We represented Genstar Capital in its agreement to acquire a majority stake in Cetera Financial Group, a leading network of nearly 8,000 financial advisors. (2018)

We represented Capital Constellation in its $150 million strategic partnership with Ara Partners Group, whereby Capital Constellation will acquire a substantial minority ownership interest in Ara Partners and provide the firm and its affiliates with significant investment capital. (2018)

We represented Interpublic Group in its $2.3 billion acquisition of data marketing company Acxiom Marketing Solutions. (2018)

We represented sellers and Solaris Bus & Coach, a European manufacturer of public transportation vehicles, in its acquisition by multinational transportation group CAF. (2018)

We represented Mueller Industries in its $162.8 million acquisition of ATCO Rubber Products. (2018)

We represented Illuminate Education and Insight Venture Partners in Illuminate’s acquisition of SchoolCity, IO Education and Alpine Achievement. (2018)

We represented Bim on the sale of the AMAC Group to the Vacalians Group, a leader in the European outdoor accommodation market, controlled by the Permira funds. (2018)

We represented Genstar Capital and its portfolio company Apex Group on the acquisition, with SALU Capital and Inlife Holding, of Luxembourg private equity fund AFO-2. (2018)

We represented oil and gas data intelligence provider Drillinginfo, a portfolio company of Insight Venture Partners, in its sale to Genstar Capital. (2018)

We represented LiveAction, a visionary provider of IT network management, visualization, and analytics software in its acquisition of Savvius, Inc., a leading provider of packet-capture and analytics appliances and software forensic solutions. (2018)

We represented Warburg Pincus in its sale of online deal site Slickdeals to Goldman Sachs Merchant Banking Division and Hearst. (2018)

We represented Warburg Pincus portfolio company FacilitySource Holdings, LLC, a high-growth leader in technology-based procurement and facilities management solutions, in its agreement to be acquired by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm. (2018)

We represented the founders of von Poll Immobilien, a leading German residential real estate agency, on their sale to private equity firm Deutsche Beteiligungs AG. (2018)

We represented Genstar Capital and its portfolio company Apex Fund Services on the acquisition of Ipes, a private equity fund administrator with operations in Europe, from Silverfleet Capital. (2018)

We represented TriTech Software, a leading public safety software developer, in its recapitalization by Bain Capital Private Equity. (2018)

We represented Insight Venture Partners as part of a private investor consortium in the sale of Houston-based software company BMC Software. (2018)

We represented A2iA in connection with its acquisition by Mitek, a global leader in digital identity verification solutions. (2018)

We represented IK Investment Partners in its acquisition, through its IK Small Cap I Fund, of Domia Group, owner of Acadomia (the number one French player in the private tutoring market) and Shiva (the fast-growing French home cleaning provider), from Metric Capital Partners. (2018)

We represented Ardian in the sale of ESIM Chemicals to Sun European Partners. (2018)

We represented PAI Partners in its acquisition alongside Baring Private Equity Asia of World Freight Company International, the global leader in the General Sales and Service Agent market, from Greenbriar Equity Group. (2018)

We represented Aberdeen Asset Management in its acquisition of Hark Capital from Enhanced Capital Group. (2018)

We represented IK Investment Partners in connection with its contemplated acquisition, through its IK VIII Fund, of a majority stake in Mademoiselle Desserts, a French leader in the frozen bakery industry. (2018)

We represented Weener Plastics Group, a leading manufacturer of innovative plastic packaging products for consumer goods companies, and 3i being invested in Weener, in Weener’s acquisition of Proenfar, a Colombia-based manufacturer of pharmaceutical and cosmetics plastic packaging solutions for the Latin American market. (2018)

We represented Aberdeen Asset Management in its acquisition of ETF Securities U.S. (2018)

We represented CMA CGM in its agreement to acquire a 25% stake in CEVA Logistics AG, a global leading player in the logistics sector, reinforcing its presence in the logistics sector. (2018)

We represented Zurich Insurance Group in its acquisition of the individual and group life insurance businesses and the long-term savings operations of EuroAmerica in Chile. (2018)

We represented BB&T Corporation in its agreement to acquire Regions Insurance Group from Regions Financial Corporation. (2018)

We represented EQT Mid Market Europe in its acquisition of BBS Automation, a provider of flexible and high-quality automation solutions for complex manufacturing and testing processes. (2018)

We represented Extant Components Group Holdings, a portfolio company of private equity firm Warburg Pincus, on the sale of Extant to TransDigm Group for $525 million. (2018)

We represented Aquiline Capital Partners and Togetherwork on the sale of group management software and payments provider Togetherwork to GI Partners. (2018)

We represented Zurich Insurance Group in its agreement to acquire 19 travel assistance providers in Latin America, positioning its Cover-More Group as the leader in global travel insurance and assistance in the region. (2018)

We represented GSM Maritime Holdings, LLC, a portfolio company of client The CapStreet Group, in GSM’s sale to Logistec Corporation. (2018)

We represented financial advisor Evercore on the $1.1 billion acquisition of CommerceHub, Inc. by GTCR and Sycamore Partners. (2018)

We represented GoldenTree Asset Management as part of an investor-led consortium in the acquisition of German state bank HSH Nordbank for €1 billion. (2018)

We represented the Special Committee of the Board of Directors of AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. in sale to Stone Point Capital, the CEO and the Karfunkel Family. (2018)

We represented Zurich Insurance Group in its agreement to acquire Australian insurer QBE in Latin America for $409 million. (2018)

We represented Bynder in its acquisition of Shutterstock's digital asset management business Webdam for $49.1 million. (2018)

We represented W&W|AFCO Steel in its acquisition of Texas-based steel producer Hirschfeld Industries. (2018)

We represented Perella Weinberg as financial advisor to AIG in AIG's $5.6 billion acquisition of reinsurer Validus. (2018)

We represented Protective Life Corporation in its agreement to acquire Liberty Mutual’s individual life and annuity business in a $3.3 billion multi-party transaction involving Liberty Mutual Group and Lincoln Financial Group. (2018)

We represented leading African music and entertainment company TRACE, TRACE’s co-founder, Olivier Laouchez, and the TRACE management team in TRACE’s acquisition by TPG Growth. (2018)

We represented Waterland Private Equity in the sale of its interest in A-ROSA River Cruise Group to British private equity group Duke Street. (2018)

We represented Apex Group Ltd., a Genstar portfolio company, on its acquisition of Warburg’s Asset Management and Servicing Business in Luxembourg. (2018)

We represented Brookfield Business Partners in its acquisition of Westinghouse Electric Company, a market-leading nuclear power service, for approximately $4.6 billion. (2018)

