Firm serves as U.S. legal counsel to the Special Committee of Taro Pharmaceutical Industries’ Board of Directors, which recommended approval of Sun Pharma’s improved buyout bid.

Willkie advises MetLife, Inc. in offer and sale of $750 million aggregate principal amount of its 4.125% Senior Notes Due 2042.

Level 3 Communications, Inc. completes latest Rule 144A offering of senior notes.

Turner Sports, a division of Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., acquires Bleacher Report, one of the fastest growing sports media websites in the United States.

London-based Baring Asset Management, a subsidiary of MassMutual Financial Group, agrees to acquire SEI Asset Korea Co., Ltd.

Firm assists French real estate company on new financing structure.

Willkie represents Deutsche Bank Securities, BofA Merrill Lynch and UBS Investment Bank in the Rule 144A offering of senior notes.

Level 3 Communications, Inc. prices latest Rule 144A offering of senior notes.

S.D.N.Y. denies motion to amend complaint to assert alternative theories under the Securities Act of 1933.

Willkie serves as U.S. legal counsel to the Special Committee of Taro Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.’s Board of Directors formed to evaluate the purchase offer from Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court grants interim approval of debtor in possession financing facility for Patriot Coal Corporation and 98 of its subsidiaries.

OppenheimerFunds, Inc., one of the nation's largest and most respected investment management companies, acquires leading MLP investment manager.

Willkie Advises Alvarez & Marsal in Arctic Glacier’s Cross-Border Restructuring, US Court Approves $435 Million Company Sale.

The General Court of the European Union confirms €450 million subsidy for France Télévisions is compatible with State aid rules.

AXA Private Equity sells majority stake in Home Shopping Europe (HSE24), the international TV home shopping group, to media investor Providence Equity Partners.

CMA CGM Group and parent company Merit agree to sell La Compagnie du Ponant to Bridgepoint.

A Willkie cross-border team represents Aquiline Capital Partners LLC in its acquisition of a majority interest in Paris-based BI-SAM Technologies, the leading provider of data management to the asset management industry.

Fourth Circuit rules that state insurance law does not reverse preempt Chapter 2 of the Federal Arbitration Act or the New York Convention.

DiamondRock agrees to acquire the Hilton Boston, the Westin Washington D.C., the Westin San Diego and the Hilton Burlington.

Mergermarket ranks Willkie #1 among leading firms advising on U.S. buyouts during the first half of 2012, based on combined deal value.

Paris office represents the sponsors on the 25-year public-private partnership (PPP) project to design, build, finance, operate and maintain the Nîmes-Montpellier high speed railway bypass.

Bonduelle Group, the world’s leading producer of processed vegetables, announces the signing of a €300 million revolving credit facility over 5 years, redeemable at maturity date.

Air Liquide, the world’s leading producer of gases, including oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen and rare gases, successfully completes a private placement of senior unsecured notes.

A European Union court slashes EC antitrust fines imposed upon Willkie client by 42 percent.

Mr. Dieux recognized by his peers as the top M&A lawyer in Belgium, as profiled in the June 27 edition DE TIJD.

Loral Space & Communications Inc. agrees to sell Space Systems/Loral to Canada-based MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd.

Sage Group plc enters into an agreement to acquire a controlling interest in Folhamatic Group, a leading Brazil-based tax and accounting software company, for expected consideration of £125 million ($196 million).

Elior, Europe’s third-largest provider of contracted food services, acquires Vannes, France-based Ansamble.

Leading market research firm IHS Inc. agrees to acquire Willkie client GlobalSpec, Inc., a Warburg Pincus portfolio company.

Sunrise Senior Living, Inc. to transfer seven consolidated communities to new joint venture, valued at approximately $226 million.

Firm serving as co-counsel with Kirkland & Ellis LLP for Facebook, Inc. in 12 lawsuits brought in connection with the social-networking company’s recent IPO.

