Davis Polk advised FedEx Corporation (“FedEx”) on its SEC-registered offering of $400 million principal amount of 2.300% notes due 2020, $700 million principal amount of 3.200% notes due 2025, $500 million principal amount of 3.900% notes due 2035, $650 million principal amount of 4.100% notes due 2045 and $250 million principal amount of 4.500% notes due 2065. The joint book-running managers of the offering were Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC. More >>
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Jennifer Asbrock new Frost Brown Todd member
Frost Brown Todd welcomes new member Jennifer R. Asbrock to its Labor and Employment Practice Group and Louisville office. Asbrock has broad experience representing private and public employers in all areas of labor and employment law, including defending unfair labor practice charges, handling labor arbitrations, managing strikes, bargaining with unions, and litigating discrimination and wrongful discharge cases. She has worked with employers in a variety of business matters, such as creating affirmative action plans and ensuring compliance with various employment laws. She frequently partners with clients to customize and implement in-house training programs to educate employees and supervisors about employment laws and workplace policies. More >>
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Simpson Thacher Represents Underwriters in $2.5 Billion Debt Offering by FedEx Corporation
The Firm recently represented the underwriters, led by Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, in connection with a public offering by FedEx Corporation (“FedEx”) of $400 million aggregate principal amount of 2.300% Notes due 2020, $700 million aggregate principal amount of 3.200% Notes due 2025, $500 million aggregate principal amount of 3.900% Notes due 2035, $650 million aggregate principal amount of 4.100% Notes due 2045 and $250 million aggregate principal amount of 4.500% Notes due 2065. The Notes are guaranteed by 10 subsidiaries of FedEx. More >>
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Willkie Welcomes James Anderson, Nationally Recognized For His Asset Management And Enforcement Experience
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP today announced that James E. Anderson, a nationally recognized asset management and enforcement lawyer, has joined the firm as a partner in the Washington office. Mr. Anderson, who joins the firm as a member of Willkie’s Asset Management Group, has more than 20 years of experience representing investment advisers, hedge funds, mutual funds, banks and broker-dealers in transactional, regulatory, compliance and enforcement matters. More >>
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Morgan Lewis Advises Highstar Capital on Acquisition of Salem Harbor Power Station Project and $730 Million Construction Financing
Morgan Lewis represented Highstar Capital IV, L.P., and its affiliated funds (“Highstar IV”), managed by Oaktree Capital Management, L.P., in the acquisition and project financing of the Salem Harbor Power Station development project, a 700MW gas-fired power plant to be built in Salem, Massachusetts. More >>
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Milbank Represents Lenders in US$800M Financing for Expansion of Metro System in Santiago, Chile
In a major transportation financing in Chile, Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy LLP represented international bank groups in committing a total of US$800 million in financing to be used for the expansion of the metropolitan subway system in Santiago, Chile. More >>
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Jones Walker Welcomes Seven Attorneys From the Former Boutique Banking and Securities Law Firm of Spidi & Fisch
Jones Walker LLP announced today that the seven lawyers who formerly comprised the boutique banking and securities law firm of Spidi & Fisch, PC, in Washington, D.C., have joined Jones Walker’s Banking & Financial Services Practice Group in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office.
Spidi & Fisch, which served a client base of primarily financial institutions, includes John J. Spidi, Richard Fisch, James C. Stewart, and Daniel H. Burd, who will join as partners; Joan S. Guilfoyle, who will join as Special Counsel; and associates James D. Marky and Carolyn M. Rhodes. More >>
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It’s Official: Locke Lord, Edwards Wildman Combination Launched; Locke Lord Edwards Expands Global Reach, Enhances Client Services
Locke Lord LLP and Edwards Wildman Palmer LLP have officially merged, creating Locke Lord Edwards, a firm with more than 1,000 lawyers in 23 cities around the world as well as a combined history of more than 125 years. With joined revenues, it will be among American Lawyer’s Top 50 U.S. law firms.
The two firms first announced they had signed a Letter of Intent in September, and in early December announced that the Partners of each predecessor firm approved the merger. The legacy firms each have experience with mergers and will use their successes to propel the combined Firm forward. More >>
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Dechert Advises MWI on US$2.5 Billion Sale to AmerisourceBergen
AmerisourceBergen (NYSE:ABC) and MWI Veterinary Supply, Inc. (NASDAQ:MWIV) today announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement for AmerisourceBergen to acquire MWI Veterinary Supply (MWI), the leading animal health distribution company in the United States. A team from Dechert LLP is advising MWIV on this matter. Under the terms and conditions of the merger agreement, AmerisourceBergen, through a new wholly-owned subsidiary, will make an all cash tender offer for all of the outstanding shares of MWI at a price of US$190.00 per share, representing a US$2.5 billion fully diluted equity value. The full press release is available here. More >>
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Cooley Launches in London
Cooley LLP, a leading technology and life sciences US law firm, announced today that it has launched a UK practice in London. Cooley’s new office will include 20 partners and more than 55 lawyers and other professionals in total.
“Cooley plans to make a big impact in London,” said Joe Conroy, Cooley’s chief executive officer. “We have brought together partners who are the very best in their fields, and who share our values and approach to achieving success for our global client base. From our San Francisco and Silicon Valley roots, we have grown to 850 lawyers, solving complex business and litigation issues for the world’s most dynamic companies.” More >>
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