On August 28, 2012, former FBI Director and federal judge Louis J. Freeh and the lawyers from the law firm of Freeh Sporkin & Sullivan, LLP joined Pepper Hamilton LLP. Pepper also acquired the international risk management firm Freeh Group International Solutions, LLC. This transaction creates a new model for delivering efficient, timely, cost-effective solutions to complex problems for clients around the world.
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The Firm is representing J.P. Morgan Securities LLC as financial advisor to the Board of Directors of Hudson City Bancorp, Inc. in connection with M&T Bank Corporation’s acquisition of Hudson City Bancorp, Inc. Under the terms of the merger agreement, each shareholder will receive, at its election but subject to proration as specified in the merger agreement (which provides for an aggregate split of total consideration of 60% common stock and 40% cash), cash or shares of M&T Bank Corporation. The transaction is valued at approximately $3.7 billion.
Tags: Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP | New YorkThe Firm is representing Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P. (“KKR”) and the management of Unisteel Technology International Limited (“Unisteel”) in connection with the sale of Unisteel to SFS intec, a wholly owned subsidiary of SFS Group. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to be completed in the third quarter of 2012. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Tags: Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP | Hong KongSimpson Thacher represented the underwriters, led by Barclays Capital Inc., UBS Securities LLC and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, in an offering of $400 million in aggregate principal amount of 6.20% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Subordinated Debentures due 2042 by Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (“RGA”).
Tags: Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP | New YorkThe Firm is representing First Reserve Corporation and SK Capital Partners in connection with the proposed acquisition of TPC Group Inc. (Nasdaq: TPCG) by investment funds sponsored by First Reserve and SK Capital for $40 per share. The transaction is valued at approximately $850 million, including net debt. The transaction is subject to the approval of TPC Group’s stockholders, antitrust clearances and other customary closing conditions, and is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2012.
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In an expansion of its international project finance team, law firm Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy LLP has announced the addition of prominent energy and infrastructure lawyer Clive Ransome as a partner in the firm’s Global Project Finance Group, based in London.
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Kaufman Dolowich Voluck & Gonzo LLP, a nationally recognized law firm, today announced the addition of Tad A. Devlin as a partner in its San Francisco office. He joins KDVG’s Insurance Coverage & Monitoring and Business Litigation practices.
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Elisabetta Aarts, attorney at law), is to join the energy practice group of Loyens & Loeff on 1 September 2012. Elisabetta Aarts advises and litigates on behalf of an extensive group of national and international clients in the energy sector in the framework of energy projects, energy contracts, M&A and financing transactions. Her arrival will strengthen Loyens & Loeff’s top position in the energy sector.
Tags: Loyens & LoeffJababeka International B.V., a unit of Indonesian industry-based township developer PT Kawasan Industri Jababeka Tbk., has on 26 July 2012 launched the issue of US$175 million senior guaranteed notes, to be used for (a) refinance and repay existing indebtedness under certain facility agreements; and (b) capital expenditure related to land acquisition and the development of that land.
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