Javier Gómez Ocaña has joined Herbert Smith Freehills to lead the firm’s real estate practice in Madrid. Prior to joining the firm, Javier spent 12 years in the real estate department at Garrigues, advising on some of the largest transactions in the Spanish market. He had also worked in the legal departments of major international and local companies, including IBM and Grupo Flex. In addition to his extensive experience in the legal sector, Javier is also teaching a number of master courses in universities and academic institutions as a professor.
Herbert Smith Freehills Advises on US$3.62 Billion Disposal of Onexim’s 37.78% Stake in Polyus Gold
Herbert Smith Freehills advised Onexim Holdings Limited (“Onexim”) on the disposal of its 37.78% stake in the London listed gold mining company Polyus Gold International Limited (“Polyus Gold”) to two purchasers for an aggregate value of approximately US$3.62 billion.
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O’Melveny Represents Leonard Riggio, Barnes & Noble Founder, in Planned Proposal to Purchase Barnes & Noble’s Retail Business
O’Melveny & Myers LLP is representing Mr. Leonard Riggio, founding chairman and largest stockholder of Barnes & Noble, Inc., the leading retailer of content, digital media, and educational products, in his planned proposal to purchase all of the assets of the retail business of Barnes & Noble, Inc. The retail business would include, among other things, Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Inc. and barnesandnoble.com. The retail business would not include NOOK Media LLC (comprising the College and digital businesses). The Company has appointed a Strategic Committee of three independent directors to review and evaluate the proposal.
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Skadden – Mylan to Acquire Agila
Skadden is representing Mylan Inc. in its $1.6 billion acquisition of Agila Specialties Private Limited (India), a developer, manufacturer and marketer of generic injectable products, from Strides Arcolab Limited (India), announced on February 27.
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DLA Piper Advises on IPO of World’s Largest Animal Health Group
DLA Piper Weiss-Tessbach in Vienna has advised animal health specialist Zoetis on restructuring measures in Austria, in relation to its stock exchange debut in the United States.The Pfizer subsidiary was able to secure a significant price gain and is now the largest publicly listed company in the animal-health sector.
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Pinsent Masons Adds Restructuring Specialist to Financial Services Team
International law firm Pinsent Masons has enhanced its financial services team with the appointment of restructuring specialist Claire Massie.
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National law firm Shoosmiths is to add a leading publishing and digital media specialist to its commercial offering.
Katten Brings on New Financial Services Partner Darius J. Goldman
Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP today announced that attorney Darius J. Goldman has joined the firm as a partner in the Financial Services Practice.
Tags: Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP | New YorkDLA Piper Strengthens Finance Practice with Addition of Gregory Ruback in New York
DLA Piper announced today that Gregory Ruback has joined the firm’s Finance practice as a partner in New York.
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Milbank Represents Brazilian Commercial Real Estate Fund in Brazil’s First International REIT Offering
Law firm Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy represented the BTG Pactual Corporate Office Fund, a commercial real estate fund managed by leading Brazilian investment bank BTG Pactual, in the reopening of the fund. This has been touted as Brazil’s first international REIT offering.
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