Shearman & Sterling represented Citadel Capital S.A.E., a leading African private equity firm headquartered in Egypt with US$9 billion in investments under its control, in relation to the refinancing of their existing corporate loan facility and the financing of two further loan facilities to be used for certain specified purposes guaranteed by the US Government’s development finance institution, the Overseas Private Investment Corporation. The financing extends to a total commitment of US$325 million by a combination of international and local financial institutions.

SNR Denton announced today it will open on March 1, 2012 in New Orleans, which will join more than 60 locations worldwide. The firm’s space will be located in Poydras Center, 650 Poydras Street, Suite 2850 in the city’s Central Business District. The firm also announced the addition of lawyers in New Orleans who will work in tandem with a team led by Clinton A. Vince, co-head of SNR Denton’s Energy, Transport and Infrastructure team.

The law firm of Edwards Wildman Palmer LLP is pleased to announce that Sang-yul Lee has joined the firm as a partner in its Litigation Department. Lee will base his practice in the Chicago office of the firm.

National law firm Polsinelli Shughart welcomes attorney Richard A. Yawitz as a shareholder in the firm’s Business department where he will combine his corporate transactional law experience involving closely-held companies along with his knowledge in the areas of strategic operational planning and taxation.

Foley announced today that Tracy A. Bacigalupo has joined the firm’s Transactional & Securities Practice as a partner in the Washington, D.C. office. Previously, Bacigalupo was a partner at DLA Piper.

Foley announced today that Nancy L. Stagg has joined the firm as a partner in the San Diego office working with the Business Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Privacy, Security & Information Management Practices. Previously, Stagg was a principal at Fish & Richardson PC.

Norton Rose Australia is pleased to announce that client, Brookfield Rail, has completed its US$882 million combined project and corporate financing, to be used to fund the expansion of its Mid-West below ground rail infrastructure network.

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP announced today that real estate attorney Peter Sugden will join the firm as the new managing partner for Katten Muchin Rosenman UK, the firm’s London affiliate. In addition, Peter will continue to oversee and develop his real estate practice, focusing on real estate investment, development, hospitality and leisure, joint ventures and structured real estate transactions.