Blank Rome Adds Business Transactions Attorney in Houston

Tuesday, January 20, 2015

Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that John Adkins has joined the Firm as a Partner in the Finance, Restructuring, and Bankruptcy group. Mr. Adkins represents clients in business transactions, including banking, real estate, and corporate matters. He is based in the Firm’s Houston office.

“With Houston’s continued expansion as a hub of economic growth and opportunity, John’s experience working with local businesses and financial institutions will be an excellent complement to our expanding Houston office and the Firm,” said Alan J. Hoffman, Chairman and Managing Partner. “As a former general counsel, John also brings valuable perspective that will enhance our ongoing commitment to excellence in client service.” More >>

Tags:  Blank Rome LLP | Houston

Goodwin Counsels on $1B+ Foundation Medicine-Roche Tender Offer and Strategic Collaboration

Monday, January 19, 2015

Goodwin Procter attorneys advised client Foundation Medicine on all aspects of its strategic transaction with Roche, including a tender offer component, a primary investment, and R&D and commercial collaboration agreements. The transaction will advance Foundation Medicine’s market-leading position in molecular information and genomic analysis and provide Roche an opportunity to optimize the identification and development of treatment options for cancer patients. More >>

Tags:  Goodwin Procter LLP | Boston

HCA Completes $1 Billion High Yield Debt Offering

Monday, January 19, 2015

Simpson Thacher recently represented HCA Inc. in its high yield offering of $1 billion aggregate principal amount of 5.375% Senior Notes due 2025. HCA intends to use the net proceeds for the repayment of its existing senior notes and for general corporate purposes. More >>

Tags:  New York

TransCanada PipeLines Completes $750 Million Public Offering

Friday, January 16, 2015

TransCanada PipeLines Limited completed a public offering in the United States for gross proceeds of approximately $750 million, including $500 million aggregate principal amount of its 1.875% senior notes due 2018 and $250 million of its floating rate senior notes due 2018. TransCanada PipeLines is a Canadian company that operates primarily in three business segments: natural gas pipelines, oil pipelines and energy. Paul, Weiss represented the underwriters, led by Deutsche Bank Securities and J.P. Morgan, in connection with the offering. More >>

Tags:  Toronto

Simpson Thacher Represents Underwriters in $600 Million Senior Notes Offering by Air Lease Corporation

Friday, January 16, 2015

Simpson Thacher represented the underwriters, led by BNP Paribas, Citigroup, Deutsche Bank Securities and J.P. Morgan in connection with the public offering by Air Lease Corporation of $600 million aggregate principal amount of 3.750% Senior Notes due 2022. The net proceeds of the offering will be used for general corporate purposes including the purchase of commercial aircraft and the repayment of existing indebtedness. More >>

Tags:  Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP | New York