Mergers & Acquisitions Law

Signal Hill bankers launch Shot Tower Capital – The Business Journal

David Dunn and Robert Law’s new firm, Shot Tower Capital LLC, is advising companies in North and South America and in Europe on mergers and acquisitions, capital-raising, leveraged buyouts and other financial matters. Dunn was a managing …

More Top Lawyers Leave Dewey & LeBoeuf – New York Times

Climan, a leading mergers and acquisitions lawyer in Silicon Valley … DLA Piper, with more than 4,000 lawyers, is the world’s largest law firm. It has aggressively grown by hiring star lawyers from other firms with the promise of lucrative … Continue reading

Fresh Round of Partner Defections at Dewey – Wall Street Journal

Ailing law firm Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP suffered a global round of defections as 25 partners and their teams jumped ship in cities ranging from Palo Alto, Calif., to Moscow. One of Dewey’s most-prized assets—the mergers-and-acquisitions group …

People Corporation Announces Changes to its Board of Directors – msnbc.com

“His deep knowledge and seasoned experience in the area of mergers, acquisitions and public company corporate … A native of Winnipeg, Mr. Leipsic holds a Bachelor of Law (LL.B.) from the University of Manitoba and is a member of the … Continue reading

Dorsey Grabs Phillips Nizer Corporate Ace For NY Office – site.law360.com

Law360, New York (May 07, 2012, 7:40 PM ET) — Dorsey & Whitney LLP has strengthened its New York-based corporate practice with the addition of a Phillips Nizer LLP partner who has advised clients on mergers and acquisitions, venture capital … Continue reading

Asahi Stays Vague On Rumored $1.25B Beverage Co. Deal – site.law360.com

Law360, New York (May 07, 2012, 7:03 PM ET) — Japanese beverage maker Asahi Group Holdings Ltd. offered no hint Monday on whether it had made progress on a rumored bid to acquire Calpis Co. Ltd. from Ajinomoto Co. Inc. … Continue reading

John Pruellage, chairman of Lewis, Rice & Fingersh, dies – St. Louis Post-Dispatch

The 71-year-old lawyer specialized in mergers and acquisitions, banking and securities law and represented some of the biggest clients of the downtown law firm.  “He was very proud that he practiced law while serving as chairman,” said Julia …

Law Firms Need to Rethink Document Security – business2community.com

In March, 2011 four top US law firms fell victim to cyber attacks aimed at stealing sensitive data relating to high value mergers and acquisitions. The hackers, located in China, used email to pose as a partner working on the … Continue reading

Stradley Ronon Continues Growth of Corporate Practice – Benzinga

Clinton received her J.D. from Washington and Lee University School of Law and attended Harvard University’s Negotiation Institute. She earned her B.S., cum laude, from Georgetown University. Stradley Ronon’s corporate, mergers & acquisitions and …

Waller Lansden Announces Key Appointments for Two Partners – msnbc.com

Kelley’s legal practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions and securities law, with experience also in real estate syndications and reporting of equity and debt offerings. Kelley is a member of the Nashville, Tennessee and American Bar Associations.