Rifkind

Enthusiast Gaming Announces Closing of USD$46 Million Marketed Public Offering in the United States and Canada

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Law firms, Initial public offering, Greenshoe, Stock market, Norton Rose Fulbright, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, Rifkind

The Over-Allotment Option will be exercisable by the Underwriters for a period of 30 days following the closing of the Offering.

Key Points: 
  • The Over-Allotment Option will be exercisable by the Underwriters for a period of 30 days following the closing of the Offering.
  • Enthusiast Gaming will not receive any of the proceeds of any sale of Common Shares by Blue Ant.
  • Enthusiast Gaming is represented by Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP in Canada and Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP in the United States.
  • The Underwriters are represented by Stikeman Elliott LLP in Canada and Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP in the United States.

Genstar Capital Announces Agreement To Acquire Majority Stake In Vector Solutions From Golden Gate Capital

Retrieved on: 
Friday, May 14, 2021
Information technology management, Information technology, Law firms, Genstar, Infor, BMC Software, Rifkind, Golden Gate Capital, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison

Genstar is acquiring Vector from Golden Gate Capital, a leading private equity investment firm, which will remain a significant shareholder in the business.

Key Points: 
  • Genstar is acquiring Vector from Golden Gate Capital, a leading private equity investment firm, which will remain a significant shareholder in the business.
  • "We are excited to have the support of Genstar and Golden Gate Capital as we continue to serve everyday heroes by delivering intelligent software solutions that empower safer, smarter and better decisions.
  • William Blair & Company, LLCand Baird served as financial advisors to Golden Gate Capital and Vector and Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP, Nob Hill Law Group P.C.
  • Notable software investments sponsored by Golden Gate Capital include Infor, BMC Software, LiveVox, and 2020 Technologies.

SK Capital Closes Acquisition of Catalent’s Blow-Fill-Seal Sterile CDMO Business and Changes Name to Woodstock Sterile Solutions; Announces CEO Paul Josephs

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, March 31, 2021
Chemicals, Plastics, Pharmaceutical, Health, Manufacturing, Law firms, Surnames, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, Rifkind

The business has been renamed Woodstock Sterile Solutions (Woodstock or the Company ), reflecting its long-standing, rich heritage in the Woodstock, Illinois community.

Key Points: 
  • The business has been renamed Woodstock Sterile Solutions (Woodstock or the Company ), reflecting its long-standing, rich heritage in the Woodstock, Illinois community.
  • Woodstock has also announced the appointment of Paul Josephs as the Companys Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.
  • I am truly honored and excited to lead an organization with the heritage and potential of Woodstock, said Mr. Josephs.
  • RBC Capital Markets served as financial advisor and Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP acted as legal counsel to Catalent.

Funds Managed by Affiliates of Apollo Global Management to Acquire Showa Denko’s Aluminum Can and Aluminum Rolling Businesses

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, January 28, 2021
Companies, Fuyo Group, Showa Denko, Law firms, Apollo Global Management, Surnames, Apollo Education Group, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, Rifkind

TOKYO and HONG KONG and NEW YORK, Jan. 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management, Inc. (together with its consolidated subsidiaries, Apollo or the Firm) (NYSE: APO), a leading global alternative investment manager, today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Aluminum Can and Aluminum Rolling Businesses (the Business) from Showa Denko K.K.

Key Points: 
  • TOKYO and HONG KONG and NEW YORK, Jan. 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management, Inc. (together with its consolidated subsidiaries, Apollo or the Firm) (NYSE: APO), a leading global alternative investment manager, today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Aluminum Can and Aluminum Rolling Businesses (the Business) from Showa Denko K.K.
  • (Showa Denko), a Japanese leading producer of functional chemicals and industrial materials.
  • The deal marks the first Private Equity investment in Japan for Apollo after the Firm opened its dedicated office there last year to facilitate more investment in the region.
  • Bank of America acted as financial advisor and Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP alongside Anderson Mori & Tomotsune as legal advisors to Apollo Funds.

Duval & Stachenfeld LLP Announces the Election of Three New Partners

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, December 23, 2020
Commercial Building & Real Estate, Legal, Construction & Property, Professional services, Urban planning, REIT, Other Construction & Property, Residential Building & Real Estate, Law firms, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, Rifkind, Surnames

Managing partner, Terri Adler, stated, I couldnt be happier to have Danielle, David and Ilya as partners at the firm.

Key Points: 
  • Managing partner, Terri Adler, stated, I couldnt be happier to have Danielle, David and Ilya as partners at the firm.
  • Ms. Ash joined the Firm in 2015 as an associate after beginning her career at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP.
  • Bruce Stachenfeld, the chairman of Duval & Stachenfeld, said: We are the Pure Play in Real Estate Law.
  • With approximately 45 full-time real estate attorneys, the Duval & Stachenfeld Real Estate Practice Group has one of the largest real estate law practices in New York City.

