Hogan Lovells announced today that it has been advising the Transaction Committee of the Board of Directors of Knology, Inc. on the definitive merger agreement under which a subsidiary of WOW! Internet, Cable & Phone (WOW!) has agreed to acquire Knology in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $1.5 billion. Knology is a leading provider of interactive communications and entertainment services in ten markets in the southeastern United States and three markets in the midwestern United States. WOW! is a competitive provider of residential and commercial high-speed Internet, cable television, and telephone services.

Global law firm White & Case has advised Autostrade per l’Italia, a subsidiary of Italian motorway operator Atlantia, on the sale of a 49.99 percent stake in Grupo Costanera, its Chilean unit, to Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) for €857 million (US$1.13 billion). The remaining 50.01 percent interest in Grupo Costanera will be retained by Atlantia.

​A law firm with international interests has brought on new blood to its offices in Pittsburgh.

The struggling economy present in the United States over the past few years has led many business professionals to seek employment opportunities abroad.

International law firm McDermott Will & Emery LLP today announced the addition of Kristian A. Werling as a partner in its Corporate Advisory Practice Group. Mr. Werling brings considerable senior-level experience as the Firm moves to expand its transactional life sciences capabilities. The appointment adds new Corporate capabilities to McDermott’s already robust Life Sciences team, which also spans the Firm’s top-ranked Intellectual Property, Health and White Collar Practice Groups.

O’Melveny & Myers LLP announced today that Gregory Jacob, former Solicitor of Labor and an acknowledged authority on ERISA and employment matters, has joined the Firm as a partner in the Washington, DC office.  He will be a member of the Financial Services Practice Group.

Locke Lord announces that the Atlanta office has added two new attorneys to the Firm’s Corporate Practice Group, bringing significant experience to its transactional capabilities in the energy, technology and telecommunications industries. Longtime Atlanta attorney Joel Cartee has joined Locke Lord as a Partner. He brings a strong background in complex global transactions and has extensive experience in the telecommunications and technology arenas, which adds depth and talent to the Firm’s global Corporate team.