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Aidan Synnott
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A partner in the Litigation Department and co-chair of the Antitrust Practice Group, Aidan Synnott focuses on antitrust litigation and compliance, bankruptcy litigation and other complex commercial litigation.
EXPERIENCE
Chambers USA describes Aidan as a “‘high-class antitrust expert’ noted for his responsiveness and strategic decision-making.” He has extensive trial experience in state and federal courts as well as in alternative dispute resolution forums such as the American Arbitration Association. In addition, he frequently represents clients in antitrust investigations by the governmental agencies of the United States and the European Union.
Aidan’s antitrust litigation representations include:
- The Dow Chemical Company, along with its corporate parent company DowDuPont, in defense of multidistrict litigation alleging that Dow, together with several other manufacturers and sellers, conspired to raise prices for the sale of chemicals primarily used in the production of polyurethane products;
- Nomura Securities International, Inc. and Nomura Holdings, Inc. in securing the dismissal, along with other joint defense firms, of a consolidated class action alleging that Nomura and other major global financial institutions conspired to manipulate prices in the multitrillion-dollar global market for supranational, sub-sovereign and agency (SSA) bonds;
- The Nielsen Company, the leading provider of television ratings in the United States, in winning summary judgment before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, and confirming the victory on appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, in a monopolization case brought by Sunbeam Television Corp., the FOX affiliate station in Miami. Sunbeam had claimed that Nielsen’s rollout of a new ratings measurement methodology was a violation of Section 2 of the Sherman Act. Sunbeam Television Corp. v. Nielsen Media Research, Inc., 763 F. Supp.2d 1341 (S.D. Fl. 2011), aff’d, 711 F.3d 1264 (11th Cir. 2013);
- Deutsche Bank in multi-regulator, multi-jurisdictional inquiries concerning the setting of numerous Interbank Offered Rates (IBORs) — the largest investigations ever faced by the bank — and in 50-plus individual and class actions concerning IBOR rates in multiple currencies;
- The successful defense of Dun & Bradstreet, ACNielsen and IMS Inc. in a federal antitrust action brought by a large competitor, obtaining dismissal of the case on a pre-trial motion. Information Resources, Inc. v. Dun & Bradstreet Corp., 359 F. Supp. 2d 307 (S.D.N.Y. 2004);
- For the New York City Transit Authority, obtaining dismissal of a claim for attempted monopolization of the market for bus simulators. Doron Precision Systems, Inc. v. FAAC, Inc., 423 F. Supp. 2d 173 (S.D.N.Y. 2006);
- Acumen Brands, Inc., a leading retailer of western apparel, in obtaining dismissal, with prejudice, of a monopolization case brought by a competitor. Sell It Social, LLC v. Acumen Brands, Inc., 2015-1 Trade Cases P 79,114 (S.D.N.Y. 2015);
- The defense of Sumitomo Chemical Company, one of the largest chemical companies in the world, in the vitamins price-fixing litigation. He has defended numerous other U.S. and foreign companies in cartel cases; and
- Pfizer Inc. in successful settlements of class and opt-out actions alleging $11 billion in damages for monopolization of the market for Neurontin, a Pfizer pharmaceutical, through an alleged pattern of meritless patent litigations.
Antitrust merger clearance and investigation representations Aidan has led include:
- IMG College, the collegiate division of Endeavor, in connection with the antitrust clearance process for its merger with Learfield Communications, bringing together two of sports’ largest multimedia rights and sponsorship businesses;
- CDK Global, Inc., a supplier of dealer management software used to car dealerships, in connection with:
- its proposed acquisition of Auto/Mate Dealership Systems; and
- its acquisition of ELEAD1ONE, a leading provider of fully integrated CRM software solutions to automotive dealers;
- Time Warner Cable in successfully resolving the Justice Department’s Second Request investigation of its proposed $78 billion acquisition by Charter Communications as well as in the prior abandoned proposal by Comcast Corporation to acquire it for $45 billion;
- Pace plc in a Justice Department Second Request investigation of its $2.1 billion acquisition by ARRIS Group Inc., where the Justice Department closed its investigation without imposing any conditions;
- Automatic Data Processing, Inc.:
- in a Second Request investigation by the Justice Department of its $500 million acquisition of a payroll and tax outsourcing competitor, ProBusiness, where the Justice Department closed its investigation without imposing any conditions; and
- as lead antitrust and M&A counsel, it its acquisition of Celergo, an Illinois-based provider of global payroll management services;
- Hewitt Associates Inc. in a Justice Department investigation of its proposed $4 billion acquisition by Aon, where the Justice Department closed its investigation without imposing any conditions;
- Westcoast Energy in a Justice Department investigation of its $8 billion acquisition by Duke Energy, where the Justice Department closed its investigation without imposing any conditions;
- The Nielsen Company in the FTC Second Request investigation of its proposed $1.25 billion acquisition of Arbitron, Inc., where the acquisition was approved in a consent decree which Aidan negotiated and which imposed minimal conditions; and
- Fidelity National Financial in the FTC Second Request investigation of its $3 billion acquisition of a title insurance competitor, Lender Processing Services, Inc., which was approved in a consent decree which Aidan negotiated and which required minimal divestitures.
