of Magnetation’s existing and future direct and indirect domestic subsidiaries, other than, in respect of the notes, Mag Finance Corp.
Tags: Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP | New YorkKWM Acts on GPT’s Erina Fair Interest Divestment
King & Wood Mallesons has added another high profile real estate deal to its strong record, acting on the GPT Group’s divestment of a 50 per cent interest in the Erina Fair shopping centre for approximately A$397.1 million.
Tags: King & Wood MallesonsWillkie Represents RenaissanceRe in $275 Million Public Equity Offering
On May 20, Willkie client RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. announced it has agreed to sell in an underwritten public offering $275 million aggregate liquidation preference of its 5.375% Series E Preference Shares, or 11 million shares, with a liquidation preference of $25 per share.
Tags: Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP | New YorkJones Day Represents Cleveland Kidnapping Victims on Pro Bono Basis
The Firm is representing on a pro bono basis Amanda Berry, her minor daughter, and Gina DeJesus, three of the victims in the Cleveland kidnapping and captivity case uncovered in early May. Cleveland partner James R. Wooley is leading the effort with the assistance of associate Heather E. Kimmel. The fourth victim, Michelle Knight, is represented by other counsel. The Firm is working alongside Ms. Knight’s lawyer and, at the request of that attorney, has acted as Ms. Knight’s spokesperson.
Tags: Jones DayMcDermott Expands Global Privacy and Data Protection Affinity Group
McDermott Will & Emery LLP today announced that leading data privacy and security lawyer Julia B. Jacobson has joined the Firm’s Boston office as a partner. Ms. Jacobson, who was previously with another international law firm, will bring her considerable experience in this area to McDermott’s growing Global Privacy and Data Protection Affinity Group.
Tags: McDermott Will & Emery LLPBakerHostetler’s Growth Continues in Costa Mesa: J. David Bournazian Joins Litigation Group
BakerHostetler announced today that J. David Bournazian has joined the firm’s Litigation Group as a Partner in its Costa Mesa office. He comes to BakerHostetler from Kutak Rock LLP.
Tags: Baker & Hostetler LLPSidley Austin LLP Advises Wanxiang in Acquisition of A123 Systems
Sidley advised Wanxiang America Corporation in its $256.6 million purchase of the majority of the assets of lithium-ion battery maker A123 Systems. Sidley partners John Box and Bojan Guzina, and associates Sha Hua, Andy O’Neill and Anna Remis in Chicago, led the deal team.
Tags: Sidley Austin LLPClifford Chance Advises Savola Group on Strategic Acquisitions in Saudi Arabia
Clifford Chance, in cooperation with Al-Jadaan & Partners Law Firm, is advising Savola Group (Savola) on its acquisition of shares in Savola Foods Company (SFC) and Azizia Panda United Company (APU) from Al Muhaidib Holding Company (Al Muhaidib).
Tags: Clifford Chance LLP | DubaiPeggy Crane Joins Environmental Practice of Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP in Peoria, Illinois
The national law firm of Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP is pleased to announce that Peggy L. Crane has joined the firm’s Environmental Practice as partner. She will practice in Hinshaw’s Peoria, Illinois office. Ms. Crane comes to Hinshaw from Perkins Coie LLP, where she was senior counsel in that firm’s Portland office.
Tags: Hinshaw & Culbertson LLPGregory D. DeGrazia Joins Warner Norcross
Gregory D. DeGrazia has joined the law firm of Warner Norcross & Judd LLP as a partner.
Tags: Warner Norcross + Judd LLP