International law firm Dechert LLP has advised long-standing client Zealand Pharma, a Danish biotechnology company dedicated to the discovery and development of novel peptide drugs, on two important matters.
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Paul Hastings Advises Controladora Mabe S.A. de C.V. on Exchange Offer and New Issuance
Paul Hastings LLP, a leading global law firm, announced today that the firm represented Controladora Mabe, S.A. de C.V., a Mexican manufacturer and distributor of white line products, in connection with its successful offer to exchange its 6.500% Senior Guaranteed Notes due 2015 (“2015 Notes”) for its 7.875% Senior Guaranteed Notes due 2019 (“2019 Notes”) and the related consent solicitation. The transaction involved the issuance of approximately $130 million in aggregate principal amount of 2019 Notes in exchange for tendered 2015 Notes pursuant to a reopening of the series.
Tags: Paul Hastings, LLP | New YorkHWL Ebsworth Continues Rapid Expansion of Property Practice with the Appointment of Steven Smith
Steven joins HWL Ebsworth from Herbert Geer, where he was a partner and a previous chairman of the firm.
Herbert Smith Advises J.P. Morgan Securities (Asia Pacific) Limited on a Share Placement
Herbert Smith has recently advised J.P. Morgan Securities (Asia Pacific) Limited as the sole bookrunner on the placement by Mr. Chen Fashu, a prominent entrepreneur in China, of up to 32,000,000 H shares in the capital of Tsingtao Brewery Company Limited at a placing price of HK$47.00 per share.
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Cooley Secures Key Patent Infringement Decision for Gevo
Cooley LLP announced today that a Delaware federal judge denied a motion for preliminary injunction against Cooley client Gevo Inc., in a patent infringement suit filed by Butamax. The Opinion, delivered on June 19, stated that “the court has concluded that plaintiff does not hold a valid patent, nor would the defendant infringe if it did.”
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Thompson Coburn Leads Federal Signal’s $110 Million Sale of FSTech to 3M
Thompson Coburn served as outside counsel in Federal Signal Corporation’s pending $110 million sale of its intelligent transportation technology business to 3M.
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Milbank Represents Inter-American Development Bank in $200 Million Credit Line to Spain’s Abengoa S.A. in Funding Sustainable Infrastructure Projects in Latin America
Setting the table for a new wave of renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure projects in Latin America, law firm Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy has represented the Inter-American Development Bank in providing a US$200 million revolving credit line to Abengoa S.A. of Spain. The funds are intended to finance development of a host of renewable energy-related projects across Latin America.
Tags: Milbank LLP | New YorkWong & Partners Advises Tokio Marine Insurans (Malaysia) Berhad on the Acquisition of MUI Continental Insurans Berhad
Wong & Partners, the Malaysian member firm of Baker & McKenzie International, acted as legal counsel to Tokio Marine Insurans (Malaysia) Berhad (“TMIM”) on the acquisition of MUI Continental Insurans Berhad (“MCI”). Corporate partner Brian Chia led the Wong & Partners’ team and was assisted by senior associate Sue Wan Wong and associate Rowena Lee. The transaction is expected to conclude in September.
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Baker & McKenzie Advises Cadogan on Exploration and Development of Unconventional Gas in Ukraine
Baker & McKenzie, the leading international law firm, announced it has acted as English and Ukrainian law counsel to Cadogan Petroleum plc, which together with its joint venture partner Ukrainian state-owned National Joint Stock Company NAK Nadra Ukrayny (“Nadra”), has entered into a Share Purchase Agreement with Italian energy giant Eni S.p.A., whereby Eni S.p.A. has acquired a stake in the joint venture of Cadogan and Nadra.
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Holland & Knight Expands Construction Group with Addition of Jim McCrae
Holland & Knight is pleased to announce that Jim McCrae has joined the firm as a partner in the Orlando office. Mr. McCrae, who was an attorney with Holland & Knight from 1998 to 2006, joins the Florida Construction Industry Practice Group.
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