Law firms

Prominent M&A Partner Joins Latham & Watkins in Houston

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Monday, February 4, 2019
Law firms, Latham & Watkins, Sudairi Seven, Latham

HOUSTON, Feb. 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Latham & Watkins LLP1 is pleased to announce that Jonathan Castelan has joined the firm's Houston office as a partner in the Corporate Department and member of the Mergers & Acquisitions Practice.

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON, Feb. 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Latham & Watkins LLP1 is pleased to announce that Jonathan Castelan has joined the firm's Houston office as a partner in the Corporate Department and member of the Mergers & Acquisitions Practice.
  • "We are delighted to welcome Jonathan, an experienced M&A practitioner with critical experience in core operational agreements, to our team," said Tim Fenn, Houston Office Managing Partner.
  • Prior to joining Latham & Watkins, Castelan was a partner at Kirkland & Ellis LLP in Houston.
  • Latham & Watkins works in cooperation with the Law Office of Salman M. Al-Sudairi in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Morrison & Foerster Opens Boston Office, Further Expanding Premier Technology, Life Sciences, Finance, and Emerging Companies and Venture Capital Capabilities

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Monday, February 4, 2019
Law firms, Morrison & Foerster, Cooley LLP

The move also expands the firm's premier Finance and Emerging Companies and Venture Capital (ECVC) practices.

Key Points: 
  • The move also expands the firm's premier Finance and Emerging Companies and Venture Capital (ECVC) practices.
  • Morrison & Foerster's initial expansion includes adding a group of 23 finance attorneys from a Boston headquartered boutique finance firm.
  • "We are a premier global firm that leads on market-shaping technology and life sciences matters and offers innovative solutions to our clients.
  • It also provides an opportunity to the many life sciences and technology companies located in the Boston area to access Morrison & Foerster's outstanding global life sciences and technology offerings.

ServiceMax and Silver Lake Complete Strategic Investment Deal

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Monday, February 4, 2019
Law firms, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom

In collaboration with Silver Lake, ServiceMax will have the strategic focus required to penetrate the vast $34 billion global Service Execution Management software market.

Key Points: 
  • In collaboration with Silver Lake, ServiceMax will have the strategic focus required to penetrate the vast $34 billion global Service Execution Management software market.
  • "We will benefit from Silver Lake's investment as we define this new category, while continuing to develop our market-leading technology.
  • "Silver Lake is excited to partner with ServiceMax to help accelerate its growth plans by driving further investments in product innovation and expanding its go-to-market channels.
  • Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC served as financial advisor and Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP acted as legal advisor to Silver Lake.

Maxwell Technologies Announces Definitive Merger Agreement with Tesla, Inc.

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Monday, February 4, 2019
Companies, Economy of the United States, Law firms, Tesla, Inc., Maxwell, Nikola Tesla, DLA Piper, Barclays, NASDAQ

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Maxwell Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: MXWL or the "Company" or "Maxwell"), a leading developer and manufacturer of energy solutions, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement (the "Merger Agreement") to be acquired by Tesla, Inc. (Nasdaq: TSLA or "Tesla").

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  • SAN DIEGO, Feb. 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Maxwell Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: MXWL or the "Company" or "Maxwell"), a leading developer and manufacturer of energy solutions, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement (the "Merger Agreement") to be acquired by Tesla, Inc. (Nasdaq: TSLA or "Tesla").
  • The Merger Agreement and the consummation of the Offer, merger and other transactions contemplated in the Merger Agreement have been unanimously approved by Maxwell's board of directors, all of whom recommend to the Company's stockholders that they accept the Offer and tender their Maxwell shares pursuant to the Offer.
  • The directors and certain officers of Maxwell and I2BF Energy Limited have agreed to tender all of their Maxwell shares in the Offer, which in the aggregate represent approximately 7.56% of the outstanding shares of Maxwell common stock.
  • DLA Piper, LLP (US) represented Maxwell as outside legal counsel, and Barclays Capital Inc. served as independent advisor to Maxwell in connection with the transaction.

Gannett Board of Directors Unanimously Rejects Unsolicited Proposal from MNG Enterprises, Inc.

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Monday, February 4, 2019
Professional services, Banking, Finance, Communications, Advertising, Marketing, Companies, Law firms, Gannett, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom

I am writing in response to your January 14, 2019 letter and the non-binding proposal by MNG Enterprises Inc. (MNG) to acquire Gannett Co., Inc. (Gannett) for $12.00 per share in cash.

Key Points: 
  • I am writing in response to your January 14, 2019 letter and the non-binding proposal by MNG Enterprises Inc. (MNG) to acquire Gannett Co., Inc. (Gannett) for $12.00 per share in cash.
  • I have shared and discussed the contents of your letter with Gannetts Board of Directors.
  • As I am sure you can appreciate, a matter of this significance will require careful and deliberate consideration by our Board.
  • Chairman of the Board of Directors Gannett Co., Inc.
    Greenhill & Co., Inc. is acting as financial advisor and Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP is acting as legal advisor to Gannett.