Aidan’s recent bankruptcy representations include:
- Noranda Aluminum Holding Corp., a leading U.S. producer of primary aluminum foil products, and its wholly owned subsidiaries in their chapter 11 cases in the Eastern District of Missouri;
- AbitibiBowater Inc. in its chapter 11 case in the District of Delaware;
- Performance Sports Group in its chapter 11 case in the District of Delaware;
- The Official Committee of Paragon Offshore plc, a U.K. offshore drilling company servicing oil and gas companies with operations in Brazil, Mexico, the North Sea, the Middle East, and elsewhere, in connection with Paragon’s chapter 11 case in the District of Delaware; and
- PJT Partners, Inc. in collecting a bankruptcy fee in the chapter 11 case of Relativity Media in the Southern District of New York.
Aidan’s commercial litigation representations include:
- PJT Partners, Inc. in:
- securing the dismissal of a putative securities class action. Barrett v. PJT Partners Inc., 2017 WL 3995606 (S.D.N.Y. Sept. 8, 2017); and
- obtaining a partial dismissal of claims involving a fraud committed by a rogue employee;
- A class of music publishers in their litigation against Napster, in which the publishers obtained an injunction against distribution of their musical works by Napster. The injunction was entered by the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California and affirmed by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. A&M Records, Inc. v. Napster, Inc., 284 F.3d 1091 (9th Cir. 2002);
- A class of music publishers in the Grokster case, in which the music publishers ultimately prevailed before the U.S. Supreme Court. Metro Goldwyn Mayer Studios, Inc. v. Grokster, Inc., 125 S. Ct. 2764 (2005);
- A class of music publishers in their litigations against MP3.com and Scour.net, both of which were settled favorably;
- The National Music Publishers’ Association, Inc. (NMPA), the Songwriters Guild of America and the Nashville Songwriters Association International in a trial in the Library of Congress resulting in the setting of advantageous new rates and terms for the mechanical license under Section 115 of the Copyright Act;
- The Nielsen Company in achieving the full dismissal and affirmance on appeal of multiple claims brought by New Delhi Television Company, an Indian broadcasting company, claiming corruption in the provision of TV ratings in India by a joint venture partly owned by Nielsen. Justice O. Peter Sherwood of the New York State Supreme Court granted Nielsen’s motion to dismiss in full from the bench at oral argument on the motion. New Delhi Television Ltd. v. Nielsen Holdings, N.V., 111 A.D.3d 437 (1st Dep’t 2013); and
- Obtaining summary judgment and affirmance on appeal for the estate of a successful businessman in a lawsuit by the deceased’s former mistress alleging a right to large payments from the estate. In the Matter of Cheng Ching Wang, 114 A.D.3d 939 (2d Dep’t 2014).
Aidan is a fellow of the American Bar Foundation. He has been an associate editor of the Antitrust Law Journal, a member of the Editorial Board of the American Bar Association’s Annual Review of Antitrust Law Developments, co-chair of the New York State Bar Association Section of Commercial and Federal Litigation’s Committee on Antitrust and a member of the Executive Committee of the Section. He currently serves on the Executive Committee of the State Bar’s Antitrust Section. Aidan has been a guest lecturer and speaker at New York University School of Law, The Wharton School and the University of Michigan Law School, and has published extensively in the areas of antitrust and intellectual property law. Aidan is the co-author of the “United States” chapter in the last several editions of The Public Competition Enforcement Review and served as General Editor of the Sixth through Eleventh editions.
Aidan continues to be recognized by Chambers USA, The Legal 500, U.S News & World Report/Best Lawyers in America and “The International Who’s Who of Competition Lawyers & Economists” y Who’s Who Legal.
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- May 17, 2019
- Client News
KPS Capital Sells Genesis Attachments to NPK Construction Equipment
Paul, Weiss represented KPS Capital Partners in its sale of Genesis Attachments, LLC to NPK Construction Equipment, Inc.
Oak Hill Capital to Sell AccentCare to Advent
- May 16, 2019
- Client News
Oak Hill Capital to Sell AccentCare to Advent
Paul, Weiss is representing AccentCare, a portfolio company of Oak Hill Capital Partners, in its sale to Advent International.
Robust Compliance Programs May Provide Significant New Benefits to Companies Facing Criminal Antitrust Exposure
- May 15, 2019
- Publications
Robust Compliance Programs May Provide Significant New Benefits to Companies Facing Criminal Antitrust Exposure
In a recent speech, Makan Delrahim, Assistant Attorney General for the Antitrust Division of the United States Department of Justice, discussed the Division’s ongoing evaluation of whether and how corporate antitrust compliance…
Antitrust Month in Review – April 2019
- May 09, 2019
- Publications
Antitrust Month in Review – April 2019
In April, the multi-venue merger litigation between the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and paint pigment suppliers Tronox Limited and Cristal moved toward a resolution: the deal parties agreed with the FTC to divest pigment…
Antitrust Month in Review – March 2019
- Apr 08, 2019
- Publications
Antitrust Month in Review – March 2019
In March, there were several developments in private antitrust litigation, including several notable cases in which defendants succeeded in winning dismissal.
