Private Equity

  • August 02, 2024

    Real Estate Recap: Grants Pass, Population Data, CMBS Risk

    Catch up on the past week's key developments by state from Law360 Real Estate Authority — including city and state reactions to the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on homeless encampments, a new proptech venture leveraging population data for investors and developers, and one BigLaw leader's view of which sectors are most sensitive to commercial mortgage-backed securities distress.

  • August 02, 2024

    Ex-Loeb Tax Atty Latest Addition To Kilpatrick's NY Team

    A former Loeb & Loeb LLP attorney is bringing his experience in U.S. federal tax matters and real estate transactions to Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP, the firm announced Thursday.

  • August 02, 2024

    SEC Narrows Its Rulemaking Focus As Election Looms

    The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's aggressive rulemaking spree is showing signs of dwindling as November elections loom, although several proposals could be primed for autumn votes if regulators wish to tackle hot-button topics.

  • August 02, 2024

    Ex-CFO Of Embattled PE Firm Sues In Del. For Legal Fees

    The former chief financial officer of 777 Partners LLC has sued the private equity firm in Delaware's Court of Chancery, seeking advancement of his legal fees in connection with a fraud investigation and at least 20 civil lawsuits related to the company's business.

  • August 02, 2024

    Banking Vet Still Has Work To Do As Paul Weiss M&A Head

    After a long tenure in banking, including as Morgan Stanley's global head of mergers and acquisitions, Rob Kindler could have rested on his laurels. Instead, Kindler joined Paul Weiss as its global chair of M&A and has led the team that represented Envestnet Inc. on its July 11 deal to sell the business to Bain Capital for $4.5 billion. He spoke with Law360 about what he sees ahead.

  • August 01, 2024

    More 'Equitable' Banking? This Ex-Biden Official Has A Plan

    A former Biden U.S. Treasury Department official on Thursday outlined a progressive policy agenda that could provide a road map for bank regulators in the next administration, saying there's more that can and should be done to make the banking system stronger and fairer.

  • August 01, 2024

    GPB Capital Execs Convicted Of Fraud For $1.8B Scheme

    A New York federal jury on Thursday convicted former GPB Capital executives of wire and securities fraud charges stemming from allegations they ran the private equity fund like a $1.8 billion Ponzi scheme, according to an announcement from the U.S. Department of Justice.

  • August 01, 2024

    Lewis Brisbois Slams RICO Claims Alleging 'Sham' Suits

    Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP has urged a California federal judge Tuesday to toss Chinese investors' accusations that its attorneys filed lawsuits to cover their failure to read "draconian" contract terms that led the investors to lose their $92.5 million stake in a $2.5 billion Los Angeles mixed-used development.

  • August 01, 2024

    Sidley Launches New San Diego Office With Five Partners

    Sidley Austin LLP has opened a new office in San Diego, with five partners specializing in a range of areas including mergers and acquisition, venture capital and global finance, marking the global law firm's fifth office in the Golden State, the firm announced Thursday.

  • August 01, 2024

    Goodwin Procter Reps Behrman Unit In $475M Sale To ITT

    Private equity firm Behrman Capital, guided by Goodwin Procter LLP, has agreed to sell its portfolio company kSARIA Holdings to global manufacturer ITT Inc. in a $475 million transaction, according to an announcement Thursday.

  • August 01, 2024

    Latham, Ellenoff Rank Among Top Firms For July IPOs

    Latham & Watkins LLP and Ellenoff Grossman Schole LLP were among the leading law firms that steered the most initial public offerings during July, which marked the year's busiest month in terms of IPO proceeds.

  • August 01, 2024

    AI-Focused Chipmaker Cerebras Confidentially Files IPO Plans

    Silicon Valley-based artificial intelligence startup Cerebras Systems Inc. said Thursday it has confidentially filed plans for an initial public offering with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, joining other AI-linked companies in the IPO pipeline.

  • August 01, 2024

    EU Approves $18B Grain Deal With Asset Sales

    European enforcers on Thursday approved grain and seed supplier Bunge Ltd.'s plan to buy global grain trader Viterra Ltd. in an $18 billion deal, conditioned on the sale of Viterra's oilseed businesses in Hungary and Poland.

