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Cetera Financial Group/Securian Financial Group
We represented Cetera Financial Group, a portfolio company of Genstar Capital, in its acquisition of the retail wealth business of Securian Financial Group. (2023)
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Alpine Software Group/ThinkLP
We represented Alpine Software Group (ASG), a portfolio company of Alpine Investors, in its acquisition of ThinkLP, a leading provider of loss prevention and safety case, audit and analytics management software. (2023)
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FTV Capital/Centaur
We represented FTV Capital on the sale of its majority stake in Centaur, a global provider of fund administration services, to Waystone. (2023)
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Venture 10/AFV/Clarion
We represented the producers and principals of Venture 10 Studio Group in connection with the roll up of Venture 10 Studio Group into V10 Entertainment, Inc., a newly formed company backed by Clarion Capital Partners, and the acquisition of a majority stake in Vin Di Bona Productions and Fishbowl Worldwide Media, the producers of the America’s Funniest Home Videos franchise. (2023)
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3i Group/CHRIST Group
We represented 3i Group on its sale of CHRIST Group, a leading German jewelry and watch retailer, to Morellato Group. (2023)
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Hub Promotional Group/Evans Manufacturing
We represented Hub Promotional Group (HPG), a portfolio company of Tenex Capital Management, in its acquisition of Evans Manufacturing. (2023)
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Weinberg Capital Partners/REALEASE Capital
We represented Weinberg Capital Partners in the sale of its majority stake in REALEASE Capital to Qualium Investissement. (2023)
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Bantleon AG/Warburg Invest AG
We represented Bantleon AG on the acquisition of Warburg Invest AG. (2023)
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TigerRisk Partners/Howden Group
We represented the management and employees of TigerRisk Partners in its acquisition by Howden Group. (2023)
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Marcal Paper/von Drehle Corporation
We represented Marcal Paper, a portfolio company of Atlas Holdings, in its acquisition of von Drehle Corporation business. (2022)
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Bending Spoons/Evernote
We represented Bending Spoons, a leading European technology company based in Milan, in its acquisition of Evernote. (2022)
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TFH Reliability Group, LLC/Shell USA, Inc.
We represented TFH Reliability Group, LLC, a provider of industrial products and services, asset performance management and reliability consultancy services and portfolio company of Capstreet, in its sale to Shell USA, Inc. (2022)
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Avista Capital Partners/Spear Education
We represented Avista Capital Partners in its acquisition of Spear Education, a provider of clinical training, practice analytics and consulting solutions for the dental market. (2022)
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PAI Partners/Savory Solutions Group
We represented PAI Partners on its acquisition of Savory Solutions Group, a leading international provider of taste and functional solutions for the food sector. (2022)
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iCON Infrastructure LLP/Royal Caribbean Group
We represented iCON Infrastructure LLP in its strategic partnership with Royal Caribbean Group. (2022)
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Plan B Entertainment/Mediawan
We represented Plan B Entertainment, the production company founded and led by Brad Pitt, in the sale of a majority stake to Mediawan. (2022)
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Black Knight Football Club/AFC Bournemouth
We represented Black Knight Football Club, an investor consortium led by Bill Foley, in its acquisition of Premier League club AFC Bournemouth. (2022)
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Clovis Oncology, Inc.
We represented Clovis Oncology, Inc. in its chapter 11 proceeding and court-supervised asset sale. (2022)
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STARK Group/Saint-Gobain Building Distribution
We represented STARK Group on the acquisition of Saint-Gobain Building Distribution Ltd. (2022)
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Second Nature Brands/Brownie Brittle
We represented Second Nature Brands, a portfolio company of CapVest Partners, in its acquisition of Brownie Brittle. (2022)
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Horizon Therapeutics/Amgen
We advised Morgan Stanley as financial advisor to Horizon Therapeutics in its $27.8 billion acquisition by Amgen. (2022)
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CMA CGM/GCT
We represented CMA CGM Group in its acquisition of two major terminals in the Port of New York and New Jersey from GCT Global Container Terminals Inc. (2022)
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Caliche Development Partners II
We represented Caliche Development Partners II, an energy storage business, in its capital commitment transaction with Orion Infrastructure Capital and GCM Grosvenor and two related acquisitions. (2022)
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Capstreet Group/Onpoint Industrial Services
We represented Capstreet Group in the sale of Onpoint Industrial Services. (2022)
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Atax Consultants/EIF Group
We represented Atax Consultants on its sale to EIF Group. (2022)
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Blackstone/gfu
We represented Blackstone and its portfolio company Clarion Events on Clarion’s joint venture with gfu to host leading consumer electronics and home appliances trade show IFA. (2022)
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Westwood Holdings Group, Inc./Salient Partners, L.P.
We represented Westwood Holdings Group, Inc. in its acquisition of the asset management business of Salient Partners, L.P. (2022)
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Delaware Life Insurance Company/Nassau Financial Group
We represented Delaware Life Insurance Company in its sale of Delaware Life Insurance Company of New York to Nassau Financial Group. (2022)
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Lagardère Travel Retail/Marché International AG
We represented Lagardère Travel Retail in its acquisition of global catering company Marché International AG. (2022)
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Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc./Popcore
We represented Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. in its acquisition of Popcore, an independent mobile game developer based in Germany. (2022)
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Balcones Distilling
We represented Balcones Distilling in its acquisition by Diageo. (2022)
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AccessESP/Lime Rock Partners
We represented AccessESP, a portfolio company of Lime Rock Partners, in its acquisition by Baker Hughes. (2022)
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Truelink Capital
We represented Truelink Capital in its acquisition of Trulite Glass & Aluminum Solutions, one of North America's largest architectural glass and aluminum fabricators. (2022)
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Sixth Street and BGH Capital/PushPay Holdings Limited
We represented Sixth Street and BGH Capital in the acquisition of Pushpay Holdings Limited. (2022)
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Atlas Holdings/Crown Paper Group
We represented Atlas Holdings in its acquisition of Crown Paper Group, a leading West Coast paper and packaging company. (2022)
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Edcetera
We advised Edcetera, a portfolio company of Eden Capital, in its acquisition of Pulse Radiology, a pre-licensure and continuing education provider for Radiologic Technologists.
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Credit Bureau Connection
We advised Credit Bureau Connection, a portfolio company of the Capstreet Group, in its acquisition of CreditDriver Solutions. (2022)
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The Capstreet Group/Thorpe Specialty Services
We advised The Capstreet Group in its sale of Thorpe Specialty Services. (2022)
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CommerceHub/Insight Partners/ChannelAdvisor Corporation
We advised CommerceHub, a portfolio company of Insight Partners, in its acquisition of ChannelAdvisor Corporation. (2022)
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FFL Partners/Accordion/Charlesbank Capital Partners/Motive Partners
We represented FFL Partners and its portfolio company Accordion in a majority growth investment in Accordion by Charlesbank Capital Partners and Motive Partners. (2022)
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Syntagma Capital/Imerys
We represented Syntagma Capital in exclusive negotiations to acquire certain Imerys assets serving the paper markets. (2022)
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Solenis/Platinum Equity/Clearon Corp.
We represented Solenis, a portfolio company of Platinum Equity, in the financing of its acquisition of Clearon Corp. (2022)
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Qualium Investissement/Lauxera Capital Partners/VERDOT Ips²
We represented Qualium Investissement and Lauxera Capital Partners in their acquisition of a majority stake in VERDOT Ips². (2022)
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NextPharma/CapVest Partners/Takeda
We represented NextPharma, a portfolio company of CapVest Partners, in its agreement to acquire the Norwegian pharmaceutical manufacturing site of global biopharmaceutical company Takeda. (2022)
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Truist Insurance Holdings/BankDirect Capital Finance
We represented Truist Insurance Holdings in its approximately $3.4 billion acquisition of BankDirect Capital Finance. (2022)
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Genstar Capital/Numerix
We represented Genstar Capital in its acquisition of Numerix, the leader in capital markets risk management technology. (2022)
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Tailwind Acquisition Corp./NUBURU, Inc.
We advised Tailwind Acquisition Corp. in its merger with NUBURU, Inc., a leading manufacturer of industrial blue laser technology. (2022)
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Conscio Holding GmbH/Gen-Plus GmbH & Co. KG
We advised Conscio Holding GmbH on its acquisition of Gen-Plus GmbH & Co. KG. (2022)
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Flowbird/Searchlight Capital Partners/YourParkingSpace
We represented Flowbird, a portfolio company of Searchlight Capital Partners, in its acquisition of YourParkingSpace, a UK parking technology company. (2022)
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CapVest/Natra
We represented CapVest in its acquisition of leading European chocolate maker Natra. (2022)
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Insight Partners/LeanTaas/Bain Capital
We represented Insight Partners and portfolio company LeanTaaS in the sale of a majority stake in LeanTaaS to Bain Capital. (2022)
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Galata Acquisition Corp./Callaway Capital/Marti Technologies Inc.
We represented Galata Acquisition Corp., a special purpose acquisition company led by Callaway Capital, in its business combination with Marti Technologies Inc., Turkey’s leading mobility app. (2022)
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Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co. Ltd./Transverse Insurance Group
We represented Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co. Ltd. in its acquisition of Transverse Insurance Group. (2022)
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IK Partners/Exxelia
We represented IK Partners in its sale of Exxelia, a leading designer and manufacturer of complex passive electronic components. (2022)
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Truist Insurance Holdings/BenefitMall
We represented Truist Insurance Holdings in its acquisition of BenefitMall, the nation's largest benefits wholesale general agency. (2022)
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Fidelis Insurance Holdings Limited
We advised Fidelis Insurance Holdings Limited on the launch of a new Managing General Underwriter and separation of its business. (2022)
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Innoviva/Theravance Respiratory Company LLC/Royalty Pharma plc
We represented Innoviva in the sale of its stake in Theravance Respiratory Company LLC to Royalty Pharma plc in connection with Royalty Pharma’s $1.3B+ acquisition of Theravance Respiratory Company. (2022)
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Innoviva Inc./La Jolla Pharmaceutical Company
We represented Innoviva Inc. in its acquisition of La Jolla Pharmaceutical Company. (2022)
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Odinsa S.A./Macquarie Asset Management
Odinsa S.A., a major developer of transportation projects in South America, in the sale of a 50% stake in certain of its airport concessions in Colombia and Ecuador to a Macquarie Asset Management (MAM) affiliate as part of the expansion of the infrastructure platform the two partners formed to operate and develop their South American road projects.
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Avenue/Itaú Unibanco
We represented Avenue, a leading U.S. brokerage for Brazilian investors, in its sale of an initial 35% stake, and subsequent controlling stake, to Itaú Unibanco. (2022)
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American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc./Advisor Group
We represented American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. in its acquisition by Advisor Group, a leading network of independent wealth management firms. (2022)
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Choice Hotels International/Radisson Hotel Group Americas
We represented Choice Hotels International in its approximately $675 million acquisition of Radisson Hotel Group Americas. (2022)
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Genstar Capital/Cerity Partners
We advised Genstar Capital in its investment in Cerity Partners, a leading independent wealth management firm. (2022)
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Innoviva Inc./Enstasis Therapeutics
We represented Innoviva Inc. in its acquisition of Enstasis Therapeutics. (2022)
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The Bonduelle Group/Fonds de solidarité FTQ/Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec
We represented the Bonduelle Group in its sale of a 65% stake in Bonduelle Americas Long Life to Fonds de solidarité FTQ and Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec. (2022)
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Investec Bank plc/Theobald Software GmbH/Bregal Unternehmerkapital
We represented Investec Bank plc as lender on the financing for the acquisition of a majority stake in Theobald Software GmbH by funds advised by Bregal Unternehmerkapital. (2022)
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PAI Partners/Perstorp Holding AB/Petronas Chemicals Group Berhad
We represented PAI Partners in its sale of Perstorp Holding AB, a leading specialty chemicals group, to Petronas Chemicals Group Berhad. (2022)
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Franklin Templeton/BNY Alcentra Group
We represented Franklin Templeton in its acquisition of BNY Alcentra Group, a leading European credit and private debt manager, from The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation. (2022)
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Varroc Engineering Ltd./Plastic Omnium
We advised Varroc Engineering Ltd. in its €600 million sale of Varroc Lighting Systems to Plastic Omnium. (2022)
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Insight Partners/AMCS/Quentic
We represented Insight Partners on its portfolio company AMCS’ acquisition of Quentic. (2022)
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Levine Leichtman Capital Partners/Global Loan Agency Services
We represented Levine Leichtman Capital Partners on its investment in Global Loan Agency Services (GLAS). (2022)
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CapVest Partners/Second Nature Brands
We represented CapVest Partners in its acquisition of Second Nature Brands, a leading creator of snacks and treats. (2022)
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STARK Deutschland/KONZ Group
We represented STARK Deutschland GmbH in its acquisition of German building material distributor KONZ Group. (2022)
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Frosch Travel Group/JPMorgan Chase & Co.
