Simpson Thacher represented Lexington Partners L.P. (“Lexington Partners”) in the establishment of its eighth fund dedicated to acquiring interests in global private investment funds through negotiated secondary market purchases, Lexington Capital Partners VIII, L.P. (“LCP VIII”). Lexington Partners has announced that the LCP VIII investment program raised $10.1 billion of total commitments. More >>
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Vedder Price Advises Air Canada on $1 Billion EETC Transaction
Vedder Price is pleased to announce that it advised Air Canada in connection with the offer and sale of more than $1 billion of the airline’s 2015-1 enhanced equipment trust certificates (EETCs). Air Canada expects to use the proceeds to finance nine new Boeing 787-8 and 787-9 aircraft. More >>
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Boies, Schiller & Flexner Boosts Corporate Group with Addition of New Partner
Boies, Schiller & Flexner has added highly experienced corporate attorney Dev R. Sen as a partner in its Corporate Group in New York. Mr. Sen’s expertise in the area of corporate finance will complement the firm’s existing mergers and acquisitions and private equity practice. More >>
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Cozen O’Connor Welcomes Health Care Attorney Marc Auerbach to Growing Miami Office
Cozen O’Connor is pleased to announce that Marc H. Auerbach has joined the firm as a member of the Health Care Practice, resident in the Miami office. He joins Cozen O’Connor from McDonald Hopkins, where he was a partner. Previously, Auerbach was a partner in the Miami office of K&L Gates for more than 15 years. More >>
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Jackson Lewis Opens New Hawai`i-Based Firm; Expands Services Available to Hawai`i Employers and Existing Clients Doing Business in Hawai`i
Jackson Lewis P.C., one of the country’s largest and fastest-growing workplace law firms, is pleased to announce the opening of the Hawai`i-based Jackson Lewis P.C., a Law Corporation. This new Honolulu firm will facilitate access to the national firm’s vast resources for local Hawai`i clients and existing national clients who have operations in Hawai`i.
The new firm is home to Hawai`i lawyers Andrew L. Pepper and Wayne S. Yoshigai, both of whom are outstanding attorneys with extensive experience representing and defending employers doing business throughout the state of Hawai`i. Other experienced lawyers are expected to be added in the near future. More >>
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Jackson Walker Expands Real Estate Practice With Addition of Four Key Partners from Thompson & Knight
Jackson Walker L.L.P. welcomes Alfie Meyerson, Thad Armstrong, David Jones, and David Robins as partners in the firm’s Houston office. The four partners, who join the firm from Thompson & Knight LLP, add considerable depth and distinction to Jackson Walker’s already robust Real Estate and Finance practice groups.
“The addition of this excellent group of lawyers, along with other high-profile lateral partners who have joined us recently, truly gives us the premier real estate practice group in the Southwest,” said Jackson Walker managing partner Wade Cooper. “We anticipate great synergies from having a large, efficient, and cost-effective real estate team that is as good as any in this part of the world.” More >>
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Glimcher Realty Veteran George Schmidt Joins Frost Brown Todd’s Finance and Real Estate Practice
Frost Brown Todd (FBT) is pleased to announce the addition of George A. Schmidt to its Finance and Real Estate practice in Columbus. Schmidt joins the firm from Glimcher Realty Trust, one of the nation’s premier retail Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), where he served in various capacities for the past 19 years.
“We’re very excited that George has joined our team in Columbus,” says David Bence, head of FBT’s Finance and Real Estate practice group. “He brings significant depth of experience and industry knowledge that complements our real estate and transactional practice, both regionally and nationally.” More >>
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Shareholder Michael D. Hall Joins Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney
Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney is proud to announce the recent addition of Shareholder Michael D. Hall to the firm’s New York and Newark offices. Hall comes to Buchanan from McDermott Will & Emery LLP where he was a partner in the New York Trial Department.
Hall is a skilled litigator with experience in the areas of complex commercial litigation, employment law, toxic and mass tort litigation, contract disputes and breach of fiduciary duty. He also has experience with large class action and multi-district lawsuits. More >>
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Schiff Hardin Adds Dr. John K. Hsu to Intellectual Property Practice
Schiff Hardin is pleased to announce that Dr. John K. Hsu has joined the firm as a partner in the Intellectual Property group. Dr. Hsu comes to the firm from Winston & Strawn LLP, and brings with him extensive experience in intellectual property litigation. He is based in the firm’s Washington D.C. office.
“John’s addition is another important strategic step in the continued growth of our intellectual property practice and considerably strengthens our pharmaceutical industry team,” said Steve Hankins, head of Schiff Hardin’s Intellectual Property group. “Having earned a Ph.D. in inorganic chemistry, John brings a great depth of knowledge in the field of science that will significantly expand our ability to serve our pharmaceutical clients. He will be a great resource to our many Washington D.C.-based clients and engagements.” More >>
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Hinshaw & Culbertson Adds Four Maritime Attorneys to its San Francisco Office; Continues Growth Following Merger
Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP announced today that it has expanded its San Francisco office with the addition of Forrest Booth as a Partner, Pamela Schultz as a Partner, Phillip Barilovits as Senior Counsel and Bradley H. Pace as an Associate. On March 31, 2015, the attorneys joined Hinshaw from Severson & Werson in San Francisco.
“We are extremely pleased to welcome this group of attorneys to our firm,” says Robert J. Romero, partner in charge of the San Francisco office. “Their capabilities enhance our firm-wide focus on representing the insurance industry and its many varied interests both domestically and abroad.” More >>
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