Antitrust Month in Review – February 2019
- Mar 11, 2019
- Publications
Antitrust Month in Review – February 2019
In February, the much-anticipated decision in the AT&T-Time Warner merger appeal was handed down. The appeals court found that the district court did not err in denying the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) request to enjoin the…
FTC Announces New Hart-Scott-Rodino and Clayton Act Section 8 Thresholds
- Mar 04, 2019
- Publications
FTC Announces New Hart-Scott-Rodino and Clayton Act Section 8 Thresholds
The Federal Trade Commission (the “FTC”) has revised the jurisdictional and filing fee thresholds of the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 (the “HSR Act”) and the Premerger Notification Rules (the “Rules”), based on …
D.C. Circuit Affirms District Court’s Denial of DOJ’s Request for Injunction in AT&T-Time Warner Merger
- Feb 28, 2019
- Publications
D.C. Circuit Affirms District Court’s Denial of DOJ’s Request for Injunction in AT&T-Time Warner Merger
On February 26, 2019, the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit held that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) failed to show that the district court clearly erred in denying the government’s request for…
Antitrust Month in Review – January 2019
- Feb 07, 2019
- Publications
Antitrust Month in Review – January 2019
In January, there was a notable scarcity of news from the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) because of the U.S. federal government’s lapse in appropriations.
Antitrust Month in Review – December 2018
- Jan 14, 2019
- Publications
Antitrust Month in Review – December 2018
In our December Antitrust Month in Review, we discuss, among other things: the impact of the federal government shutdown on the work of the FTC and the Antitrust Division of the DOJ and more.
IMG College and Learfield Complete Merger
- Dec 31, 2018
- Client News
IMG College and Learfield Complete Merger
In a deal bringing together two of sports’ largest multimedia rights and sponsorship businesses, Paul, Weiss represented IMG College, the collegiate division of Endeavor, in its merger with Learfield.
Broadview Holding to Acquire the Formica Group
- Dec 17, 2018
- Client News
Broadview Holding to Acquire the Formica Group
Paul, Weiss is representing Broadview Holding B.V. in its $840 million acquisition of the Formica Group from Fletcher Building Holdings Limited.
Antitrust Month in Review – November 2018
- Dec 12, 2018
- Publications
Antitrust Month in Review – November 2018
In November, the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice (DOJ) published its previously announced model voluntary request letter and model timing agreement to be used in connection with merger investigations it conducts. The…
Impact Group Partners With E.A. Berg Associates
- Dec 07, 2018
- Client News
Impact Group Partners With E.A. Berg Associates
Paul, Weiss represented Impact Group, a portfolio company of CI Capital Partners, in its partnership with East Coast-based food broker E.A. Berg Associates.
DOJ Announces New Standards for Corporate Cooperation
- Dec 05, 2018
- Publications
DOJ Announces New Standards for Corporate Cooperation
The Department of Justice announced last week significant changes to its policies for granting corporations credit for cooperating with criminal investigations.
Farelogix to Be Acquired by Sabre
- Nov 14, 2018
- Client News
Farelogix to Be Acquired by Sabre
Paul, Weiss is representing Farelogix in its sale to Sabre Corporation. Farelogix is a leader and innovator in the travel industry, with technology that is modernizing the airline commerce and distribution landscape.
Gibson Brands Emerges From Chapter 11
- Nov 01, 2018
- Client News
Gibson Brands Emerges From Chapter 11
Paul, Weiss advised an ad hoc committee of Gibson Brands, Inc. noteholders, led by KKR, in connection with Gibson’s successful reorganization under chapter 11.
Antitrust Month in Review – October 2018
- Nov 12, 2018
- Publications
Antitrust Month in Review – October 2018
This past month, U.S. federal antitrust agencies required divestiture remedies in several deals before allowing them to proceed without an enforcement challenge. Remedies generally involved the divestiture of standalone business…
C&D Technologies to Acquire Trojan Battery
- Nov 06, 2018
- Client News
C&D Technologies to Acquire Trojan Battery
Paul, Weiss is representing C&D Technologies, Inc., a portfolio company of KPS Capital Partners, LP, in its acquisition of Trojan Battery Company, LLC from Charlesbank Capital Partners, LLC and other shareholders.
Antitrust Partners Author Article on Senate Antitrust Oversight Hearing
- Oct 22, 2018
- Publications
Antitrust Partners Author Article on Senate Antitrust Oversight Hearing
Craig Benson, Joseph Bial, Andrew Forman, Ken Gallo, William Michael, Rick Rule and Aidan Synnott co-authored an article, "Takeaways From Senate Antitrust Enforcement Hearing," that appeared in the Expert Analysis section of Law360.
News from Senate Antitrust Enforcement Oversight Hearing
- Oct 10, 2018
- Publications
News from Senate Antitrust Enforcement Oversight Hearing
On October 3, 2018, Federal Trade Commission Chairman Joseph J. Simons and Assistant Attorney General in charge of the Department of Justice Antitrust Division Makan Delrahim testified at an antitrust enforcement oversight hearing…
Joseph Bial, Andrew Forman, Rick Rule and Aidan Synnott Author Article on DOJ Merger Review Reform
- Oct 02, 2018
- Publications
Joseph Bial, Andrew Forman, Rick Rule and Aidan Synnott Author Article on DOJ Merger Review Reform
Joe Bial, Andy Forman, Jonathan Kanter, Rick Rule and Aidan Synnott co-authored an article, "DOJ Merger Review Reform Is Welcome News," that appeared on October 2 in the Expert Analysis section of Law360.
