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)

We represented First American Financial Corporation on its pending 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)

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)

We represented Sixth Street in its agreement alongside Resolution Life to reinsure a $35 billion fixed index annuity portfolio of Allianz Life. (2022)

We represented Curtis Instruments in its sale to Kohler Co. (2022)

We represented Take-Two on the pending approximately $12.7 billion acquisition of Zygna, a global leader in interactive entertainment. (2022)

We represented Etanco and private equity sponsor Intermediate Capital Group in the €725 million sale of Etanco Group to Simpson Manufacturing Co. (2022)

We represented Ministry Brands in a majority investment from Reverence Capital Partners. (2022)

We represented Velocity Risk Underwriters, LLC in its acquisition by Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. (2021)

We represented AlixPartners in its acquisition of management consulting firm Galt & Company. (2021)

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)

We represented Aquiline Capital Partners with respect to its acquisition of a majority shareholding in CHEOPS TECHNOLOGY. (2021)

We represented CVC Capital Partners on portfolio company Cooper Consumer Health’s acquisition of Lashilé Beauty. (2021)

We represented FFL Partners and Two Sigma Impact in their acquisition of a majority stake in Community Medical Services. (2021)

We represented Citizens Financial Group, Inc. in its acquisition of private investment banking firm DH Capital LLC. (2021)

We represented Nexa Equity LLC in its majority growth investment in Leap, a leading provider of home contractor sales enablement software. (2021)

We represented Cardiovalve Ltd. (f/k/a Mitraltech Ltd.) in its $300 million sale to Venus Medtech. (2021)

We represented CMA CGM Group in its acquisition of most of Ingram Micro’s Commerce & Lifecycle Services business, valued at $3 billion. (2021)

We represented Foreside Financial Group, a portfolio company of Genstar Capital, in its acquisition of ACA Group. (2021)

We represented CIP Capital and its portfolio company Cisive in the sale of Cisive to GTCR. (2021)

We represented Foreside Financial Group, a portfolio company of Genstar Capital, in its acquisition of Alaric Compliance Services. (2021)

We represented América Móvil in the approximately $6.25 billion sale of TracFone to Verizon. (2021)

We represented IK Partners, as member of an investor consortium, in the acquisition of Vivalto Santé. (2021)

We represented Searchlight Capital Partners in its agreement to acquire a majority stake in Celestyal Cruises. (2021)

We represented Cérélia, a portfolio company of Ardian, in its proposed acquisition of General Mills’ European dough businesses. (2021)

We represented CIP Capital and 3Pillar Global in a strategic growth investment for 3Pillar from H.I.G. Capital. (2021)

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)

We represented PDI in its acquisition of Universe Group plc, a British financial technology company. (2021)

We represented Franchise Group in its acquisition of W.S. Badcock Corporation for $580 million. (2021)

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)

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)

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)

We represented Atlas Holdings in its planned acquisition of R.R. Donnelley for $2.1 billion. (2021)

We represented CMA CGM Group in its $2.3 billion acquisition of Fenix Marine Services, one of the largest U.S. port terminals. (2021)

We represented Victory Capital in its acquisition of WestEnd Advisors for $480 million. (2021)

We represented Franklin Templeton in its $1.75 billion acquisition of Lexington Partners, a manager of secondary private equity and co-investment funds. (2021)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

We represented Centerbridge Partners in its minority investment in, and later on the sale of, DentaQuest, an oral health care company. (2021)

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)

We represented Franchise Group in its acquisition of Sylvan Learning. (2021)

We represented Insight Partners as lead co-investor in an equity consortium in an agreement to acquire Inovalon for $7.3 billion. (2021)

We represented Insight Partners and Achieve3000 in Achieve3000’s sale to McGraw Hill, a portfolio company of Platinum Equity. (2021)

We represented Bluewater on its acquisition of IMServ Europe Limited from Schneider Electric. (2021)

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)

We represented Bain Capital Credit in its acquisition of GAIL’s Bakery, a fast growing and critically acclaimed retail bakery and cafe. (2021)

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)

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)

We represented Insight Partners in a substantial investment in DistroKid, valuing the company at $1.3 billion. (2021)

We represented Xerox in connection with formation of CareAR Software Business and investment by ServiceNow. (2021)

We represented Take-Two on the acquisition of Dynamixyz, a world-class leader in video-based facial animation services. (2021)

We represented Sebia on the acquisition of specialty diagnostic leader ORGENTEC Diagnostika from Water Street Healthcare Partners. (2021)

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)

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)

We represented SGT Capital on the acquisition of Utimaco Group from private equity fund EQT Mid Market Europe. (2021)

