Allen & Overy has strengthened its German Corporate and M&A practice with the appointment of Dr Hans Diekmann as a partner in its Düsseldorf office.
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Shoosmiths – Partner Hire Brings 21 Years’ Real Estate Experience
A new partner at Shoosmiths has brought with him 21 years’ real estate experience.
Allen Matkins Represents Content Partners in Acquisition of Hit Television Franchise “CSI”
Allen Matkins, a California-based full service business and real estate law firm, served as legal counsel for Content Partners in the entertainment finance investment fund’s March 2013 acquisition of a 50 percent interest in the three series comprising the hit television franchise “CSI” (“CSI: Las Vegas,” “CSI: New York” and “CSI: Miami”). Content Partners acquires interests and participations in completed entertainment properties, including motion pictures and television series.
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Kirkland & Ellis Represents CVC on Financing for Acquisition of Ista International
Kirkland & Ellis International LLP advised CVC Capital Partners on the financing for CVC’s acquisition of Germany’s ista International GmbH. Ista offers energy management services to increase the energy efficiency of buildings. The financing is expected to include an aggregate of €2.3 billion of senior secured bank debt, senior secured high-yield bonds and senior unsecured high-yield bonds. The transaction is expected to close by mid year and will be Germany’s largest private equity deal in five years.
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Man Group General Counsel Stephen Ross to Join Sidley Austin LLP London Funds Group
Sidley Austin LLP announced that funds lawyer Stephen Ross will join the firm as a partner, and will co-head London’s Investment Funds group, part of the firm’s global Investment Funds practice. Mr. Ross will join Sidley from his position as Group General Counsel of London-based Man Group PLC, the world’s second largest hedge fund manager. Before arriving at Man in 2004, Mr. Ross was co-head of the Private Funds Group of a Magic Circle law firm.
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Appleby Advised CNPC General Capital Limited in Relation to a US$2 Billion Notes Issuance
Appleby acted as British Virgin Islands counsel for CNPC General Capital Limited, a subsidiary of China National Petroleum Corporation, the largest integrated oil and gas company in the PRC, in relation to the issuance of guaranteed senior notes due 2016, 2018 and 2023, respectively, in an aggregate principal amount of US$2 billion. This is CNPC’s biggest overseas bond to date.
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David Van Horne Joins Goodwin Procter in San Francisco
David W. Van Horne, Jr. has been recruited by Goodwin Procter for their San Francisco office. The partner practices in the corporate space, primarily focusing on emerging growth compaies and venture capital funds. He brings a solid background in corporate formation, governance, and M&A work and represents clients in the software and entertainment industries.
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Porter Hedges announced the recruitment of William Scott Matney to join the firm in Houston. The attorney joins the law firm as a partner and brings extensive experience in commercial litigation and arbitration.
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Jeffrey Held Joins Day Pitney in New York
Jeffrey S. Held has been recruited by Day Pitney in New York, according to a press release from the law firm. The real estate partner brings years of legal experience to the new firm, having worked on numerous transactions involving commercial properties. He has additional experience advising on corporate transactions for private equity sponsors and in financing deals.
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Jackson Walker Welcomes Michael S. Held
Jackson Walker is pleased to welcome new attorney Michael S. Held. Mr. Held joins the Bankruptcy group in the Dallas Office.
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