Department of Justice Announces Reforms to Merger Review Process, Aims to Resolve Most Investigations within Six Months
- Sep 26, 2018
- Publications
Department of Justice Announces Reforms to Merger Review Process, Aims to Resolve Most Investigations within Six Months
In a speech delivered on September 25, 2018 at the 2018 Global Antitrust Enforcement Symposium at Georgetown University, Assistant Attorney General Makan Delrahim announced that the Department of Justice (DOJ) Antitrust Division “will …
Federal Trade Commission Begins Hearings on Competition and Consumer Protection in the 21st Century
- Sep 24, 2018
- Publications
Federal Trade Commission Begins Hearings on Competition and Consumer Protection in the 21st Century
On September 13, 2018 the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) opened a series of hearings on Competition and Consumer Protection with a full day of panel discussions held at Georgetown University Law Center.
New York Judge Dismisses SSA Price-Fixing Class Action Against Nomura
- Aug 29, 2018
- Client News
New York Judge Dismisses SSA Price-Fixing Class Action Against Nomura
In a victory for client Nomura and other defendant banks, Paul, Weiss and other joint defense firms won the dismissal of a consolidated class action alleging that Nomura and other major global financial institutions conspired to…
Pro Bono Client Wins Dismissal of Neglect Case
- Aug 24, 2018
- Client News
Pro Bono Client Wins Dismissal of Neglect Case
Paul, Weiss and co-counsel The Bronx Defenders secured the dismissal of a child neglect case against a pro bono client whose child was wrongly taken from her.
KPS Capital to Sell Attachments Division of International Equipment Solutions to Stanley Black & Decker
- Aug 07, 2018
- Client News
KPS Capital to Sell Attachments Division of International Equipment Solutions to Stanley Black & Decker
Paul, Weiss is representing International Equipment Solutions, LLC (IES), a portfolio company of KPS Capital Partners, LP, in the sale of its attachments division to Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. for $690 million.
Focus Brands to Acquire Jamba Juice
- Aug 02, 2018
- Client News
Focus Brands to Acquire Jamba Juice
Paul, Weiss is representing Focus Brands Inc., a portfolio company of Roark Capital Group, in its approximately $200 million all-cash acquisition of smoothie and juice chain Jamba, Inc.
ADP Acquires Celergo
- Aug 01, 2018
- Client News
ADP Acquires Celergo
Paul, Weiss represented ADP, a comprehensive global provider of cloud-based Human Capital Management solutions, in its acquisition of Celergo, a leading provider of global payroll management services.
KPS Capital to Sell Expera Specialty Solutions to Ahlstrom-Munksjö Oyj
- Jul 23, 2018
- Client News
KPS Capital to Sell Expera Specialty Solutions to Ahlstrom-Munksjö Oyj
Paul, Weiss is representing Expera Specialty Solutions, LLC, a portfolio company of KPS Capital Partners, LP, in its $615 million sale to Ahlstrom-Munksjö Oyj, a Finland-based global leader in fiber-based materials.
FTC Seeks Public Input in Advance of Hearings on the Future of Competition and Consumer Protection Enforcement
- Jul 02, 2018
- Publications
FTC Seeks Public Input in Advance of Hearings on the Future of Competition and Consumer Protection Enforcement
The United States Federal Trade Commission recently announced that it will hold a series of wide-ranging public hearings on a number of important competition- and consumer protection-related topics.
Second Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Claims Against FCM
- Jun 26, 2018
- Client News
Second Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Claims Against FCM
Paul, Weiss secured a victory before the Second Circuit on behalf of FCM, LLC and Mitchell Habib, FCM’s CEO, ending a long-running dispute related to a consulting agreement.
Supreme Court Rules that U.S. Courts Not Bound to Defer to Foreign Governments’ Interpretations of Their Own Laws
- Jun 15, 2018
- Publications
Supreme Court Rules that U.S. Courts Not Bound to Defer to Foreign Governments’ Interpretations of Their Own Laws
The Supreme Court recently reversed a Second Circuit dismissal of a $147 million antitrust judgment against a Chinese vitamin C producer that was based on China’s interpretation of its own laws. The Second Circuit had held in In re…
Taylor Morrison to Acquire AV Homes for $963 Million
- Jun 07, 2018
- Client News
Taylor Morrison to Acquire AV Homes for $963 Million
Paul, Weiss is representing homebuilder Taylor Morrison Home Corporation (NYSE: TMHC) in its acquisition of AV Homes, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVHI).
FTC Gets New Leadership
- May 04, 2018
- Publications
FTC Gets New Leadership
Less than a week after the U.S. Senate voted to approve a full slate of new commissioners to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), four of those appointees were sworn in to their new positions.
KPS Creates Autokiniton Global Group and Acquires L&W
- May 01, 2018
- Client News
KPS Creates Autokiniton Global Group and Acquires L&W
Paul, Weiss advised KPS Capital Partners in the creation of a new company, Autokiniton Global Group, LP (AGG) to pursue investments in the global automotive supply industry.
Gibson Brands Commences Chapter 11
- May 01, 2018
- Client News
Gibson Brands Commences Chapter 11
Paul, Weiss is representing an ad hoc committee of Gibson Brands, Inc. noteholders, including KKR, in connection with Gibson’s chapter 11 proceedings.
