Frost Brown Todd Gains Ground in Dallas

Thursday, November 5, 2015

Frost Brown Todd (FBT) is pleased to announce the addition of five Members to its growing team of Dallas attorneys. An Am Law 200 firm with close to 500 attorneys across its footprint, FBT arrived in Texas earlier this year and moved into The Crescent this summer as a strategic initiative to complement the firm’s existing capabilities and serve local clients. Daniel Novakov, formerly with Greenberg Traurig, leads the team as Member-in-Charge, along with Edward (Eddy) Moore, also a long-time Dallas attorney. More >>

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Betts, Patterson & Mines Opens Portland Office

Thursday, November 5, 2015

Betts, Patterson & Mines, P.S. is proud to announce that it has opened a new office in Portland, Oregon to better meet the needs of its Oregon clients. Effective October 1st, the Portland office will be the firm’s second office and will house two of BPM newest attorneys, David P. Rossmiller and Elissa Meyrowitz Boyd. BPM’s newest office is located in the U.S. Bancorp Tower in downtown Portland. More >>

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Leading Corporate Partner Joins Morrison & Foerster in London

Wednesday, November 4, 2015

Morrison & Foerster, a leading global law firm, today announced that Vladimir Maly has joined its London office as a partner in the corporate practice. Mr. Maly joins Morrison & Foerster from Latham & Watkins. The arrival of Mr. Maly is further evidence of Morrison & Foerster’s intent to continue to build its corporate practice in London following the appointment of Graeme Sloan as London corporate head and global M&A co-chair earlier this year. More >>

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Debevoise Advises Activision Blizzard in $5.9 Billion Acquisition of King Digital Entertainment

Wednesday, November 4, 2015

Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is advising Activision Blizzard, Inc. in its acquisition of King Digital Entertainment plc for $18.00 in cash per share, for a total equity value of $5.9 billion. The acquisition is subject to approval by King’s shareholders and the Irish High Court, clearances by the relevant antitrust authorities and other customary closing conditions. It is likely to be completed in the Spring of 2016. More >>

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