The law firm of Troutman Sanders LLP is pleased to announce the addition of Jonathan A. Constine to its Insurance group, specializing in D&O Insurance in Washington, D.C.
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Paul Hastings Advises the Underwriters in Huadian Fuxin’s Hong Kong Listing
Paul Hastings, a leading global law firm, announced today that it represented CITIC Securities, UBS and Bank of America Merrill Lynch as the Joint Global Coordinators in Huadian Fuxin Energy Corporation Limited’s (“Huadian Fuxin”) US$319 million global offering and listing of its H-shares on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. The transaction comprised a Hong Kong public offering and a Reg S/Rule 144A international offering.
Tags: Paul Hastings, LLP | Hong KongWashington, DC Office of McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP Welcomes Intellectual Property Partner Robert Nissen
McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP (MLA) announced today that litigator Robert Nissen has joined the firm as a partner in its Intellectual Property & Technology practice in Washington, DC. Mr. Nissen’s practice will be primarily focused on patent litigation.
Mayer Brown Advises a Syndicate of Banks on the Issue of EUR 1 Billion Notes by Volkswagen Leasing GmbH
Global law firm Mayer Brown advised a syndicate of banks on the underwriting and placement of EUR 1 billion Notes issued by Volkswagen Leasing GmbH due September 2015 (issue date: 15 June 2012). The Notes have a fixed interest rate of 1.5 %. The syndicate of banks was composed of Credit Agricole CIB, DZ BANK AG, Mitsubishi UFJ Securities as well as The Royal Bank of Scotland.
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Pinsent Masons Launches in Europe
On 1 July, international law firm Pinsent Masons will open its first office in mainland Europe. Based in Munich, Germany, it will consist of a seven partner team specialising in complex transactions, corporate and IT law and dispute resolution.
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International law firm Pinsent Masons has advised Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC) and its subsidiary Horizon Terminals Limited on securing a 10 year Islamic term financing facility for US$100m from Standard Chartered Bank, Emirates NBD and Noor Islamic Bank.
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Corrs Advises NEC on Acquisition of CSG’s Technology Solutions Business
Corrs Chambers Westgarth is acting for NEC Corporation in relation to the A$227.5 million acquisition of CSG Limited’s Technology Solutions business and associated transitional services.
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Davis Polk – Caterpillar Inc. $1.5 Billion Notes Offering
Davis Polk advised Citigroup Global Markets Inc., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated as joint book-running managers and representatives of the underwriters on an SEC-registered offering by Caterpillar Inc. of $1.5 billion aggregate principal amount of notes. The notes were issued in three tranches: $500 million principal amount of 0.95% senior notes due 2015, $500 million principal amount of 1.5% senior notes due 2017 and $500 million principal amount of 2.6% senior notes due 2022.
Tags: Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP | New YorkDavis Polk Advises Affymetrix, Inc. on Its Completed Acquisition of eBioscience Holding Company, Inc. and Related Financing
Davis Polk advised Affymetrix, Inc. (Affymetrix) in connection with its acquisition of eBioscience Holding Company, Inc. (eBioscience) for approximately $315 million in cash. Following the acquisition, eBioscience became a wholly owned subsidiary of Affymetrix. The acquisition was funded, in part, through a new senior secured credit facility and an offering of convertible notes.
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Davis Polk advised BB Securities Ltd., HSBC Securities (USA) Inc., Itau BBA USA Securities, Inc. and Santander Investment Securities, Inc. as initial purchasers in connection with the reopening by BRF – Brasil Foods S.A. of $250 million aggregate principal amount of its 5.875% notes due 2022, which constitute a further issuance of the 5.875% notes issued on June 6, 2012. The notes were sold in an offering exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A and Regulation S.
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