We represented La Martinière Groupe and its main shareholders in connection with the combination with Média-Participations, creating the third-largest publishing group in France. (2017)

We represented Zenith Energy, a Warburg Pincus portfolio company, in its acquisition of Shell’s oil storage terminal in Hamburg. (2017)

We represented Trident Energy, a Warburg Pincus portfolio company, in its acquisition of an interest in oil exploration and production assets offshore Equatorial Guinea from Hess. (2017)

We advised 3i on the sale of ATESTEO, an international drivetrain testing specialist, to IHO Holding GmbH & Co. KG, a holding company of the Schaeffler family. (2017)

We represented Voya Financial in its agreement to sell its Closed Block Variable Annuity segment (with account value of approximately $35 billion) and fixed and fixed indexed annuities business (with account value of approximately $19 billion) to an investor group including affiliates of Apollo Global Management LLC and Athene Holding, Ltd. (2017)

We represented Minor International pcl, a global hotel and restaurant group based in Thailand, in its acquisition of the Corbin & King group of high-end London restaurants (including The Wolseley and The Delaunay) and The Beaumont Hotel. (2017)

We represented Davidson Kempner Capital Management LP (as a key shareholder) in connection with the NJJ-led consortium’s pending acquisition of eir, the largest integrated telecommunications provider in Ireland, for an enterprise value of approximately €3.5 billion. (2017)

We represented Choice Hotels International in its acquisition of the brand and franchise business of extended-stay hotel brand WoodSpring Suites. (2017)

We represented Kalnin Ventures LLC in the $105 million acquisition of Marcellus Shale assets from Warren Resources in northeastern Pennsylvania’s Wyoming County. (2017)

We represented OSG Billing Services in its acquisition of digital marketing firm Diamond Communication Solutions. (2017)

We represented Keg Logistics LLC on its acquisition of Keg Credit, LLC, which combines two of the leading keg providers in the U.S. craft brewing industry. (2017)

We represented Melinta Therapeutics, Inc. in its pending acquisition of the infectious disease business from The Medicines Company. (2017)

We represented Insight Venture Partners in its majority recapitalization of GraphPad Software, Inc., the premier provider of data analysis, statistics and graphing software solutions for scientific research applications. (2017)

We represented E2open and Zyme, both portfolio companies of Insight Venture Partners, in E2open’s acquisition of Zyme, creating the world’s largest operating network for manufacturing, supply chain and sales operations. (2017)

We represented PAI Partners in its €1.6 billion investment (alongside British Columbia Investment Management Corp.) in Refresco, the Dutch-listed leading independent bottler of soft drinks and fruit juices. (2017)

We represented OSG Billing Services in its acquisition of Microdynamics Group, a provider of integrated, multichannel transactional print and electronic solutions. (2017)

We represented CVC Capital Partners Strategic Opportunities (CVC Stratops) on its acquisition, alongside Téthys Invest, of a controlling stake in Sebia from Astorg and Montagu Private Equity. (2017)

We represented Aetna, one of the leading diversified health care benefit companies in the United States, in its $1.45 billion agreement to sell its U.S. group life and disability business to The Hartford. (2017)

We represented Apex Group Ltd. and Genstar Capital in Apex’s agreement to acquire the Deutsche Bank Alternative Fund Services business. (2017)

We represented Assurant, Inc., a premier global provider of risk management solutions, in its $2.5 billion deal to acquire The Warranty Group, a leading global provider of protection plans and related programs. (2017)

We represented Rockefeller Financial Services, Inc., the parent company of Rockefeller & Co., in a deal with financial services executive Gregory J. Fleming to form Rockefeller Capital Management (backed by Viking Global Investors LP), an independent financial services firm focused on wealth management, asset management and strategic advisory. (2017)

We represented Deutsche Bank Asset Management in its agreement to sell its US Private Equity Access Fund Platform to iCapital Network. (2017)

We represented Alleghany Corporation in the $150 million sale of Pacific Compensation Insurance Company, an underwriter of workers' compensation insurance, to CopperPoint Mutual Insurance Company. (2017)

We represented Allied Beverage Group in its merger with Breakthru Beverage Group New Jersey, creating an integrated company under the Allied Beverage Group name that will continue to be New Jersey’s leading wholesale liquor distributor. (2017)

We represented Genstar Capital, in partnership with management, in its acquisition of Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) from Vestar Capital Partners for $720 million. (2017)

We represented eVestment, a global provider of institutional investment data intelligence and analytic solutions, in its $705 million sale from Insight Venture Partners to Nasdaq. (2017)

We represented Bridge Growth Partners, LLC in its majority equity investment in BackOffice Associates, the worldwide leader in information governance, data stewardship, and data migration solutions. (2017)

We represented A.S.Adventure Group, a portfolio company of private equity fund PAI Partners, in its agreement to acquire McTREK from YEAH! AG. (2017)

We represented Centerview Partners, financial advisor to NeuroDerm Ltd, in NeuroDerm’s deal to be acquired by Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corporation for $1.1 billion. (2017)

We represented Melinta Therapeutics, Inc. and Vatera Healthcare partners, Melinta’s majority shareholder, in Melinta’s merger with Cempra, Inc., forming a leading, vertically integrated commercial-stage anti-infectives company. (2017)

We represented MetLife, Inc. in the separation of its U.S. retail business and its spin-off of Brighthouse Financial, Inc., creating two independent, publicly-traded companies. (2017)

We represented Frontline Education, an integrated insights partner serving more than 12,000 educational organizations across America, in its agreement to be acquired by private equity firm Thoma Bravo, with Insight Venture Partners retaining a minority stake in the company. (2017)

We represented Samson Resources II, LLC, a privately held onshore exploration and production company, in the $525 million sale of its East Texas and North Louisiana Assets to Houston-based oil and gas company Rockcliff Energy II LLC (2017)

We represented Sports Information Group, LLC, a multi-media information company serving the sports industry through its flagship Daily Racing Form platform and other brands, in its acquisition by affiliates of Z Capital Partners, L.L.C. (2017)

We represented Ekkio Capital on the sale of Amatsigroup to Eurofins, the world leader in bio-pharmaceutical testing and a world leader in analytical services. (2017)

We advised IK Investment Partners in its acquisition of Bretèche Industrie Group, a leading global manufacturer of industrial equipment for the production of food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic products, from Equistone Partners and Céréa Capital. (2017)

We represented New York-based private equity firm Seaport Capital, LLC in its acquisition of Keg Logistics LLC, a leading outsourced keg and beverage container management provider. (2017)

We advised PAI Partners in the sale of ADB Safegate, a global airport performance solutions provider, to The Carlyle Group. (2017)

