The International law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP announced today that Alan R. Greenfield has joined its Chicago office as a shareholder in the Corporate & Securities Practice. He will focus on domestic and international franchising, licensing and distribution matters. A member of the Florida bar, Greenfield will also spend time in the firm’s Miami office.

Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised on the US$1 billion two-part bond issuance by ČEZ, a.s. (České Energetické Závody). The Firm represented Barclays Bank PLC, Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Goldman Sachs International and Société Générale as joint lead managers on the issue. The offering is comprised of US$700 million tranche of 4.250% notes due 2022 and US$300 million tranch of 5.625% notes due 2042.

Field Fisher Waterhouse LLP announces today the appointment of finance partner Hélène Lefebvre who joins the firm’s Paris office.

Covington & Burling advised Tom Benson, the longtime owner of the New Orleans Saints, in his purchase of the New Orleans Hornets for an undisclosed sum. The purchase and related agreements were finalized this week. Closing is expected before the end of June.

Jones Day is pleased to announce the arrival of Dominic O’Brien as a partner in the London Office effective April 16, 2012. Mr. O’Brien, a Banking & Finance Practice partner, joins Jones Day from Addleshaw Goddard and advises banks and other financial institutions on corporate financings and project financings. A significant part of his career was spent in the Far East with Clifford Chance. Mr. O’Brien’s experience includes advising on leveraged, acquisition, and project finance with particular emphasis on the emerging markets. In addition, while at Herbert Smith, he advised on many Islamic financings.