Fish & Richardson Elevates 11 Attorneys to Principal

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Friday, February 1, 2019
Fish & Richardson, Law firms

BOSTON, Feb. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Fish & Richardson has elevated 11 attorneys to principal at the firm, effective January 1, 2019.

Key Points: 
  • BOSTON, Feb. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Fish & Richardson has elevated 11 attorneys to principal at the firm, effective January 1, 2019.
  • Fish & Richardson , a premier global intellectual property law firm, is sought-after and trusted by the world's most innovative brands and influential technology leaders.
  • Fish offers patent prosecution, counseling and litigation; trademark and copyright prosecution, counseling and litigation; and commercial litigation services.
  • Our deep bench of attorneys with first-chair trial experience in every technology makes us the go-to firm for the most technically complex cases.

Morrison & Foerster Further Expands REIT Capabilities with New Partner in Washington, D.C.

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Thursday, January 31, 2019
Real estate investment trust, Law firms, Morrison & Foerster

"Ali's focus on non-traded REITs further positions Morrison & Foerster as a destination firm for all REIT types and their sponsors.

Key Points: 
  • "Ali's focus on non-traded REITs further positions Morrison & Foerster as a destination firm for all REIT types and their sponsors.
  • Through Ali's addition, we now are able to offer a leading full-service REIT practice for both traded and non-traded REITs."
  • "Morrison & Foerster already has one of the most active and highly regarded REIT practices in the U.S.," said Ms. Connaughton.
  • Ms. Connaughton is the latest partner to join Morrison & Foerster's growing REIT Group, which also added tax partner Jay Blaivas , who joined from The Blackstone Group, and recently announced the promotion of Andrew P. Campbell to partner.

2019 Corporate Ediscovery Hero Award Winners Include ExxonMobil, PayPal, Sprint, and Duke Energy

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Tuesday, January 29, 2019
Law firms, Civil procedure, Electronic discovery, eMail, Information governance, Records management, DLA Piper, Smarsh, Law, Companies

-Michelle Spak of Duke Energy was selected as the Smooth Operator Award winner, given to those who have streamlined ediscovery workflows, making litigation response feel nearly effortless.

Key Points: 
  • -Michelle Spak of Duke Energy was selected as the Smooth Operator Award winner, given to those who have streamlined ediscovery workflows, making litigation response feel nearly effortless.
  • Winners were selected by an independent panel of judges comprised of peers, past winners, federal judges, and ediscovery experts in a confidential process.
  • The Corporate Ediscovery Hero Awards were generously supported by sponsors, including Zapproved , ARMA , The Cowen Group , DLA Piper , Smarsh , and Stout .
  • Additional interviews and information on the Corporate Ediscovery Hero Award winners will be available at Zapproved's Corporate Ediscovery Resource Center .

Wolf Greenfield Names New Litigation Practice Chair

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Tuesday, January 29, 2019
Professional services, Legal, Law firms

Intellectual property law firm Wolf Greenfield is pleased to announce it is appointing Gregory Corbett as the new chair of its Litigation Practice.

Key Points: 
  • Intellectual property law firm Wolf Greenfield is pleased to announce it is appointing Gregory Corbett as the new chair of its Litigation Practice.
  • We look forward to the continued strategic growth of the Litigation Practice, which is a testament to the extraordinary client service we offer.
  • He succeeds Michael Albert, who served as chair of the firms Litigation Practice for nearly 15 years.
  • Wolf Greenfields global Litigation Practice has been recognized for excellence by Chambers USA, U.S. News & World Report/Best Lawyers, IAM Patent 1000 and others.

Sidley Welcomes Leading Litigation Partner Lisa Gilford in Los Angeles

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Monday, January 28, 2019
Professional services, Legal, Law firms, Sidley Austin, Sidley

Sidley Austin LLP is pleased to announce that Lisa Gilford has joined the firm in Los Angeles as a partner in its global Litigation group.

Key Points: 
  • Sidley Austin LLP is pleased to announce that Lisa Gilford has joined the firm in Los Angeles as a partner in its global Litigation group.
  • Ms. Gilford focuses her practice on complex commercial litigation, including class actions, products liability law, regulatory and enforcement matters, and jury trials.
  • Lisa is an exceptional first-chair trial lawyer who complements the capabilities of our talented trial team in Greater Los Angeles and globally, said Dan Clivner, managing partner of the Greater Los Angeles offices and a member of Sidleys Executive Committee.
  • Sidley and Sidley Austin refer to Sidley Austin LLP and affiliated partnerships as explained at www.sidley.com/disclaimer .