We represented Frosch Travel Group, a corporate and luxury travel agency, in its sale to JPMorgan Chase & Co. (2022)
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Eaton Vance WaterOak Advisors/CI Financial Corp./Pathstone
We represented Eaton Vance WaterOak Advisors on the acquisitions of its investment advisory and wealth management business by CI Financial Corp. and Pathstone. (2022)
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Platinum Equity/Club Car/Garia A/S
We represented Platinum Equity and its portfolio company Club Car in the financing of Club Car’s acquisition of Garia A/S. (2022)
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Orion Advisor Solutions/Redtail Technology
We represented Orion Advisor Solutions in its acquisition of Redtail Technology, a leading web-based CRM software firm serving the wealth management industry. (2022)
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Lakeside Book Company/Atlas Holdings/Phoenix Color Corp.
We represented Lakeside Book Company, an Atlas Holdings platform company, in its acquisition of Phoenix Color Corp. (2022)
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Kaseya/Datto
We represented Kaseya on its $6.2 billion acquisition of Datto, a global provider of security and cloud-based software solutions for managed service providers. (2022)
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HBC/Convene
We represented HBC in its investment in Convene and creation of a leading flex space operator. (2022)
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CMA CGM Group/GEFCO
We represented CMA CGM Group in its acquisition of GEFCO, a European leader in automotive logistics. (2022)
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Aquiline Capital Partners/Distinguished Programs
We represented Aquiline Capital Partners in its majority investment in Distinguished Programs, a national insurance program manager. (2022)
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Ariel Alternatives/Sorenson Communications
We represented Ariel Alternatives, LLC, in its acquisition of a majority stake in Sorenson Communications, a deal with an enterprise value of $1.3 billion. (2022)
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CVS/Aetna International
We advised CVS and Aetna International on the preferred partnership deal involving Aetna International’s International Private Medical Insurance business outside of the Americas, Thailand and India. (2022)
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Volante Group/Acrisure
We advised Volante Group in its sale of a majority stake to Acrisure. (2022)
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Blantyre Capital/LyvInn
We advised Blantyre Capital on its acquisition of a Frankfurt hotel and partnership with the LyvInn hotel brand. (2022)
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Alleghany Corporation/Berkshire Hathaway
We advised Alleghany Corporation on its $11.6 billion acquisition by Berkshire Hathaway. (2022)
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BofA Securities/South Jersey Industries, Inc./Infrastructure Investments Fund
We advised BofA Securities as financial advisor to South Jersey Industries, Inc. in its approximately $8.1 billion acquisition by the Infrastructure Investments Fund (of J.P. Morgan Investment Management Inc.) (2022)
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Searchlight Capital Partners/Global Risk Partners
We represented Searchlight Capital Partners in its sale of Global Risk Partners, a leading UK-based insurance brokerage business. (2022)
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Court Square Capital Partners/System1/Trebia Acquisition Corp.
We represented Court Square Capital Partners and portfolio company System1 on System1’s business combination with Trebia Acquisition Corp. (2022)
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Court Square Capital Partners/Medical Knowledge Group/Novo Holdings
We represented Court Square Capital Partners on the sale of Medical Knowledge Group to Novo Holdings. (2022)
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QBE/Westwood Insurance Agency/BRP Group, Inc.
We represented QBE in its sale of Westwood Insurance Agency to BRP Group, Inc. (2022)
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CM Group/Insight Partners/Cheetah Digital
We represented CM Group, a portfolio company of Insight Partners, on its merger with Cheetah Digital. (2022)
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TradePending/The CapStreet Group/AutoAPR
We advised TradePending, a portfolio company of The CapStreet Group, on its acquisition of AutoAPR. (2022)
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CALIDA GROUP/erlich textil
We represented CALIDA GROUP on the acquisition of sustainable German lingerie brand erlich textil. (2022)
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STARK Group/Dach & Wand Handels GmbH
We represented STARK Group on the acquisition of Dach & Wand Handels GmbH, a leading Austrian building material distributor. (2022)
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Wafra Inc./Pollen Street Capital/Honeycomb Investment Trust
We advised entities managed by Wafra Inc. as key shareholders in Pollen Street Capital and Honeycomb Investment Trust on their combination to form a London-listed alternative investment manager. (2022)
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Full In Partners/ServiceCore/Mainsail Partners
We represented Full In Partners in its sale of ServiceCore to Mainsail Partners. (2022)
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Resideo Technologies/First Alert
We represented Resideo Technologies in its $593 million acquisition of First Alert. (2022)
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BigHand Inc./Levine Leichtman Capital Partners/Iridium Technology
We represented BigHand Inc., a portfolio company of Levine Leichtman Capital Partners, in its acquisition of Iridium Technology, a legal business intelligence and analytics software provider. (2022)
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Ardian/AD Education/SAE Institute
We represented Ardian and its portfolio company AD Education on the acquisition of the European operations of SAE Institute, a leader in audiovisual and creative media higher education. (2022)
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Stanley Capital/Drug Safety and Pharmacovigilance Services Solutions
We represented Stanley Capital Partners in its acquisition of Drug Safety and Pharmacovigilance Services Solutions. (2022)
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Sixth Street/Talcott Resolution/Principal Financial Group
We represented Sixth Street in its insurance platform Talcott Resolution’s agreement to reinsure $25 billion of liabilities from Principal Financial Group. (2022)
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Famille C/ILIA Beauty
We represented Famille C, the Courtin-Clarins family holding company and owner of the Clarins brand, in its acquisition of ILIA Beauty. (2022)
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commercetools GmbH/Frontastic GmbH
We represented commercetools GmbH, a portfolio company of Insight Partners, on its acquisition of Frontastic GmbH. (2022)
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Post Oak Energy Capital/Earthstone Energy/Bighorn Permian Resources
We represented Post Oak Energy Capital, LP, as investor in the PIPE transaction as part of Earthstone Energy’s approximately $860 million acquisition of Bighorn Permian Resources’ assets. (2022)
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Akorn/Théa
We represented Akorn in the sale of seven branded ophthalmic products to Théa. (2022)
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WebPT/Warburg Pincus/Clinicient
We represented WebPT, a portfolio company of Warburg Pincus, in its acquisition of Clinicient. (2022)
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Exclaimer Group/Periodic
We represented Exclaimer Group in its acquisition of Periodic. (2022)
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Split Rock Resources
We represented Split Rock Resources on its $97.5 million acquisition of core non-operated oil and gas assets in New Mexico and Texas. (2022)
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First American Financial Corporation/Mother Lode Holding Company
We represented First American Financial Corporation on its acquisition of Mother Lode Holding Company, a provider of title insurance, underwriting and escrow services for real estate transactions with 17 operating subsidiaries throughout the U.S. (2022)
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STARK Deutschland/Tröger & Entenmann Group
We represented STARK Deutschland GmbH on the acquisition of Tröger & Entenmann Group, a leading German provider of water and gas supply and wastewater disposal solutions. (2022)
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Sixth Street/Resolution Life/Allianz Life
We represented Sixth Street in its agreement alongside Resolution Life to reinsure a $35 billion fixed index annuity portfolio of Allianz Life. (2022)
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Curtis Instruments/Kohler Co.
We represented Curtis Instruments in its sale to Kohler Co. (2022)
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Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc./Zynga
We represented Take-Two on the pending approximately $12.7 billion acquisition of Zynga, a global leader in interactive entertainment. (2022)
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Intermediate Capital Group/Etanco Group/Simpson Manufacturing Co.
We represented Etanco and private equity sponsor Intermediate Capital Group in the €725 million sale of Etanco Group to Simpson Manufacturing Co. (2022)
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Ministry Brands/Reverence Capital Partners
We represented Ministry Brands in a majority investment from Reverence Capital Partners. (2022)
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Velocity Risk/Oaktree Capital Management
We represented Velocity Risk Underwriters, LLC in its acquisition by Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. (2021)
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AlixPartners/Galt & Company
We represented AlixPartners in its acquisition of management consulting firm Galt & Company. (2021)
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The Sterling Group/Time Manufacturing/H.I.G. Capital
We represented The Sterling Group and portfolio company Time Manufacturing, a global manufacturer of vehicle mounted aerial lifts, in the sale of Time Manufacturing to H.I.G. Capital. (2021)
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CVC Capital Partners/Cooper Consumer Health/Lashilé Beauty
We represented CVC Capital Partners on portfolio company Cooper Consumer Health’s acquisition of Lashilé Beauty. (2021)
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FFL Partners/Two Sigma Impact/Community Medical Services
We represented FFL Partners and Two Sigma Impact in their acquisition of a majority stake in Community Medical Services. (2021)
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Citizens Financial/DH Capital
We represented Citizens Financial Group, Inc. in its acquisition of private investment banking firm DH Capital LLC. (2021)
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Nexa Equity LLC/Leap
We represented Nexa Equity LLC in its majority growth investment in Leap, a leading provider of home contractor sales enablement software. (2021)
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Cardiovalve Ltd./Venus Medtech
We represented Cardiovalve Ltd. (f/k/a Mitraltech Ltd.) in its $300 million sale to Venus Medtech. (2021)
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CMA CGM Group/ Micro’s Commerce & Lifecycle Services
We represented CMA CGM Group in its acquisition of most of Ingram Micro’s Commerce & Lifecycle Services business, valued at $3 billion. (2021)
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Genstar Capital/Foreside Financial Group/ACA Group
We represented Foreside Financial Group, a portfolio company of Genstar Capital, in its acquisition of ACA Group. (2021)
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CIP Capital/Cisive/GTCR
We represented CIP Capital and its portfolio company Cisive in the sale of Cisive to GTCR. (2021)
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Genstar Capital/Foreside Financial Group/Alaric Compliance Services
We represented Foreside Financial Group, a portfolio company of Genstar Capital, in its acquisition of Alaric Compliance Services. (2021)
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TracFone/Verizon
We represented América Móvil in the approximately $6.25 billion sale of TracFone to Verizon. (2021)
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IK Partners/Vivalto Santé
We represented IK Partners, as member of an investor consortium, in the acquisition of Vivalto Santé. (2021)
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Searchlight Capital Partners/Celestyal Cruises
We represented Searchlight Capital Partners in its agreement to acquire a majority stake in Celestyal Cruises. (2021)
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Cérélia/General Mills European Dough Businesses
We represented Cérélia, a portfolio company of Ardian, in its proposed acquisition of General Mills’ European dough businesses. (2021)
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CIP Capital/3Pillar Global/H.I.G. Capital
We represented CIP Capital and 3Pillar Global in a strategic growth investment for 3Pillar from H.I.G. Capital. (2021)
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SimpleNexus/nCino
We represented SimpleNexus, a leading developer of mobile-first technology for the modern mortgage lender, in its $1.2 billion acquisition by nCino, the worldwide leader in cloud banking. (2021)
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PDI/Insight Partners/Universe Group
We represented PDI in its acquisition of Universe Group plc, a British financial technology company. (2021)
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Franchise Group/W.S. Badcock Corporation
We represented Franchise Group in its acquisition of W.S. Badcock Corporation for $580 million. (2021)
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Veritas Energy/Carnelian Energy Capital Management/Northern Oil and Gas
We represented Veritas Energy and Carnelian Energy Capital Management in the sale of Permian Basin assets to Northern Oil and Gas for $406.5 million. (2021)
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Tenet Healthcare/United Surgical Partners International/SurgCenter Development
We represented Tenet Healthcare Corporation and its subsidiary United Surgical Partners International in the planned acquisition of SurgCenter Development’s SCD’s ownership interests in 92 ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) for $1.2 billion. (2021)
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Capital Senior Living/Conversant Capital
We represented Capital Senior Living, a leading owner-operator of senior living communities across the United States, in its $154.8 million financing transactions with Conversant Capital, successfully ending a proxy contest commenced by Ortelius Advisors. (2021)
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Atlas Holdings/R.R. Donnelley
We represented Atlas Holdings in its planned acquisition of R.R. Donnelley for $2.1 billion. (2021)
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CMA CGM Group/Fenix Marine Services/EQT Infrastructure
We represented CMA CGM Group in its $2.3 billion acquisition of Fenix Marine Services, one of the largest U.S. port terminals. (2021)
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Victory Capital/WestEnd Advisors
We represented Victory Capital in its acquisition of WestEnd Advisors for $480 million. (2021)
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Franklin Templeton/Lexington Partners
We represented Franklin Templeton in its $1.75 billion acquisition of Lexington Partners, a manager of secondary private equity and co-investment funds. (2021)
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LS Power/REV Renewables/SK E&S
We represented LS Power and REV Renewables in a $300+ million equity investment by SK E&S in REV to accelerate the expansion of REV's portfolio of renewable power and energy storage projects. (2021)
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LS Power/Rev Renewables
We represented LS Power in the formation of clean energy platform REV Renewables, and contribution of a 2.4GW portfolio of assets draw from LSP’s existing portfolio, consisting of solar, wind, pumped hydro and battery storage assets. (2021)
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HungerRush/Menufy/The CapStreet Group
We represented Cap Street Group portfolio company HungerRush., a leading cloud software provider for the restaurant industry, in its acquisition of Menufy, an industry-leading online food ordering platform and network. (2021)
