The recent Blackstone investment in Dallas-based software provider ISN was satisfying to Bell Nunnally partner Larry Shosid. But maybe the most personally satisfying aspect of the deal was a chance to work with a former colleague: ISN general counsel Jim Skochdopole. Caroline Evans has the details.
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CDT Roundup: 22 Deals, 14 Firms, 135 Lawyers, $6.8B
No getting around it: The nation remains on guard, with the potential for disturbances at all 50 statehouses this weekend. It is a time, says Caroline Evans, for personal reflection, even as the corporate world has already moved to act. Last week’s deals and more in the CDT Roundup.
Two New Fortress Deals for $2.1B Are Part of LNG Gas-To-Power Play
In addition to its $2.2 billion purchase of Hygo Energy Transition, New Fortress will also take over Golar’s master limited partnership Golar LNG Partners in a cash deal with an enterprise value of $1.9 billion and an equity value of $251 million. Caroline Evans names the lawyers examines the strategy behind the two deals.
Houston Deal Partner Leaves Latham for Willkie
Willkie leadership says Jesse Myers’ versatility in private equity, capital markets and energy transition projects builds on the firm’s current strengths.
TX Chief Justice on Partisan Elections: ‘It just looks horrible’
Texas’ system of selecting judges by partisan elections and campaign fundraising is fraught with problems and ought to be changed. That is the opinion of the current and past chief justices of Texas, as well as the findings of a statewide blue-ribbon commission. What are the chances that Texas sees substantive judicial elections reforms? The two chiefs and two prominent trial lawyers – David Beck and Chip Babcock – have the answer.
Former Noble Energy Environmental Transactions Expert Joins White & Case
Taylor Pullins was lead internal counsel for Noble on environmental, health and safety and regulatory matters in its merger with Chevron last summer.
Latham, Kirkland Advise on $1.6 Billion Electric Vehicle ArcLight SPAC Deal
Proterra, a California-based EV manufacturing company, announced Tuesday that it is going public through a merger with an Arclight SPAC. Lots of Texas lawyers were involved. Caroline Evans has all the details and all the names.
EY Tax Leader Moves to Mayer Brown
Houston lawyer Greg Matlock joins Mayer Brown as global co-leader of the firm’s Tax-Energy group.
Locke Lord Lands Houston Litigator from Roberts Markel
Mia Lorick was a shareholder at Roberts Markel Weinberg Butler Hailey PC, where she founded and directed the firm’s diversity and inclusion initiative.
Spencer Fane Brings in New Year with Bankruptcy Trio in Plano
The Plano bankruptcy boutique Pronske & Kathman has merged its operations with Spencer Fane.