Shearman & Sterling is expanding its renowned tax practice with the addition of Lawrence Hill, one of the leading tax litigation lawyers in the United States, who will join the firm in New York.
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Baker & McKenzie to Open New Office in South Africa
Baker & McKenzie, the leading global law firm, announced it has opened a new office in Johannesburg with immediate effect with partners, lawyers and staff from Dewey & LeBoeuf South Africa.
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Baker Hostetler – Martin T. Booher Joins Energy and Environmental Team
Baker Hostetler announced that Martin T. Booher joined the firm’s Energy and Environmental practice as Partner in its Cleveland, Ohio office. Booher’s practice focuses on environmental matters within the renewable and clean energy, oil and gas, utilities, power and pipeline industry sectors. He comes to Baker Hostetler from Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP.
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Simpson Thacher Represents Barclays in Sale of its Remaining Interests in Archstone
The Firm is representing Barclays in connection with Barclays’ and Bank of America’s agreement to sell their remaining 26.5 percent interest in Archstone to Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. for a purchase price of approximately $1.58 billion. The agreement is pursuant to Lehman’s exercise of its right of first offer. Equity Residential, which also bid on the stake in Archstone, has agreed to the sale. Archstone is a privately-held owner, operator and developer of multifamily apartment properties.
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Greenberg Traurig Continues Major Strides in Building Global Energy Practice: Adds William Garner in Houston
The international law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has added prominent energy attorney William S. Garner, Jr. as a shareholder in the firm’s Houston office. Garner will head the firm’s Renewable Energy Practice. Prior to joining the firm, Garner practiced at Dewey & LeBoeuf in Houston.
Tags: Greenberg Traurig, LLP | HoustonGreenberg Traurig Continues Strategic Expansion of Global Energy Practice, Adds Michelle De Blasi in Phoenix
The international law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP announced that Michelle De Blasi has joined its Phoenix office as a shareholder and will serve as chair of the office’s Energy & Infrastructure Group and as a member of the firm’s Environmental Group. Prior to joining Greenberg Traurig, De Blasi was a partner with Quarles & Brady.
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Bingham expanded its technology, life sciences and emerging growth company capabilities in Boston with the addition of Michael Barron as a partner in the Corporate Practice Group.
Baker & McKenzie Advises Banque Saudi Fransi on London-listed Sukuk Programme
Baker & McKenzie has advised Banque Saudi Fransi (BSF) in relation to the establishment and listing of its debut U.S. $2 billion sukuk programme. This is the first sukuk programme established by a Saudi bank to be listed on the London Stock Exchange. BSF is a full-service commercial bank in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the groundbreaking London listing further diversifies the bank’s sources of funding.
Tags: Baker McKenzieBaker & McKenzie Advises as Lead Counsel on Yuexiu Real Estate Investment Trust’s Proposed Investment in Guangzhou International Finance Center
Baker & McKenzie is advising the Yuexiu Group, a long-standing client of the Firm, on the proposed investment by Yuexiu Real Estate Investment Trust (“Yuexiu REIT”) in Guangzhou International Finance Center (the “Property”).
Tags: Baker McKenzie | Hong KongBaker & McKenzie Advises Banque Saudi Fransi on First Sukuk Issue
Baker & McKenzie has advised Banque Saudi Fransi, Saudi Arabia’s fifth biggest bank by market capitalization, on its debut USD 750 million 2.947 per cent Trust Certificates due 2017 issued under its USD 2 billion Sukuk Programme. The Trust Certificates are to be listed on the London Stock Exchange.
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