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FFL Partners/Church’s Chicken/High Bluff Capital Partners/FS Investments
We represented FFL Partners in its sale of Church’s Chicken®, one of the world’s largest quick service chicken restaurant chains, to High Bluff Capital Partners and investment funds managed by FS Investments. (2021)
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TA Associates/Foncia/Partners Group
We represented TA Associates in its contemplated acquisition of a 25% stake in Foncia, a major provider of residential property management services in Europe, majority owned by Partners Group. (2021)
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Centerbridge Partners/Realogy
We represented Centerbridge Partners in its acquisition of a controlling stake in Realogy's title insurance underwriter, as part of a strategic agreement to form a title insurance underwriter joint venture with Realogy. (2021)
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Centerbridge Partners/Dentaquest/Sun Life
We represented Centerbridge Partners in its minority investment in, and later on the sale of, DentaQuest, an oral health care company. (2021)
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Oaktree/Diversified Energy/Central Region Assets
We represented Oaktree Capital Management in joint acquisition of upstream oil and gas assets in Oklahoma Mid-Continent region with Diversified Energy Company from Tapstone Energy Holdings and a related party. (2021)
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Franchise Group/Sylvan Learning
We represented Franchise Group in its acquisition of Sylvan Learning. (2021)
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Insight Partners/Nordic Capital/22C Capital/Inovalon
We represented Insight Partners as lead co-investor in an equity consortium in an agreement to acquire Inovalon for $7.3 billion. (2021)
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Insight Partners/ Achieve3000/McGraw Hill/Platinum Equity
We represented Insight Partners and Achieve3000 in Achieve3000’s sale to McGraw Hill, a portfolio company of Platinum Equity. (2021)
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Bluewater/IMServ Europe Limited/Schneider Electric
We represented Bluewater on its acquisition of IMServ Europe Limited from Schneider Electric. (2021)
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Stone Point Capital/SambaSafety
We represented Stone Point Capital in its acquisition of SambaSafety, the market leading provider of mobility risk management technology for auto insurance carriers, brokers and employers. (2021)
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Bain Capital Credit/GAIL’s Bakery
We represented Bain Capital Credit in its acquisition of GAIL’s Bakery, a fast growing and critically acclaimed retail bakery and cafe. (2021)
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The Sterling Group/L&S Mechanical
We represented The Sterling Group, L.P. in its acquisition of L&S Mechanical, LLC, a leading provider of turnkey plumbing, HVAC and electrical installation services in Texas. (2021)
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DigitalBridge/HighGate Capital/Aurora Health Network
We represented DigitalBridge Group, a leading global digital infrastructure REIT, in its $3.2 billion agreement to sell its Wellness Infrastructure business to real estate investment firms Highgate Capital Investments and Aurora Health Network. (2021)
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Insight Partners/DistroKid
We represented Insight Partners in a substantial investment in DistroKid, valuing the company at $1.3 billion. (2021)
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Xerox/CareAR Software Business/ServiceNow
We represented Xerox in connection with formation of CareAR Software Business and investment by ServiceNow. (2021)
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Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc./Dynamixyz
We represented Take-Two on the acquisition of Dynamixyz, a world-class leader in video-based facial animation services. (2021)
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Sebia/ORGENTEC Diagnostika
We represented Sebia on the acquisition of specialty diagnostic leader ORGENTEC Diagnostika from Water Street Healthcare Partners. (2021)
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Axis Energy Services/Lime Rock Partners/Basic Energy Services
We represented Lime Rock Partners and its portfolio company Axis Energy Services in its acquisition, as a stalking horse bidder, of substantially all of Basic Energy’s well servicing and completion and remedial segment assets. (2021)
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Black Knight Energy/Kayne Anderson
We represented Black Knight Energy, a private energy company formed to pursue the acquisition and development of large, cash flowing oil and natural gas assets across the lower 48 states, and its management team in its $500 million equity commitment from Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors. (2021)
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SGT Capital/Utimaco Group/EQT Mid Market Europe
We represented SGT Capital on the acquisition of Utimaco Group from private equity fund EQT Mid Market Europe. (2021)
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Diligent Corporation/Insight Partners/Accuvio
We represented Diligent in its acquisition of ESG software leader Accuvio. (2021)
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Hachette Book Group/Workman Publishing
We represented Hachette Book Group, a subsidiary of Lagardére SA, in its $240 million acquisition of Workman Publishing. (2021)
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Blockcap/Core Scientific Holding
We represented the Special Committee of the Board of Directors of Blockcap, Inc. in connection with Blockcap’s acquisition by Core Scientific Holding Co. (2021)
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Appriss/Insight Partners/Equifax
We represented Appriss Inc. (backed by Insight Partners and Clearlake Capital), a pioneer in data and analytics solutions, in its definitive agreement to sell Appriss Insights, LLC, a wholly owned business unit, to Equifax, Inc. for $1.825 billion. (2021)
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Searchlight Capital/Flowbird
We represented Searchlight Capital Partners in its negotiations to acquire Flowbird, a global market leader in parking management solutions. (2021)
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NXMH BV/Whitebridge Pet Brands
We represented NXMH BV in its acquisition of Whitebridge Pet Brands, LLC, a St. Louis-based retail company specializing in pet food and pet supplements, from Frontenac. (2021)
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PAI Partners/PepsiCo
We represented PAI Partners in its $3.3 billion pending acquisition of Tropicana, Naked and other select juice brands across North America from PepsiCo, Inc. (2021)
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Monarch/Europcar Mobility Group/Consortium
We represented Monarch on the takeover offer by a Volkswagen-led consortium of Europcar Mobility Group via a cash tender offer. (2021)
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Capital Senior Living/Conversant Capital
We represented Capital Senior Living in a strategic PIPE transaction with investor Conversant Capital. (2021)
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Insight Partners/Genstar Capital/Vector Solutions
We represented Insight Partners in its acquisition, with Genstar Capital, of Vector Solutions. (2021)
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Brightspire Capital/Fortress Investment Group
We represented BrightSpire Capital, Inc., formerly known as Colony Credit Real Estate, in the $223 million sale of a portfolio of development and non-accrual investments. (2021)
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New Mountain Capital/DRB Systems/Vontier Corporation
We represented New Mountain Capital and DRB Systems in DRB’s sale to Vontier for approximately $965 million. (2021)
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Searchlight Capital Partners/EOLO/Partners Group
We represented Searchlight Capital Partners on the sale of its significant stake in EOLO, an Italian broadband provider, to Partners Group. (2021)
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Codere Online/DD3 Acquisition Corp./MG Capital
We represented MG Partners Multi-Strategy Fund LP as an investor in the PIPE transaction as part of Codere Online’s $350 million business combination with DD3 Acquisition Corp. II, a publicly-traded SPAC. (2021)
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Platinum Equity/McGraw Hill
We are financing counsel to Platinum Equity in its $4.5 billion acquisition of McGraw Hill, a global leader in educational content and digital platforms, from Apollo Funds. (2021)
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Platinum Equity/Solenis
We are debt financing counsel to Platinum Equity in its $5.25 billion acquisition of water treatment company Solenis from Clayton, Dubilier & Rice and BASF. (2021)
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OneNexus Environmental/BlackGold Capital Management
We represented OneNexus Environmental, a financial technology energy company, in its strategic partnership with BlackGold Capital Management to provide asset retirement solutions to oil and gas companies. (2021)
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Genstar Capital/Sphera/Blackstone
We represented Sphera and Genstar in Genstar’s $1.4 billion sale of Sphera, a leading provider of ESG software, data, and consulting services, to Blackstone. (2021)
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Genstar Capital/Foreside Financial Group/Lovell Minnick Partners
We represented Genstar Capital in its agreement to acquire a majority stake in Foreside Financial Group. (2021)
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Apex Group/Genstar Capital/TA Associates
We represented Apex Group and Genstar Capital in the significant minority investment by TA Associates in Apex, a Genstar portfolio company. (2021)
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Rod and Tubing Services/Lime Rock Partners/Certus Energy Solutions/Amberjack Capital Partners
We represented Rod and Tubing Services, a portfolio company of Lime Rock Partners, in its business combination with Certus Energy Solutions, a portfolio company of Amberjack Capital Partners. (2021)
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Aquiline Capital Partners/Consilio/Xact Data Discovery
We represented Aquiline Capital Partners in its acquisition of Xact Data Discovery, and the subsequent merger of eDiscovery companies Xact and Consilio. (2021)
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Freshstream/Away Resorts
We represented Freshstream on the sale of leading UK holiday resort business Away Resorts to CVC Capital Partners. (2021)
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Ethypharm/Altan Pharma
We represented Ethypharm, a portfolio company of PAI Partners, in its acquisition of Altan Pharma, a specialty pharmaceutical company that develops, manufactures and markets injectable medicines for hospital use. (2021)
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NPM Capital/Infinitas Learning
We represented NPM Capital in its acquisition of Infinitas Learning, a leading provider of products and services designed for education and learning. (2021)
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NEOGOV/Warburg Pincus/Carlyle Group
We represented NEOGOV in its investment from Warburg Pincus and The Carlyle Group. (2021)
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Constellation Pharmaceuticals/MorphoSys
We represented Constellation Pharmaceuticals in connection with MorphoSys’s acquisition of Constellation Pharmaceuticals. (2021)
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Genstar Capital/Apex Group/BRL Trust Investimentos
We represented Genstar Capital and its portfolio company Apex Group in its acquisition of BRL Trust Investimentos, a leading independent fund administrator in Brazil. (2021)
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Aquiline Capital Partners/SurePoint Technologies
We represented Aquiline in its investment in SurePoint Technologies. (2021)
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Costa Brazil/Amyris
We represented co-founder Michele Levy in the sale of clean beauty brand Costa Brazil to Amyris. (2021)
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Akorn/Prestige Consumer Healthcare
We represented Akorn in the $230 million sale of its Consumer Health Business to Prestige Consumer Healthcare. (2021)
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Truist Insurance Holdings/Constellation Affiliated Partners/RedBird Capital Partners
We represented Truist Insurance Holdings in its acquisition of Constellation Affiliated Partners. (2021)
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Kansas City Southern/Canadian National Railway/BofA Securities and Morgan Stanley
We represented BofA Securities and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, as financial advisors to Kansas City Southern, in connection with KCS’s $33.6 billion combination with Canadian National Railway. (2021)
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Innoviva/GSK
We represented Innoviva in its repurchase of an equity stake from GSK for $392 million. (2021)
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Fenergo/Insight Partners/Astorg/Bridgepoint
We represented Fenergo in its sale by Insight Partners to Astorg and Bridgepoint. (2021)
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Genstar Capital/Apex Group/Tzur Capital Management
We represented Genstar Capital and its portfolio company Apex Group on the acquisition and financing of Tzur Capital Management Ltd. (2021)
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SCVX/Bright Machines
We represented SCVX, a special purpose acquisition company, in its $1.1 billion deal to merge with Bright Machines, an industry leader in intelligent software-defined manufacturing. (2021)
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CapVest Partners/Valeo Foods/Bain Capital
We represented CapVest Partners on the sale of its portfolio company, leading food manufacturer Valeo Foods, to Bain Capital. (2021)
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Laredo Petroleum/Sabalo Energy
We represented Laredo Petroleum in its acquisition of Midland Basin Assets from Sabalo Energy (and a non-operating partner) for approximately $715 million, an acquisition that involved consideration consisting of both cash and Laredo common stock. (2021)
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Ascensus/Genstar Capital/Aquiline Capital Partners/Atlas Merchant Capital/Stone Point/GIC
We represented Ascensus and its two main private equity owners, Aquiline and Genstar, in the sale of Ascensus to Stone Point Capital and GIC. (2021)
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FFL Partners/Velocity Global/iWorkGlobal
We represented FFL Partners in its $100 million investment in Velocity Global, in connection with Velocity Global’s acquisition of global workforce management provider iWorkGlobal. (2021)
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Keyfactor/Insight Partners/PrimeKey
We represented Keyfactor, an Insight Partners portfolio company, in its merger with PrimeKey under the Keyfactor brand. (2021)
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Herman Miller/Knoll/BofA Securities
We represented BofA Securities as financial advisor to Knoll, Inc. in connection with Knoll’s $1.8 billion combination with Herman Miller, Inc. (2021)
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Kansas City Southern/Canadian Pacific Railway Limited/BofA Securities and Morgan Stanley
We represented BofA Securities and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, as financial advisors to Kansas City Southern, in connection with KCS’s $29 billion combination with Canadian Pacific Railway Limited. (2021)
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Club Car/Platinum Equity
We served as financing counsel to Platinum Equity in its $1.7 billion acquisition of Club Car. (2021)
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Genesis Park Acquisition Corp./Redwire
We represented Genesis Park Acquisition Corp., a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), in its $615 million business combination with Redwire, an innovative space infrastructure company. (2021)
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Cérélia/US Waffle
We represented Cérélia on its acquisition of US Waffle, a privately-held frozen foods manufacturing company based in South Carolina. (2021)
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STARK Deutschland/Melle Gallhöfer/palero
We represented STARK Deutschland GmbH in its agreement to acquire Melle Gallhöfer, a leading German specialist dealer for roofs and facades, from private equity fund palero. (2021)
