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Apollo Funds to Acquire Majority Stake in Leading Sustainable Bioenergy Producer AS Graanul Invest

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Sustainable energy, Bioenergy, Energy, Law firms, Graanul Invest, Renewable energy in Estonia, Wood fuel, Renewable energy, Apollo Global Management, Pellet fuel, Biomass, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison

NEW YORK and TALLINN, Estonia, Aug. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Apollo Global Management, Inc. (NYSE: APO) (together with its consolidated subsidiaries, “Apollo”) today announced that funds managed by its affiliates (the “Apollo Funds”) have agreed to acquire a majority stake in AS Graanul Invest (“Graanul” or the “Company”), the largest producer of sustainable wood pellets in Europe – and one of the largest producers globally.

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  • NEW YORK and TALLINN, Estonia, Aug. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Apollo Global Management, Inc. (NYSE: APO) (together with its consolidated subsidiaries, Apollo) today announced that funds managed by its affiliates (the Apollo Funds) have agreed to acquire a majority stake in AS Graanul Invest (Graanul or the Company), the largest producer of sustainable wood pellets in Europe and one of the largest producers globally.
  • The highly energy efficient CHP plants power the Companys manufacturing operations, helping it to achieve the lowest carbon footprint in the industry.
  • Allen & Overy LLP, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP, and Sorainen served as legal advisors to the Apollo Funds.
  • Founded in 2003, Graanul is a world leader in biomass and bioenergy production and is the largest producer of wood pellets in Europe.

Norton Rose Fulbright continues to expand global investigations team with LA partner

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Law firms, Norton Rose Fulbright, Brian Sun

Los Angeles, Aug. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright today announced that Chris Pelham has joined its Los Angeles office as a partner.

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  • Los Angeles, Aug. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright today announced that Chris Pelham has joined its Los Angeles office as a partner.
  • Pelham is the sixth US lateral partner to join the firms global investigations team this year, following Celia Cohen, Tom Coulter, Jay Dewald, Julie Searle and Brian Sun.
  • Jeff Cody, Norton Rose Fulbrights US Managing Partner, said:
    Regulatory and investigations capabilities continue to be in high demand, and we have assembled a roster of respected leaders in this space.
  • Norton Rose Fulbright is a perfect match for me with its robust investigations team and unmatched global resources.

Greenberg Traurig Recognized in IFLR1000 Financial and Corporate, Project Development, and Real Estate 2021 Rankings

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Law firms, Greenberg Traurig, Katende Ssempebwa, KTA Advocates

NEW YORK, Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The International Finance Law Review's IFLR1000 Financial and Corporate, Project Development, and Real Estate 2021 Rankings have recognized global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP in five key legal practice areas operating across nine jurisdictions.

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The International Finance Law Review's IFLR1000 Financial and Corporate, Project Development, and Real Estate 2021 Rankings have recognized global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP in five key legal practice areas operating across nine jurisdictions.
  • IFLR1000 has been producing legal market intelligence since 1990 and remains the only international legal directory dedicated to ranking law firms and lawyers based on financial and corporate transactional work, according to the publication's website.
  • The Financial and Corporate, Project Development, and Real Estate rankings are the third in a series of four groups of rankings that represent IFLR1000's 31st edition.
  • The guide's 2021 rankings recognized Greenberg Traurig and several of its practice areas in the following jurisdictions:

Spectra7 Announces Christopher Morgan as New Director

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Law firms, Skadden

SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --(TSXV:SEV) (OTCQB:SPVNF) Spectra7 Microsystems Inc. ("Spectra7" or the "Company"), a leading provider of high-performance analog semiconductor products for broadband connectivity markets, is pleased to announce that Christopher Morgan has been appointed to its board of directors.

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  • SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --(TSXV:SEV) (OTCQB:SPVNF) Spectra7 Microsystems Inc. ("Spectra7" or the "Company"), a leading provider of high-performance analog semiconductor products for broadband connectivity markets, is pleased to announce that Christopher Morgan has been appointed to its board of directors.
  • Mr. Morgan was a partner at the international law firm Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and managed the firm's Toronto office.
  • Spectra7 also announces an update to the previously announced consolidation of the Company's common shares (the "Consolidation").
  • Spectra7 is based in San Jose, California with a design center in Cork, Ireland and technical support location in Dongguan, China.

Ryne Miller Joins FTX.US as General Counsel

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Law firms, Financial markets, Cryptocurrency exchange, Cryptocurrency, Futures contract, Sullivan & Cromwell, Derivative, Finance

BERKELEY, Calif., Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --West Realm Shire Services Inc ("FTX.US" or "the Company"), a leading US-regulated cryptocurrency exchange, today announced that Ryne Miller has joined FTX.US as its General Counsel.

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  • BERKELEY, Calif., Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --West Realm Shire Services Inc ("FTX.US" or "the Company"), a leading US-regulated cryptocurrency exchange, today announced that Ryne Miller has joined FTX.US as its General Counsel.
  • Miller brings with him extensive experience in securities and derivatives that will enable the Company to further establish itself as the most trusted cryptocurrency exchange in the US.
  • Ryne joins FTX.US from Sullivan & Cromwell LLP where he was a Partner and Co-Head of its Commodities, Futures & Derivatives practice.
  • We very much look forward to continuing to work with Ryne and FTX.US [ftx.us]," said Joseph Shenker, Chairman, Sullivan & Cromwell LLP.

