Deals & Transactions

Relates to mergers between law firms and big deals law firms handle for clients, including financing of those deals.

International Edition

A&O, Clifford Chance Advise Stellantis on Its 20% Stake in China E-Vehicle Maker for $1B

By Brian Yap | October 26, 2023

This marks the second stake acquisition of a Chinese electric vehicle maker by a foreign automobile manufacturer in three months.

2 minute read

International Edition

'It's the Main Industry We're Getting Reach Out From': How Sports Became Big Law's Favourite Sector

By Kasvi Sehgal | October 26, 2023

As traditional deal markets remain deathly quiet, sports has developed into its own asset class, spawning all kinds of work for Big Law firms that have their foot in the lucrative door.

6 minute read
International Edition

Private Equity Rising Stars: The Best Up-and-Coming Lawyers in the UK and Europe, 2023

By Jack Womack | October 25, 2023

Law.com International spent months seeking out and analysing entries to find the top 25 private equity lawyers aged under 40 across the commercial legal market.

23 minute read

International Edition

Paul Weiss, Wachtell Lead $53B Energy Deal. Are More Oil Deals In Big Law's Future?

By Patrick Smith | October 24, 2023

"There may not be many mega-deals left, but we are likely to continue seeing consolidation in the industry," observed Luis Gomar, partner at Paul Hastings.

8 minute read
International Edition

Skadden's Youle Among Stars Steering Sale of Bus Company Arriva to US PE Firm

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar | October 20, 2023

The billion-pound deal is the latest example of US investment in British entities.

2 minute read
International Edition

Sainsbury's Reappoints 8 Firms to Legal Panel

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar | October 19, 2023

Meanwhile, Tesco has added one extra firm to its previously single-firm legal roster.

2 minute read
International Edition

5 DLA Piper Offices Back Peru Debt-for-Nature Swap

By Amy Guthrie | October 17, 2023

The pro bono effort involved advice to four environmental non-profits who helped redirect $20 million in sovereign debt payments toward conservation efforts in the Peruvian Amazon.

3 minute read
International Edition

Deal Watch: Something Is Amiss in Hong Kong

By Patrick Smith | October 17, 2023

Anemic deal activity has law firms adjusting their staff levels and strategy in the region.

7 minute read
International Edition

Eversheds and Addleshaws Advise on Latest Next Acquisition

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar | October 17, 2023

FatFace is the fourth struggling retailer to be snapped up by the FTSE 100 retail brand.

2 minute read
International Edition

Piper Alderman, BCLP Advise on $965 million Fruit Deal

By Christopher Niesche | October 13, 2023

Kirkland & Ellis, Allens and Herbert Smith Freehills are also advising on the deal.

2 minute read
The American Lawyer

Weil Continues Private Equity-Fueled Houston Energy Expansion With Pillsbury Hire

By Dan Roe | September 28, 2023

Irina Tsveklova is the fourth partner hired to the firm's Houston energy team since April.

3 minute read
Texas Lawyer

Winston Corporate Partner Duo Reunites With Colleagues at Holland & Knight

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys | September 27, 2023

Winston & Strawn partners Douglas Lionberger and James Brown joined Holland & Knight as partners in the corporate, M&A and securities practice group in Houston, rejoining former Thompson & Knight colleagues.

3 minute read
Daily Business Review

With Consolidation Still Hot, What Should Small Firms Looking to Merge Keep in Mind?

By Alexander Lugo | September 26, 2023

"We learn how to be lawyers in law school, but law school doesn't teach you how to run a business," said Kristen Corpion, founder of CORPlaw, which recently merged with Trembly Law.

4 minute read
The American Lawyer

Deal Watch: Simpson, Skadden, Cravath Guide $28 Billion Cisco Deal

By Patrick Smith | September 25, 2023

The rest of the week was rather quiet on the deal front, but "Old Tech" is making something of a comeback.

6 minute read
Daily Business Review

Florida Has Banned Chinese Citizens From Buying Real Estate, And Dealmakers Fear A Chill on Investments

By Alexander Lugo | September 20, 2023

Attorneys have been swamped with calls from asset managers and institutional investors.

5 minute read
Daily Report Online

$20B WestRock-Smurfit Combo Leads Latest Deals; Big Law Awaits Comeback via IPOs

By Patrick Smith | September 20, 2023

"A number of our IPOs in the pipeline have either restarted or moved up their timeline," said Davis Polk's Richard Truesdell, adding, "We don't expect to see a broad recovery in the IPO market before Q1 2024."

10 minute read
The Legal Intelligencer

Duane Morris Lands Longtime Fox Rothschild Corporate Leader

By Amanda O'Brien | September 19, 2023

Michael Harrington spent 26 years at Fox Rothschild and roughly a dozen as chair of its corporate department.

4 minute read
The American Lawyer

Deal Watch: With IPOs 'in the Pipeline,' Big Law Now Awaits Comeback

By Patrick Smith | September 18, 2023

"A number of our IPOs in the pipeline have either restarted or moved up their timeline," said Davis Polk's Richard Truesdell, adding, "We don't expect to see a broad recovery in the IPO market before Q1 2024."

10 minute read
The American Lawyer

Will Lateral Battle Between Kirkland and Paul Weiss Create 'Ripple Effects'?

By Patrick Smith | September 18, 2023

If your firm is in the Am Law 100, the odds are good that the moves affect you and your firm, according to some veteran recruiters.

5 minute read
Daily Report Online

Turmoil in the NCAA's Power Five Means More Business for Big Law

By Dan Roe | September 15, 2023

Industry groups geared toward sports, media and universities are capitalizing on the increasing commercialization of college sports.

5 minute read

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