Paul Hastings Bolsters Antitrust and Competition Practice with Addition of High-Profile Partner

Paul Hastings LLP, a leading global law firm, announced today that Holly House has joined the Antitrust and Global Competition practice in San Francisco as partner. Ms. House, a high-profile antitrust litigator with a leading market reputation, joins from Bingham McCutchen LLP, where she was co-chair of the firm’s antitrust and trade regulation practice group.

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Energy Attorney Jeffrey Norton Joins Eckert Seamans

Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC, a full-service national law firm, is pleased to announce that Jeffrey J. Norton has joined as a Member of the firm’s Energy Group. He will divide his time between the firm’s Harrisburg and Philadelphia offices. Jeff joins the firm from Cozen O’Connor.

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Allens Advises Foster’s on Global Drinks Deal

Allens Arthur Robinson (Allens) has advised iconic brewing company Foster’s Group Limited (Foster’s) on its proposed takeover by Anglo South African brewer SABMiller for A$12.3 billion, via a scheme of arrangement.

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Davis Polk – ITT Corporation Notes Offerings and Tender Offer in Connection with ITT’s Spinoff of its Defense and Water Businesses

Davis Polk advised the initial purchasers and dealer managers in connection with a series of transactions to finance the anticipated spinoff of ITT Corporation’s defense and water businesses. Following the spinoff, ITT, Exelis Inc. (which will operate the defense business) and Xylem Inc. (which will operate the water business) will be three distinct, publicly traded companies.

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