Capehart Scatchard is pleased to announce that Vincent T. Cieslik, Esq. has recently joined the Firm as a shareholder. Mr. Cieslik is Co-Chair of the Business and Banking Litigation Department.
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Former NJ Superior Court Judge Rejoins Capehart Scatchard
Capehart Scatchard is pleased to announce that former NJ Superior Court Judge Robert H. C. Crook has rejoined the firm as a member of the Government Affairs Department in its Trenton office.
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Vinson & Elkins Adds Top Tax Lawyers in Washington, DC
Two highly-regarded tax partners with decades of experience in sophisticated tax planning for multinational corporations have joined Vinson & Elkins LLP.
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Morgan Lewis Strengthens Business and Finance Practice in Boston with Private Equity Transactions Partner
Morgan Lewis announced today that Mark B. Stein—an accomplished transactional lawyer who focuses on private equity and venture capital investments often in the life sciences and healthcare industries—has joined the firm in its Business and Finance Practice, resident in the firm’s Boston office. His arrival continues the firm’s growth in Boston and adds depth to the firm’s private equity and healthcare transactions practices.
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Baker & McKenzie Advises Cheung Kong on the Issuance of US$500 Million Guaranteed Senior Perpetual Securities
Baker & McKenzie recently advised Cheung Kong (Holdings) Limited and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Cheung Kong Bond Securities (03) Limited (“CKBS”), on the issue and offering by CKBS of US$500 million 5.375% guaranteed senior perpetual securities, which are denominated in United States dollars. The securities are guaranteed by Cheung Kong (Holdings) Limited and are listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
Tags: Baker & McKenzie LLP | Hong KongBaker & McKenzie Represents Thai Oil Public Company Limited on USD 1 Billion Dual-tranche Notes Offering
Baker & McKenzie recently represented Thai Oil Public Company Limited (TOP) on its offering of USD 1 billion dual-tranche senior unsecured fixed-rate notes to foreign institutional investors in accordance with Rule 144A and Regulation S. This marks the second major international bond offering in which Baker & McKenzie has represented affiliate companies within the PTT group in less than six months.
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Paul Hastings Represents China SCE in US$150 Million Senior Notes Offering
Paul Hastings, a leading global law firm, announced today that it represented China SCE Property Holdings Limited (“China SCE”), a company listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, in its issuance of additional senior notes (“Additional Notes”) in the aggregate principal amount of US$150 million. China SCE is a leading property developer based in China’s Fujian province.
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Project/Corporate Finance Lawyer Brian J. Peirce Joins Middle East and North Africa Practice of Patton Boggs LLP
Patton Boggs LLP is pleased to announce that Brian J. Pierce has joined the firm’s Corporate Finance practice group as a partner. Mr. Pierce, who will work throughout Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, joins Patton Boggs from Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, where he was Special Counsel – Middle East.
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Leading Government Affairs Lawyer Jeffrey W. Munk Joins Baker Botts
Jeffrey W. Munk, who built a leading government affairs practice representing clients on tax, energy and transportation issues, joined Baker Botts L.L.P. today as a partner in the firm’s Washington office.
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Simpson Thacher Represents the Initial Purchasers in US$2 Billion Senior Debt Offerings by Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
Simpson Thacher recently represented the initial purchasers in connection with the offering of US$2 billion of senior bonds in three tranches due 2016, 2018 and 2023 by Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, guaranteed by the bank’s New York branch. The senior bonds were offered and sold in reliance on the exemption from SEC registration provided in Section 3(a)(2) of the Securities Act. Goldman Sachs & Co., Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Barclays Bank PLC, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and SMBC Nikko Capital Markets Limited were the joint lead managers for the offering.
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