Mergers & Acquisitions Law

Sour Global Economy Drains Confidence From Deal Makers – New York Times

Despite a flurry of last-minute deals, the market for mergers and acquisitions and initial public offerings … Arcano, a partner at the law firm Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom. “One of the reasons why deals can be so difficult … Continue reading

Baker Lures Chicago PE Trio From Kirkland, DLA Piper – site.law360.com

Baker & McKenzie LLP continues to build up its U.S. private equity practice with the addition of two Kirkland & Ellis LLP private equity partners in Chicago along with a private equity mergers and acquisitions partner from DLA Piper, the … Continue reading

Dewey’s Demise Slows Pace Of Law Firm Mergers – site.law360.com

the number of mergers and acquisitions dropped to 11 between April and June 2012, according to Altman Weil’s MergerLine, which logs law firm combinations. “We think the decline in… To view the full article, take a free trial now.

EverBank To Spend $2.51B For GE Capital’s RE Loan Unit – site.law360.com

Law360, Chicago (July 02, 2012, 2:33 PM ET) — EverBank Financial Corp. has inked a deal to acquire GE Capital Corp.’s Business Property Lending Inc. unit, which originates and services commercial real estate loans for small- and medium-sized businesses …

Baker McKenzie, Skadden, Sullivan, Akin: Business of Law – Businessweek

“While other firms are clearly making an effort, opening one or two offices does not make one a global law firm.” Baker represented clients on more than 300 mergers and acquisitions globally in 2011, including 16 in the multibillion dollar … Continue reading

Dewey & LeBoeuf And The ‘Unfinished Business’ Doctrine – site.law360.com

Law360, New York (July 02, 2012, 12:25 PM ET) — The recent Chapter 11 case of the storied New York law firm Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP will raise a host of issues attendant to the dissolution of a modern-day “big … Continue reading

Area business people, firms make waves – msnbc.com

tax and business transactional law, health care, mergers and acquisitions, estate planning and administration, and commercial real estate law. Parker McCay is based in Mount Laurel. Anne H. Matlack of Riverton has been hired as the director of marketing …

Dewey Effect’ cited for decline in law firm M&As – The Business Journal

The collapse of New York law firm Dewey LeBoeuf this spring played a major role in a slowdown of firm mergers and acquisitions in the second quarter, Newtown Square, Pa., consulting firm Altman Weil said in its quarterly MergerLine report.

Davis LLP Strengthens Energy Practice With the Addition of 8 Lawyers – StreetInsider.com

This latest addition will bring the office up over 50 lawyers covering more than 25 practice areas, including energy, securities & corporate finance, corporate and commercial law, mergers & acquisitions, dispute resolution, and international business transactions.

Davis LLP Strengthens Energy Practice With the Addition of 8 Lawyers – Market Wire

This latest addition will bring the office up over 50 lawyers covering more than 25 practice areas, including energy, securities & corporate finance, corporate and commercial law, mergers & acquisitions, dispute resolution, and international …