Cahill represented J.P. Morgan, BMO Capital Markets, Deutsche Bank Securities, Citigroup and Wells Fargo Securities as joint book-running managers and the other co-managers in connection with the public offering of $650,000,000 5.25% Senior Notes due 2023 by QEP Resources, Inc.
Tags: Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP | New YorkSimpson Thacher Represents Apax Partners in the Acquisition of Garda World Security Corporation
The firm is representing Apax Partners in the announced acquisition of Garda World Security Corporation (TSX:GW) by a consortium formed by Garda founder and Chief Executive Officer Stéphan Crétier and a subsidiary of funds advised by Apax Partners for C$1.1 billion in cash, including assumed debt. The transaction, which is subject to customary closing conditions, including Canadian court approval, shareholder approval and receipt of all regulatory approvals, is expected to close later this calendar year.
Tags: Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP | New YorkBryan Cave Welcomes New Real Estate Partner in New York
The international law firm Bryan Cave LLP announced today that Mal Serure has joined the firm’s New York office as a partner. He will practice within the Real Estate Group.
Tags: Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner | New YorkLeading Securities and Regulatory Enforcement Attorney Michael Keats Joins New York Office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Kirkland & Ellis LLP is pleased to announce that Michael C. Keats has joined the Firm as a litigation partner in the New York office. Mr. Keats joins the Firm from Goldman Sachs, where he was a managing director and associate general counsel in the litigation and regulatory proceedings group.
Tags: Kirkland & Ellis LLP | New YorkSimpson Thacher Represents Toll Brothers in $250 Million Exchangeable Senior Notes Offering
The Firm recently represented Toll Brothers, Inc. and its subsidiaries in connection with a Rule 144A offering by Toll Brothers Finance Corp. of $250 million aggregate principal amount of 0.50% Exchangeable Senior Notes due 2032 (the “Notes”). The Notes are guaranteed by Toll Brothers, Inc. and certain of its subsidiaries. Toll Brothers Finance Corp. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Toll Brothers, Inc.
Tags: Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP | New YorkPryor Cashman Bolsters Corporate and China Practice Groups With Addition of Partner M. Ali Panjwani
Pryor Cashman LLP is pleased to announce the addition of M. Ali Panjwani to its Corporate and China Practice Groups as a partner. Panjwani comes to Pryor Cashman from Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP where he was a key member of that firm’s Corporate & Securities practice.
Tags: Pryor Cashman LLP | New YorkProskauer Advises American Realty Capital Trust on $2.95 Billion Acquisition by Realty Income
Global law firm Proskauer advised American Realty Capital Trust, Inc., on its agreement to be acquired by Realty Income Corporation in a transaction valued at $2.95 billion. The deal, which is expected to close in late 2012 or early 2013, is the largest merger of U.S. real estate investment trusts this year.
Tags: Proskauer Rose, LLP | New YorkSimpson Thacher Represents Underwriters in $800 Million Debt Offering by WPP
The Firm recently represented the underwriters in connection with a registered public offering of $500 million of 3.625% Senior Notes due 2022 and $300 million of 5.125% Senior Notes due 2042, in each case, issued by WPP Finance 2010, a finance subsidiary of WPP plc. The notes are guaranteed by WPP plc and certain of its subsidiaries.
Tags: Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP | New YorkSimpson Thacher Represents Rockwood in C$724 Million Acquisition of Talison
The Firm is representing Rockwood Holdings, Inc. in its acquisition of Talison Lithium Limited in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately C$724 million (US$732 million). The transaction is subject to the approval of Talison shareholders and other customary closing conditions.
Tags: Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP | New YorkHeidi E. Opinsky Joins Private Clients Practice
Law firm McCarter & English, LLP is pleased to announce that attorney Heidi E. Opinsky has joined the firm as a partner. She will split her time between the firm’s Stamford, CT and New York City offices. With more than 27 years of experience in family law matters, Opinsky will focus on counseling New York and Connecticut state residents in resolving their family law, divorce, alimony, child support, domestic violence and property law issues.
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