Latham and V&E Advise in Encana and Athlon’s $5.93 Billion Agreement
Encana Corporation is gaining more of a presence in Texas with its merger agreement to acquire Fort Worth-based Athlon Energy Inc. for $5.93 billion.
Don Looper Sees the Future: Energy Transactional Boutiques
Looper, a prominent Houston tax and project finance lawyer, has officially opened the doors to his new law firm: Looper Goodwine & Ballew. The 11-lawyer firm already has its first lateral hires and expansion into other cities.
Busy Days Continue on M&A Front
Jones Day, Baker Botts, Thompson & Knight, V&E, Latham, Simpson Thacher and Norton Rose Fulbright have all completed mid-sized to big dollar deals in the past week.
Busy Days Continue on M&A Front
Jones Day, Baker Botts, Thompson & Knight, V&E, Latham, Simpson Thacher and Norton Rose Fulbright have all completed mid-sized to big dollar deals in the past week.
Baker Botts and Latham Advise in $1.4 Billion Pipeline Deal
Calgary-based Veresen Inc. has agreed to purchase a 50 percent interest in the Ruby pipeline system from Global Infrastructure Partners for $1.4 billion.
Beirne, Maynard & Parsons Scores Summary Judgment in Probate Battle
A San Antonio probate judge has granted a summary judgment for ACCC Holding Corporation (AHC), dismissing all claims that the deceased founder wrongfully transferred his wife’s inherited shares to his children before his death.
Arcie Jordan Joins Gardere
Jordan represents clients on international transactions and transportation, trade and immigration matters.
Winstead Moves to New Digs in Fort Worth
The firm left 777 Main Street in downtown for its new office on the 17th floor of One City Place at 300 Throckmorton Street.
Andrews Kurth Elects 2014-2015 Policy Committee
Twenty-five of the 29 lawyers on the committee practice are listed as practicing out of at least one of the firm’s Texas offices.
Former GC Joins DLA Piper as Director of Start-Up Program
Majorie Winters, who will be based in Austin, will counsel start-ups and mid-stage companies in matters related to formation, structuring, human resources, IP protection, financing and M&A.
Decker Jones Shareholder to Lead TCBA’s Construction Law Section
Matthew Motes assumes his leadership role after completing a term as vice chair of the section.
Ajinomoto Buys José Olé’s Manufacturer for $800 Million
Jones Day represented Ajinomoto and Baker Botts represented Windsor, a private Houston-based manufacturer of ethnic frozen foods in the U.S. that owns brands including José Olé, Ling Ling and Tai Pei.