We represented New Mountain Capital LLC in its acquisition of Sparta Systems, Inc., a global leader in quality management system (QMS) software, from Thoma Bravo, LLC. (2017)

We represented Constantia Flexibles in the sale of its Labels division to Multi-Color Corporation for an enterprise value of approximately $1.3 billion. (2017)

We represented Twin Haven Capital Partners, LLC, one of the largest stockholders of Hawaiian Telcom, in connection with the approximately $650 million pending merger of Hawaiian Telcom and Cincinnati Bell Inc. (2017)

We represented Castik Capital in its acquisition of the Brussels-based transport services unit of Wolters Kluwer, a leading player in transportation management software and freight exchange solutions. (2017)

We represented CMA CGM in the sale to the EQT Infrastructure III fund of a 90 percent stake in APL Limited, whose wholly owned subsidiary, Eagle Marine Services, Ltd., operates Global Gateway South, a leading container terminal in the Port of Los Angeles. (2017)

We represented A Place for Mom, North America's largest network connecting families to senior living service providers, in its acquisition by private equity firms Silver Lake and General Atlantic from Warburg Pincus. (2017)

We represented Gainline Capital Partners LP in an agreement for funds managed by Gainline to acquire upholstered furniture manufacturer Southern Motion, Inc. (2017)

We represented Ardian portfolio company Gantner Electronic Austria Holding GmbH in its acquisition of Syx Automations NV, creating a global provider of comprehensive access, billing and management systems for sport facilities, leisure centers and visitor attractions. (2017)

We represented CMA CGM in its acquisition of Mercosul Line from Maersk Line. (2017)

We represented PAI Partners in its sale of a majority stake in leading European retirement and nursing home operator DomusVi to Intermediate Capital Group and Sagesse Retraite Santé. (2017)

We represented PAI Partners in its deal to sell IPH, a European industrial supplies distributor, to Advent International. (2017)

We represented Aquiline Capital Partners in its acquisition of OSG Billing Services to create an omni-channel customer communications hub. (2017)

We represented Castik Capital in the acquisition (by funds advised by Castik Capital) of a majority stake in inet, GmbH Austria, an SaaS provider of transportation management systems, from the international transportation and logistics company Gebrüder Weiss. (2017)

We represented Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc., in its acquisition of Kerbal Space Program, a critically acclaimed space simulation program. (2017)

We represented Parallels Holdings Limited, a global leader in IT solutions, in the carve-out and $105 million sale of its Switzerland-based web server and website administration platform, Plesk, to Oakley Capital. (2017)

We represented Kinnser Software, Inc., the leading provider of software solutions for home health and hospice providers, and Insight Venture Partners in the sale of Kinnser to TPG Capital-backed Mediware Information Systems, Inc. (2017)

We represented FIS, a global leader in financial services technology, in its $477 million sale of a majority stake in Capco, its management consulting business, to private investment firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice. (2017)

We represented Insight Venture Partners in its acquisition of Resolve Systems, a leading enterprise security and IT incident response platform. (2017)

We represented PAI Partners in its acquisition of ELITech Group, a leading manufacturer of specialty in-vitro diagnostics equipment and reagents, from Ergon Capital. (2017)

We represented 3i Group plc in its agreement to invest up to €247 million in Formel D GmbH, a Germany-based global service provider to the automotive and component supply industry. (2017)

We represented Broadview Networks Holdings, Inc., a leading provider of cloud-based unified communications solutions, in its deal to be acquired by Windstream Holdings, Inc. for $227.5 million. (2017)

We represented Insight Venture Partners in its acquisition of a majority stake in leading channel data management company Zyme, in a transaction valued at over $100 million. (2017)

We represented Cowen Group, Inc. in its agreement to acquire Convergex, a leading agency-focused global brokerage and trading related services provider, from private equity firm GTCR, Bank of New York Mellon and other equity holders for $116 million in cash and stock. (2017)

We represented Flex-N-Gate Group, a global automotive supplier, in its acquisition of seven European manufacturing plants – four in France, one in Spain and two in Germany – from France-based Plastic Omnium. (2017)

We represented Cerelia (backed by IK Investment Partners), leading French producer of rolled dough and pancakes in Europe, in its acquisition of North American cookie specialist English Bay Batter, and its related leveraged refinancing. (2017)

We represented Cowen Group, Inc. in the $100 million equity investment (and $175 million debt financing) by CEFC China, the largest private company in Shanghai. (2017) 

We represented Bpifrance in its €1.92 billion acquisition of a 12.7 percent stake in French automaker Peugeot SA from the French State. (2017)

We represented BISAM Technologies S.A. and the sellers, led by Aquiline Capital Partners, in the sale of BISAM to FactSet for $205.2 million. (2017) 

We represented Simply Business and its shareholders (including Aquiline Capital Partners) in the sale of Simply Business, the UK’s biggest business insurance provider, to Travelers Companies, Inc. for approximately $490 million. (2017)

We represented Bonduelle in its agreement to acquire Ready Pac Foods. (2017)

We represented SourceHOV in its $2.8 billion merger agreement with Novitex and Quinpario to form Exela Technologies. (2017)

We represented Morgan Stanley as financial advisor to Fortress Investment Group in its $3.3 billion acquisition by SoftBank Group. (2017)

We represented Virtus Investment Partners in its agreement to acquire RidgeWorth Investments, a multi-boutique asset management firm, as well as in the related financing. (2016)

We represented Bridge Growth Partners, LLC and Salient CRGT in Salient CRGT's acquisition of Information Innovators, Inc. (2017)

We represented Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. in its acquisition of mobile game developer Social Point S.L. for $250 million, with a potential earn-out of up to $25.9 million. (2017)

We represented Valtech Cardio in its acquisition by Edwards Lifesciences Corporation for up to $690 million. (2017)

We represented United Subcontractors, Inc. (USI) in an equity investment and recapitalization in partnership with Trilantic North America. (2017)

We represented Sarissa Capital Management, the largest shareholder of ARIAD Pharmaceuticals, in connection with ARIAD’s agreement to be acquired by Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited for approximately $5.2 billion. (2017)

We represented Aeolus, its founder and management team in the acquisition of a controlling interest in Aeolus by Elliott Management. (2017)

We represented Glansaol, a newly launched prestige beauty and personal care company, its acquisition of three brands: Laura Geller, Julep and Clark's Botanicals. (2016)

We represented dormakaba Group, as U.S. counsel, in its $725 million acquisition of Stanley Black & Decker’s Mechanical Security businesses. (2016)

We represented Moore Frères & Company in its acquisition of Opera TV, the global leader in enabling the TV and media industry's transition to over-the-top (OTT) content. (2016)

