Allen & Overy announced today that Kent Rowey and Dolly Mirchandani will be joining its New York office as partners in its market leading Global Energy & Infrastructure practice.
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DLA Piper Boosts Finance & Projects Practice
Alston & Bird Strengthens Environmental Footprint
Alston & Bird LLP today announced the addition of veteran environmental litigator, Mark Johnson, to its Los Angeles office, joining the firm’s already highly regarded Environmental & Land Development Practice Group. Johnson brings with him over 30 years of experience focusing on environmental matters, including CERCLA, petroleum and hazardous waste contamination, toxic torts, air quality, public water supplies, Proposition 65, CEQA and the California Coastal Act.
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Simpson Thacher Represents the International Managers in $8.5 Billion IPO of Japan Airlines Co., Ltd.
Simpson Thacher recently represented the international managers in connection with the initial public offering of Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, which included an international offering to institutional investors pursuant to Rule 144A and Regulation S. The ¥663 billion (approximately $8.5 billion) IPO was the second largest initial public offering globally to date this year.
Tags: Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP | TokyoSimpson Thacher Represents Underwriters in $1.55 Billion Asset Backed Notes Offering by Mercedes-Benz Auto Receivables Trust 2012-1
The Firm recently represented the underwriters, led by Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. and RBS Securities Inc., in connection with the asset backed notes offering by Mercedes-Benz Auto Receivables Trust 2012-1, the issuing entity, of $450,000,000 principal amount of 0.23000% Class A-1 Asset Backed Notes, $500,000,000 principal amount of 0.37% Class A-2 Asset Backed Notes, $450,000,000 principal amount of 0.47% Class A-3 Asset Backed Notes and $146,500,000 principal amount of 0.61% Class A-4 Asset Backed Notes.
Tags: Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP | New YorkSimpson Thacher Represents Underwriters in $400 Million Debt Offering by Agilent Technologies, Inc.
Simpson Thacher represented the underwriters, led by Barclays Capital Inc., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, in connection with the registered public offering of $400 million principal amount of 3.200% Senior Notes due 2022 of Agilent Technologies, Inc.
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The Firm is representing Blackstone Capital Partners VI, L.P. in connection with its acquisition of Vivint Inc., Vivint Solar, Inc. and 2GIG Technologies, Inc. from their existing shareholders, including Goldman Sachs, Peterson Partners, Jupiter Partners and other minority shareholders for in excess of $2 billion. It is expected that the transaction will close before year end.
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King & Wood Mallesons Advises Focus Minerals on Share Subscription Deed with Shandong Gold
King & Wood Mallesons has advised Focus Minerals Limited on its Share Subscription Deed with Shandong Gold International Mining Corporation Limited, under which Shandong Gold will take a majority stake in Focus Minerals through a placement valued at $227.5 million.
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DAC Beachcroft Appoints New Partner to Its Financial Institutions Group
International law firm DAC Beachcroft has appointed financial services specialist Jayne Bennett as a partner in its Financial Institutions Group.
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Orrick Continues Expansion in German Market with Addition in Real Estate Practice
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP announced today that Martin Meissner has joined the firm as a partner in its Real Estate Group, enhancing the firm’s substantial and high-quality presence in the country’s real estate and finance markets.
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