Goodrich to merge with United Technologies for $18.4 billion Representation in connection with its $18.4 billion merger with United Technologies Corp. in which United Technologies will acquire all of outstanding Goodrich common shares at $127.50 per share. Read More »

OM Group acquires Vacuumschmelze GmbH & Co. KG for $1 billion Representation in connection with one of the largest private equity transactions in Europe which involved the $1 billion acquisition and related financing of Vacuumschmelze GmbH & Co. KG from One Equity Partners, a private equity arm of JPMorgan Chase & Co. Read More »

Samson Investment Company to be acquired by investor group consisting of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts, Natural Gas Partners, Crestview Partners, and Itochu for $7.2 billion Represented one of the largest private exploration and production companies in the United States in its $7.2 billion acquisition by an investor group. Read More »

Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan successfully defends historic $43.1 billion hostile takeover bid If consummated, the transaction, which was one of the largest hostile tender offers in history, would have been the largest Canadian acquisition ever. Read More »

R.J. Reynolds maintains winning streak with seventh defense verdict in "Engle Progeny" lawsuits Vasko v. R.J. Reynolds is the latest in a string of defense verdicts in the past several months. Read More »

Continental Airlines and United merge in $8.5 billion all-stock merger of equals Representation in a $8.5 billion merger between Continental Airlines and United Airlines in an all-stock merger of equals bringing together two of the world's premier airlines. Read More »

Spansion Japan settles claims against former parent Successfully represented Spansion Japan Limited ("Spansion Japan") in the bankruptcy case of its former parent, Spansion LLC, allowing Spansion Japan to successfully reorganize in Japan. Read More »

DDR and subsidiaries close on first ever offering of CMBS under the Federal Reserve's TALF Program Represented DDR as borrower in connection with a $400 million loan secured by a portfolio of 28 properties across 19 states, the first ever "New Issue" offering of CMBS under the Federal Reserve's TALF Program. Read More »

Atlas Energy announces $1.7 billion Marcellus Shale joint venture with Reliance Industries Limited Representation in a $1.7 billion joint venture with Reliance Industries whereby Reliance will acquire a 40% undivided interest in approximately 300,000 gross acres in the Marcellus shale region of Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Read More »

DIRECTV wins full victory in Federal Circuit patent appeal Obtained affirmation of a grant of summary judgment in favor of The DIRECTV Group and related companies rejecting plaintiff Finisar Corporation's various claims of patent infringement. Read More »

Chrysler sold to Fiat-led "New Chrysler" after historic court proceedings After a historic battle all the way to the United States Supreme Court, Chrysler LLC sold substantially all of its assets to Fiat-led "New Chrysler" on June 10, 2009, providing the opportunity for its iconic brands and U.S. operations to survive. Read More »

Martek Biosciences wins across-the-board victory in biotech dispute before five-judge Federal Circuit panel Obtained an appellate victory for Martek Biosciences in a patent litigation jury trial against Nutrinova and Lonza involving the infringement of three patents covering the use of algae to produce omega-3 fatty acids. Read More »

ABN AMRO, Citi, Deutsche Bank, DSP Merrill Lynch and SBI Capital serve as lead managers in $1.1 billion rights offering by Hindalco Industries Limited INR 50.48 billion (US $1.1 billion) Equity Shares in a rights offering by Hindalco Industries Limited, a leading producer of aluminum and copper in India and the world Read More »

sanofi-aventis acquires BiPar Sciences Representation in a cash-for-stock merger with BiPar Sciences, Inc. for up to $500 million in total consideration. Read More »

Daiichi Sankyo acquires generic-drug maker Ranbaxy Laboratories for $4.6 billion Representation of one of Japan's largest pharmaceutical companies in its $4.6 billion acquisition of a majority equity interest in Ranbaxy, the largest pharmaceutical company in India. Read More »