FoodChain ID Announces Recapitalization With Berkshire Partners

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, December 9, 2020
Finance, Marketing, Communications, Professional services, Technology, Food, Beverage, Retail, Other Technology, Law firms, Bankruptcy in the United States, Houlihan Lokey, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, Morrison & Foerster, Covington & Burling, Rifkind, Lokey, FoodChain ID, Berkshire Partners

FoodChain ID, a global leader in food safety, testing and sustainability, today announced that it has entered into a recapitalization transaction with Berkshire Partners, a Boston-based investment firm.

Key Points: 
  • FoodChain ID, a global leader in food safety, testing and sustainability, today announced that it has entered into a recapitalization transaction with Berkshire Partners, a Boston-based investment firm.
  • FoodChain ID provides the food industry with technology-enabled safety, quality, and sustainability solutions to navigate the New Food Economy.
  • "We are excited to collaborate with Berkshire Partners through the next chapter of our growth," said Brad Riemenapp, Chief Executive Officer of FoodChain ID.
  • Houlihan Lokey and Morrison & Foerster LLP advised FoodChain ID, and Baird, Covington & Burling LLP and Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP advised Berkshire Partners on the transaction.

Piper Sandler Acquires Restructuring Team with Addition of TRS Advisors

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, December 9, 2020
Banking, Professional services, Finance, Drinker Biddle & Reath, Faegre Baker Daniels, Piper Sandler Companies, Rifkind, Service companies, Surnames, Law firms, TRS Advisors, Piper Sandler

Piper Sandler Companies (NYSE: PIPR), a leading investment bank, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire TRS Advisors.

Key Points: 
  • Piper Sandler Companies (NYSE: PIPR), a leading investment bank, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire TRS Advisors.
  • Before founding TRS, Snyder was executive vice chairman of Rothschild & Co. and co-head of the North American restructuring advisory business.
  • Aligning our businesses is an exciting opportunity to combine the strength and breadth of Piper Sandlers industry expertise and reach with TRS Advisors culture of professional and restructuring excellence, said Todd Snyder, founder and CEO of TRS Advisors.
  • Piper Sandler was advised by Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP and Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP served as legal advisor to TRS Advisors in connection with the transaction.

Paul, Weiss and the Commission to Reimagine the Future of New York’s Courts Release First Report and Recommendations on Online Courts

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Professional services, Courts, Public policy, Government, State, Local, Technology, Legal, Internet, Law firms, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, Rifkind, Surnames, Brad S. Karp

Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP, together with the New York State Unified Court System, announced the release of a report outlining goals and initial recommendations for the development of an online court system in New York.

Key Points: 
  • Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP, together with the New York State Unified Court System, announced the release of a report outlining goals and initial recommendations for the development of an online court system in New York.
  • The report outlines three key principles to guide the implementation and administration of an online court system in New York: decrease the access to justice gap; increase court efficiency; and ensure fairness across the judicial system.
  • We are thrilled to announce the release of this groundbreaking report, said Mr. Karp.
  • During COVID-19 we have come to appreciate that a court is not just a place, but a service provided to the public.

Paul, Weiss Adds Notable Securitization Partner

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, August 18, 2020
Consulting, Professional services, Legal, Law firms, Brad S. Karp, United States housing bubble, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, Securitization, Rifkind, Surnames, Structured finance

Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP announced today that Charles Pesant is joining the firm as a partner in the Corporate Department and the Securitization Practice Group, resident in the New York office.

Key Points: 
  • Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP announced today that Charles Pesant is joining the firm as a partner in the Corporate Department and the Securitization Practice Group, resident in the New York office.
  • We are pleased to welcome Charles, a standout talent in securitization and structured finance, areas where our clients have growing needs for sophisticated counsel, said Paul, Weiss Chairman Brad S. Karp.
  • He is a smart and commercial lawyer who is incredibly agile and responsive to the needs of his clients.
  • He also has extensive experience representing debtors and creditors in connection with a variety of restructuring matters involving securitizations.

Trial Lawyers Karen Dunn and Bill Isaacson Join Paul, Weiss

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, June 11, 2020
Legal, Professional services, Law firms, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, Rifkind, Leslie Fagen, Brad S. Karp

Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP announced today that Bill Isaacson and Karen Dunn are joining the firm as partners in the Litigation Department, resident in the Washington, D.C. office.

Key Points: 
  • Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP announced today that Bill Isaacson and Karen Dunn are joining the firm as partners in the Litigation Department, resident in the Washington, D.C. office.
  • Both are nationally recognized trial lawyers who have tried and won numerous high-stakes cases for some of the nations largest companies.
  • Together with the many accomplished trial lawyers at Paul, Weiss, we will continue to focus on delivering successful outcomes to clients.
  • I look forward to joining the extraordinary team of lawyers at Paul, Weiss, said Ms. Dunn.