We represented Allied World in its acquisition by Fairfax Financial for $4.9 billion in cash and stock. (2016)

We represented Finalsite, a Bridge Growth Partners portfolio company, in its acquisition of School Website, the largest SaaS-based CMS software provider to schools in the UK. (2016)

We represented ITT Corporation in the approximately $118 million acquisition of Axtone Group. (2016)

We represented TA Associates in the sale of Onlineprinters GmbH to Bregal Unternehmerkapital. (2016)

We represented Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. (FIS) in its agreement to sell SunGard’s Public Sector and Education businesses to Vista Equity Partners for $850 million. (2016)

We represented Ironshore Inc. in its acquisition by Liberty Mutual Group Inc. for approximately $3 billion. (2016)

We represented QBE Insurance Group Limited in its transaction with Enstar Group Limited to reinsure QBE’s U.S. multi-line property and casualty business. (2016)

We represented Promotion Execution Partners (PEP), a marketing management and procurement company, in its pending acquisition by WPP. (2016)

We represented EQT Expansion Capital II in the sale of Internetstores Holding GmbH to SIGNA Retail. (2016) 

We represented Argo Group, an international underwriter of specialty insurance and reinsurance products, in its acquisition of Ariel Re, a global underwriter of insurance and reinsurance business, for approximately $235 million in cash.

We represented Jay Alix, founder of AlixPartners, in the acquisition, alongside three other investors, of an ownership stake in the business from CVC Capital Partners, a transaction valuing AlixPartners at more than $2.5 billion. (2016)

We represented Insight Venture Partners in its investment in Ministry Brands, the country's leading SaaS provider for churches, parachurch ministries and other faith-based organizations in the United States. (2016) 

We represented Genstar Capital portfolio company Strategic Insight, formerly known as Asset International, in its acquisition of BrightScope, the leading provider of retirement plan, sales and distribution data. (2016)  

We represented Level 3 Communications, Inc. in its merger agreement under which CenturyLink acquired Level 3 in a cash and stock transaction valued at approximately $34 billion. (2016)

We represented Ardian in its agreement to acquire SLV, a provider of lighting fixtures for residential and commercial space, from Cinven. (2016)

We represented The CapStreet Group in the combination of portfolio company T.F. Hudgins Holdings and Allied Reliability Group Holdings. (2016)

We represented Genworth Financial in its $2.7 billion pending acquisition by China Oceanwide; the transaction includes an additional $1.1 billion capital contribution. (2016)

We represented Swiss Re Corporate Solutions Ltd in its agreement to establish a joint venture with Bradesco Seguros, creating a leading commercial large-risk insurer in Brazil. (2016)

We represented The Sterling Group in its acquisition of Destin Jet, a fixed-based operator (FBO, an airport-located business that provides support services to private aircraft), as the first FBO in its newly formed FBO network, Triumph FBO. (2016) 

We represented Ardian in its acquisition of a majority interest in Weber Automotive GmbH, one of the global leaders in the vehicle supply industry. (2016)

We represent Implant Sciences in the $117.5 million sale of its explosives trace detection assets to L-3 Communications, a Section 363 bankruptcy sale, and in connection with its chapter 11 cases. (2016)

We represented Aralez Pharmaceuticals in its acquisition of the U.S. rights to beta-blocker Toprol-XL® from AstraZeneca. (2016) 

We represented Riverstone Holdings LLC, one of the major investors in Vantage Energy, in the sale of Vantage Energy I and II to Rice Energy, Inc. for approximately $2.7 billion. (2016)

We represented IK Investment Partners in its acquisition, with Five Arrows Principal Investments, of I@D Holding, a platform for independent real estate agents in France. (2016)

We represented Generation Investment Management, a Seventh Generation shareholder, in connection with Seventh Generation’s acquisition by Unilever. (2016)

We represented Bregal Freshstream in its acquisition of a majority stake in Verwater, a Dutch oilfield services company, from investment firm Infestos. (2016)

We represented Bridge Growth Partners, LLC in its acquisition of Finalsite, a leading SaaS-based learning and communications platform for U.S. and international schools. (2016) 

We represented BMO Capital Markets, as financial advisor to the special committee of American Realty Capital – Retail Centers of America, Inc.’s (RCA’s) board of directors, in connection with RCA’s agreement to merge with American Finance Trust, Inc. (AFIN) in an approximately $1.4 billion deal creating a retail-focused REIT. (2016)

We represented the shareholders of exocad GmbH, an independent developer of dental software solutions, in the sale of a majority stake to The Carlyle Group as well as certain shareholders on their reinvestment. (2016)

We represented Aralez Pharmaceuticals in its acquisition of the U.S. and Canadian rights to cardiovascular drug Zontivity from Merck. (2016) 

We advised funds owned by Oracle Management and other majority stockholders of Hansen Medical, Inc. in the acquisition of Hansen Medical by Auris Surgical Robotics, Inc., as well as the related re-investment by such stockholders of their proceeds into Auris. (2016)

We represented Medical Liability Mutual Insurance Company (MLMIC) in its acquisition by National Indemnity Company, a Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary. (2016)

We represented Inspired Gaming Group (as U.S. counsel) in its acquisition by Hydra Industries Acquisition Corp. from funds managed by Vitruvian Partners LLP and co-investors, a transaction reflecting a £200 million valuation of Inspired. (2016)

We represented E2open, an Insight Venture Partners portfolio company, in its acquisition of Orchestro, the leading provider of demand signal repositories and preemptive analytics for retail and omni-channel fulfillment. (2016)

We represented Insight Venture Partners and portfolio company WorkForce Software in WorkForce’s acquisition of Workplace. (2016)

We represented Bregal Freshstream in its acquisition of iconic British handbag and accessories brand Radley. (2016)

We represented Colony Capital, Inc. in its $17 billion merger of equals with NorthStar Asset Management Group Inc. and NorthStar Realty Finance Corp. to create Colony NorthStar, Inc., with $58 billion of assets under management. (2016)

We represented LOGICnow in its acquisition by SolarWinds. (2016)

We represented Genstar Capital in its acquisition of the Operational Excellence & Risk Management (OERM) business of IHS. (2016)

We represented IK Investment Partners in its agreement to acquire orthopedic implant manufacturing company Marle from The Carlyle Group. (2016)

We represented Warburg Pincus and the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS) in the $330 million sale of ACAMS to Becker Professional Education. (2016)

We represented Genstar Capital portfolio company Asset International in its acquisition of Market Metrics and Matrix Solutions from FactSet. (2016)