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NL1 AcquireCo Inc./ FFL Partners/CDPQ/New Look Vision
We represented NL1 AcquireCo Inc., an entity led by FFL Partners and CDPQ, in its acquisition of New Look Vision Group, a provider of eye care products and services. (2021)
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WeWork/ BowX Acquisition Corp./Insight Partners
We represented Insight as an investor in the PIPE transaction as part of WeWork’s $9 billion SPAC merger with BowX Acquisition Corp. (2021)
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Five Arrows Principal Investments and IK Investment Partners/iad
We represented Five Arrows Principal Investments and IK Investment Partners on agreement for Insight Partners to invest in iad, the leading French digital network of real estate agents. (2021)
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HealthEquity/Luum
We represented HealthEquity in its acquisition of Luum, a technology platform for employee commute management. (2021)
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Maxburg Beteiligungen III GmbH & Co. KG/Bunny
We represented Maxburg Beteiligungen III GmbH & Co. KG in its acquisition of all shares in LPM Bunny Management GmbH. (2021)
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Homeowners of America/Porch Group
We represented Homeowners of America (HOA), a Managing General Agent (MGA) and insurance carrier hybrid, in its acquisition by Porch Group. (2021)
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Pickering Energy Partners/SailingStone Capital Partners
We represented PEP in its deal to merge with SailingStone, expanding PEP’s investment platform to include SailingStone’s energy transition, global natural resources, and Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) investment experience and strategies. (2021)
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Holley/Empower Ltd./Sentinel Capital Partners
We represented Holley in its merger with SPAC Empower Ltd., in which Holley will become a publicly traded company. (2021)
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Questel/NovumIP
We represented Questel and its financial sponsors Eurazeo, IK Investment Partners and Raise Investissement on the contemplated acquisition of NovumIP from Paragon Partners. (2021)
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Diligent Corporation/Galvanize
We represented Diligent in its acquisition of Galvanize, a SaaS governance, risk, and compliance software provider. (2021)
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Diligent Corporation/Steele Compliance Solutions
We represented Diligent in its acquisition of Steele Compliance Solutions, Inc., an ethics and compliance SaaS provider. (2021)
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Thycotic/Insight Partners/TPG Global
We represented Thycotic and Insight Partners in the sale of Thycotic to TPG Global. (2021)
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Atlantic Street Capital/ZIPS Car Wash
We represented Atlantic Street Capital and its portfolio company ZIPS Car Wash, a leading express focused tunnel car wash operator in the U.S. in numerous acquisitions of express car wash locations. (2021)
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CIP Capital/TPG Capital/P20 Global Holdings
We represented CIP Capital in its sale to an affiliate of TPG Capital of a majority of its interest in P20 Global Holdings, Inc., a leading provider of certain employer of record, payroll and benefits services. (2021)
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CoAdvantage/SourcePointe
We represented PE-backed CoAdvantage in its acquisition of SourcePointe, a provider of outsourced HR services. (2021)
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Enstor Gas/Waha Gas Storage/WhiteWater Midstream
We represented Enstor in the sale of Waha Gas Storage Facility to WhiteWater Midstream. (2021)
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Genstar Capital/Apex Group/FundRock
We represented Genstar Capital and its portfolio company Apex Group in Apex Group’s acquisition of FundRock. (2021)
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Time Manufacturing/Sterling Group/Ruthmann Group
We represented Time Manufacturing, a portfolio company of the Sterling Group, in the acquisition of the Ruthmann Group, a manufacturer of aerial work platforms in
Germany and Italy. (2021)
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Galaxy Universal/Apex Global Brands
We represented Galaxy Universal in its agreement to acquire Apex Global Brands. (2021)
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Cetera Financial Group/Voya Financial
We represented Cetera in its acquisition of the independent financial planning channel of Voya Financial Advisors. (2021)
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FFP/International SOS
We represented FFP on its contemplated acquisition of a minority interest in International SOS, a worldwide leader in health and security services. (2021)
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Insight Partners/Stone Point Capital/CoreLogic
We represented Insight Partners in its acquisition with Stone Point Capital of real estate data firm CoreLogic for approximately $6 billion. (2021)
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Consortium/Signavio/SAP
We represented a consortium comprising lead investor Apax Partners, Deutsche Telekom Capital Partners, Summit Partners, GP Bullhound and the Founders in the sale of portfolio company Signavio, a leader in the enterprise business process intelligence and process management space, to SAP. (2021)
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Zenith Energy/Bulk Terminal Storage/Guttman Realty
We represented Zenith Energy in the acquisition of the assets of Bulk Terminal Storage from Guttman Realty. (2021)
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Sixth Street/Talcott Resolution
We represented Sixth Street, a leading global investment firm, in its acquisition of Talcott Resolution Life Insurance Company from a consortium of investors (2021)
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Franchise Group/Pet Supplies Plus
We represented Franchise Group in its acquisition of Pet Supplies Plus for approximately $700 million. (2021)
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Bruin Purchaser/Enerplus Resources
We represented Bruin Purchaser LLC in the $465 million sale of its wholly owned subsidiary, Bruin E&P HoldCo, LLC, a pure play Williston Basin oil and gas company, to Enerplus Resources (USA). (2021)
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Aquiline Capital Partners/SageView Advisory Group
We represented Aquiline Capital Partners in its strategic investment in SageView Advisory Group, a registered investment advisory firm. (2021)
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CapVest Partners/Valeo Foods/Schluckwerder
We represented Valeo Foods, a CapVest Partners portfolio company, on its acquisition of German confectionery manufacturer Schluckwerder. (2021)
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Samson Resources/Powder River Basin Assets
We represented Samson Resources II, LLC in its agreement to sell its Powder River Basin Assets for $215 million. (2021)
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Midwest Dental/FFL Partners/Smile Brands/Gryphon Investors
We represented Midwest Dental, a portfolio company of FFL Partners, in Midwest Dental’s sale to Smile Brands Inc. (2020)
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New Mountain Capital/Sparta Systems/Honeywell
We represented New Mountain Capital portfolio company Sparta Systems in New Mountain’s $1.3 billion sale of Sparta to Honeywell. (2020)
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Precinmac Precision Machining/Viper Northwest/Shields Manufacturing
We represented Precinmac Precision Machining, a manufacturer of high-precision machined components and assemblies in the aerospace and defense, semiconductor, and industrials sectors, in its acquisitions of Viper Northwest, Inc. and Shields Manufacturing, Inc. (2020)
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Miami International Holdings/Minneapolis Grain Exchange
We represented MIH, the parent holding company of the MIAX Exchange Group™, in its acquisition of the Minneapolis Grain Exchange (MGEX), a Designated Contract Market and Derivatives Clearing Organization.
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Arkema
We advised Arkema, a global chemicals company and France’s leading chemicals producer, on several of its sales and acquisitions, including its proposed divestment of its PMMA business to Trinseo.
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NEOGOV/PowerDMS/Warburg Pincus
We represented Warburg Pincus and its portfolio company NEOGOV, a market leader in public sector human resources software, in NEOGOV’s acquisition of PowerDMS, a leader in cloud-based compliance software. (2020)
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Truist Insurance/Wellington
We represented Truist Insurance Holdings in its acquisition of Wellington Risk Holdings, an Insurtech that operates as a managing general agent in the admitted residential property markets. (2020)
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Farmers Group/Zurich Insurance Group/MetLife
We represented Zurich Insurance Group and its subsidiary Farmers Group, Inc. in the $3.94 billion acquisition by Farmers Group of MetLife’s property and casualty business. (2020)
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Tenet Healthcare Corporation/United Surgical Partners International/SurgCenter Development
We represented Tenet Healthcare Corporation and its subsidiary United Surgical Partners International in the acquisition of up to 45 ambulatory surgery centers from SurgCenter Development and its physician partners for approximately $1.1 billion. (2020)
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HungerRush/OrdrAI
We represented HungerRush™, a CapStreet portfolio company, in its acquisition of OrdrAI™, a leading text and voice ordering provider for the restaurant industry. (2020)
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Griffin Dewatering/Crossplane Capital
We represented Griffin Dewatering, the leading provider of groundwater control solutions for large scale civil and infrastructure, industrial, power and commercial construction projects, in its acquisition by Crossplane Capital. (2020)
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Insight Partners/Exclaimer Group
We represented Insight Partners in connection with its investment, with participation from Farview Equity Partners and existing investor Livingbridge, in Exclaimer Group, a UK-based provider of world-class email signature management solutions. (2020)
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AdaptHealth/AeroCare
We represented AdaptHealth Corp. in its $2 billion acquisition of home medical equipment provider AeroCare. (2020)
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Loral/Telesat/PSP Investments
We represented Loral in its agreement with PSP Investments and Telesat Canada to combine Loral and Telesat into a new Canadian public company. (2020)
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Genstar Capital/Apex Group/Banco Modal
We represented Genstar Capital and its portfolio company Apex Group in its acquisition of Banco Modal’s Alternative Fund Administration business in Brazil (MAF). (2020)
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Allied World/Fairfax/Vault
We represented Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, Ltd in connection with the sale, along with Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited, of their majority interest in Vault Insurance to Cornell Capital and Hudson Structured Capital Management. (2020)
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Highline Aftermarket/The Sterling Group/Pritzker Private Capital
We represented Highline Aftermarket Investments, LLC, a majority-owned subsidiary of The Sterling Group, in its acquisition by Pritzker Private Capital. (2020)
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Genstar Capital/Institutional Shareholder Services Inc./Deutsche Börse
We represented ISS and Genstar Capital in Genstar’s sale of ISS to Deutsche Börse for $2.275 billion. (2020)
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Genstar Capital/Apex Group/FundRock
We represented Genstar Capital and its portfolio company Apex Group in the acquisition by Apex of FundRock Management Company SA and FundRock Partners Ltd. (2020)
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Take-Two Interactive Software/Codemasters
We represented Take-Two Interactive Software in the proposed takeover of London-listed Codemasters for approximately $994 million. (2020)
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Victory Capital/THB Asset Management
We represented Victory Capital in its acquisition of THB Asset Management. (2020)
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Juniper Capital Advisors/Penn Virginia
We represented Juniper Capital in its $188 million strategic investment in independent oil and gas company Penn Virginia. (2020)
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Compass Partners Capital/PRL
We represented Compass Partners Capital in its acquisition of PRL, Inc., a leading manufacturer of high-tech alloy castings. (2020)
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Simplicity Group Holdings/Aquiline Capital Partners/Lee Equity Partners
We represented Simplicity in its sale by Aquiline Capital Partners and management to Lee Equity Partners. (2020)
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E2open/CC Neuberger Principal Holdings I
We represented E2open in its $2.57 billion combination with special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) CC Neuberger Principal Holdings I, in which E2open will become a publicly traded company. (2020)
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FIFS Holdings Corp./ First Investors Financial Services Group/Gallatin Point Capital
We represented First Investors in its sale to Gallatin Point Capital. (2020)
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Veeam Software/Insight Partners/Kasten
We represented Veeam Software, a portfolio company of Insight Partners, in its $150 million acquisition of Kasten, a market leader for backup and disaster recovery. (2020)
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Aquiline Capital Partners/CodeBlue/MADSKY
We represented Aquiline Capital Partners in the merger of CodeBlue and MADSKY, two industry leaders in the management of interior and exterior damage assessment and repair for insurance property claims. (2020)
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The Sterling Group/Frontline Road Safety/Apply-A-Line
We represented Frontline Road Safety, a subsidiary of The Sterling Group, in its acquisition of Apply-A-Line, a road and airport striping solutions company. (2020)
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The Sterling Group/Highline Aftermarket/Plews Retail
We represented Highline Aftermarket, a subsidiary of The Sterling Group, in its acquisition of Plews Retail, an automotive designer, manufacturer and distributor. (2020)
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Compliance Solutions Strategies/AMFINE
We represented CIP Capital portfolio company Compliance Solutions Strategies (CSS), a leading RegTech platform serving software clients in the financial services vertical, in its acquisition of AMFINE, a provider of SaaS-based regulatory reporting services to European asset managers, asset servicers and insurers. (2020)
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Colony Capital/Highgate
We represented Colony Capital in its $2.8 billion sale of six hospitality portfolios to Highgate, a real estate investment and hospitality management company. (2020)
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Atlas Holdings/LSC Communications
We represented Atlas in its acquisition of LSC Communications, a commercial print and digital media solutions company. (2020)
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Episerver/Insight Partners/Optimizely
We represented Episerver, a portfolio company of Insight Partners, in its acquisition of Optimizely, a leading experience optimization platform. (2020)
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Bullhorn/Insight Partners/Stone Point Capital/Genstar Capital
We represented Bullhorn, a software provider for the recruitment industry, in a new strategic investment from Stone Point Capital. (2020)
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GEM Surf/Global Air
GEM/Surf Global Air: We represented Global Emerging Markets Group (GEM), a European alternative investment sponsor in connection with its $200 million share subscription facility with Surf Global Air Ltd., a California-based private aviation business. (2020)
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Stone Point Capital/Enstar/Atrium/StarStone U.S.