Insight leads consortium investment in B2B-Center, Russia’s leading online procurement platform.

Willkie represents RG Steel, LLC, and affiliates, the fourth largest producer of flat rolled steel in North America, in their chapter 11 filings in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.

In case of first impression, a New York court vacates prior opinion and agrees to adjudicate action for breach of prenuptial agreement between former spouses, neither of whom reside in New York.

Mr. Payan recognized in French financial newspaper Les Echos as Best Lawyers’ 2012 leading private equity practitioner in Paris.

Third Point gains three directors on revamped board; Scott Thompson steps down as Yahoo CEO.

United Maritime Group, LLC announces agreement to sell U.S. United Bulk Terminal, LLC to an Affiliate of Oiltanking Holding Americas, Inc.

Willkie represents Peter J. Solomon Company, financial advisor to discount home furnishing chain Cost Plus, Inc., in the deal.

Ulta Beauty, the nation’s largest beauty products and services retailer, prices offering of seven million shares by Willkie clients Doublemousse B.V. and Moussetrap.

Global chemical producer Arkema issues Euronext Paris-listed bonds.

Warburg Pincus to invest up to $250 million in equity for the growth of RDL, which will focus on hospital system clinical laboratory outreach programs.

Willkie assists Time Warner and its affiliates in a $300 million loan facility and equity commitment for Central European Media Enterprises Ltd.

Willkie advises Centerbridge Partners, TPG Opportunities Partners and Fidelity Investments in the conclusion of a year-long multinational restructuring of resort operator Kerzner International Limited.

Willkie represents AlixPartners founder Jay Alix in deal for funds affiliated with CVC Capital Partners to purchase a majority stake in the global business advisory firm.

Leading healthcare Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) Ventas, Inc. prices offering of senior notes.

U.S. District Court for Southern District of New York grants reconsideration and dismisses all remaining claims brought under the Securities Act of 1933.

Faiveley Transport, one of the world’s leading suppliers of high-tech components for rail systems, announces $75 million notes issue.

For the third time, Turnarounds & Workouts magazine recognizes Ms. Strickland as a restructuring lawyer to watch.

Firm advises Warburg Pincus as the largest selling shareholder in the $206 million proposed sale of Allos Therapeutics to Spectrum Pharmaceuticals.

Ventas, Inc., the leading healthcare real estate investment trust (REIT) in the United States, closes on its previously announced acquisition of medical facilities REIT Cogdell Spencer Inc.

Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited announces an underwritten public offering of Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preference Shares.

Clovis Oncology, Inc. prices $75 million public offering of common stock.

Paramount Group increases its stake in the 603,977 square-foot 36-story Class A office tower to 100 percent.

Firm recognized for its lead role in the cross-border restructuring of Angiotech Pharmaceuticals, Inc., at the 2012 IFLR Americas Awards in New York City.

Willkie represents the underwriters in Arch Capital Group Ltd.’s public offering of preferred shares.

Legal publisher IFLR recognizes Willkie for overall excellence in the area of private equity and for its lead role in PAI partners’ $1.1 billion sale of its stake in Yoplait, at the 2012 Europe Awards.

Willkie represents fiber optic network provider AboveNet, Inc.’s Board of Directors in AboveNet’s agreement to be acquired by Zayo Group.

A team of 12 insurance transactional and regulatory lawyers has joined the firm.

Willkie prepares amicus brief on behalf of the National Center for Science Education supporting a local school district that fired a science teacher over his inappropriate religious activity in the classroom — including teaching creationism.

Insurance holding company W. R. Berkley Corporation closes on offering of 4.625% Senior Notes Due 2022.

Firm continues to expand its market-leading expertise on both sides of the Atlantic.

Willkie represents the underwriters, led by joint book-running managers Barclays Capital and HSBC, in the transaction.

India-based Varroc Group agrees to acquire Visteon Corp.’s automotive lighting business for $92 million in cash.

Database applications provider Quest Software agrees to be taken private by affiliates of Insight.