KPS to Sell Electrical Components International to Cerberus
- Apr 26, 2018
- Client News
KPS to Sell Electrical Components International to Cerberus
Paul, Weiss is representing KPS Capital Partners, LP in its sale of Electrical Components International, Inc. (ECI) to Cerberus Capital Management, L.P.
Palladium to Sell Prince to American Securities
- Mar 29, 2018
- Client News
Palladium to Sell Prince to American Securities
Paul, Weiss is representing Prince International Corporation, a portfolio company of funds affiliated with Palladium Equity Partners, LLC, in its sale to affiliates of American Securities LLC.
Searchlight Invests in Global Eagle Entertainment
- Mar 08, 2018
- Client News
Searchlight Invests in Global Eagle Entertainment
Paul, Weiss advised Searchlight Capital Partners in connection with its $150 million investment in Global Eagle Entertainment (NASDAQ: ENT), a leading provider of media, content, connectivity and data analytics.
Ply Gem to Be Acquired by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice for $2.4 Billion
- Jan 31, 2018
- Client News
Ply Gem to Be Acquired by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice for $2.4 Billion
Paul, Weiss is representing Ply Gem Holdings, Inc, a leading manufacturer of exterior building products, in its acquisition by investment funds sponsored Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R), under which CD&R will acquire all…
FTC Announces New Hart-Scott-Rodino and Clayton Act Section 8 Thresholds
- Jan 30, 2018
- Publications
FTC Announces New Hart-Scott-Rodino and Clayton Act Section 8 Thresholds
The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) has revised the jurisdictional and filing fee thresholds of the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976.
ADP Acquires WorkMarket
- Jan 22, 2018
- Client News
ADP Acquires WorkMarket
Paul, Weiss advised ADP, LLC in its acquisition of WorkMarket Inc., a leading cloud-based workforce management solution provider that allows companies to build and manage an integrated workforce across W-2 employees, 1099 contractors, …
Performance Sports Group Wins Chapter 11 Plan Confirmation
- Dec 20, 2017
- Client News
Performance Sports Group Wins Chapter 11 Plan Confirmation
Fourteen months after Performance Sports Group—owner and distributor of sports brands such as BAUER Hockey and EASTON Baseball—entered bankruptcy, Paul, Weiss helped the company win confirmation of its chapter 11 plan.
ADP Shareholders Re-Elect ADP Directors at Annual Meeting
- Nov 07, 2017
- Client News
ADP Shareholders Re-Elect ADP Directors at Annual Meeting
Paul, Weiss represented ADP in its successful proxy contest against Pershing Square.
Wilton Brands Sells Simplicity Creative Group to CSS Industries
- Nov 03, 2017
- Client News
Wilton Brands Sells Simplicity Creative Group to CSS Industries
Paul, Weiss represented craft and consumer products company Wilton Brands LLC in its all-cash sale of the domestic and international business of Simplicity Creative Group to controlled affiliates of CSS Industries, Inc.
Moravia to Be Acquired by RWS
- Oct 18, 2017
- Client News
Moravia to Be Acquired by RWS
Paul, Weiss is representing Czech-based technology-enabled localization services provider Moravia, a portfolio company of Clarion Capital Partners, in its $320 million acquisition by UK-based intellectual property services company RWS …
Second Circuit Victory For Pro Bono Client
- Oct 13, 2017
- Client News
Second Circuit Victory For Pro Bono Client
Paul, Weiss achieved victory for a pro bono client at the Second Circuit, which vacated and remanded a district court decision that had dismissed our client’s § 1983 claims.
IMG College and Learfield to Merge
- Oct 05, 2017
- Client News
IMG College and Learfield to Merge
In a deal bringing together two of sports’ largest multimedia rights and sponsorship businesses, Paul, Weiss is representing IMG College, the collegiate division of WME | IMG, in its merger with Learfield.
PJT Partners Wins Dismissal of Rogue Employee Securities Class Action
- Sep 08, 2017
- Client News
PJT Partners Wins Dismissal of Rogue Employee Securities Class Action
Paul, Weiss secured the dismissal of a putative securities class action against asset manager PJT Partners Inc., its CEO Paul J. Taubman and its CFO Helen T. Meates.
Recent Guilty Pleas for Price-Fixing Conspiracy Show Commitment to Scrutinizing Social Media and e-Commerce in Criminal Antitrust Prosecutions
- Aug 10, 2017
- Publications
Recent Guilty Pleas for Price-Fixing Conspiracy Show Commitment to Scrutinizing Social Media and e-Commerce in Criminal Antitrust Prosecutions
In what is believed to be the first prosecution of an antitrust conspiracy furthered through the use of encrypted messaging services, the Antitrust Division recently announced that an e-commerce company and its president agreed to…
Michael Kors to Acquire Jimmy Choo for $1.35 Billion
- Jul 25, 2017
- Client News
Michael Kors to Acquire Jimmy Choo for $1.35 Billion
Paul, Weiss is representing global fashion luxury brand Michael Kors Holdings Limited in its $1.35 billion acquisition of luxury footwear and accessories brand Jimmy Choo PLC.
Mitel Completes Acquisition of Toshiba Unified Communications Systems Business Assets
- Jul 05, 2017
- Client News
Mitel Completes Acquisition of Toshiba Unified Communications Systems Business Assets
Paul, Weiss represented Mitel, a global leader of enterprise communications, in its acquisition of certain assets, inventory and support obligations from Toshiba Corporation’s Unified Communications business.
