Paul Hastings LLP, a leading global law firm, represented Barclays and RBC Capital Markets as the initial purchasers in connection with the Rule 144A / Reg S offering of US$375 million 6.50% senior secured notes due 2023 of Reliance Intermediate Holdings LP, a parent holding company of Reliance LP, a leading supplier of home infrastructure including heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems and related services to homeowners primarily in Ontario, Canada. Paul Hastings also represented Barclays as dealer manager and solicitation agent in connection with the concurrent tender offer and consent solicitation by Reliance Intermediate Holdings LP with respect to all of its US$350 million 9.50% senior notes due 2019. More >>

Hunton & Williams LLP advised underwriters on an SEC-registered offering by Southwestern Electric Power Company (“SWEPCo”) of $400 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes due 2045. More >>

Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy LLP has advised leading oil exploration and servicing company Nabors Industries Ltd. (NYSE: NBR) on the closing of the merger of its completion and production services unit with oilfield services provider C&J Energy Services (NYSE: CJES), for which Nabors will receive nearly $688 million in cash and stock worth an approximate 53% ownership stake in the combined company. More >>

Davis Polk is advising Centerview Partners LLC as exclusive financial adviser to Kraft Foods Group, Inc. in connection with its entry into a definitive merger agreement with H.J. Heinz Company to create The Kraft Heinz Company. The Kraft Heinz Food Company would be the third largest food and beverage company in North America with an unparalleled portfolio of iconic brands. The transaction, which is expected to close in the second half of 2015, is subject to approval by Kraft shareholders, receipt of regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions. More >>