We represented Diligent in its acquisition of ESG software leader Accuvio. (2021)

We represented Hachette Book Group, a subsidiary of Lagardére SA, in its $240 million acquisition of Workman Publishing. (2021)

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)

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)

We represented Searchlight Capital Partners in its negotiations to acquire Flowbird, a global market leader in parking management solutions. (2021)

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)

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)

We represented Monarch on the takeover offer by a Volkswagen-led consortium of Europcar Mobility Group via a cash tender offer. (2021)

We represented Capital Senior Living in a strategic PIPE transaction with investor Conversant Capital. (2021)

We represented Insight Partners in its acquisition, with Genstar Capital, of Vector Solutions. (2021)

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)

We represented New Mountain Capital and DRB Systems in DRB’s sale to Vontier for approximately $965 million. (2021)

We represented Searchlight Capital Partners on the sale of its significant stake in EOLO, an Italian broadband provider, to Partners Group. (2021)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

We represented Genstar Capital in its agreement to acquire a majority stake in Foreside Financial Group. (2021)

We represented Apex Group and Genstar Capital in the significant minority investment by TA Associates in Apex, a Genstar portfolio company. (2021)

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)

We represented Aquiline Capital Partners in its acquisition of Xact Data Discovery, and the subsequent merger of eDiscovery companies Xact and Consilio. (2021)

We represented Freshstream on the sale of leading UK holiday resort business Away Resorts to CVC Capital Partners. (2021)

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)

We represented NPM Capital in its acquisition of Infinitas Learning, a leading provider of products and services designed for education and learning. (2021)

We represented NEOGOV in its investment from Warburg Pincus and The Carlyle Group. (2021)

We represented Constellation Pharmaceuticals in connection with MorphoSys’s acquisition of Constellation Pharmaceuticals. (2021)

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)

We represented Aquiline in its investment in SurePoint Technologies. (2021)

We represented co-founder Michele Levy in the sale of clean beauty brand Costa Brazil to Amyris. (2021)

We represented Akorn in the $230 million sale of its Consumer Health Business to Prestige Consumer Healthcare. (2021)

We represented Truist Insurance Holdings in its acquisition of Constellation Affiliated Partners. (2021)

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)

We represented Innoviva in its repurchase of an equity stake from GSK for $392 million. (2021)

We represented Fenergo in its sale by Insight Partners to Astorg and Bridgepoint. (2021)

We represented Genstar Capital and its portfolio company Apex Group on the acquisition and financing of Tzur Capital Management Ltd. (2021)

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)

We represented CapVest Partners on the sale of its portfolio company, leading food manufacturer Valeo Foods, to Bain Capital. (2021)

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)

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)

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)

We represented Keyfactor, an Insight Partners portfolio company, in its merger with PrimeKey under the Keyfactor brand. (2021)

We represented BofA Securities as financial advisor to Knoll, Inc. in connection with Knoll’s $1.8 billion combination with Herman Miller, Inc. (2021)

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)

We served as financing counsel to Platinum Equity in its $1.7 billion acquisition of Club Car. (2021)

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)

We represented Cérélia on its acquisition of US Waffle, a privately-held frozen foods manufacturing company based in South Carolina. (2021)

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)

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)

We represented Insight as an investor in the PIPE transaction as part of WeWork’s $9 billion SPAC merger with BowX Acquisition Corp. (2021)

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)

We represented HealthEquity in its acquisition of Luum, a technology platform for employee commute management. (2021)

We represented Maxburg Beteiligungen III GmbH & Co. KG in its acquisition of all shares in LPM Bunny Management GmbH. (2021)

We represented Homeowners of America (HOA), a Managing General Agent (MGA) and insurance carrier hybrid, in its acquisition by Porch Group. (2021)

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)

We represented Holley in its merger with SPAC Empower Ltd., in which Holley will become a publicly traded company. (2021)

We represented Questel and its financial sponsors Eurazeo, IK Investment Partners and Raise Investissement on the contemplated acquisition of NovumIP from Paragon Partners. (2021)

We represented Diligent in its acquisition of Galvanize, a SaaS governance, risk, and compliance software provider. (2021)

We represented Diligent in its acquisition of Steele Compliance Solutions, Inc., an ethics and compliance SaaS provider. (2021)

We represented Thycotic and Insight Partners in the sale of Thycotic to TPG Global. (2021)

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)

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)

We represented PE-backed CoAdvantage in its acquisition of SourcePointe, a provider of outsourced HR services. (2021)

We represented Enstor in the sale of Waha Gas Storage Facility to WhiteWater Midstream. (2021)

We represented Genstar Capital and its portfolio company Apex Group in Apex Group’s acquisition of FundRock. (2021)

