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QTS Realty Trust to Be Acquired by Blackstone Funds in $10 Billion Take-Private Deal
Paul, Weiss is advising data center operator QTS Realty Trust in its all-cash sale to Blackstone, in a transaction valued at approximately $10 billion, including the assumption of debt.
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Is the Coronavirus a Material Adverse Effect?
Currently, the impacts of the coronavirus (COVID-19) would not likely trigger the typical MAE termination right. However, this may change depending on the outbreak’s duration, disproportionate industry or company impacts and whether MAE provisions become more tailored to address this issue. In ongoing negotiations, careful consideration should be given to crafting MAE provisions in light of the outbreak.
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Paul, Weiss Advises Advance in $150 Billion WarnerMedia-Discovery Combination
Paul, Weiss is advising media conglomerate Advance in the combination of AT&T Inc.’s WarnerMedia with Discovery, Inc. Advance is a founder and major shareholder in Discovery.
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MGM to Be Acquired by Amazon for $8.45 Billion
Paul, Weiss is advising MGM, a leading entertainment company, in its sale to Amazon.
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GE to Merge Aircraft Leasing Unit With AerCap in Deal Valued at More Than $30 Billion
Paul, Weiss is advising General Electric in the combination of its jet leasing unit, GE Capital Aviation Services, with Dublin-based AerCap.
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Nuance to Be Acquired by Microsoft in $19.7 Billion Transaction
Paul, Weiss is advising Nuance Communications, Inc. in its $19.7 billion sale to Microsoft Corp.
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Paul, Weiss Adds Private Equity M&A Partner in Northern California
Austin Pollet, a leading private equity lawyer, has joined the firm as a partner in the Corporate department.
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PRA Health Sciences to Be Acquired by ICON in $12 Billion Deal
Paul, Weiss is advising PRA Health Sciences, Inc., a leading global contract research organization, in its approximately $12 billion cash-and-stock sale to ICON plc.
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Goodyear to Acquire Cooper in $2.5 Billion Deal
Paul, Weiss is advising The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, one of the world’s largest tire companies, in its acquisition of Cooper Tire & Rubber Company, in a deal valued at approximately $2.5 billion.
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Teladoc Acquires Livongo in $18.5 Billion Deal
Paul, Weiss advised Teladoc Health, the global leader in virtual care, in its acquisition of Livongo, the leading Applied Health Signals company.
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Chevron Acquires Noble Energy in $13 Billion Deal
Paul, Weiss advised Chevron Corporation in its all-stock acquisition of Noble Energy Inc., a Houston-based, leading independent energy company, at a total enterprise value of $13 billion.
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Inspire Brands Acquires Dunkin’ Brands for $11.3 Billion
Paul, Weiss advised Inspire in its acquisition of the parent company of Dunkin’ and Baskin-Robbins.
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CBS Completes Merger With Viacom, Creating $40 Billion Company
Paul, Weiss advised the special committee of the board of directors of CBS Corp. in its merger with Viacom to form ViacomCBS Inc.
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Bob Schumer and Paul Basta Recognized as “Dealmakers of the Year” by The American Lawyer
Corporate partner Bob Schumer and restructuring partner Paul Basta have been named American Lawyer “Dealmakers of the Year.”
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