  • August 01, 2024

    Weil-Led Goldman Sachs Plugs $440M Into Power Biz

    Renewable power company BrightNight on Thursday announced that it has secured a $440 million strategic investment from Goldman Sachs Alternatives' infrastructure business, which is led by Weil Gotshal & Manges LLP.

  • August 01, 2024

    Deals Rumor Mill: BNP Paribas, Blackstone, Honeywell

    The deals rumor mill is often overflowing with transactions that are reportedly close to being signed, so it can be hard to know which ones to stay on top of. Here, Law360 breaks down the notable deal rumors from the past week.

  • August 01, 2024

    Brookfield Buys Thermal Management Biz In $1.7B Deal

    nVent, a London-based electrical connection and protection solutions provider advised by Foley & Lardner, announced Thursday it has agreed to sell its thermal management segment to funds run by private equity shop Brookfield Asset Management, represented by Simpson Thacher, for $1.7 billion in cash.

  • August 01, 2024

    Mass. Could Be New Front In The Battle Over Jury Trial Right

    Following the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling granting defendants facing administrative civil penalties the right to a jury trial, experts say a similar challenge in Massachusetts is likely, but may not find as receptive a judicial audience.

  • July 31, 2024

    Ackman's New Investment Fund Calls Off Planned $2B IPO

    Bill Ackman's new investment fund Pershing Square USA on Wednesday called off its initial public offering just a day after setting a $2 billion fundraising target, which was down significantly from earlier estimates.

  • July 31, 2024

    Steward Health Care Gets OK To Close 2 Mass. Hospitals

    A Texas bankruptcy judge Wednesday approved the closure of two Massachusetts hospitals owned by Steward Health Care after the debtor said that it was unable to find buyers for them.

  • July 31, 2024

    SEC Settles Reg BI Case Against Calif. Broker-Dealer

    The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission announced Wednesday it has agreed to settle allegations that Western International Securities Inc. sold more than $13 million in high-risk debt securities to those with lower risk profiles, marking the potential end of a first-of-its kind enforcement action claiming violations of Regulation Best Interest.

  • July 31, 2024

    Doc 'Muddle' Stalls Trump Media SPAC Figure's Ouster Suit

    Pointing to multiple, conflicting operating agreement versions, a Delaware vice chancellor said she was unable to rule Wednesday on a suit to uphold dismissal of the managing member of a blank check company sponsor for the deal that took former President Donald Trump's social media company public.

  • July 31, 2024

    Ares Rakes Up Nearly $34B For 3rd Direct Lending Fund

    Alternative investment management giant Ares Management Corp., advised by Proskauer Rose LLP, said Wednesday that it had successfully closed its third direct lending fund, which is expected to boast a total capital base of roughly $33.6 billion.

  • July 31, 2024

    Mental Health Biz Hits $3.3B Valuation After Funding Round

    Behavioral health solutions provider Spring Health announced Wednesday it reached a valuation of $3.3 billion following the closing of its Series E funding round, in which the company raised $100 million.

  • July 31, 2024

    UPDATE: Paramount Global Bid Called Into Question After Announcement Pulled

    The validity of a purported $43 billion takeover offer for Paramount Global from Apex Capital is being called into question, after the press release service that published the announcement removed it.

  • July 31, 2024

    Willkie-Led Silver Hill Secures $1.13B For 4th Fund

    Energy-focused private equity shop Silver Hill Energy Partners, advised by Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, on Wednesday announced that it clinched its fourth fund after racking up $1.13 billion of total investor commitments.

Expert Analysis

  • Employee Experience Strategy Can Boost Law Firm Success

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    Amid continuing business uncertainty, law firms should consider adopting a holistic employee experience strategy — prioritizing consistency, targeting signature moments and leveraging measurement tools — to maximize productivity and profitability, says Haley Revel at Calibrate Consulting.

