New Mergermarket data for Texas-based M&A for the third quarter of 2016 is out. The Texas Lawbook has the exclusive. This article examines deal count, deal value and M&A trends. We also have the updated legal advisers rankings showing which law firms are doing the most corporate transactions.
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Nuremberg Revisited 70 Years Later – And Many North Texas Connections Explored
The Nuremberg trials were 70 years ago, but Plano-based Center for American and International Law will host next week an extraordinary symposium highlighting the many connections between Dallas and the historic trials. The Oct. 24 event will explore key aspects of the trials and today’s implications. CAIL also will unveil rare artifacts collected by former SMU Law Dean Robert Storey during his time as chief counsel to Supreme Court Justice Robert Jackson in the prosecution of high-ranking Nazi officials at the Nuremberg trials.
RSP Permian Buys Silver Hill for $2.4B
Dallas-based RSP Permian said Thursday that it is buying Silver Hill Energy Partners and Silver Hill E&P II through a cash and stock transaction that totals $2.4 billion. Texas lawyers from V&E and Thompson & Knight are involved.
Half-Billion Divorce Case Blows Up in Galveston
Did you hear about the half-billion dollar divorce in Galveston? Bet not. The divorce was done so quietly that two years ago, almost no one heard about the $416 million ruling a Galveston court declared in Winnie Alwazzan’s favor. It was so quiet, lawyers contend, that even Winnie’s estranged husband, Isa Alwazzan, didn’t know. The Houston Chronicle has full details on this bizarre legal battle.
Ten Things GCs Need to Know When Searching for the Perfect Arbitration Clause
In this edition of “Ten Things,” I search for the perfect arbitration clause. Alas, much like Moby Dick, El Dorado, Sasquatch, and honesty in politicians, the search comes up dry. But, with a little work, you can come up with a “really damn good” arbitration clause that will better suit your company’s interests and goals. It requires time and effort, such as taking a long look at the clauses you are using now and asking yourself some tough questions about what you really want to get out of an arbitration process. If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves, here are some things you need to consider and think through when drafting an arbitration provision.
Houston Corporate Law Partners Bank, Dallas Lawyers’ Pay Lags
Corporate partners in Houston have seen their annual compensation skyrocket during the past two years and are now among the highest paid business attorneys in the U.S. Big firm lawyers in Houston make $335,000 more per year than their counterparts in Dallas, according to a new study by legal search firm Major, Lindsey & Africa.
Houston Corporate Law Partners Bank, Dallas Lawyers' Pay Lags
Corporate partners in Houston have seen their annual compensation skyrocket during the past two years and are now among the highest paid business attorneys in the U.S. Big firm lawyers in Houston make $335,000 more per year than their counterparts in Dallas, according to a new study by legal search firm Major, Lindsey & Africa.
Kirkland & Ellis Promotes Four to Partner in Houston
Kfir Abutbul, Mark Ramzy, Bradford Rossi and Rahul Vashi are in the firm’s M&A/Private Equity group.
Kirkland & Ellis Promotes Four to Partner in Houston
Kfir Abutbul, Mark Ramzy, Bradford Rossi and Rahul Vashi are in the firm’s M&A/Private Equity group.
Bracewell Lures White Collar Practice Team in Dallas
The four-person group, led by Barrett Howell and Brandon McCarthy, lateraled from K&L Gates.