We represented Palms Casino in its sale to Station Casinos, which is owned by Red Rock Resorts, Inc. (2016)

We represented PAI Partners in its negotiations to acquire European specialty pharma company Ethypharm from Astorg. (2016)

We represented certain shareholders of cryotherapy company Galil Medical in its sale to BTG plc. (2016) 

We represented PayScale, a Warburg Pincus portfolio company, in its merger with MarketPay. (2016)

We represented RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. in its acquisition of 595,238 common shares of Kingstone Companies, Inc. through a private placement. (2016)

We represented Arkema in the sale of its activated carbon and filter aid business to Calgon Carbon. (2016)

We represented Conga, the leading provider of document and report generation solutions for Salesforce customers, in its acquisitions of Novatus, ActionGrid and CRMCulture. (2016)

We represented Ardian in its acquisition of Gantner, the leading international manufacturer of contactless NFC access control, electronic locking and cashless payment applications for the global leisure industry. (2016)

We represented Bridge Growth Partners, LLC in its acquisition of a majority interest in Solace Systems, Inc., a leading provider of infrastructure messaging technology. (2016) 

We represented 3i in its sale of Amor Group, the German market leader for affordable precious jewelry, to Gilde Buy Out Partners. (2016) 

We represented Liberty Oilfield Services, a Riverstone Holdings portfolio company, in its acquisition of the U.S. fracturing, coiled tubing and cementing assets of Sanjel Corporation. (2016)

We represented AssetMark, Inc. in its purchase by Huatai Securities from Aquiline Capital Partners and Genstar Capital, which was named “M&A Deal of the Year” at the 2017 IFLR Americas Awards. (2016) 

We represented Aquiline Capital Partners in its agreement to acquire Simply Business, the UK’s biggest business insurance provider. (2016) 

We represented Hudson’s Bay Company, owner of Saks Fifth Avenue and other leading department stores, in the sale of $50 million of its equity in HBS Global Properties, HBC’s real estate joint venture with Simon Property Group, which follows an earlier sale of $533 million of equity in HBS. (2016) 

We represented Mercer Advisors, a portfolio company of Genstar Capital, in its acquisition of Kanaly Holdings, creating one of the largest U.S. independent wealth managers. (2016) 

We represented Captain Train in its acquisition by KKR portfolio company Trainline, combining the #1 independent rail ticket retailers in the UK and Continental Europe. (2016)

We represented Jagex Limited in its acquisition by Shanghai Hongtou Network Technology Co., Ltd. (2016)

We represented the management team of G.E.T. Enterprises in connection with G.E.T.’s acquisition by Olympus Partners. (2016)

We represented MetLife in the sale of its national distribution sales force. (2016) 

We represented the Special Committee of the Board of Directors for Arbor Realty Trust in connection with Arbor Realty Trust’s pending acquisition of Arbor Commercial Mortgage’s agency platform. (2016)

We represented BB&T Corporation in its acquisition of Swett & Crawford from Cooper Gay Swett & Crawford for $500 million in cash. (2016)

We represented Insight Venture Partners in its acquisition of New Zealand-based software company Diligent Corporation, a take-private transaction valued at approximately US$624 million. (2016)

We advised Zenith Energy, a portfolio company of Warburg Pincus, in its agreement to acquire a liquids storage terminal facility located in the port of Amsterdam from BP plc. (2016)

We represented Ekkio and its portfolio company, Amatsigroup, in the acquisition of Q-Biologicals, a leading provider of process development and biomanufacturing services. (2016)

We represented Aquiline Capital Partners in its majority investment in Wellington Insurance Group, an insurance risk distribution and financial services organization. (2016)

We represented Hudson’s Bay Company, owner of Saks Fifth Avenue and other leading department stores, in its $250 million acquisition of leading online shopping destination Gilt. (2016)

We represented Victory Capital in its agreement to acquire RS Investments from The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America. (2015)

We advised CMA CGM Group in its agreement to acquire Neptune Orient Lines (NOL), Southeast Asia’s largest container shipping company, from majority shareholder Temasek and affiliates. (2015)

We represented Latour Capital in the acquisition, through its fund Latour Capital II, of a majority stake in Syclef, a major French player in the installation and maintenance of commercial and agri-food refrigeration systems. (2015)

We represented Zurich Insurance Group in its agreement to acquire Rural Community Insurance Services (RCIS) from Wells Fargo for up to $1.05 billion. (2015)

We represented Bloomberg in its acquisition of Barclays Risk Analytics and Index Solutions, a leading provider of benchmark and strategy indices, portfolio analytics, risk and attribution models, and portfolio construction tools. (2015)

We represented Genstar Capital and Aquiline Capital Partners in their acquisition of Ascensus, the country’s largest independent service provider of retirement and college savings plans, from private investment firm J.C. Flowers & Co. (2015)

We represented London-based private equity fund Bregal Freshstream in its acquisition of Belgian self-service restaurant chain Lunch Garden from a consortium of investors led by H2 Equity Partners. (2015)

We represented RIEMSER Pharma GmbH, a German specialty pharmaceutical company backed by Ardian, in its acquisition of British specialty pharmaceutical company Intrapharm Laboratories Ltd. (2015)

We represented Centerbridge Partners in its acquisition of Superior Vision Corporation, a leader in managed vision care, from Nautic Partners. (2015)

We represented Seaport Capital, owner of Net Access, in the sale of Net Access to Cologix. (2015)

We represented Lime Rock in its LBO of SDI Gas, a Pennsylvania-based oilfield service company operating in the Marcellus and Utica Shales. (2015)

We represented Morgan Stanley as financial advisor to Allergan in its agreement to combine with Pfizer for an enterprise value of approximately $160 billion. (2015)

We represented Hudson’s Bay Company, owner of Saks Fifth Avenue and other leading department stores, in the sale of $533 million of its equity in HBS Global Properties, HBC’s real estate joint venture with Simon Property Group. (2015)

We represented Warburg Pincus portfolio company RegionalCare Hospital Partners, an owner and operator of regional acute care facilities, in its agreement to be acquired by Apollo. (2015)

We advised MedAssets, a healthcare performance improvement company, in its agreement to be acquired by Pamplona Capital Management for $2.7 billion. (2015) 

We represented Dexter Axle Company, a portfolio company of The Sterling Group, on its acquisition of AL-KO Vehicle Technology from AL-KO Kober SE. (2015)

We are advising the Special Committee of the board of directors of EDC on the terms of a take-private transaction by management and certain core shareholders which valued EDC at approximately US$1.7 billion. (2015) 

We represented IK Investment Partners in its negotiations to sell leading European food solutions provider Solina Group to Ardian Mid Cap Buyout. (2015)

