Sidley Austin LLP announced today that Vijay S. Sekhon has joined the firm as a partner in Century City. He will be a member of the firm’s M&A and Private Equity practices and will focus on handling transactions for public and private companies, and private equity firms. Mr. Sekhon joins a rapidly growing team of lawyers in Century City, as Sidley continues to focus on strategic growth in Los Angeles. More >>
Tags: Sidley Austin LLP | Los AngelesDaniel Yeh Joins Ropes & Gray as Private Equity Partner in Hong Kong
Preeminent global law firm Ropes & Gray today announced that Daniel Yeh has joined the firm’s private equity practice as a partner, resident in the Hong Kong office.
Mr. Yeh’s practice is focused on private equity transactions, including growth equity investments, cross-border M&A, public and private acquisitions and divestitures, leveraged buyouts, going-private transactions, and joint ventures. He has represented many prominent institutional investors in Asia and has worked extensively on China-related deals. He has also advised clients in transactions across Korea, Australia, Southeast Asia, Europe and the United States.
“Daniel’s pan-Asia experience, with a particular focus on deals in China, makes him a true asset to the firm and to our clients in the region,” said Paul Boltz, managing partner of Ropes & Gray’s Hong Kong office. “We’ve built one of the largest and most experienced private equity teams in Asia, and his addition further strengthens our ability to advise on a broad range of transactions for sophisticated investors across the region.”
Mr. Yeh joins Ropes & Gray from Weil, Gotshal & Manges in Hong Kong. He received his B.A. from the University of Illinois and his J.D. from Northwestern University School of Law.
Mr. Yeh is the third partner to join Ropes & Gray in Hong Kong in 2015. In February, Andrew Dale joined the firm’s business & securities litigation practice, and in January, Ed Sheremeta joined the firm’s real estate investments & transactions practice.
“I am delighted to join Ropes & Gray and a team of private equity attorneys who are committed to delivering the best legal advice and quality service to clients time and again,” said Mr. Yeh. “I look forward to working with the firm as it continues to serve the growing needs of clients across Asia.”
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DLA Piper has appointed Terry O’Regan as the Head of its Kuwait office. Terry joins the firm as a Legal Director. He has over 20 years of experience, gained in private practice and in-house roles in the United Kingdom and Middle East. More >>
Tags: DLA Piper | Kuwait CityKirkland Advises GeoSouthern in its Joint Venture with GSO to Acquire $850M of Haynesville Shale Assets from Encana
Kirkland & Ellis LLP advised GEP Haynesville, LLC in its $850 million acquisition of Haynesville Shale assets from indirect, wholly-owned subsidiaries of Canada-based Encana Corporation (TSX: ECA, NYSE: ECA). The properties, which are located primarily in DeSoto and Red River Parishes, Louisiana, contain approximately 112,000 net acres and 300 operated wells in the most prolific area of the Haynesville Shale. More >>
Tags: Kirkland & Ellis LLP | HoustonBuchanan Boosts Charlotte Office’s Financial Services Practice with Addition of Taber Cathcart
Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney announced the addition of B. Taber Cathcart as head of the firm’s Charlotte office and shareholder in the firm’s Financial Services Practice Group. More >>
Tags: Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC | CharlotteCorporate and M&A Lawyer Joins O’Melveny’s Newport Beach Office
O’Melveny & Myers LLP welcomes Tony Wang as a partner in the Newport Beach office. Wang’s practice focuses on corporate and securities law, with an emphasis on private equity, venture capital, merger and acquisition, and Asia-related media and entertainment transactions. Having spent his legal career in Silicon Valley and Shanghai, Wang is experienced in transactions with US and Chinese companies, an invaluable asset in today’s global economy. More >>
Tags: O'Melveny & Myers, LLP | Orange CountyEversheds Announces a New Partner Hire in Saudi Arabia
AlDhabaan & Partners in association with Eversheds LLP has announced the appointment of Fahad AlDehais, who joins the firm from Vinson & Elkins LLP as a Partner and General Manager for the firm’s Saudi Arabia practice. More >>
Tags: Eversheds Sutherland | RiyadhTwo Highly Experienced IP Lawyers Join the Los Angeles Office of Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
David Quinto and Scott Commerson, two highly experienced IP lawyers with particular knowledge of the entertainment arena, have joined the Los Angeles office of Davis Wright Tremaine LLP. More >>
Tags: Davis Wright Tremaine LLP | Los AngelesKing & Spalding Advises Belk, Inc. on $3 Billion Acquisition by Sycamore Partners
King & Spalding advised Belk, Inc., the nation’s largest family-owned and -operated department store company, in its acquisition by private equity firm Sycamore Partners in a deal valued at approximately $3 billion. More >>
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