International law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer has advised CITIC Group and CITIC Limited on the proposed sale and subscription of shares to a consortium of investors formed by CP Group (CPG) and ITOCHU Corporation (ITOCHU), for a cumulative value of US$10.3bn. More >>
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Building off the momentum from 2014, Dinsmore & Shohl LLP makes a move to strengthen its Midwest presence and deepen its bench of trial attorneys. Dinsmore is pleased to announce a merger with Huddleston Bolen LLP, one of the oldest law firms in West Virginia and the surrounding region.
The merger, effective February 1, 2015, will add 40 attorneys and 56 staff to the firm. With the addition, Dinsmore will become the 4th largest law firm in West Virginia with more than 75 attorneys practicing in five offices. More >>
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Douglas Sprague, former chief of the San Francisco U.S. Attorney’s Office Economic Crimes and Securities Fraud section, has joined Covington & Burling’s litigation group as a partner, further strengthening the firm’s highly regarded white collar practice. He will be resident in Covington’s San Francisco office. More >>
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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 >>
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Kathy Dent, a highly experienced employment attorney and former assistant general counsel for PacifiCorp, has joined the Portland office of Davis Wright Tremaine LLP.
Dent was previously a partner in DWT’s employment practice, and returns after a decade of experience working in-house. More >>
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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 >>
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Bruce “Chip” Morris joins Kane Russell Coleman & Logan PC (KRCL) in the Houston office. Chip brings over 20 years of experience successfully representing and counseling clients on a wide range of commercial and intellectual property matters. More >>
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