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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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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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Rachael Coffey Named Among “Top Women in Dealmaking” by The Deal
Corporate partner Rachael Coffey was recognized as one of the “Top Women in Dealmaking” by The Deal in the Q4 2020 edition of The Dealmaker Quarterly.
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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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Sandler Capital Completes $2 Billion Sale of Xplornet to Stonepeak Partners
Paul, Weiss advised Sandler Capital Management in the sale of its portfolio company Xplornet Communications Inc., a Canada-based broadband service provider, to Stonepeak Infrastructure Partners for an enterprise value of $2 billion.
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Kraft Heinz to Sell Cheese Businesses to Groupe Lactalis in $3.2 Billion Deal
Paul, Weiss is advising the Kraft Heinz Company in the $3.2 billion sale of its natural and cultured cheese businesses to Groupe Lactalis, a French multinational dairy products corporation.
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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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Law360 Recognizes Paul, Weiss M&A Practice Among the Year’s Best
Paul, Weiss was recognized by Law360 with a “Practice Group of the Year” award in the Mergers & Acquisitions category.