We represented Stone Point Capital in its exchange agreement with Enstar involving Atrium and StarStone U.S. (2020)
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Diligent Corporation/Insight Partners/Clearlake Capital/Blackstone
We represented Diligent, a portfolio company of Insight Partners, in its investment from Clearlake Capital and Blackstone. (2020)
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The Sterling Group/Frontline Road Safety/Stripe-A-Zone
We represented The Sterling Group in its establishment of Frontline Road Safety, a new platform formed to build a national leader in the US road safety industry, and the completion of the acquisition of Stripe-A-Zone, Inc. as the first member of the Frontline family of companies. (2020)
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AlixPartners/Freeh Group International Solutions
We represented AlixPartners in its acquisition of global risk management firm Freeh Group International Solutions. (2020)
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Stanley Capital/Noden Pharma DAC
We advised Stanley Capital on its acquisition of global specialty pharmaceutical company, Noden Pharma DAC. (2020)
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KKR/Global Atlantic
We represented KKR in its acquisition of retirement and life insurance company Global Atlantic for $4.4 billion. (2020)
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Hawthorne Energy/Carnelian Energy Capital
We represented the management team of Hawthorne Energy in connection with the formation of Hawthorne Energy, LLC and a line of equity commitment from Carnelian Energy Capital III, L.P. (2020)
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Empower Retirement/Personal Capital
We represented digital wealth management company Personal Capital in its acquisition by Empower Retirement, one of the country’s largest retirement services providers. (2020)
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Orion Advisor Solutions/Brinker Capital
We represented investment management company Brinker Capital in its merger with Orion Advisor Solutions to create a combined technology and TAMP platform for financial advisors. (2020)
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Gantner/Contidata
We represented Austrian high-tech company Gantner, an ARDIAN portfolio company, in its acquisition of Contidata, a German market leader for cashless payment systems in company canteens. (2020)
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Hippo/Spinnaker Insurance Company
We represented Spinnaker Insurance Company, a licensed national property and casualty insurer, in its acquisition by Hippo Insurance Services. (2020)
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Fidelity National Financial/FGL Holdings
We represented Fidelity National Financial, the nation's largest title insurance company, in its acquisition of FGL Holdings for $2.7 billion. (2020)
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AdaptHealth/Solara/ActivStyle
We represented AdaptHealth Corp., a leading provider of home medical equipment, supplies and related services, in its equity investments from One Equity Partners and Deerfield Management in connection with AdaptHealth’s acquisitions of Solara Medical Supplies, LLC and ActivStyle, Inc. (2020)
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Cisco/ThousandEyes
We represented Cisco in its acquisition of cloud-activity monitoring software provider ThousandEyes Inc. (2020)
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Maxburg Beteiligungen III GmbH & Co. KG/saracus Group
We represented Maxburg Beteiligungen III GmbH & Co. KG on the acquisition of saracus Group. (2020)
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Apttus/Conga
We represented Conga in its combination with Apttus to create a leading company in digital transformation for commercial operations. (2020)
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Franklin Templeton/AdvisorEngine
We represented Franklin Templeton in the acquisition of AdvisorEngine Inc., a digital wealth platform and provider of technology and consulting services. (2020)
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Atlas Holdings/Permasteelisa/LIXIL Group
We represented Atlas Holdings in its pending acquisition of Permasteelisa, a global contractor in the engineering, manufacturing and installation of advanced building facades, architectural envelopes and interiors, from LIXIL Group. (2020)
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FTV Capital/Bought By Many
We represented FTV Capital in its growth equity investment in London-based pet insurer Bought By Many. (2020)
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Levine Leichtman/SiPM
We represented Levine Leichtman Capital Partners in its acquisition of leading E-learning software provider SiPM, in partnership with management and its founding partners. (2020)
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Capital Constellation/Wafra/Pollen Street
We represented Capital Constellation, an innovative private equity platform managed by Wafra (also advised by Willkie), in its significant equity investment in and capital commitment to Pollen Street Capital. (2020)
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BofA Securities/Lantheus Holdings/Progenics Pharmaceuticals
We represented BofA Securities as financial advisor to Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in connection with Progenics amended merger transaction with Lantheus Holdings, Inc. (2020)
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Zurich Insurance Group/Aflac
We represented Zurich Insurance Group in its agreement to sell its U.S. Corporate Life and Pensions (Group Benefits) business to Aflac. (2020)
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Insight Partners/Checkmarx/Hellman & Friedman
We advised Insight Partners in the $1.15 billion sale of Checkmarx to Hellman & Friedman, the largest sale of an application security company to date. (2020)
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American Trailer Rental Group/Milton Street Capital LLC/Advantage Trailer Leasing
We represented American Trailer Rental Group and its Board of Directors in the acquisition of Advantage Trailer Leasing, a semi-trailer and storage container rental business. (2020)
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RevSpring/Loyale Healthcare
We represented Loyale Healthcare, a leading provider of patient payment and engagement solutions, in its acquisition by RevSpring. (2020)
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RenaissanceRe/AXA Liabilities Managers
We represented RenaissanceRe on the Sale of RenaissanceRe (UK) Limited, its UK run-off business, to AXA Liabilities Managers. (2020)
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SIX/Omniex
We represented SIX in its partnership agreement with and investment in Omniex, an institutional trading platform provider for digital assets and cryptocurrencies, enabling broader market access to cryptocurrencies. (2020)
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Lagardère/Lagardère Sports/H.I.G. Capital
We represented Lagardère on the contemplated sale of its leading global sports marketing firm, Lagardère Sports, to H.I.G. Capital. (2020)
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ForgeLight/Searchlight Capital/Univision
We represented ForgeLight LLC, an operating and investment company focused on the media and consumer technology sectors, in its acquisition with Searchlight Capital Partners of a majority interest in Univision, a leading Spanish language media company in the United States. (2020)
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Franchise Group/American Freight Group
We represented Franchise Group, Inc. in its acquisition of home furnishings retail chain American Freight Group, Inc., and in the consummation of its a $675 million debt financing to fund the acquisition. (2020)
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Franklin Templeton/Legg Mason
We represented Franklin Templeton in its $4.5 billion acquisition of asset manager Legg Mason. (2020)
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Foundation Source/Incline Equity Partners
We represented Foundation Source in its acquisition by Incline Equity Partners. (2020)
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Ardian/Riemser Group/Esteve
We represented Ardian in its sale of specialty pharmaceutical group Riemser to Esteve. (2020)
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Searchlight Capital Partners/Global Risk Partners
We represented Searchlight Capital Partners in its acquisition of Global Risk Partners, a leading UK-based insurance brokerage business. (2020)
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Court Square Capital Partners/WindRose Health Investors/Medical Knowledge Group
We represented Court Square Capital Partners in the recapitalization and acquisition of Medical Knowledge Group from WindRose Health Investors. (2020)
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Searchlight Capital Partners/Ograi BidCo AB/Opus Group A.B.
We represented Searchlight Capital Partners in its acquisition of the controlling stake in the share capital of Opus Group AB, a Sweden-based technology-driven, global leader in the vehicle inspection and intelligent vehicle support markets. (2020)
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Springbok/Kimbell Royalty Partners
We represented Springbok in the sale of mineral and royalty interests to Kimbell Royalty Partners for $175 million. (2020)
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Development Partners International/Eaton Towers/American Tower Corporation
We represented DPI, a significant minority shareholder, on the $1.85 billion sale of Eaton Towers to American Tower Corporation. (2020)
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Insight Partners/Veeam Software
We represented Insight Partners in its acquisition of Veeam Software for $5 billion. (2020)
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Insight Partners/Armis/CapitalG
Represented Insight Partners in its acquisition of leading enterprise IoT security firm Armis for $1.1 billion. (2020)
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Fiat Chrysler/Peugeot SA
We represented Bpifrance in connection with Fiat Chrysler and Peugeot SA’s agreement to merge, creating the world’s fourth largest automaker (2019)
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EyeCare Partners/FFL Partners/Partners Group
We represented FFL Partners and its portfolio company EyeCare Partners, a leading medical vision services provider, in the sale of ECP to Partners Group. (2019)
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Icynene-Lapolla/FFL Partners/Huntsman
We represented FFL Partners and Icynene-Lapolla, a leading North American manufacturer and distributor of spray polyurethane foam (SPF) insulation systems, in the $350 million acquisition of Icynene-Lapolla by Huntsman Corporation. (2019)
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Bayswater/York Tactical Energy Fund
We represented York Tactical Energy Fund in a $125 million strategic asset-level joint venture in the DJ Basin with Bayswater Natural Resources Fund III. (2019)
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Texas Capital/Independent Bank
We represented Texas Capital President and CEO C. Keith Cargill in the merger of Texas Capital and Independent Bank. Upon completion of the merger, Cargill will serve as Special Advisor to the Chairman, President and CEO of the combined company. (2019)
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AIG/Fortitude RE/Carlyle Group/T&D Holdings
We represented global insurance organization American International Group in its agreement to sell a 76.6 percent interest in Fortitude RE to The Carlyle Group and Tokyo-based T&D Holdings for approximately $1.8 billion. (2019)
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BBS Automation/ReaLead/Team/ANT
We represented Germany-based BBS Automation, a leading developer of automation solutions, in its acquisitions of China-based ReaLead, Italy-based Team S.r.l. and Poland-based ANT Sp. z o.o. All three add-on transactions were announced over the course of one year, furthering BBS’s ambitious consolidation strategy. (2019)
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Time Manufacturing/BrandFX
We represented Time Manufacturing Company/Versalift, a portfolio company of The Sterling Group, in its acquisition of market-leading composite service body manufacturer BrandFX Holdings, LLC. (2019)
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Insight Partners/commercetools
We represented Insight Partners in its $145 million investment in Germany’s commercetools, a leader in next-generation commerce software. (2019)
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Arkema/Functional Polyolefins Business/SK Global Chemical
We represented Arkema in its contemplated sale of its Functional Polyolefins business to SK Global Chemical. (2019)
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Mailjet/Mailgun
We represented Mailjet and its shareholders on its acquisition by Mailgun, a leading email delivery platform backed by Thoma Bravo. (2019)
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Cision Ltd./Platinum Equity
We served as financing legal counsel to Platinum Equity in its $2.74 billion acquisition of Cision Ltd. (2019)
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Hudson’s Bay Company/Take Private
We represented the Hudson's Bay Company Shareholder Group in its $1.4 billion agreement with HBC to take the company private. (2019)
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Construction Supply Group/Construction Materials/Sterling Group
We represented The Sterling Group and its portfolio company Construction Supply Group in Construction Supply’s acquisition of Construction Materials. (2019)
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CPI/FFL Partners/Wendel
We represented FFL Partners and its portfolio company Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), the leading provider of behavior management and crisis prevention training programs, in the $910 million sale of CPI to Wendel, named 2019 Middle Market Deal of the Year by Buyouts. (2019)
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Bullhorn/Erecruit
We represented global staffing software provider Bullhorn in its acquisition of Erecruit. (2019)
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Colony Capital/Blackstone/U.S. Logistics Assets
We represented Colony Capital in its $5.9 billion agreement to sell Colony Industrial, the industrial real estate assets and affiliated industrial operating platform of Colony Capital, to Blackstone. (2019)
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Blantyre Capital/Seuffer/AST (Advanced Sensor Technologies) International
We represented Blantyre Capital in its acquisition of Seuffer’s assets to form AST International. (2019)
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Pickering Energy Partners/Henry Resources
We represented Pickering Energy Partners in a $500 million strategic joint venture with oil and gas operator Henry Resources. (2019)
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Tenex Capital Management/Wolf Home Products
We represented Tenex Capital Management in its investment in Wolf Home Products, a provider of kitchen and bath, outdoor living and building products. (2019)
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Axiom/Permira
We represented management of Axiom, the global leader in specialized on-demand legal talent, in a strategic investment from Permira funds. (2019)
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Mercer Advisors/Genstar Capital/Oak Hill Capital/Lovell Minnick Partners
We represented Genstar Capital and Mercer Advisors in connection with Mercer’s recapitalization and the acquisition of an equity stake in Mercer by Oak Hill Capital. (2019)
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Pickering Energy Partners/Perella Weinberg Partners Capital Management/Tudor, Pickering, Holt & Company
We represented Pickering Energy Partners in its launch and spin-out of all remaining energy asset management strategies of Perella Weinberg Partners Capital Management. (2019)
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Colony Capital/ Equity Group Investments/Alpine Energy Capital, LLC
We represented Colony Capital, Inc., in connection with the formation of the new joint venture partnership, Alpine Energy Capital, LLC, by Colony Capital and Equity Group Investments. (2019)
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Cisco/Voicea
We represented worldwide technology leader Cisco in its acquisition of Voicea, a privately held company focused on voice collaboration technology that leverages the power of AI. (2019)
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Sagard/Sterimed
We represented Sagard in its acquisition of Sterimed, a leading manufacturer of sterile packaging for the pharmaceutical industry, from Meeschaert Capital Partners. (2019)
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Affinitiv, Inc./Loop LLC
We represented Affinitiv, Inc., a portfolio company of CIP Capital, in its merger with Loop LLC (dba AutoLoop), creating the largest provider of data-driven marketing and software solutions exclusively focused on the automotive customer lifecycle. (2019)
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CapVest Partners/Valeo Foods/Campbell Soup Company
We represented CapVest Partners and its portfolio company Valeo Foods in its acquisition of Campbell’s European Chips Business. (2019)
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Temenos/Kony
We represented Kony Inc., the fast growing U.S. #1 digital banking SaaS company, in its acquisition by Switzerland-based banking software company Temenos for up to $580 million. (2019)
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Hudson's Bay Company/Lord + Taylor/Le Tote