General Atlantic and Silver Lake Announce Acquisition of A Place for Mom
- Jul 05, 2017
- Client News
General Atlantic and Silver Lake Announce Acquisition of A Place for Mom
Paul, Weiss represented the buying consortium of General Atlantic and Silver Lake in their proposed acquisition of A Place for Mom, a portfolio company of Warburg Pincus.
FCM, LLC Wins Dismissal of Lawsuit by Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics
- Jul 06, 2017
- Client News
FCM, LLC Wins Dismissal of Lawsuit by Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics
Paul, Weiss secured the dismissal of a lawsuit against clients FCM, LLC and Mitchell Habib, FCM’s CEO.
KPS Capital Acquires Winoa
- Jun 30, 2017
- Client News
KPS Capital Acquires Winoa
Paul, Weiss represented an affiliate of KPS Capital Partners, LP in its acquisition of WHA Holding SAS (Winoa) from a consortium of investors
Aidan Synnott and Bill Michael Co-Author Chapter on U.S. Antitrust Law in The Public Competition Enforcement Review
- Jun 29, 2017
- Publications
Aidan Synnott and Bill Michael Co-Author Chapter on U.S. Antitrust Law in The Public Competition Enforcement Review
Litigation partners Aidan Synnott and Bill Michael have co-authored the "United States" chapter in the ninth edition of The Public Competition Enforcement Review.
KPS Capital to Acquire DexKo Global
- May 30, 2017
- Client News
KPS Capital to Acquire DexKo Global
Paul, Weiss is representing KPS Capital Partners, LP in its agreement to acquire, through a newly formed affiliate, DexKo Global Inc. and its affiliates.
Tencent Makes Investment in Smule
- May 04, 2017
- Client News
Tencent Makes Investment in Smule
Paul, Weiss advised an affiliate of China media and internet conglomerate Tencent in its Series H preferred stock investment in Smule, Inc.
KPS to Acquire TaylorMade From adidas
- May 10, 2017
- Client News
KPS to Acquire TaylorMade From adidas
Paul, Weiss is representing KPS Capital Partners, LP in its $425 million acquisition of golf equipment designer and manufacturer TaylorMade Golf Company from adidas AG.
PPC Industries Completes Merger With Pexco
- May 08, 2017
- Client News
PPC Industries Completes Merger With Pexco
Paul, Weiss represented specialty plastics and materials manufacturer, PPC Industries, Inc., a portfolio company of Kohlberg & Company, L.L.C., in its completed acquisition of medical plastics maker, Pexco LLC, from Odyssey…
Kate Spade Acquired by Coach for $2.4 Billion
- Jul 12, 2017
- Client News
Kate Spade Acquired by Coach for $2.4 Billion
Paul, Weiss is representing high-end handbag and apparel maker Kate Spade & Company in its acquisition by Coach, Inc., a leading New York luxury accessories company.
Paragon Offshore and Creditors Ink Restructuring Deal
- May 02, 2017
- Client News
Paragon Offshore and Creditors Ink Restructuring Deal
Paul, Weiss represented the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors in connection with a consensual restructuring of Paragon Offshore plc, an offshore rig operator.
Harris Corporation Completes Sale of Its Government IT Services Business to Veritas Capital
- May 02, 2017
- Client News
Harris Corporation Completes Sale of Its Government IT Services Business to Veritas Capital
Paul, Weiss represented Harris Corporation in the previously announced sale of its government IT services business to Veritas Capital for $690 million in cash.
Universal American Acquired by WellCare
- Apr 28, 2017
- Client News
Universal American Acquired by WellCare
Paul, Weiss represented healthcare insurer Universal American Corp. in its completed acquisition by WellCare Health Plans, Inc.
Spectrum Brands to Acquire PetMatrix
- Apr 28, 2017
- Client News
Spectrum Brands to Acquire PetMatrix
Paul, Weiss is advising global consumer products company Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. in its acquisition of PetMatrix, LLC, a privately held manufacturer of rawhide-free dog chews.
Aidan Synnott to Participate at NYSBA’s Dublin Regional Meeting
- Apr 20, 2017
- Events
Aidan Synnott to Participate at NYSBA’s Dublin Regional Meeting
Litigation partner Aidan Synnott will speak at the New York State Bar Association’s Dublin Regional Meeting.
TouchTunes and PlayNetwork to Merge
- Apr 03, 2017
- Client News
TouchTunes and PlayNetwork to Merge
Paul, Weiss is representing Searchlight Capital Partners and its portfolio company TouchTunes Interactive Networks, in TouchTunes’ agreement to merge with PlayNetwork.
Client Alert: Tenth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Antitrust Tying and Bundling Claims
- Mar 20, 2017
- Publications
Client Alert: Tenth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Antitrust Tying and Bundling Claims
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit recently affirmed the dismissal of claims by a medical products distributor that two competitors violated antitrust laws by using tying and bundling contracts. The Court’s opinion in…
Air Methods to Be Acquired by American Securities
- Mar 14, 2017
- Client News
Air Methods to Be Acquired by American Securities
Paul, Weiss is representing Air Methods Corporation in its proposed acquisition by affiliates of American Securities LLC.