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)

We represented Galaxy Universal in its agreement to acquire Apex Global Brands. (2021)

We represented Cetera in its acquisition of the independent financial planning channel of Voya Financial Advisors. (2021)

We represented FFP on its contemplated acquisition of a minority interest in International SOS, a worldwide leader in health and security services. (2021)

We represented Insight Partners in its acquisition with Stone Point Capital of real estate data firm CoreLogic for approximately $6 billion. (2021)

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)

We represented Zenith Energy in the acquisition of the assets of Bulk Terminal Storage from Guttman Realty. (2021)

We represented Sixth Street, a leading global investment firm, in its acquisition of Talcott Resolution Life Insurance Company from a consortium of investors (2021)

We represented Franchise Group in its acquisition of Pet Supplies Plus for approximately $700 million. (2021)

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)

We represented Aquiline Capital Partners in its strategic investment in SageView Advisory Group, a registered investment advisory firm. (2021)

We represented Valeo Foods, a CapVest Partners portfolio company, on its acquisition of German confectionery manufacturer Schluckwerder. (2021)

We represented Samson Resources II, LLC in its agreement to sell its Powder River Basin Assets for $215 million. (2021)

We represented Midwest Dental, a portfolio company of FFL Partners, in Midwest Dental’s sale to Smile Brands Inc. (2020)

We represented New Mountain Capital portfolio company Sparta Systems in New Mountain’s $1.3 billion sale of Sparta to Honeywell. (2020)

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)

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.

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.

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)

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)

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)

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)

We represented HungerRush™, a CapStreet portfolio company, in its acquisition of OrdrAI™, a leading text and voice ordering provider for the restaurant industry. (2020)

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)

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)

We represented AdaptHealth Corp. in its $2 billion acquisition of home medical equipment provider AeroCare. (2020)

We represented Loral in its agreement with PSP Investments and Telesat Canada to combine Loral and Telesat into a new Canadian public company. (2020)

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)

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)

We represented Highline Aftermarket Investments, LLC, a majority-owned subsidiary of The Sterling Group, in its acquisition by Pritzker Private Capital. (2020)

We represented ISS and Genstar Capital in Genstar’s sale of ISS to Deutsche Börse for $2.275 billion. (2020)

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)

We represented Take-Two Interactive Software in the proposed takeover of London-listed Codemasters for approximately $994 million. (2020)

We represented Victory Capital in its acquisition of THB Asset Management. (2020)

We represented Juniper Capital in its $188 million strategic investment in independent oil and gas company Penn Virginia. (2020)

We represented Compass Partners Capital in its acquisition of PRL, Inc., a leading manufacturer of high-tech alloy castings. (2020)

We represented Simplicity in its sale by Aquiline Capital Partners and management to Lee Equity Partners. (2020)

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)

We represented First Investors in its sale to Gallatin Point Capital. (2020)

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)

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)

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)

We represented Highline Aftermarket, a subsidiary of The Sterling Group, in its acquisition of Plews Retail, an automotive designer, manufacturer and distributor. (2020)

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)

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)

We represented Atlas in its acquisition of LSC Communications, a commercial print and digital media solutions company. (2020)

We represented Episerver, a portfolio company of Insight Partners, in its acquisition of Optimizely, a leading experience optimization platform. (2020)

We represented Bullhorn, a software provider for the recruitment industry, in a new strategic investment from Stone Point Capital. (2020)

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)

We represented Stone Point Capital in its exchange agreement with Enstar involving Atrium and StarStone U.S. (2020)

We represented Diligent, a portfolio company of Insight Partners, in its investment from Clearlake Capital and Blackstone. (2020)

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)

We represented AlixPartners in its acquisition of global risk management firm Freeh Group International Solutions. (2020)

We advised Stanley Capital on its acquisition of global specialty pharmaceutical company, Noden Pharma DAC. (2020)

We represented KKR in its acquisition of retirement and life insurance company Global Atlantic for $4.4 billion. (2020)

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)

We represented digital wealth management company Personal Capital in its acquisition by Empower Retirement, one of the country’s largest retirement services providers. (2020)

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)

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)

We represented Spinnaker Insurance Company, a licensed national property and casualty insurer, in its acquisition by Hippo Insurance Services. (2020)

We represented Fidelity National Financial, the nation's largest title insurance company, in its acquisition of FGL Holdings for $2.7 billion. (2020)

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)

We represented Cisco in its acquisition of cloud-activity monitoring software provider ThousandEyes Inc. (2020)

We represented Maxburg Beteiligungen III GmbH & Co. KG on the acquisition of saracus Group. (2020)

