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Morrison & Foerster Further Expands Global Funds and Tax Practices with Addition of Babak Nikravesh in Palo Alto

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021

PALO ALTO, Calif., July 14, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Morrison & Foerster , a leading global law firm, is pleased to announce the addition of Babak Nikravesh as a partner in its Global Tax Department , resident in the firm's Palo Alto office.

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  • PALO ALTO, Calif., July 14, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Morrison & Foerster , a leading global law firm, is pleased to announce the addition of Babak Nikravesh as a partner in its Global Tax Department , resident in the firm's Palo Alto office.
  • The addition of Mr. Nikravesh underscores the continued expansion of Morrison & Foerster's tax and funds capabilities in the United States, Asia, and Europe.
  • He works closely with sovereign wealth funds, public sector pension funds, social security funds, and other international organizations in particular.
  • "Morrison & Foerster is a global industry leader with exceptional corporate and tax practices and an equally impressive international platform," said Mr. Nikravesh.

Stonepeak Closes Inaugural Global Renewables Fund at US$2.75 Billion

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021

Stonepeak, a leading alternative investment firm specializing in infrastructure and real assets, today announced the final close of Stonepeak Global Renewables Fund (GRF or the Fund), a US$2.75 billion fund focused on investing in a diversified portfolio of renewable energy assets in developed markets around the world.

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  • Stonepeak, a leading alternative investment firm specializing in infrastructure and real assets, today announced the final close of Stonepeak Global Renewables Fund (GRF or the Fund), a US$2.75 billion fund focused on investing in a diversified portfolio of renewable energy assets in developed markets around the world.
  • With strong support from existing Stonepeak investors as well as new relationships, GRF surpassed its original US$1.25 billion target in early 2021 and closed at its increased US$2.75 billion hard cap several months later.
  • Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP acted as fund counsel and Campbell Lutyens acted as global placement agent.
  • Stonepeak is a leading alternative investment firm specializing in infrastructure and real assets with approximately $37 billion of assets under management.

Blue Foundry Bank Announces Results of Depositor Vote and Stock Offering and Expected Closing Date of the Conversion and Stock Offering

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021

Blue Foundry Bancorp (the Company) expects to close the offering and conversion on July 15, 2021.

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  • Blue Foundry Bancorp (the Company) expects to close the offering and conversion on July 15, 2021.
  • Accordingly, 27,772,500 shares of the Companys common stock are expected to be sold in the offering at a price of $10.00 per share.
  • The Company will also contribute 750,000 shares of common stock and $1.5 million in cash to Blue Foundry Charitable Foundation, Inc.
  • Hogan Lovells US LLP acted as legal counsel to Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc.
    Blue Foundry Bancorp will be the stock holding company for Blue Foundry Bank upon the completion of the conversion and stock offering.

RST / Measurand, a Portfolio Company of Vance Street Capital, Acquires 3vGeomatics

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Friday, July 9, 2021

RST / Measurand, a portfolio company of Vance Street Capital LLC, today announced the acquisition of 3vGeomatics (3vG), a world leader in the use of radar satellite images to detect and measure ground and infrastructure displacement across large areas.

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  • RST / Measurand, a portfolio company of Vance Street Capital LLC, today announced the acquisition of 3vGeomatics (3vG), a world leader in the use of radar satellite images to detect and measure ground and infrastructure displacement across large areas.
  • The InSAR technology brought to you by 3vGeomatics' industry-leading experts integrates tightly with the ground-based sensors from RST / Measurand.
  • Davies, Ward, Phillips & Vineberg LLC and O'Melveny & Myers LLP acted as legal advisors to Vance Street Capital.
  • Ernst & Young Orenda Corporate Finance Inc. served as financial advisor to 3vGeomatics while Affinity Law Group served as legal advisor to 3vGeomatics.

Contango Announces Signing of Agreement to Acquire Wind River Basin Assets

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Thursday, July 8, 2021

FORT WORTH, Texas, July 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Contango Oil & Gas Company (NYSE American: MCF) (Contango or the Company) announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire low decline, conventional gas assets in the Wind River Basin of Wyoming from ConocoPhillips.

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  • FORT WORTH, Texas, July 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Contango Oil & Gas Company (NYSE American: MCF) (Contango or the Company) announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire low decline, conventional gas assets in the Wind River Basin of Wyoming from ConocoPhillips.
  • The company intends to fund the purchase price with cash on hand and availability under its existing revolving credit facility.
  • Ran at June 21, 2021 strip pricing
    Wilkie S. Colyer, Contangos Chief Executive Officer, said, The acquisition of these Wind River Basin assets is yet another step in our consolidation strategy and an excellent fit to our asset profile.
  • Lazard is serving as financial advisor and Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP is serving as legal advisor to Contango.