Performance Sports Completes Sale of Assets to Investor Group
- Feb 28, 2017
- Client News
Performance Sports Completes Sale of Assets to Investor Group
In the culmination of a complex cross-border bankruptcy process, Paul, Weiss client Performance Sports completed the sale of its assets to an investor group led by Sagard Holdings and Fairfax Financial Holdings.
PPC Industries to Merge With Pexco
- Feb 27, 2017
- Client News
PPC Industries to Merge With Pexco
Paul, Weiss is representing PPC Industries, Inc., a portfolio company of Kohlberg & Company L.L.C., in Kohlberg’s acquisition of Pexco LLC from Odyssey Investment Partners, LLC.
FTC Releases Study Examining Merger Remedies Between 2006 and 2012
- Feb 17, 2017
- Publications
FTC Releases Study Examining Merger Remedies Between 2006 and 2012
On February 3, 2017, the Federal Trade Commission released a report on an internal staff study examining the success of the Commission's merger remedies from 2006 to 2012.
Cologix to Be Acquired by Stonepeak Infrastructure
- Feb 02, 2017
- Client News
Cologix to Be Acquired by Stonepeak Infrastructure
Paul, Weiss is representing Cologix, a network neutral interconnection and data center company, in its acquisition by Stonepeak Infrastructure Partners.
TAO Group Partners With MSG
- Feb 02, 2017
- Client News
TAO Group Partners With MSG
Paul, Weiss represented TAO Group in its partnership with The Madison Square Garden Company (MSG).
FTC Announces New Hart-Scott-Rodino and Clayton Act Section 8 Thresholds
- Jan 26, 2017
- Publications
FTC Announces New Hart-Scott-Rodino and Clayton Act Section 8 Thresholds
The Federal Trade Commission has revised upwards the jurisdictional and filing fee thresholds of the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act and the Premerger Notification Rules. The new minimum size of transaction threshold will …
Electrical Components International to Acquire Fargo Assembly Company
- Jan 17, 2017
- Client News
Electrical Components International to Acquire Fargo Assembly Company
Paul, Weiss is representing Electrical Components International, Inc. (ECI), a portfolio company of KPS Capital Partners, in its agreement to acquire Fargo Assembly Company and certain of its affiliates.
Prince Completes Acquisition of Erachem Manganese Chemicals Business
- Jan 03, 2017
- Client News
Prince Completes Acquisition of Erachem Manganese Chemicals Business
Paul, Weiss represented PMHC II, Inc., the parent company of Prince International Corporation and a portfolio company of funds affiliated with Palladium Equity Partners, LLC, in the completion on December 30, 2016 of its…
Great Lakes Caring Gets New Equity Partner in Blue Wolf Capital
- Nov 29, 2016
- Client News
Great Lakes Caring Gets New Equity Partner in Blue Wolf Capital
Paul, Weiss advised Great Lakes Caring Home Health and Hospice in an agreement with Blue Wolf Capital Partners.
Bellisio Foods to Be Sold to CP Foods for $1.075 Billion
- Nov 18, 2016
- Client News
Bellisio Foods to Be Sold to CP Foods for $1.075 Billion
Paul, Weiss represented Bellisio Foods Inc., a portfolio company of Centre Partners Management LLC, in its agreement to be acquired by Charoen Pokphand Foods Public Company Limited (CP Foods) for $1.075 billion.
Universal American to Be Acquired by WellCare
- Nov 17, 2016
- Client News
Universal American to Be Acquired by WellCare
Paul, Weiss client Universal American Corp. announced that it will be acquired by WellCare Health Plans, Inc. in an all cash transaction valued at $10.00 per share of common stock.
Client Alert: Department of Justice and FTC Release Antitrust Guidance for Employee Hiring and Compensation
- Nov 10, 2016
- Publications
Client Alert: Department of Justice and FTC Release Antitrust Guidance for Employee Hiring and Compensation
The DOJ's Antitrust Division and the FTC recently published the agencies' first official guidance on antitrust issues in hiring and employment practices. The White House Council of Economic Advisors recently also…
EarthLink and Windstream to Merge in $1.1 Billion Transaction
- Nov 07, 2016
- Client News
EarthLink and Windstream to Merge in $1.1 Billion Transaction
Paul, Weiss is representing EarthLink Holdings Corp. in its agreement to merge with Windstream Holdings, Inc. in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $1.1 billion, including debt.
AM Conservation Merges With Franklin Energy
- Nov 01, 2016
- Client News
AM Conservation Merges With Franklin Energy
Paul, Weiss client AM Conservation Group, a portfolio company of Kohlberg & Company, LLC, announced that it has completed a merger with Franklin Energy.
KPS to Sell Anchor Glass for More Than $1 Billion
- Nov 02, 2016
- Client News
KPS to Sell Anchor Glass for More Than $1 Billion
Paul, Weiss client KPS Capital Partners LP announced the sale of its portfolio company Anchor Glass Container Corporation to BA Glass B.V. and funds advised by CVC Capital Partners.
Qualcomm to Acquire NXP
- Oct 27, 2016
- Client News
Qualcomm to Acquire NXP
Paul, Weiss is representing wireless technology leader Qualcomm Incorporated in its agreement to acquire NXP Semiconductors for $47 billion.