We represented The Sterling Group in its sale of Liqui-Box Corporation to funds managed by Olympus Partners. (2015) 

We represented Riverstone Holdings and its portfolio company, Proserv, in the acquisition of Nautronix. (2015) 

We represented B&L Management Company in connection with the $690 million sale of 24 apartment buildings located in Chelsea and the Upper East Side in Manhattan to Blackstone and Fairstead. (2015)

We represented Assurant in the $940 million sale of its employee benefits business to Sun Life Financial. (2015) 

We represented OppenheimerFunds in its acquisition of VTL Associates, which manages $1.7 billion for investors across eight exchange traded funds (ETFs) and its separate accounts. (2015)

We represented Valtech Cardio in its proposed acquisition by HeartWare. (2015) 

We represented Westport in its merger with Fuel Systems Solutions to create a premier alternative fuel vehicle and engine company. (2015) 

We represented Appriss Inc., a leading provider of data, risk assessment and analytic solutions for government, health information and the consumer industries, in its acquisition of The Retail Equation, a provider of predictive analytics for retail businesses. (2015) 

We represented the Special Committee of the Board of Directors of WuXi PharmaTech Inc. in its $3.3 billion management-led leveraged buyout, one of the largest going private transactions of a Chinese-based, U.S. listed company. (2015) 

We represented Time Warner and Turner Broadcasting, Inc. in Turner Broadcasting’s acquisition of iStreamPlanet. (2015) 

We represented FIS, the world’s largest provider of banking and payments technology solutions, in its agreement to acquire SunGard, a leading financial software company, in a deal valued at $9.1 billion. (2015) 

We represented French airport shop operator Lagardère Travel Retail in its $530 million agreement to acquire Paradies, a leading airport travel retailer in North America, from private equity firm Freeman Spogli & Co, the Paradies family and other shareholders, creating the second-largest travel retailer in North America. (2015) 

We represented Bridge Growth Partners, LLC and CRGT, a full life‐cycle IT services provider for the Federal Government, in the merger of CRGT and Salient Federal Solutions, Inc. (2015)

We represented Cowen Group, Inc. in its agreement to acquire Conifer Securities, LLC, the prime services division of Conifer Financial Services LLC. (2015)

We represented Mueller Industries, Inc. and Atlas Holdings LLC in an agreement to acquire Tecumseh Products Company for approximately $123 million. (2015)

We represented London-based Aberdeen Asset Management PLC in its agreement to acquire hedge fund solutions provider Arden Asset Management LLC. (2015)

We represented Insight Venture Partners in its $75 million investment in Fenergo, a Dublin-based leader in Client Lifecycle Management software solutions for financial institutions. (2015)

We represented Safe Fleet, a portfolio company of The Sterling Group, in its acquisition of the transit mirror product line for buses, shuttles and coaches from Hadley. (2015)

We represented Cowen Group, Inc. in its agreement to acquire Concept Capital Markets, LLC, a leading independent provider of prime brokerage services. (2015)

We represented San Francisco-based private equity firm Friedman Fleischer & Lowe LLC in the sale of C.H.I. Overhead Doors, a North American manufacturer of residential and commercial garage doors, to global private equity from KKR. (2015)

We represented Vatera Healthcare Partners as part of the investment consortium led by CVC Capital Partners in the acquisition of a controlling stake in Alvogen, a high-growth pharmaceutical company, from Pamplona Capital Management. (2015)

We represented Hudson’s Bay Company, the Canadian owner of Saks Fifth Avenue, Lord & Taylor and other leading department stores, in its €2.82 billion cross-border deal to acquire German department store chain Galeria Kaufhof, Galeria Inno (Belgian subsidiary) and Sportarena from METRO AG. (2015) 

We advised IK Investment Partners in the acquisition of Cérélia Group, a leading European manufacturer of ready-to-bake chilled dough products. (2015) 

We represented HCC Insurance Holdings, Inc. in its $7.5 billion acquisition by Tokio Marine Holdings, Inc. (2015)

We represented mortgage services provider LenderLive Holdings, Inc., a portfolio company of Aquiline Capital Partners LLC, in its acquisition of Walz Group LLC, a leading provider of regulatory compliance solutions, full-cycle critical document fulfillment and Certified Mail Automation. (2015)

We represented London-based Aberdeen Asset Management PLC in its agreement to acquire FLAG Capital Management, LLC, a manager of private equity and real asset solutions. (2015) 

We represented GrafTech International, a leading graphite materials producer,  in its agreement to be acquired by an affiliate of Brookfield Asset Management Inc. , a global alternative asset manager, for approximately $700 million. (2015)

We represented Macquarie Group Limited in its deal to acquire Advantage Funding Management Co., Inc., a  leading commercial vehicle finance firm, from Marubeni Group. (2015) 

We represented HealthcareSource, the leading provider of talent management solutions for the healthcare industry, in its agreement to be acquired by private equity firm Francisco Partners. Insight Venture Partners was the majority owner of HealthcareSource. (2015)

We advised Pan-American in its merger with Mutual Trust Financial Group. (2015) 

We represented Credit Suisse Securities as financial advisor to Montpelier Re Holdings Ltd., a premier provider of global property and casualty reinsurance and insurance products, in Montpelier’s $1.8 billion agreement to be acquired by Endurance Specialty Holdings Ltd. (2015)

We represented Centerview Partners as financial advisor to Salix Pharmaceuticals, a leader in the gastrointestinal market, in its agreement to be acquired by Valeant Pharmaceuticals for $173 per share or a total enterprise value of approximately $15.8 billion. (2015)

We represented RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. in the acquisition of Platinum Underwriters Holdings, Ltd. for total consideration of approximately $1.9 billion. (2015) 

We represented BMO Capital Markets, as financial advisor to Hennessy Capital Acquisitions Corp. in its $255 million acquisition of School Bus Holdings, Inc., an indirect parent company of Blue Bird Corporation, from funds affiliated with Cerberus Capital Management. (2015) 

We represented Safe Fleet, a portfolio company of The Sterling Group, a Houston-based private equity firm, in its acquisition of Elkhart Brass Manufacturing Company, Inc., the industry's leading manufacturer of innovative firefighting and fire protection equipment. (2015) 

We represented Hudson’s Bay Company, owner of Saks Fifth Avenue and other leading department stores, in an agreement to form a real estate-focused joint venture with Simon Property Group, valued at $1.8 billion. (2015) 

We represented CapStreet Group in its acquisition of a majority stake in Keais Records Service, LLC, a leading medical records processor. (2015)

We represented GFI Group in its $778 million sale to BGC Partners. GFI Group Inc. is a leading intermediary and provider of trading technologies and support services to the global OTC and listed markets. (2015)