Three-judge panel in EDNY adopts Willkie’s arguments in taking control of NY State’s redistricting process, denying motions to dismiss filed by NY’s legislative leaders and protecting voters from "disastrous scenario."

Court hands down decision limiting scope of insurance broker fiduciary duty.

Insight Venture partners leads $165 million investment in Drilling Info, Inc., acquiring majority ownership of the Austin, TX-based company.

Fashion designer Kenneth Cole proposes to acquire 100% of the outstanding publicly held shares of common stock of Kenneth Cole Productions, Inc.

Willkie deal named "Retail Manufacturing/Distribution Deal of the Year."

Willkie assists Knoll and its subsidiaries in connection with the closing of its amended and restated secured multicurrency credit facility.

Real Estate partner Eugene Pinover and Intellectual Property partners John DiMatteo and Eugene Chang recognized by leading corporate counsel for superior client service.

Ms. Ippolito receives top honor at Chambers USA Women in Law Awards 2012.

Mr. Habert rejoins Willkie after serving in the SEC’s Division of Trading and Markets.

Federal Circuit affirms lower court’s decision in pension transfer case.

Law360 honors Willkie for its significant accomplishments and extensive range of services in the area of private equity.

Level 3 completes latest Rule 144A offering of senior notes.

Business Reorganization and Restructuring Department represents Teamsters Union in Hostess Brands Inc. chapter 11 cases.

Firm advises the underwriters in The Allstate Corporation’s offering of 5.200% Senior Notes Due 2042.

Ventas, Inc., the leading healthcare real estate investment trust (REIT) in the United States, agrees to acquire medical facilities REIT Cogdell Spencer Inc.

French publications Option Finance and Option Droit & Affaires profile Mr. Payan as France’s leading private equity attorney for 2011.

Washington office represents Comcast Corporation, as one of the consortium sellers, in obtaining FCC approval for deal.

Willkie to serve as U.S. legal counsel to the Special Committee of Taro Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.’s Board of Directors formed to evaluate the purchase offer from Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.

Willkie advises on issues related to the Investment Company Act of 1940.

Arkema, France’s leading chemicals producer, announces plans to divest of its vinyl products businesses to Switzerland-based Klesch Group.

Willkie selected as the focus of Law360’s monthly "How They Won It" series in a profile entitled "Willkie Farr Bests Icahn In Contract Feud."

Kiloutou announces the acquisition of equipment rental specialist BM Location from Group Monnoyeur.

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Limited successfully closed the largest securities offering by an Israeli company.

Willkie represents MLM Information Services, a leading corporate tax management and compliance solutions firm, and Warburg Pincus on the deal.

The 13-year partnership (including 2 years of construction) represents an aggregate amount of €2.7 billion in revenue for client Ecomouv’ with a total investment cost of €650 million.

Morgan Stanley sells its mortgage servicing arm Saxon to Ocwen Financial Corp. for $59.3 million, plus an estimated $1.4 billion for servicing advance receivables outstanding.

Firm obtains successful jury verdict for Harry Macklowe and his company WH Rome in lawsuit brought by Carl Icahn.

European Commission approval clears way for closing of Teva Pharmaceutical’s deal to acquire Cephalon, Inc.

Willkie litigators obtain victory for pro bono client wrongly accused of participating in an international drug trafficking conspiracy.

Mr. Townsend and Mr. Cosgrove join the firm as partners in the Corporate and Financial Services Department in the New York office.

Mr. Linde to join the firm as a partner in the Corporate and Financial Services Department, effective November 1, 2011.

Willkie client C&D Technologies, Inc., a manufacturer of electrical power storage systems, agrees to be acquired by an affiliate of Angelo, Gordon & Co.

Firm advises Insight Venture Partners as selling shareholder in Google’s acquisition of Berlin-based DailyDeal GmbH.

The deal, which values the company at $483 million, was approved by MFW’s board of directors.