We represented Hudson’s Bay Company in its $100 million sale of the Lord + Taylor brand and related intellectual property to Le Tote. (2019)
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SurveyMonkey/GetFeedback/Campaign Monitor/Insight Partners
We represented GetFeedback, Campaign Monitor and Insight Partners in the sale of GetFeedback to SurveyMonkey. (2019)
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The CapStreet Group/Surgical Notes
We represented CapStreet in the completion of its majority recapitalization of Surgical Notes LLC, a group of Texas-based companies that provide healthcare coding and billing services. (2019)
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Grillo-Werke AG
We represented Grillo-Werke AG, the European market leader in the processing of zinc and sulfur, in the sale of its intellectual property and know-how regarding Methanesulfonic Acid to an international chemical company. (2019)
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Genstar Capital/OEConnection/Providence Equity Partners
We advised Genstar Capital in its acquisition of a majority stake in OEConnection, a leading automotive technology provider for original equipment manufacturer distribution networks, from funds advised by Providence Equity Partners. (2019)
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Kayne Anderson/WildFire Energy/Warburg Pincus
We represented the Kayne Private Energy Income Funds (Kayne Anderson) investment platform in its agreement with Warburg Pincus to provide a $1 billion equity commitment to WildFire Energy, I LLC, an oil and gas exploration and production company. (2019)
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Colony Capital/Colony HB2 Energy/California Resources Corporation
We represented Colony Capital in its joint venture between Colony HB2 Energy and California Resources Corporation to fund up to $500 million for the development of CRC’s flagship Elk Hills field, located in the San Joaquin Basin. (2019)
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BNP Paribas Cardif/Scotiabank
We represented BNP Paribas Cardif in the negotiation of a long-term bancassurance strategic alliance in Latin America with Scotiabank. (2019)
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Mylan/Pfizer Upjohn
We represented Centerview Partners and PJT Partners as financial advisors to Mylan in its agreement to combine with Upjohn, Pfizer's off-patent branded and generic medicines business, to create a new pharmaceutical company. (2019)
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Aquiline Capital Partners/CoAdvantage/Morgan Stanley Capital Partners
We represented Aquiline Capital Partners in its acquisition of human resources outsourcing provider CoAdvantage from Morgan Stanley Capital Partners. (2019)
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Finance of America/FarmOp Capital
We represented Finance of America Holdings in its acquisition of a minority stake in FarmOp Capital, a specialty finance company providing working capital loans to farm operators. (2019)
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Fourth/HotSchedules/Insight Partners/Marlin Equity Partners
We represented Fourth and Insight Partners in the hospitality technology merger of HotSchedules and Fourth, backed by Marlin Equity Partners and Insight Partners. (2019)
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CVC/Bosch Packaging Technology Business Unit
We represented CVC Capital Partners on the acquisition of Bosch's packaging technology business unit, one of the leading suppliers of process and packaging technology. (2019)
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Atlas Holdings/TreeHouse Foods
We represented Atlas Holdings in its acquisition of the Snacks Division of TreeHouse Foods. (2019)
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CapVest Partners/Karro Food Group/Young’s Seafood
We represented CapVest Partners and its portfolio company Karro Food Group in the acquisition of Young’s Seafood. (2019)
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HealthEquity/WageWorks
We represented HealthEquity, the nation's largest independent health savings account custodian, in its acquisition of WageWorks for approximately $2 billion. (2019)
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Acumatica/EQT
We represented U.S. cloud-based software vendor Acumatica in its sale to EQT. (2019)
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PAI Partners/StellaGroup/CRH
We represented PAI Partners, the owners of StellaGroup, in StellaGroup’s acquisition of the shutters & awnings platform of CRH. (2019)
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TPG Sixth Street Partners/Glendale Energy Ventures
We represented Glendale Energy Ventures in its $500 million joint venture platform with TPG Sixth Street Partners to pursue acquisitions of non-operated oil and gas properties. (2019)
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Aquiline Capital Partners/Covius/Chronos Solutions
We represented Covius, a portfolio company of Aquiline Capital Partners, in its acquisition of Chronos Solutions' credit, verification, REO and auction businesses. (2019)
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EyeCare Service Partners/Harvest Partners/Delray Eye Associates
We represented Harvest Partners and EyeCare Service Partners in the acquisition of Delray Eye Associates. (2019)
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Vitale Assistance/Weinberg Capital Partners/Groupe 3iD
We represented Vitale Assistance (controlled by Weinberg Capital Partners) in its acquisition of Groupe 3iD, creating the market leader in post-insurance claim in-kind repairs. (2019)
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Insight Partners/Recorded Future
We represented Insight Partners in its acquisition of threat intelligence company Recorded Future for $780 million. (2019)
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Bregal Freshstream/Away Resorts/LDC
We represented Bregal Freshstream in its acquisition of UK holiday park operator Away Resorts from LDC. (2019)
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Aegerion Pharmaceuticals/Novelion Therapeutics/Amryt Pharma Plc
We represented global biopharmaceutical company Aegerion Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Novelion Therapeutics, in its recapitalization, whereby Amryt Pharma Plc agreed to acquire 100% of Aegerion’s reorganized stock. (2019)
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E2open/Amber Road
We represented E2open, a portfolio company of Insight Partners, in its acquisition of global trade management software provider Amber Road for $425 million. (2019)
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Warburg Pincus/Dude Solutions/Clearlake Capital
We represented Warburg Pincus in its sale of software-as-a-service (SaaS) provider Dude Solutions to Clearlake Capital Group. (2019)
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EQT/Avenso/LUMAS
We represented EQT Mid Market fund in its agreement to sell Avenso GmbH, a market-leading multichannel player for affordable museum grade wall art to LUMAS Art Editions GmbH as well as Avenso GmbH in its divestiture of WhiteWall to CEWE Stiftung & Co. KGaA. (2019)
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MultiView/Warburg Pincus/The Stagwell Group
We represented MultiView, a Warburg Pincus portfolio company, in connection with its sale to an affiliate of The Stagwell Group. (2019)
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Stonyrock Partners/Jefferies/Leucadia Asset Management
We represented the founders of Stonyrock Partners in formation of new investment firm targeting alternative managers focused on private equity, credit, hedge fund and venture capital investments. (2019)
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CMA CGM/CEVA Logistics
We represented CMA CGM in its successful friendly tender offer to acquire CEVA Logistics, a global logistics group listed on the Zurich Stock Exchange (SIX). (2019)
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PayScale/Francisco Partners/Warburg Pincus
We represented PayScale, Inc., the leader in cloud compensation data and software-as-a-service (SaaS), in its $325 million sale to Francisco Partners by Warburg Pincus. (2019)
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CIP Capital/People 2.0 Global
We represented CIP Capital in its acquisition of People 2.0 Global, LP, a leading business process outsourcer in the human capital services sector. (2019)
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American Railcar Industries/ITE Management/Greenbrier Companies
We represented leading railcar manufacturer American Railcar Industries, Inc. in the $430 million sale of its manufacturing business to Greenbrier Companies, Inc. by ITE Management L.P. (2019)
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Voalte/Hill-Rom
We represented Voalte, a pioneer and leader in real-time, mobile healthcare communications, in its sale to global medical technology company Hill-Rom for $180 million. (2019)
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FFL Partners/Laurel Solutions/ Servelec Technologies
Represented FFL Partners, through its portfolio group Laurel Solutions, in the cross-border acquisition of Servelec Technologies, a market-leading UK provider of remote telemetry units, secure SCADA systems and business optimization software. (2019)
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Insight Venture Partners/PDI
We represented Insight Venture Partners in its investment in PDI, a leading global provider of enterprise software solutions to the convenience retail, wholesale petroleum and logistics industries. (2019)
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The Sterling Group/Polychem Corporation
We represented The Sterling Group in its acquisition of Polychem Corporation, a leader in the securement packaging industry. (2019)
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Atlas Holdings/International Wire Group Holdings
We represented Atlas Holdings in its acquisition of wire manufacturer and marketer International Wire Group Holdings. (2019)
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FIS/Worldpay
We represented FIS, a global leader in financial services technology, in its $42 billion merger with Worldpay, Inc., the largest fintech deal ever. (2019)
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The Sterling Group/Process Barron
We represented The Sterling Group and Process Barron in the sale of Process Barron to funds managed by Carousel Capital. (2019)
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Insight Venture Partners/Genesis Partners IV
We represented Insight Venture Partners in the acquisition of a majority of Israeli venture capital fund's Genesis Partners IV portfolio, which is focused on technology-driven companies. (2019)
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Aquiline Capital Partners/Relation Insurance/Parthenon/Century Equity
We represented Aquiline Capital Partners in its agreement to acquire Relation Insurance Services, one of the largest independent insurance brokers in the United States, from private equity firms Parthenon Capital and Century Equity Partners. (2019)
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Anaqua/Astorg
We represented Anaqua, the leading provider of innovation and IP management, in its sale to Astorg, a leading European private equity firm. (2019)
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Apex Group/Genstar Capital/Link Asset Services
Represented Genstar Capital and its portfolio company Apex Group in the acquisition of the corporate and private clients business of Link Asset Services, a division of the Australian listed Link Group. (2019)
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Protective Life Corporation/Great-West Life & Annuity Insurance Company
We advised Protective Life Corporation on the $1.2 billion acquisition of Great-West Life & Annuity Insurance Company’s individual life insurance and annuity business. (2019)
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Vilmorin & Cie/Sursem, Geneze/Pampa Capital
We represented Vilmorin & Cie, one of the world’s leading seed companies, in its acquisition of two independent South American seed companies, Sursem (Argentina) and Geneze (Brazil) from Pampa Capital. (2018)
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Mademoiselle Desserts/Les Délices des 7 Vallées/Sagard
We represented Mademoiselle Desserts (backed by IK Investment Partners) on the acquisition of Les Délices des 7 Vallées, a French-based producer of frozen industrial cakes and pastries, from Sagard. (2018)
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Magseis/Fairfield Seismic Technologies
We represented Magseis ASA, a leading provider of ocean bottom seismic systems and services, on the $233 million acquisition of the Seismic Technologies business from Fairfield Geotechnologies, resulting in a new combined company known as Magseis Fairfield. (2018)
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Excellence Logging/Weatherford International
Excellence Logging, a portfolio company of Blue Water Energy, in its acquisition of Weatherford International’s surface data logging business (2018)
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GlaxoSmithKline/Tesaro
We represented Centerview Partners as financial advisor to biopharmaceutical company Tesaro in its acquisition by GlaxoSmithKline for $5.1 billion. (2018)
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OSG Billing Services/NCP Solutions
Represented OSG Billing Services, a portfolio company of Aquiline Capital Partners, in the acquisition of NCP Solutions, a provider of outsourced transactional communications for the financial services industry. (2018)
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OSG Billing/Aquiline/Communisis
Represented OSG Billing, a portfolio company of Aquiline Capital Partners, in the take-private acquisition of Communisis PLC, a communications and marketing outsourcing company listed on the London Stock Exchange. (2018)
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E2open/ INTTRA
Represented E2open, a portfolio company of Insight Venture Partners, in connection with the acquisition of ocean shipping network and software provider INTTRA. (2018)
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Maxburg Beteiligungen III GmbH & Co. KG / KGS Software
We represented Maxburg Beteiligungen III GmbH & Co. KG on the acquisition of KGS Software, an established international software provider for SAP document archiving and data management. (2018)
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Cowen/Quarton International
We represented Cowen Inc. in its agreement to acquire privately held Quarton International, a leading global financial advisory company serving the middle market. (2018)
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Colony Capital/HB2 Energy
We represented Colony Capital in its joint venture with HB2 Energy to form Colony HB2 Energy, an energy-focused investment management platform. (2018)
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Victory Capital/USAA Asset Management Company
We represented Victory Capital Holdings, Inc. in its deal to acquire USAA Asset Management Company. (2018)
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Newpek/Texas Sinor Nest Oil Assets
We represented Newpek LLC in its sale, along with joint venture partner Pioneer Natural Resources Co., of upstream oil and gas assets located in the Sinor Nest Field (Lower Wilcox) in Live Oak County in South Texas. (2018)
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CIP Capital/OnCourse Learning
We represented CIP Capital in its sale of OnCourse Learning to Bertelsmann Education Group. (2018)
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Neuberger Berman/Cartesian
We represented investment manager Neuberger Berman in its acquisition of insurance-linked strategies manager Cartesian Re (developed as a portfolio company of Cartesian Capital Group) and affiliated reinsurer Iris Re. (2018)
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RenaissanceRe/Tokio Marine
We represented RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd., global provider of reinsurance and insurance, in its $1.5 billion deal to acquire Tokio Marine Holdings Inc.’s reinsurance platform, which includes Tokio Millennium Re AG and Tokio Millennium Re (UK) Limited. (2018)
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Franklin Templeton Investments/Benefit Street Partners
We represented Franklin Templeton Investments in its acquisition of alternative credit manager Benefit Street Partners. (2018)
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ITE Management/American Railcar
We represented ITE Management in its acquisition of American Railcar Industries from Icahn Enterprises in a transaction valued at approximately $1.75 billion. (2018)
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HK Food GmbH/Nordsee Holding
We represented HK Food GmbH in its agreement to sell German seafood brand Nordsee Holding GmbH to Kharis Capital via KC North Sea, an investment vehicle managed by Kharis. (2018)
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Silver Creek/Genesis Energy
We represented Silver Creek Midstream in its $300 million leveraged buyout of Genesis Energy L.P.’s midstream energy business located in the Powder River Basin; and $600 million equity commitment from the newly formed joint venture between Tailwater Capital LLC and The Energy & Minerals Group. (2018)
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Ardian/ADA International
We represented Ardian in its sale of hotel cosmetics manufacturer ADA International to Moonlake Capital. (2018)
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Time Manufacturing Company/Aspen Aerials
We represented Time Manufacturing Company, a portfolio company of The Sterling Group, in its acquisition of Aspen Aerials, Inc. (2018)
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AlixPartners/Zolfo Cooper