We represented Conga in its combination with Apttus to create a leading company in digital transformation for commercial operations. (2020)

We represented Franklin Templeton in the acquisition of AdvisorEngine Inc., a digital wealth platform and provider of technology and consulting services. (2020)

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)

We represented FTV Capital in its growth equity investment in London-based pet insurer Bought By Many. (2020)

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)

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)

We represented BofA Securities as financial advisor to Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in connection with Progenics amended merger transaction with Lantheus Holdings, Inc. (2020)

We represented Zurich Insurance Group in its agreement to sell its U.S. Corporate Life and Pensions (Group Benefits) business to Aflac. (2020)

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)

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)

We represented Loyale Healthcare, a leading provider of patient payment and engagement solutions, in its acquisition by RevSpring. (2020)

We represented RenaissanceRe on the Sale of RenaissanceRe (UK) Limited, its UK run-off business, to AXA Liabilities Managers. (2020)

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)

We represented Lagardère on the contemplated sale of its leading global sports marketing firm, Lagardère Sports, to H.I.G. Capital. (2020)

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)

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)

We represented Franklin Templeton in its $4.5 billion acquisition of asset manager Legg Mason. (2020)

We represented Foundation Source in its acquisition by Incline Equity Partners. (2020)

We represented Ardian in its sale of specialty pharmaceutical group Riemser to Esteve. (2020)

We represented Searchlight Capital Partners in its acquisition of Global Risk Partners, a leading UK-based insurance brokerage business. (2020)

We represented Court Square Capital Partners in the recapitalization and acquisition of Medical Knowledge Group from WindRose Health Investors. (2020)

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)

We represented Springbok in the sale of mineral and royalty interests to Kimbell Royalty Partners for $175 million. (2020)

We represented DPI, a significant minority shareholder, on the $1.85 billion sale of Eaton Towers to American Tower Corporation. (2020)

We represented Insight Partners in its acquisition of Veeam Software for $5 billion. (2020)

Represented Insight Partners in its acquisition of leading enterprise IoT security firm Armis for $1.1 billion. (2020)

We represented Bpifrance in connection with Fiat Chrysler and Peugeot SA’s agreement to merge, creating the world’s fourth largest automaker (2019)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

We represented Insight Partners in its $145 million investment in Germany’s commercetools, a leader in next-generation commerce software. (2019)

We represented Arkema in its contemplated sale of its Functional Polyolefins business to SK Global Chemical. (2019)

We represented Mailjet and its shareholders on its acquisition by Mailgun, a leading email delivery platform backed by Thoma Bravo. (2019)

We served as financing legal counsel to Platinum Equity in its $2.74 billion acquisition of Cision Ltd. (2019)

We represented the Hudson's Bay Company Shareholder Group in its $1.4 billion agreement with HBC to take the company private. (2019)

We represented The Sterling Group and its portfolio company Construction Supply Group in Construction Supply’s acquisition of Construction Materials. (2019)

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)

We represented global staffing software provider Bullhorn in its acquisition of Erecruit. (2019)

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)

We represented Blantyre Capital in its acquisition of Seuffer’s assets to form AST International. (2019)

We represented Pickering Energy Partners in a $500 million strategic joint venture with oil and gas operator Henry Resources. (2019)

We represented Tenex Capital Management in its investment in Wolf Home Products, a provider of kitchen and bath, outdoor living and building products. (2019)

We represented management of Axiom, the global leader in specialized on-demand legal talent, in a strategic investment from Permira funds. (2019)

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)

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)

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)

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)

We represented Sagard in its acquisition of Sterimed, a leading manufacturer of sterile packaging for the pharmaceutical industry, from Meeschaert Capital Partners. (2019)

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)

We represented CapVest Partners and its portfolio company Valeo Foods in its acquisition of Campbell’s European Chips Business. (2019)

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)

We represented Hudson’s Bay Company in its $100 million sale of the Lord + Taylor brand and related intellectual property to Le Tote. (2019)

We represented GetFeedback, Campaign Monitor and Insight Partners in the sale of GetFeedback to SurveyMonkey. (2019)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

We represented BNP Paribas Cardif in the negotiation of a long-term bancassurance strategic alliance in Latin America with Scotiabank. (2019)

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)

We represented Aquiline Capital Partners in its acquisition of human resources outsourcing provider CoAdvantage from Morgan Stanley Capital Partners. (2019)

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)

We represented Fourth and Insight Partners in the hospitality technology merger of HotSchedules and Fourth, backed by Marlin Equity Partners and Insight Partners. (2019)

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)

We represented Atlas Holdings in its acquisition of the Snacks Division of TreeHouse Foods. (2019)

