Allen & Overy Announces $3.4 billion Merger with Shearman & Sterling
In one of the biggest transatlantic legal deals in history, UK ‘magic circle’ law firm Allen & Overy has announced a merger with New York’s Shearman & Sterling.
Federal Court strikes down American Airlines and JetBlue Partnership
A federal judge has ordered American Airlines and JetBlue Airways to break up their alliance after finding that the arrangement means higher consumer costs.
Activision Blizzard Hires Lord Pannick KC in Fight for $69 Billion Microsoft Deal
Video game industry giant Activision Blizzard has retained famed UK barrister Lord Pannick KC to represent its appeal against the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), it emerged on 5 May.
Swann Systems completes a management buyout
BSN Associates advised Santander UK on its backing of the MBO of Swann Systems, the holding company of a significant vehicle suspension seating supplier.
Streets Chartered Accountants Merges With Eadie Young Chartered Accountants
Spratt Endicott Solicitors advised Eadie Young Chartered Accountants on its merger with Streets Chartered Accountants, creating a new firm.
Saint-Gobain acquires Revco Hungary
CEE Attorneys advised Revco Hungary, a producer of plasters, paints and coatings, on its sale to Saint-Gobain. Noerr advised the buyer.
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Murray Rix’s Buyout
Wrigley Claydon and North Ainley advised on the management buyout of Murray Rix, a Dukinfield-based and family-run civil and geotechnical engineering firm.
Ecovix’s Reorganisation Plan
Freire, Assis, Sakamoto, and Violante Advogados (FASV) advised Ecovix Group on its financial reorganisation.
Uniao Quimica Farmaceutica Nacional’s BRL330 Million Financing
Becker, Glynn, Muffly, Chassin & Hosinski LLP acted as New York counsel to the International Finance Corporation (IFC).
Herman Senior Purchases ST Marine Support Holding
Uw Eigen Rekenkamer advised on Netherlands-based tug and workboat company Herman Senior’s acquisition of the entire share capital of ST Marine Support.
Broadhurst’s Vel Pitar Sale to Bimbo
D&B David și Baias, Romanian affiliate of PwC Legal, has advised the American investment fund Broadhurst in the sale of the Vel Pitar Group to Mexico’s Bimbo.