We represented global consulting firm AlixPartners on its acquisition of independent financial advisory and interim management firm Zolfo Cooper. (2018)
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AIG/Glatfelter
We represented Glatfelter Insurance Group, one of the largest privately owned insurance brokers in the United States, in its acquisition by global insurer American International Group, Inc. (2018)
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Victory Capital/Harvest Volatility Management
We represented global investment management firm Victory Capital in its deal to acquire Harvest Volatility, one of the world’s leading derivative asset management firms, with approximately $12 billion in assets under management (as of 7/31/18). (2018)
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Hudson’s Bay Company/SIGNA Retail Holdings
We represented HBC in its agreement with SIGNA Retail Holdings to combine HBC Europe with Germany’s Karstadt Warenhaus GmbH, creating Germany’s leading retailer with annual revenue in excess of €5 billion, and the sale to SIGNA of 50% of HBC’s German real estate assets to form a 50-50 real estate joint venture valued at €3.25 billion. (2018)
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Insight Venture Partners/Episerver
We represented Insight Venture Partners in its $1.16 billion acquisition of Episerver, a leading marketing technology and digital commerce company. (2018)
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Alpega Group/wtransnet
We represented Alpega Group, a leading global logistics software company based in Belgium, in its acquisition of wtransnet, the leading freight exchange in Spain and Portugal. (2018)
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Nephila/Markel
We represented Nephila Holdings Limited, the pre-eminent insurance-linked securities manager in the world, in its agreement to be acquired by Markel. (2018)
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Insight Venture Partners/EveryAction
We represented Insight Venture Partners in its growth investment in EveryAction, a leading provider of software for nonprofits and campaigns. (2018)
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Aspen Insurance/Apollo Funds
We represented Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited in its agreement to be acquired by certain investment funds affiliated with Apollo Global Management, a leading global alternative investment manager, for $2.6 billion. (2018)
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Ring International/BOA Group
We represented Ring International in its acquisition of automotive, industrial and aerospace manufacturer BOA Group. (2018)
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Lagardère Travel Retail/Hojeij Branded Foods (HBF)
We represented French airport shop operator Lagardère Travel Retail in its $330 million acquisition of HBF, a leading foodservice travel retailer in North America, creating the third largest player in the North American travel retail and foodservice industry. (2018)
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Diligent/Brainloop
We represented Diligent Corporation, a leader in enterprise governance, in its acquisition of Brainloop, a secure communication software provider. (2018)
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Apex Group/Genstar Capital/Custom House
We represented Apex Group Ltd., a portfolio company of Genstar Capital and one of the world's largest fund solutions providers, in its acquisition of Custom House, a leading global hedge fund administrator. (2018)
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J.C. Flowers/SSL Insurance/Endeavour Insurance
We represented J.C. Flowers & Co LLC on its establishment of a London wholesale broking platform and the acquisition of two London brokers, SSL Insurance Group and Endeavour Insurance Services. (2018)
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ISS/Ortec
We represented ISS on the contemplated sale of its “ISS Hygiène et Prévention” division to the Ortec Group, a leading service provider specialized in services for industry, energy, environment and aeronautics. (2018)
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Scout24 AG/FINANZCHECK.de
We represented Scout24 AG, a leading operator of digital marketplaces, in its €285 million acquisition of FINANZCHECK.de, a leading German online comparison portal for consumer loans, from Acton Capital Partners, btov Partners, Highland Europe, HarbourVest Partners and FINANZCHECK.de’s founder and CEO, among other selling shareholders. (2018)
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Genstar Capital/Cetera Financial
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)
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Capital Constellation/Ara Partners
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)
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Interpublic Group/Acxiom Marketing Solutions
We represented Interpublic Group in its $2.3 billion acquisition of data marketing company Acxiom Marketing Solutions. (2018)
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CAF/Solaris Bus & Coach
We represented sellers and Solaris Bus & Coach, a European manufacturer of public transportation vehicles, in its acquisition by multinational transportation group CAF. (2018)
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Mueller Industries/ATCO Rubber Products
We represented Mueller Industries in its $162.8 million acquisition of ATCO Rubber Products. (2018)
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Illuminate Education/Insight Venture Partners/SchoolCity/IO Education/Alpine Achievement
We represented Illuminate Education and Insight Venture Partners in Illuminate’s acquisition of SchoolCity, IO Education and Alpine Achievement. (2018)
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Bim/AMAC/Vacalians
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)
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Apex Group/Genstar Capital/AFO-2
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)
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Drillinginfo/Insight Venture Partners/Genstar Capital
We represented oil and gas data intelligence provider Drillinginfo, a portfolio company of Insight Venture Partners, in its sale to Genstar Capital. (2018)
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LiveAction/Savvius
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)
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Warburg Pincus/Slickdeals/Goldman Sachs Merchant Banking Division/Hearst
We represented Warburg Pincus in its sale of online deal site Slickdeals to Goldman Sachs Merchant Banking Division and Hearst. (2018)
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FacilitySource Holdings/CBRE Group/Warburg Pincus
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)
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von Poll Immobilien/Deutsche Beteiligungs AG
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)
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Apex Group/Genstar Capital/Ipes
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)
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TriTech Software/Bain Capital Private Equity
We represented TriTech Software, a leading public safety software developer, in its recapitalization by Bain Capital Private Equity. (2018)
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Insight Venture Partners/BMC Software/Private Investor Consortium
We represented Insight Venture Partners as part of a private investor consortium in the sale of Houston-based software company BMC Software. (2018)
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A2iA/Mitek
We represented A2iA in connection with its acquisition by Mitek, a global leader in digital identity verification solutions. (2018)
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IK Investment Partners/Domia Group
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)
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Ardian/ESIM Chemicals
We represented Ardian in the sale of ESIM Chemicals to Sun European Partners. (2018)
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PAI Partners/WFCI
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)
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Aberdeen/Hark Capital/Enhanced Capital Group
We represented Aberdeen Asset Management in its acquisition of Hark Capital from Enhanced Capital Group. (2018)
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IK Investment Partners/Mademoiselle Desserts
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)
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Weener Plastics/3i Group/Proenfar
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)
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Aberdeen/ETF Securities U.S.
We represented Aberdeen Asset Management in its acquisition of ETF Securities U.S. (2018)
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CMA CGM/CEVA Logistics
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)
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Zurich Insurance Group/EuroAmerica
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)
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BB&T Corporation/Regions Insurance Group
We represented BB&T Corporation in its agreement to acquire Regions Insurance Group from Regions Financial Corporation. (2018)
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EQT Mid Market Europe/BBS Automation
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)
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Warburg Pincus/Extant Components/TransDigm Group
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)
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Aquiline Capital Partners/Togetherwork/GI Partners
We represented Aquiline Capital Partners and Togetherwork on the sale of group management software and payments provider Togetherwork to GI Partners. (2018)
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Zurich Insurance Group/Cover-More/Travel Ace/Universal Assistance
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)
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GSM Maritime Holdings/Logistec Corporation
We represented GSM Maritime Holdings, LLC, a portfolio company of client The CapStreet Group, in GSM’s sale to Logistec Corporation. (2018)
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CommerceHub/GTCR/Sycamore Partners
We represented financial advisor Evercore on the $1.1 billion acquisition of CommerceHub, Inc. by GTCR and Sycamore Partners. (2018)
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GoldenTree Asset Management/HSH Nordbank/Private Investor-Led Consortium
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)
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AmTrust Financial Services
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)
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Zurich Insurance Group/QBE
We represented Zurich Insurance Group in its agreement to acquire Australian insurer QBE in Latin America for $409 million. (2018)
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Bynder/Shutterstock Inc./Webdam
We represented Bynder in its acquisition of Shutterstock's digital asset management business Webdam for $49.1 million. (2018)
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Alleghany Capital Corporation/W&W|AFCO Steel/Hirschfeld Industries
We represented W&W|AFCO Steel in its acquisition of Texas-based steel producer Hirschfeld Industries. (2018)
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AIG/Validus
We represented Perella Weinberg as financial advisor to AIG in AIG's $5.6 billion acquisition of reinsurer Validus. (2018)
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Protective Life/Liberty Mutual/Lincoln Financial
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)
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TRACE/TPG Growth
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)
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Waterland Private Equity/A-ROSA River Cruise Group
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)
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Apex Group/M.M.Warburg & CO
We represented Apex Group Ltd., a Genstar portfolio company, on its acquisition of Warburg’s Asset Management and Servicing Business in Luxembourg. (2018)
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Brookfield/Westinghouse
We represented Brookfield Business Partners in its acquisition of Westinghouse Electric Company, a market-leading nuclear power service, for approximately $4.6 billion. (2018)
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La Martinière Groupe/Média-Participation
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)
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Trident Energy/Hess
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)
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3i/ATESTEO
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)
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Voya Financial/Apollo-led Investor Consortium
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)
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Minor International/Corbin & King
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)
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Davidson Kempner/eir/NJJ Telecom Europe
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)
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Choice Hotels/WoodSpring Suites
We represented Choice Hotels International in its acquisition of the brand and franchise business of extended-stay hotel brand WoodSpring Suites. (2017)
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Kalnin Ventures/Warren Resources
We represented Kalnin Ventures LLC in the $105 million acquisition of Marcellus Shale assets from Warren Resources in northeastern Pennsylvania’s Wyoming County. (2017)
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OSG Billing Services/Diamond Communication Solutions
We represented OSG Billing Services in its acquisition of digital marketing firm Diamond Communication Solutions. (2017)
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Keg Logistics/Keg Credit
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)
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Melinta Therapeutics/Infectious Disease Business of The Medicines Company
We represented Melinta Therapeutics, Inc. in its acquisition of the infectious disease business from The Medicines Company. (2017)
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Insight Venture Partners/GraphPad
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)
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E2open/Zyme
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)
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PAI Partners/Refresco
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)
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Hudson’s Bay Company/WeWork Property Advisors
We represented Hudson’s Bay Company in its agreement to sell the Lord & Taylor Fifth Avenue building to WeWork Property Advisors in a transaction valued at $850 million. (2017)
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OSG Billing Services/Microdynamics Group
We represented OSG Billing Services in its acquisition of Microdynamics Group, a provider of integrated, multichannel transactional print and electronic solutions. (2017)
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CVC/Sebia
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)
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Aetna’s U.S. Group Life and Disability Business/The Hartford
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)
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Apex Group/Genstar Capital/Deutsche Bank Alternative Fund Services Business
We represented Apex Group Ltd. and Genstar Capital in Apex’s agreement to acquire the Deutsche Bank Alternative Fund Services business. (2017)
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Assurant/The Warranty Group
We represented Assurant, Inc., a premier global provider of risk management solutions, in its $2.5 billion acquisition of The Warranty Group, a leading global provider of protection plans and related programs. (2017)
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Rockefeller Financial Services/Gregory Fleming/Viking Global Investors
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)
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Deutsche Bank Asset Management/iCapital Network
We represented Deutsche Bank Asset Management in its agreement to sell its US Private Equity Access Fund Platform to iCapital Network. (2017)
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Alleghany/Pacific Compensation/CopperPoint
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)
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Allied Beverage Group/Breakthru Beverage Group New Jersey
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)
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Genstar Capital/ISS/Vestar
We represented Genstar Capital, in partnership with management, in its acquisition of Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) from Vestar Capital Partners for $720 million. (2017)
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eVestment/Nasdaq/Insight Venture Partners
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)
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Bridge Growth Partners/BackOffice Associates
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)
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A.S.Adventure Group/McTREK
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)
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NeuroDerm/ Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corporation
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)
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Melinta Therapeutics, Inc./Cempra, Inc.