We represented Ekkio Capital in its acquisition of Audevard, a veterinary pharmaceutical company focused on the equine field. (2015) 

We represented Insight Venture Partners in its $273 million acquisition of E2open, a leading provider of cloud-based, on-demand software solutions. (2015) 

We represented Shutterstock, Inc. in two transactions announced the same day, the agreement to acquire Rex Features, the largest independently owned photographic press agency in Europe, and the agreement to acquire PremiumBeat, a leading provider of exclusive, high-quality music and sound effects for use in videos, films, television, apps, games, and other creative projects. (2015) 

We represented The Carlyle Group on the French aspects of its reacquisition of U.S. and French military axle supplier AxleTech International from General Dynamics Corp. about six years after selling the group to the aerospace and defense company. (2015)

We represented Aquiline Capital Partners in its acquisition of mortgage services provider LenderLive Holdings, Inc. (2015) 

We represented Paris-listed private equity firm Wendel in its acquisition of a majority interest in Constantia Flexibles, one of the world leaders in flexible packaging, in a deal valuing Constantia Flexibles at €2.3 billion.  (2014) 

We represented Radian Guaranty Inc., the mortgage insurance subsidiary of Radian Group Inc., in its agreement to sell 100% of the issued and outstanding shares of Radian Asset Assurance Inc. to Assured Guaranty Corp., a subsidiary of Assured Guaranty Ltd. (2014) 

We represented The Pantry, Inc., operator of more than 1,500 convenience stores in the southeastern United States including the Kangaroo Express® chain, in an agreement to be acquired by Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $1.7 billion, including debt assumed. (2014)

We represented global energy industry project management, engineering and construction company Technip in its acquisition of Zimmer polymer technology business from Air Liquide Global E&C Solutions Germany. (2014)

We represented Victory Capital, a Cincinnati-based multi-boutique asset management firm, in its acquisition of Compass Efficient Model Portfolios, LLC.  Compass EMP, based in Brentwood, TN, has developed a smart beta investment approach that combines fundamental criteria with volatility weighting to improve an investor’s ability to outperform traditional indexing strategies. (2014) 

We represented real estate investment and finance company Colony Financial, Inc. in its $1.6 billion acquisition of Cobalt Capital Partners and its highly diversified portfolio of 256 primarily light industrial assets. (2014)

We represented HandsOn Global Management (HGM), as controlling shareholder, in the merger of SourceHOV and BancTec Group, a deal that created a global leader in transaction processing solutions. (2014) 

We represented management software company Metalogix in its acquisition by Permira Funds. (2014) 

We represented Tornier N.V., a designer, manufacturer and marketer of joint replacement devices, in its $3.3 billion merger with Wright Medical Group, Inc. (2014)

We represented Riverstone Holdings LLC in its acquisition of Proserv Group Inc., a global engineered products and services business focused on the offshore and subsea markets, from private equity firm Intervale Capital. (2014)

We represented Auxilium Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a specialty biopharmaceutical company, in its $2.6 billion acquisition by Endo International plc for a combination of cash and stock. (2014) 

We represented Brussels-based Clear2Pay, the international technology provider of next generation payment solutions for financial institutions, in its €375 million (approximately $493 million) acquisition by FIS, the world’s largest provider of banking and payments technology solutions and a global leader in consulting and outsourcing solutions. Clear2Pay employs over 1,200 staff in 15 countries and services 40 of the 50 largest global financial institutions. (2014) 

We represented Santa Barbara Tax Products Group (TPG), the nation’s largest consumer tax refund transaction processor, in its acquisition by Green Dot Corporation for $320 million in cash and stock plus up to $80 million in potential contingent consideration. (2014) 

We represented the Transaction Committee of the Excel Board of Directors in sale of 34 vessels to Star Bulk Carriers for $288 million and 29.9 million shares of Star Bulk Carriers stock, valued in the aggregate at $634.91 million. Represented Angelo Gordon & Co in a $231 million secured bridge loan facility to Star Bulk Carriers. (2014)

We represented Celsia SA, Colombia’s fourth-largest power producer, in its $840 million acquisition of stakes in seven power plants in Panama and Costa Rica from GDF Suez. (2014)

We represented New Breed Holding Company, the preeminent U.S. provider of non-asset based, complex, technology-enabled contract logistics for corporate clients, in its $615 million acquisition by XPO Logistics, Inc. Based in  High Point, N.C., New Breed operates 71 facilities and employs approximately 6,800 people. (2014)

We represented management of Advantage Sales & Marketing LLC (ASM) in Apax Partners’ sale of a majority stake in ASM to affiliates of private equity firms Leonard Green & Partners, L.P. and funds advised by CVC Capital Partners. (2014)

We represented Monarch Alternative Capital LP, a significant shareholder of Star Bulk Carriers Corp,. in Star Bulk’s deal to acquire Oceanbulk Shipping LLC and Oceanbulk Carriers LLC, creating the largest U.S.-listed dry bulk company. (2014)

We represented Level 3 Communications, Inc. in its acquisition of tw telecom in a stock-and-cash transaction valued at approximately $7.3. billion. (2014)

We represented Tokyo-based Dai-ichi Life Insurance Company, the second largest private life insurance company in Japan and one of the top 20 global life insurers, in its $5.7 billion acquisition of Birmingham, Alabama-based Protective Life Corporation. (2014)

We represented iParadigms, a California-based anti-plagiarism software company, in its $752 million sale to Insight Venture partners and GIC, Singapore's sovereign wealth fund, from majority owner Warburg Pincus. (2014)

We represented 3i in its €473 million sale of Hilite International, a leading global supplier of highly engineered automotive engine and transmission components, to AVIC Electromechanical Systems, one of the largest industrial conglomerates in China. (2014)

We represented GFI Software in its sale of TeamViewer, a leading global provider of secure remote support software and online meetings, to Permira, one of Europe’s largest private equity funds. (2014)

We represented PAI Partners in its acquisition of a majority stake in EMG, Europe’s leading provider of audiovisual facilities and services. (2014)

We represented Victory Capital Management Inc. in its acquisition of Munder Capital Management.  The deal created a new independent investment advisory firm, with over $37 billion of assets under management and a diversified lineup of investment offerings. (2014)

We represented Macquarie Capital as part of an investor group in the $900 million investment into the joint venture for American Express’ Global Business Travel division, in exchange for 50% ownership. (2014)

We represented Thales Group in its $400 million acquisition of LiveTV, the leading provider of live in-flight entertainment and connectivity systems for commercial airlines, from JetBlue Airways. (2014)