We represented CapVest Partners and its portfolio company Karro Food Group in the acquisition of Young’s Seafood. (2019)

We represented HealthEquity, the nation's largest independent health savings account custodian, in its acquisition of WageWorks for approximately $2 billion. (2019)

We represented U.S. cloud-based software vendor Acumatica in its sale to EQT. (2019)

We represented PAI Partners, the owners of StellaGroup, in StellaGroup’s acquisition of the shutters & awnings platform of CRH. (2019)

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)

We represented Covius, a portfolio company of Aquiline Capital Partners, in its acquisition of Chronos Solutions' credit, verification, REO and auction businesses. (2019)

We represented Harvest Partners and EyeCare Service Partners in the acquisition of Delray Eye Associates. (2019)

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)

We represented Insight Partners in its acquisition of threat intelligence company Recorded Future for $780 million. (2019)

We represented Bregal Freshstream in its acquisition of UK holiday park operator Away Resorts from LDC. (2019)

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)

We represented E2open, a portfolio company of Insight Partners, in its acquisition of global trade management software provider Amber Road for $425 million. (2019)

We represented Warburg Pincus in its sale of software-as-a-service (SaaS) provider Dude Solutions to Clearlake Capital Group. (2019)

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)

We represented MultiView, a Warburg Pincus portfolio company, in connection with its sale to an affiliate of The Stagwell Group. (2019)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

We represented The Sterling Group in its acquisition of Polychem Corporation, a leader in the securement packaging industry. (2019)

We represented Atlas Holdings in its acquisition of wire manufacturer and marketer International Wire Group Holdings. (2019)

We represented FIS, a global leader in financial services technology, in its $42 billion merger with Worldpay, Inc., the largest fintech deal ever. (2019)

We represented The Sterling Group and Process Barron in the sale of Process Barron to funds managed by Carousel Capital. (2019)

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)

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)

We represented Anaqua, the leading provider of innovation and IP management, in its sale to Astorg, a leading European private equity firm. (2019)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

Excellence Logging, a portfolio company of Blue Water Energy, in its acquisition of Weatherford International’s surface data logging business (2018)

We represented Centerview Partners as financial advisor to biopharmaceutical company Tesaro in its acquisition by GlaxoSmithKline for $5.1 billion. (2018)

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)

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)

Represented E2open, a portfolio company of Insight Venture Partners, in connection with the acquisition of ocean shipping network and software provider INTTRA. (2018)

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)

We represented Cowen Inc. in its agreement to acquire privately held Quarton International, a leading global financial advisory company serving the middle market. (2018)

We represented Colony Capital in its joint venture with HB2 Energy to form Colony HB2 Energy, an energy-focused investment management platform. (2018)

We represented Victory Capital Holdings, Inc. in its deal to acquire USAA Asset Management Company. (2018)

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)

We represented CIP Capital in its sale of OnCourse Learning to Bertelsmann Education Group. (2018)

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)

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)

We represented Franklin Templeton Investments in its acquisition of alternative credit manager Benefit Street Partners. (2018)

We represented ITE Management in its acquisition of American Railcar Industries from Icahn Enterprises in a transaction valued at approximately $1.75 billion. (2018)

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)

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)

We represented Ardian in its sale of hotel cosmetics manufacturer ADA International to Moonlake Capital. (2018)

We represented Time Manufacturing Company, a portfolio company of The Sterling Group, in its acquisition of Aspen Aerials, Inc. (2018)

We represented global consulting firm AlixPartners on its acquisition of independent financial advisory and interim management firm Zolfo Cooper. (2018)

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)

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)

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)

We represented Insight Venture Partners in its $1.16 billion acquisition of Episerver, a leading marketing technology and digital commerce company. (2018)

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)

We represented Nephila Holdings Limited, the pre-eminent insurance-linked securities manager in the world, in its agreement to be acquired by Markel. (2018)

We represented Insight Venture Partners in its growth investment in EveryAction, a leading provider of software for nonprofits and campaigns. (2018)

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)

We represented Ring International in its acquisition of automotive, industrial and aerospace manufacturer BOA Group. (2018)

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)

We represented Diligent Corporation, a leader in enterprise governance, in its acquisition of Brainloop, a secure communication software provider. (2018)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

We represented 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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

We represented Virtus Investment Partners in its agreement to acquire RidgeWorth Investments, a multi-boutique asset management firm, as well as in the related financing. (2017)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

We represented Argo Group, an international underwriter of specialty insurance and reinsurance products, in its acquisition of Ariel Re, a global underwriter of insurance and reinsurance business, for approximately $235 million in cash. (2016)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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