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)
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MetLife, Inc./Brighthouse Financial, Inc.
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)
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Frontline Education/Thoma Bravo
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)
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Samson Resource II/Rockcliff Energy II
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)
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SIG/Z Capital
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)
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Ekkio Capital/Amatasigroup/Eurofins
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)
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IK Investment Breteche Industrie Group
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)
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Seaport Capital/Keg Logistics
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)
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PAI Partners/ADB Safegate
We advised PAI Partners in the sale of ADB Safegate, a global airport performance solutions provider, to The Carlyle Group. (2017)
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New Mountain Capital/Sparta Systems/Thoma Bravo
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)
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Constantia Flexibles/Multi-Color Corporation
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)
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Hawaiian Telcom/Cincinnati Bell/Twin Haven
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)
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Castik Capital/Transport Services Unit of Wolters Kluwer
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)
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CMA CGM/EQT Infrastructure III/APL Limited
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)
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A Place for Mom/General Atlantic and Silver Lake/Warburg Pincus
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)
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Gainline Capital Partners/Southern Motion
We represented Gainline Capital Partners LP in an agreement for funds managed by Gainline to acquire upholstered furniture manufacturer Southern Motion, Inc. (2017)
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Gantner/Syx Automations
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)
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CMA CGM/Mercosul Line
We represented CMA CGM in its acquisition of Mercosul Line from Maersk Line. (2017)
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PAI Partners/DomusVi
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)
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PAI Partners/IPH/Advent
We represented PAI Partners in its deal to sell IPH, a European industrial supplies distributor, to Advent International. (2017)
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Aquiline Capital Partners/OSG Billing Services
We represented Aquiline Capital Partners in its acquisition of OSG Billing Services to create an omni-channel customer communications hub. (2017)
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Castik Capital/inet, GmbH Austria
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)
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Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc./Kerbal Space Program
We represented Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc., in its acquisition of Kerbal Space Program, a critically acclaimed space simulation program. (2017)
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Parallels/Plesk/Oakley Capital
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)
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Kinnser Software/Insight Venture Partners/Mediware
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)
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FIS/Capco/CD&R
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)
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Insight Venture Partners/Resolve Systems
We represented Insight Venture Partners in its acquisition of Resolve Systems, a leading enterprise security and IT incident response platform. (2017)
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PAI Partners/ELITech
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)
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3i/Formel D
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)
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Broadview/Windstream
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)
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Insight Venture Partners/Zyme
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)
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Cowen Group/Convergex
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)
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Flex-N-Gate/Plastic Omnium Businesses
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)
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Cerelia/English Bay Batter
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)
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Cowen Group/CEFC China
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)
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Bpifrance/Peugot SA
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)
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BISAM/Aquiline Capital Partners/FactSet
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)
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Aquiline Capital Partners/Simply Business/Travelers
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)
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Bonduelle/Ready Pac Foods
We represented Bonduelle in its agreement to acquire Ready Pac Foods. (2017)
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SourceHOV Holdings, Inc./Novitex Holdings, Inc./Quinpario Acquisition Corp.
We represented SourceHOV in its $2.8 billion merger agreement with Novitex and Quinpario to form Exela Technologies. (2017)
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Fortress Investment Group/SoftBank Group
We represented Morgan Stanley as financial advisor to Fortress Investment Group in its $3.3 billion acquisition by SoftBank Group. (2017)
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Virtus Investment Partners/RidgeWorth Investments
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. (2017)
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Salient CRGT/Information Innovators
We represented Bridge Growth Partners, LLC and Salient CRGT in Salient CRGT's acquisition of Information Innovators, Inc. (2017)
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Take-Two Interactive Software Social Point
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)
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Valtech Cardio/Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
We represented Valtech Cardio in its acquisition by Edwards Lifesciences Corporation for up to $690 million. (2017)
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United Subcontractors, Inc./Trilantic North America
We represented United Subcontractors, Inc. (USI) in an equity investment and recapitalization in partnership with Trilantic North America. (2017)
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ARIAD Pharmaceuticals/Takeda/Sarissa Capital Management
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)
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Aeolus Capital Management/Elliott Management
We represented Aeolus, its founder and management team in the acquisition of a controlling interest in Aeolus by Elliott Management. (2017)
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Glansaol/Laura Geller/Julep/Clark's Botanicals
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)
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Dormakaba Group/Stanley Black Decker
We represented dormakaba Group, as U.S. counsel, in its $725 million acquisition of Stanley Black & Decker’s Mechanical Security businesses. (2016)
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Moore Frères & Company/Opera TV
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)
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Allied World/Fairfax Financial
We represented Allied World in its acquisition by Fairfax Financial for $4.9 billion in cash and stock. (2016)
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Finalsite/School Website
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)
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ITT Corporation/Axtone Group
We represented ITT Corporation in the approximately $118 million acquisition of Axtone Group. (2016)
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TA Associates/Onlineprinters GmbH/Bregal Unternehmerkapital
We represented TA Associates in the sale of Onlineprinters GmbH to Bregal Unternehmerkapital. (2016)
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Fidelity National Information Services, Inc./SunGard
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)
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Ironshore Inc./Liberty Mutual Group Inc.
We represented Ironshore Inc. in its acquisition by Liberty Mutual Group Inc. for approximately $3 billion. (2016)
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QBE Insurance Group Limited/Enstar Group Limited
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)
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Promotion Execution Partners/WPP
We represented Promotion Execution Partners (PEP), a marketing management and procurement company, in its pending acquisition by WPP. (2016)
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EQT Expansion Capital II/Internetstores Holding GmbH
We represented EQT Expansion Capital II in the sale of Internetstores Holding GmbH to SIGNA Retail. (2016)
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Argo Group/Ariel Re
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. (2016)
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AlixPartners/Jay Alix/CVC Capital Partners
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)
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Insight Venture Partners/Ministry Brands
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)
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Strategic Insight/BrightScope
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)
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Level 3 Communications/CenturyLink
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)
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Ardian/SLV
We represented Ardian in its agreement to acquire SLV, a provider of lighting fixtures for residential and commercial space, from Cinven. (2016)
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The CapStreet Group/T.F. Hudgins Holdings/Allied Reliability Group Holdings
We represented The CapStreet Group in the combination of portfolio company T.F. Hudgins Holdings and Allied Reliability Group Holdings. (2016)
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Genworth Financial/China Oceanwide Holdings Group Co.
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)
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Swiss Re Corporate Solutions Ltd/ Bradesco Seguros
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)
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The Sterling Group/Destin Jet
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)
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Ardian/Weber Automotive GmbH
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)
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Implant Sciences/L-3 Communications
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)
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Aralez Pharmaceuticals/AstraZeneca
We represented Aralez Pharmaceuticals in its acquisition of the U.S. rights to beta-blocker Toprol-XL® from AstraZeneca. (2016)
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Riverstone Holdings LLC/Vantage Energy/Rice Energy
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)
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IK Investment Partners I@D Holding
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)
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Generation Investment Management/Unilever
We represented Generation Investment Management, a Seventh Generation shareholder, in connection with Seventh Generation’s acquisition by Unilever. (2016)
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Bregal Freshstream/Verwater
We represented Bregal Freshstream in its acquisition of a majority stake in Verwater, a Dutch oilfield services company, from investment firm Infestos. (2016)
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Bridge Growth Partners/Finalsite
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)
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American Realty Capital – Retail Centers of America, Inc. (RCA)/American Finance Trust, Inc. (AFIN)
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)
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NuView Life Sciences Inc
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exocad GmbH/The Carlyle Group
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)
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Aralez Pharmaceuticals/Merck
We represented Aralez Pharmaceuticals in its acquisition of the U.S. and Canadian rights to cardiovascular drug Zontivity from Merck. (2016)
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Hansen Medical/Auris Surgical Robots
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)
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Medical Liability Mutual Insurance Company/National Indemnity Company
We represented Medical Liability Mutual Insurance Company (MLMIC) in its acquisition by National Indemnity Company, a Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary. (2016)
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Inspired Gaming Group/Hydra Industries Acquisition Corp.
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)
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E2open/Orchestro
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)
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Insight Venture Partners/WorkForce Software/Workplace
We represented Insight Venture Partners and portfolio company WorkForce Software in WorkForce’s acquisition of Workplace. (2016)
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Bregal Freshstream/Radley
We represented Bregal Freshstream in its acquisition of iconic British handbag and accessories brand Radley. (2016)
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Colony Capital/NorthStar
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)
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LOGICnow/SolarWinds
We represented LOGICnow in its acquisition by SolarWinds. (2016)
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Genstar Capital/IHS Inc.
We represented Genstar Capital in its acquisition of the Operational Excellence & Risk Management (OERM) business of IHS. (2016)
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IK Investment Partners/Marle
We represented IK Investment Partners in its agreement to acquire orthopedic implant manufacturing company Marle from The Carlyle Group. (2016)
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Warburg Pincus/ACAMS
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)
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Asset International/Market Metrics, Matrix Solutions
We represented Genstar Capital portfolio company Asset International in its acquisition of Market Metrics and Matrix Solutions from FactSet. (2016)
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Palms Casino/Station Casinos/Red Rock Resorts
We represented Palms Casino in its sale to Station Casinos, which is owned by Red Rock Resorts, Inc. (2016)
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PAI Partners/Ethypharm
We represented PAI Partners in its negotiations to acquire European specialty pharma company Ethypharm from Astorg. (2016)
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Galil Medical/BTG
We represented certain shareholders of cryotherapy company Galil Medical in its sale to BTG plc. (2016)
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PayScale/MarketPay
We represented PayScale, a Warburg Pincus portfolio company, in its merger with MarketPay. (2016)
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RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. /Kingstone Companies
We represented RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. in its acquisition of 595,238 common shares of Kingstone Companies, Inc. through a private placement. (2016)
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Arkema/Calgon Carbon
We represented Arkema in the sale of its activated carbon and filter aid business to Calgon Carbon. (2016)
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Conga/Novatus, ActionGrid, CRMCulture
We represented Conga, the leading provider of document and report generation solutions for Salesforce customers, in its acquisitions of Novatus, ActionGrid and CRMCulture. (2016)
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Ardian/Gantner
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)
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Bridge Growth Partners/Solace Systems
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)
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3i/Amor Group/Gilde Buy Out Partners
We represented 3i in its sale of Amor Group, the German market leader for affordable precious jewelry, to Gilde Buy Out Partners. (2016)
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Liberty Oilfield Services/Sanjel Corporation
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)
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AssetMark, Inc./Huatai Securities
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)
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Aquiline Capital Partners/Simply Business
We represented Aquiline Capital Partners in its agreement to acquire Simply Business, the UK’s biggest business insurance provider. (2016)
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Hudson’s Bay Company/HBS Global Properties
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)
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Mercer Advisors/Kanaly Holdings
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)
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Captain Train/Trainline
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)
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Jagex Limited/Shanghai Hongtou Network Technology Co., Ltd.
We represented Jagex Limited in its acquisition by Shanghai Hongtou Network Technology Co., Ltd. (2016)
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G.E.T. Enterprises/Olympus Partners
We represented the management team of G.E.T. Enterprises in connection with G.E.T.’s acquisition by Olympus Partners. (2016)
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MetLife/MassMutual
We represented MetLife in the sale of its national distribution sales force. (2016)
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Arbor Realty Trust/Arbor Commercial Mortgage
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)
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BB&T Corporation/Swett & Crawford
We represented BB&T Corporation in its acquisition of Swett & Crawford from Cooper Gay Swett & Crawford for $500 million in cash. (2016)
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Insight Venture Partners/Diligent
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)
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Zenith Energy/BP
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)
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Ekkio/Q-Biologicals
We represented Ekkio and its portfolio company, Amatsigroup, in the acquisition of Q-Biologicals, a leading provider of process development and biomanufacturing services. (2016)
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Aquiline Capital Partners/Wellington Insurance Group
We represented Aquiline Capital Partners in its majority investment in Wellington Insurance Group, an insurance risk distribution and financial services organization. (2016)