Simpson Thacher Represents Underwriters in $2.5 Billion Debt Offering by FedEx Corporation

Tuesday, January 13, 2015

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

Tuesday, January 13, 2015

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

Monday, January 12, 2015

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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Jones Walker Welcomes Seven Attorneys From the Former Boutique Banking and Securities Law Firm of Spidi & Fisch

Monday, January 12, 2015

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

Monday, January 12, 2015

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

Monday, January 12, 2015

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

Monday, January 12, 2015

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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Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek S.C. to Open Waukesha County Office; Expands Corporate and Environmental Teams

Friday, January 9, 2015

The law firm of Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek S.C. (WHD) is pleased to announce that it has plans to open a new office in Waukesha County. Final terms of the lease are still in process. The full-service corporate and litigation office complements its three current locations: Milwaukee and Madison, Wis., and Chicago. To lead the firm’s new location, two of Waukesha County’s preeminent corporate and environmental attorneys, Timothy A. Nettesheim and Donald P. Gallo, respectively, have been hired and will join the firm’s integrated corporate and environmental law practice. Nettesheim is a 33-year veteran of business law and tax practices, and Gallo, who is also a licensed registered engineer, has more than 30 years of experience specializing in environmental engineering and law. More >>

Prominent Entertainment Boutique Joins Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Friday, January 9, 2015

The lawyers of the boutique law firm Wyman & Isaacs LLP have joined Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, bringing expanded expertise and services to Davis Wright’s nationally renowned entertainment and media practice.

Bruce Isaacs and Bob Wyman come to the firm’s L.A. office as partners, and Cheryl Nelson has joined as counsel. The three lawyers have represented many of the largest motion picture production studios and TV networks, as well as many other leading players in the entertainment industry. More >>

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