Davis Polk advised Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC as joint bookrunners and joint lead arrangers and Credit Suisse AG as administrative agent and collateral agent in connection with an $800 million senior secured revolving credit and term loan facility provided to Roundy’s Supermarkets, Inc. The closing of the credit facility occurred simultaneously with the initial public offering of the stock of Roundy’s indirect parent company.

The Firm represented Cementos Pacasmayo S.A.A. in connection with its $230 million initial public offering of American depositary shares, each representing five common shares, registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.  Cementos Pacasmayo’s common shares have been listed on the Peruvian stock exchange since 1995. The ADSs are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the tick symbol “CPAC”.

International law firm Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP today announced that Diane P. Sullivan and Kathleen O’Connor have joined the firm as partners in the Litigation Department. Ms. Sullivan is widely recognized as a top trial lawyer with a remarkable track record. Together with Ms. O’Connor, they bring exceptional additional expertise to Weil’s Litigation platform.

New York, NY. Nixon Peabody LLP is pleased to announce the arrival of new partner Sean T. Haran, who joins the firm’s Government Investigations & White Collar Defense practice in New York. He represents some of the world’s leading companies and their executives in high-stakes and sensitive matters involving the Department of Justice, the Securities & Exchange Commission, the New York State Attorney General’s Office, and other federal and state agencies.

Shearman & Sterling represented Volcan Compañía Minera S.A.A., a diversified Peruvian mining company and a major global producer of zinc, silver and lead, in connection with its inaugural offering in the international capital markets. Volcan issued US$600 million 5.375% Senior Notes due 2022 in a Rule 144A/Regulation S offering. Volcan is the leading producer of silver and lead and the second producer of zinc in Peru in the first nine months of 2011, according to the Peruvian Ministry of Energy and Mines. Volcan will use the net proceeds of this offering for general corporate purposes, including to fund expansion projects and acquisitions to expand its operations.

Simpson Thacher recently represented Goldman, Sachs & Co. as initial purchaser in an offering pursuant to Rule 144A and Regulation S of $275 million of 12.5% Senior Secured Notes due 2017 of Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc., or SBS.  SBS used the proceeds of the notes offering, together with available cash, to refinance its credit facility that was due to mature this year.

Simpson Thacher recently represented Energy Future Intermediate Holding Company LLC (“EFIH”) and EFIH Finance Inc., direct, wholly-owned subsidiaries of Energy Future Holdings Corp. (“EFH Corp.”), formerly known as TXU Corp., in their issuance and sale of $800,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 11.750% Senior Secured Second Lien Notes due 2022.  The issuers intend to dividend a portion of the net proceeds from the offering to EFH Corp., and EFH Corp. intends to use the funds it receives from EFIH to repay a portion of certain inter-company demand notes.  The issuers intend to use the remaining net proceeds for general corporate purposes.

Davis Polk advised Limited Brands, Inc. in connection with its SEC-registered offering of $1 billion aggregate principal amount of 5.625% senior notes due 2022. The notes are guaranteed by certain subsidiaries of Limited Brands, Inc. Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and Citigroup Global Markets Inc. were the joint book-running managers.

Shearman & Sterling represented Bank of America Merrill Lynch and Credit Suisse as joint global coordinators and lead bookrunning managers and representatives of the several initial purchasers in connection with the offering by PetroBakken Energy Ltd. (PetroBakken) of $900 million aggregate principal amount of 8.625% notes due 2020.

Hunton & Williams LLP announces John T. O’Connor has joined the firm’s corporate practice as a partner in its New York office. John began his career at Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy LLP, where he was a partner in the corporate group for 13 years. While at Milbank, John focused on mergers & acquisitions, private equity and securities matters. He has extensive industry experience in the energy and banking and financial services sectors.