We represented The Men's Wearhouse in its agreement to acquire men’s retailer Jos. A. Bank Clothiers, Inc. for $1.8 billion.  The deal, which ended  a six-month merger battle, results in a combined company that will have more than 1,700 stores in the U.S., with approximately 26,000 employees. (2014)

We represented Colony Financial, Inc. as one of the equity investors in the $9 billion acquisition of Safeway, Inc. by AB Acquisition LLC, a merger of two of the country’s largest grocery store chains. (2014)

We represented Comcast Corporation on FCC regulatory aspects of its approximately $45.2 billion merger agreement with Time Warner Cable Inc., in a stock-for-stock transaction. (2014)

We represented Denver-based oil and gas company Liberty Resources II LLC and private equity firm Riverstone Holdings LLC in Liberty II’s $455 million acquisition of oil and gas assets in North Dakota's Williston Basin. (2014)

We represented Warburg Pincus and its portfolio company JHP Pharmaceuticals in the approximately $490 million sale of JHP to Par Pharmaceutical Companies, Inc. (2014)

We represented The Wright Insurance Group, LLC in its $602.5 million acquisition by Brown & Brown, Inc. The deal provides Brown & Brown with a substantial presence in the national flood insurance program. (2014) 

We represented Impala group in its €21m acquisition and restructuring of printing firm CPI. (2014)

We represented Clovis Oncology, Inc. in its acquisition of Italy-based EOS (Ethical Oncology Science) S.p.A., a privately held Italian biopharmaceutical company developing a novel targeted therapy to treat cancer. Clovis Oncology, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on acquiring, developing and commercializing innovative anticancer agents in the U.S., Europe and additional international markets. (2013)

We represented Scout24 Holding GmbH in Deutsche Telekom AG’s $2 billion sale of a 70 percent stake in the company to Hellman & Friedman LLC. (2013)

We represented Brookfield Property Partners L.P. in its $1.4 billion acquisition of additional shares and warrants of General Growth Properties, Inc., increasing its fully-diluted ownership interest in GGP to 32%. (2013)

We represented Citigroup Inc., financial adviser to medical device maker Stryker Corporation, in Stryker’s $1.65 billion acquisition of MAKO Surgical Corp. (2013)

We represented leading global specialty chemicals company Rockwood Holdings, Inc. in the $1.325 billion sale of its titanium dioxide pigments and four other non-strategic businesses to Huntsman Corporation. (2013)

We represented direct homeowners insurer Homesite Group, Inc. in its $616 million sale to American Family Insurance. Homesite is a leader in direct-to-consumer homeowners, renters and condominium insurance, using the internet, call centers and technology-enabled platform solutions. (2013)

We represented Rockwood Holdings, Inc. in the $635 million sale of its rheology business to ALTANA Group.  ALTANA Group, which employs 340 people at four production sites in the U.S., Germany and the U.K., produces clay-based additives that are used to modify the flow characteristics of various materials. (2013)

We represented Canadian retailer Hudson’s Bay in its $2.9 billion cross-border acquisition of iconic U.S. luxury retailer Saks Incorporated.  Hudson’s Bay Company, founded in 1670 and purchased by NRDC Equity Partners in 2008, is the operator of Hudson's Bay, Canada's largest department store with 90 locations, and U.S. retailer Lord & Taylor. (2013)

We represented Men's Wearhouse in its acquisition of JA Holding, Inc., the parent company of iconic American clothing brand Joseph Abboud®.  Joseph Abboud branded products are available in department stores and specialty stores throughout the United States and more than fifty countries worldwide.  Founded in 1973, Men's Wearhouse is one of North America's largest specialty retailers of men's apparel with 1,141 stores. (2013)

We represented Dublin-based Ion Investment Group Limited, owners of Ion Trading Technologies and Wall Street Systems, in the acquisition of Westport, CT-based software company Triple Point Technology Inc. (2013)

We represented Constitutional Medical Inc. and Warburg Pincus in the sale of CMI to Roche Diagnostics. (2013)

We represented Rockwood Holdings, Inc. in its $1.98 billion sale of CeramTec, its advanced ceramics business, to European private equity firm Cinven. (2013)

We represented Pearl Therapeutics, a Redwood City, California-based private company developing inhaled combination therapies for the treatment of respiratory diseases, in its $1.15 billion sale to AstraZeneca. (2013)

We represented Liberty Resources LLC, a Denver-based private oil and gas company, in its $660 million asset sale to oil and gas explorer Kodiak Oil & Gas Corp. (2013)

We represented AREA Property Partners, L.P., a leading real estate management firm investing across North America, Europe and India, in its acquisition by Ares Management LLC, a global alternative asset manager and SEC registered investment adviser. (2013)

We represented Insight Venture Partners in the $6.9 Billion consortium acquisition of BMC Software. (2013)

We represented Auxilium Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a specialty biopharmaceutical company, in its acquisition of private urology specialty therapeutics company Actient Holdings LLC, for a total enterprise value of up to $657 million. (2013)

We represented Protective Life Corporation in its $1.06 billion acquisition of MONY Life Insurance Company and the reinsurance of certain business of MONY Life Insurance Company of America from affiliates of AXA S.A. (2013)

We represented Peter J. Solomon Company, financial advisor to the Special Committee of the Board of Directors of card maker American Greetings Corporation, in the pending $878 million buyout of the company by its founding family and related persons and entities. (2013)

We represented Aquiline Capital Partners LLC and Genstar Capital LLC in their agreement to acquire Genworth Financial Inc.’s Wealth Management business for $412.5 million.  The acquisition includes both of Genworth’s Wealth Management businesses: Genworth Financial Wealth Management, an investment management and consulting platform, and Altegris, a provider of premier alternative investments. (2013)

We represented Aberdeen Asset Management PLC in its $175 million acquisition of Artio Global Investors Inc. (2013)

We represented BofA Merrill Lynch, financial advisors to H.J. Heinz Company, in the $28 billion acquisition of the iconic maker of ketchup and other food products by Berkshire Hathaway and 3G Capital. (2013)

We represented the Special Committee of Taro Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.’s Board of Directors in connection with the mutually agreed upon termination of the previously announced buyout agreement with majority shareholder Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.  Based in Israel, Taro is a multinational, science-based pharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing, manufacturing and marketing healthcare products.  India-based Sun Pharma is an international, integrated, specialty pharmaceutical company. (2013)

We represented Comcast on FCC regulatory matters in connection with its $13.75 billion joint venture with General Electric to create NBCUniversal, LLC, announced in 2009, and on its subsequent $16.7 billion deal to acquire the remaining 49% common equity stake in the joint venture from GE. (2013)