Church’s Chicken® To Be Acquired by High Bluff Capital Partners and Investment Funds Managed by FS Investments

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Monday, August 2, 2021
Finance, Restaurant, Bar, Other Retail, Retail, Professional services, Law firms, Church's Chicken, Fried chicken, Orrick, Friedman Fleischer & Lowe, Dentons, Fast food restaurant, Service companies, Restaurants, Church’s Chicken®, High Bluff Capital Partners, CHURCH’S CHICKEN®, HIGH BLUFF CAPITAL PARTNERS

High Bluff Capital Partners (High Bluff), supported by various alternative investment funds managed by FS Investments, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Church's Chicken, one of the worlds largest quick service chicken restaurant chains, from FFL Partners.

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  • High Bluff Capital Partners (High Bluff), supported by various alternative investment funds managed by FS Investments, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Church's Chicken, one of the worlds largest quick service chicken restaurant chains, from FFL Partners.
  • Founded in San Antonio, Texas, in 1952 by George W. Church, Churchs Chicken is one of the worlds largest quick-service restaurant chicken chains.
  • Based in San Diego, California, High Bluff Capital Partners is a private investment firm that specializes in making control-oriented equity investments in iconic consumer-facing companies.
  • Moelis & Company LLC served as the M&A advisor to High Bluff and FS Investments, and exclusive placement agent to High Bluff; Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP and Dentons US LLP served as legal advisors to High Bluff and REGO Restaurant Group; Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP served as legal advisor to FS Investments.

DLA Piper shortlisted in five categories for The Deal Awards 2021

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Monday, August 2, 2021
Law firms, Companies, Service companies, DLA Piper, Eaton Vance, Morgan Stanley

NEW YORK, Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- DLA Piper is pleased to announce that the firm has been shortlisted in five categories by The Deal in its annual awards recognizing the advisers, professionals, firms and banks driving the market forward.

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- DLA Piper is pleased to announce that the firm has been shortlisted in five categories by The Deal in its annual awards recognizing the advisers, professionals, firms and banks driving the market forward.
  • Financial Services - Deal (Large Cap) for its role as one of the firms representing Eaton Vance Corp. in its acquisition by Morgan Stanley.
  • The DLA Piper team was led by Christopher Giordano , co-chair of the firm's New York Corporate practice.
  • The Deal will announce the winners of its 2021 awards on September 23.

Leading Intellectual Property Trial Lawyer Joins Latham in New York

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Monday, August 2, 2021
Law firms, Skadden, William Meagher, Mark N. Kaplan

Sammi is a first chair trial lawyer with extensive experience in tech whose practice includes patent, trade secrets, trademark, and copyright matters.

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  • Sammi is a first chair trial lawyer with extensive experience in tech whose practice includes patent, trade secrets, trademark, and copyright matters.
  • Marc Jaffe, Office Managing Partner of Latham & Watkins in New York, said: "We're extremely pleased to welcome another dynamic, first chair trial lawyer to the team.
  • Sammi joins Latham from Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP in New York.
  • Sammi currently serves as a member of the American Intellectual Property Law Association and the New York Intellectual Property Law Association.

Amy Candido Joins Wilson Sonsini's Trial and Intellectual Property Litigation Practices

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Monday, August 2, 2021
Law firms

She joins the firm's trial and intellectual property litigation practices as high-profile legal disputes continue to center around patent, internet, social media, and IP-related controversies.

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  • She joins the firm's trial and intellectual property litigation practices as high-profile legal disputes continue to center around patent, internet, social media, and IP-related controversies.
  • With more than 20 years of experience, Candido is a trial lawyer who focuses on high-stakes, complex patent, trade secret, and other IP litigation.
  • Candido's trial victories include The National Law Journal's Top Verdict of 2014 and three complete defense verdicts in the Eastern District of Texas.
  • "I look forward to helping grow Wilson Sonsini's thriving trial and IP litigation practices."

Apollo Infrastructure Funds Invest $200 Million in FirstDigital Telecom

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Thursday, July 29, 2021
Finance, Law firms, Investment, Apollo Global Management, Drexel Burnham Lambert, Apollo Education Group, Evercore, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett, Apollo, Thacher, APO Group

NEW YORK, July 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Apollo Global Management, Inc. (NYSE: APO) (together with its consolidated subsidiaries, Apollo) today announced that funds managed by its affiliates (the Apollo Funds) have agreed to invest $200 million of preferred equity in FirstDigital Telecom (FirstDigital or the Company), a leading fiber-based carrier in the western United States.

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  • NEW YORK, July 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Apollo Global Management, Inc. (NYSE: APO) (together with its consolidated subsidiaries, Apollo) today announced that funds managed by its affiliates (the Apollo Funds) have agreed to invest $200 million of preferred equity in FirstDigital Telecom (FirstDigital or the Company), a leading fiber-based carrier in the western United States.
  • FirstDigital is a leading fiber operator in the southwest region, and were excited to leverage our telecoms infrastructure expertise and capital to help the company grow, said Dylan Foo, Senior Partner and Co-Head of Infrastructure at Apollo.
  • Apollos Andrew Kirby added: Against a backdrop of strong industry tailwinds, we believe that FirstDigital is well positioned to capture a substantial market opportunity.
  • Evercore acted as financial advisor and Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP as legal advisor to the Apollo Funds.