Winston & Strawn Adds Patent Litigation Partner Kelly Hunsaker In Silicon Valley

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Thursday, July 8, 2021

MENLO PARK, Calif., July 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Winston & Strawn LLP is pleased to announce the addition of Kelly Hunsaker as a partner in the firm's Silicon Valley office and as a member of the firm's Patent Litigation practice.

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  • MENLO PARK, Calif., July 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Winston & Strawn LLP is pleased to announce the addition of Kelly Hunsaker as a partner in the firm's Silicon Valley office and as a member of the firm's Patent Litigation practice.
  • Kelly has a national patent litigation and trial practice focused on high-tech cases involving a wide range of technologies and industries.
  • "Winston is well known as a litigation powerhouse, and their Silicon Valley IP litigation team has considerable experience working with technology companies on both a local and global scale," said Kelly.
  • "Patent litigation has increased in both scope and complexity in recent years, having a significant impact on innovation, cross-border trade and technology start-ups," said Kathi Vidal, managing partner of Winston's Silicon Valley office.

26 Greenberg Traurig California Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers for 2021

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Wednesday, July 7, 2021

About Greenberg Traurig's California Offices: Greenberg Traurig has more than 175 corporate, entertainment, government law and policy, intellectual property, litigation, real estate, restructuring and bankruptcy, and taxation attorneys in California, located in Los Angeles, Orange County, Sacramento, San Francisco, and Silicon Valley.

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  • About Greenberg Traurig's California Offices: Greenberg Traurig has more than 175 corporate, entertainment, government law and policy, intellectual property, litigation, real estate, restructuring and bankruptcy, and taxation attorneys in California, located in Los Angeles, Orange County, Sacramento, San Francisco, and Silicon Valley.
  • About Greenberg Traurig: Greenberg Traurig, LLP (GT) has approximately 2200 attorneys in 40 locations in the United States, Latin America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
  • GT has been recognized for its philanthropic giving, diversity, and innovation, and is consistently among the largest firms in the U.S. on the Law360 400 and among the Top 20 on the Am Law Global 100.
  • The firm is net carbon neutral with respect to its office energy usage and Mansfield Rule 3.0 Certified.

Once Again, Greenberg Traurig's Mark Kemple and Timothy Long are on Daily Journal's Top Labor and Employment Lawyers in California List

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Wednesday, July 7, 2021

LOS ANGELES, July 7, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mark D. Kemple and Timothy Long of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP have been named Top Labor & Employment Lawyers in California by the Daily Journal.

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  • LOS ANGELES, July 7, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mark D. Kemple and Timothy Long of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP have been named Top Labor & Employment Lawyers in California by the Daily Journal.
  • The publication's annual list recognizes leading California attorneys who have made significant contributions in labor and employment law.
  • Kemple, a shareholder in the law firm's Los Angeles office , is Co-Chair of the firm's Labor & Employment Wage & Hour Class and Collective Action Litigation practice and leads the Southern California Labor & Employment Practice.
  • About Greenberg Traurig's Labor & Employment Practice: Greenberg Traurig's Global Labor & Employment Practice serves clients from offices throughout the United States, Latin America, Europe, and Asia.

Former U.S. Ambassador to India Kenneth I. Juster to join Freshfields as Senior Counselor

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Wednesday, July 7, 2021

Ambassador to India, Kenneth I. Juster, will join the firm as Senior Counselor, based in New York.

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  • Ambassador to India, Kenneth I. Juster, will join the firm as Senior Counselor, based in New York.
  • At Freshfields, Ambassador Juster will work with the firms clients on cross-border and regulatory matters, with a particular focus on the United States and India.
  • Serving as the 25th United States Ambassador to the Republic of India from November 2017 to January 2021, Ambassador Juster led the third largest U.S. Mission in the world.
  • I am very excited to be joining Freshfields at this time of great change in the international system, said Ambassador Juster.

Morrison & Foerster Adds Market-Leading Agency Finance Team in Washington, D.C.; Further Strengthens Firm's Cross-Border Finance Capabilities

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Wednesday, July 7, 2021

"We're incredibly excited to welcome this market-leading team to the firm," said Jennifer Marines , co-chair of Morrison & Foerster's Finance Department.

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  • "We're incredibly excited to welcome this market-leading team to the firm," said Jennifer Marines , co-chair of Morrison & Foerster's Finance Department.
  • They provide elite service to agency and other lending institutions on some of the most complex and sophisticated projects around the globe.
  • Mr. Smith and Ms. Lilienthal join Morrison & Foerster along with other members of their team, all of whom focus on agency finance.
  • The team's arrival further strengthens Morrison & Foerster's cross-border Finance & Projects capabilities, following the recent addition of several Finance partners in New York, California, and Asia.