  • Series

    Competing In Triathlons Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    While practicing law and competing in long-distance triathlons can make work and life feel unbalanced at times, participating in the sport has revealed important lessons about versatility, self-care and perseverance that apply to the office as much as they do the racecourse, says Laura Heusel at Butler Snow.

  • Where Justices Stand On Chevron Doctrine Post-Argument

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    Following recent oral argument at the U.S. Supreme Court, at least four justices appear to be in favor of overturning the long-standing Chevron deference, and three justices seem ready to uphold it, which means the ultimate decision may rest on Chief Justice John Roberts' vote, say Wayne D'Angelo and Zachary Lee at Kelley Drye.

  • Perspectives

    6 Practice Pointers For Pro Bono Immigration Practice

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    An attorney taking on their first pro bono immigration matter may find the law and procedures beguiling, but understanding key deadlines, the significance of individual immigration judges' rules and specialized aspects of the practice can help avoid common missteps, says Steven Malm at Haynes Boone.

  • Series

    ESG Around The World: Canada

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    In Canada, multiple statutes, regulations, common law and industry guidance address environmental, social and governance considerations, with debate over ESG in the business realm potentially growing on the horizon, say attorneys at Blakes.

  • Lessons From Country Singer's Personal Service Saga

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    Recent reports that country singer Luke Combs won a judgment against a Florida woman who didn’t receive notice of the counterfeit suit against her should serve as a reminder for attorneys on best practices for effectuating service by electronic means, say attorneys at Jenner & Block.

  • Inside Del. Determinations Of Specific Performance In M&A

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    Delaware M&A rulings, including several from the end of 2023, shed light on the facts that courts may consider when determining whether a party to a transaction is entitled to specific performance, say attorneys at White & Case and Odeko.

  • After Watershed Year, Clean Hydrogen Faces New Challenges

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    Clean hydrogen is on the verge of taking off — but over the course of 2023, it became clear that the regulatory landscape will be more stringent than expected, and the cost and timing of major projects will depend on a number of key developments anticipated in 2024, say attorneys at Weil.

  • A Potential Proactive Tool For Public-Private Joint Ventures

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    In the current environment of heightened antitrust enforcement, the National Cooperative Research and Production Act seems tailor-made for the collaborative work among competitors encouraged by the Biden administration's infrastructure and green energy funding legislation, say Jeetander Dulani and Susan Ebner at Stinson.

  • FERC Actions Signal Concern Over Investors' Utility Stakes

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    Two recent orders and a notice of inquiry from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on the subject of whether large investors are asserting control of public utilities signal increasing regulatory scrutiny of the investment community's influence over the electric power industry, say attorneys at Day Pitney.

  • 3 Areas Of Focus In Congressional Crosshairs This Year

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    Companies must prepare for Congress to build on its 2023 oversight priorities this year, continuing its vigorous inquiries into Chinese company-related investments, workplace safety and labor relations issues, and generative artificial intelligence, say attorneys at Morgan Lewis.

  • 10 Global Antitrust Trends To Anticipate In 2024

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    Proactive navigation of the antitrust enforcement environment remains crucial this year as legal policy and tools evolve to meet intensifying global economic complexity, including geopolitical tensions, trade realignment, market volatility and inflation, say attorneys at Freshfields.

  • NY CRE Lenders Need Clarity On Foreclosure Standing

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    Recent contradictory New York case law regarding issues of standing in commercial real estate litigation creates confusion for borrowers and lenders alike, and should be addressed by courts in advance of the anticipated onslaught of commercial mortgage-backed securities foreclosures, say Christopher Gorman and John Muldoon at Rosenberg & Estis.

  • Series

    Baking Bread Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    After many years practicing law, and a few years baking bread, I have learned that there are a few keys to success in both endeavors, including the assembly of a nourishing and resilient culture, and the ability to learn from failure and exercise patience, says Rick Robinson at Reed Smith.

  • Federal Courts And AI Standing Orders: Safety Or Overkill?

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    Several district court judges have issued standing orders regulating the use of artificial intelligence in their courts, but courts should consider following ordinary notice and comment procedures before implementing sweeping mandates that could be unnecessarily burdensome and counterproductive, say attorneys at Curtis.

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