Dechert Advises Wells Fargo on Deal with GE Capital Real Estate

Monday, April 13, 2015

Leading international law firm Dechert LLP advised Wells Fargo in relation to its agreement to purchase commercial real estate loans valued at US$9 billion in the United States, UK and Canada from GE Capital Real Estate as part of an overall transaction valued at approximately US$23 billion. Wells Fargo purchased performing first mortgage loans, and private equity firm Blackstone acquired US and European equity assets as well as first mortgage loans in Mexico, Australia and the US, with Wells Fargo providing financing for certain of Blackstone’s acquisitions. More >>

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Finnegan to Open Office in Seoul

Monday, April 13, 2015

Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP, one of the world’s largest intellectual property law firms, announced today that it has received a license from the South Korean government to open an office in Seoul. Charles H. Suh will serve as managing partner of the new office, which will be located in the Mirae Asset Center 1 building in the heart of the Seoul international business district. More >>

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Paul Hastings Advises Examworks Group, Inc. On $500 Million High-Yield Offering

Friday, April 10, 2015

Paul Hastings LLP, a leading global law firm, announced today that the firm has advised ExamWorks Group, Inc. (NYSE: EXAM), a leading provider of independent medical examinations, peer reviews, bill reviews, Medicare compliance, case management and related services, in its $500 million aggregate principal amount of its 5.625% percent Senior Unsecured Notes due 2023 More >>

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Goodwin Advises lynda.com in $1.5 Billion Sale to LinkedIn

Friday, April 10, 2015

Goodwin Procter attorneys recently advised lynda.com in connection with its announced $1.5 billion sale to LinkedIn. The transaction, reportedly the largest ever for LinkedIn, includes a combination of approximately 52% in cash and 48% in stock. The deal is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to close in the second quarter of 2015 More >>

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Williams Mullen Expands to South Carolina with Additions to Respected Environmental Team

Thursday, April 9, 2015

Williams Mullen is pleased to announce it has expanded to South Carolina with the addition of four respected environmental attorneys in Columbia. With this expansion, Williams Mullen now has over 230 attorneys, economic developers, and government relations professionals in eleven offices across North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and Washington, D.C. More >>

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