Arch Coal Completes Restructuring
- Oct 14, 2016
- Client News
Arch Coal Completes Restructuring
Arch Coal, Inc., a leading producer of metallurgical and thermal coal, successfully completed its financial restructuring and emerged from chapter 11 as a publicly traded company with more than $300 million of cash on its balance …
KPS Sells United Copper Industries to Southwire
- Sep 20, 2016
- Client News
KPS Sells United Copper Industries to Southwire
Paul, Weiss client KPS Capital Partners, LP announced that it has sold its portfolio company United Copper Industries, Inc. to Southwire Company, LLC. UCI is a leading manufacturer and distributor of copper building wire and…
Client Alert: Deferring to China’s Interpretation of Its Own Regulation, Second Circuit Throws Out $147 Million Antitrust Judgment
- Sep 22, 2016
- Publications
Client Alert: Deferring to China’s Interpretation of Its Own Regulation, Second Circuit Throws Out $147 Million Antitrust Judgment
On September 20, 2016, the Second Circuit reversed a $147 million antitrust judgment against two Chinese companies on international comity grounds in the long-running In re Vitamin C Antitrust Litigation in the Eastern District…
Aéropostale Consortium Finalizes Acquisition
- Sep 15, 2016
- Client News
Aéropostale Consortium Finalizes Acquisition
Paul, Weiss client Simon Property Group, together with its consortium members General Growth Property and Authentic Brands Group announced that they had finalized the acquisition of the global trend-focused apparel and…
Roark Capital Takes Majority Stake in Jimmy John’s
- Sep 08, 2016
- Client News
Roark Capital Takes Majority Stake in Jimmy John’s
Paul, Weiss is representing an affiliate of Roark Capital Group in its agreement to acquire a majority interest in Jimmy John's Sandwiches, one of the largest and fastest-growing fast-casual restaurant brands in the U.S. Terms of …
Client Alert: Amendments to the HSR Rules Including Allowing Submission of HSR Filings via DVD
- Aug 29, 2016
- Publications
Client Alert: Amendments to the HSR Rules Including Allowing Submission of HSR Filings via DVD
On August 26, 2016, the Federal Trade Commission ("FTC") approved several final amendments to the Hart-Scott-Rodino Premerger Notification Rules ("HSR Rules"), the most notable of which permits the submission of HSR Notification…
Recent Developments in Government Antitrust Enforcement: Aidan Synnott and Andrew Finch Author “United States” Chapter
- Aug 04, 2016
- Publications
Recent Developments in Government Antitrust Enforcement: Aidan Synnott and Andrew Finch Author “United States” Chapter
Antitrust partners Aidan Synnott and Andrew C. Finch have authored a chapter surveying recent developments in antitrust-related enforcement actions of the United States Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission.
E-Trade to Acquire OptionsHouse
- Jul 25, 2016
- Client News
E-Trade to Acquire OptionsHouse
E*TRADE Financial Corporation announced that it has agreed to acquire Paul, Weiss client Aperture New Holdings, Inc., the parent company of OptionsHouse, for $725 million in cash.
U.S. Justice Department Requires Restructuring of Transaction Involving Foreign Entities to Address Section 8 Interlocking Directorates Concern
- Jul 19, 2016
- Publications
U.S. Justice Department Requires Restructuring of Transaction Involving Foreign Entities to Address Section 8 Interlocking Directorates Concern
On July 14, 2016, the United States Department of Justice announced that it had concerns that a transaction involving two foreign electronic trading platforms would have, as originally structured, violated Section 8 of the…
Barington Group Terminates Proxy Solicitation at Chico's
- Jul 15, 2016
- Client News
Barington Group Terminates Proxy Solicitation at Chico's
As reported in The Wall Street Journal, Reuters and other media outlets, the Barington Group, an activist investment firm, announced that it has terminated its proxy contest to elect two representatives to the board of directors …
Cengage Learning Closes $620 Million Notes Offering and $1.96 Billion Credit
- Jun 07, 2016
- Client News
Cengage Learning Closes $620 Million Notes Offering and $1.96 Billion Credit
Paul, Weiss client Cengage Learning, a leading global provider of content and digital learning solutions, completed its private offering of $620 million aggregate principal amount of 9.500% senior notes due 2024.
Aidan Synnott and Andrew Finch Co-Author Chapter on U.S. Antitrust Law in The Public Competition Enforcement Review
- Jun 22, 2016
- Publications
Aidan Synnott and Andrew Finch Co-Author Chapter on U.S. Antitrust Law in The Public Competition Enforcement Review
Litigation partners Aidan Synnott and Andrew Finch have co-authored the "United States" chapter in the recently published eighth edition of The Public Competition Enforcement Review.
Time Warner Cable Completes Merger With Charter Communications
- May 18, 2016
- Client News
Time Warner Cable Completes Merger With Charter Communications
Paul, Weiss represented Time Warner Cable Inc. in its completed merger with Charter Communications, Inc. As a result of the merger, Charter and Time Warner Cable have both become wholly owned subsidiaries of a new, publicly…
Client Alert: Federal Court Blocks Staples-Office Depot Merger, Finding Sale of Office Supplies to Large Business Customers to Be a Distinct Relevant Market
- May 20, 2016
- Publications
Client Alert: Federal Court Blocks Staples-Office Depot Merger, Finding Sale of Office Supplies to Large Business Customers to Be a Distinct Relevant Market
On May 10, 2016, the United States District Court for the District of Columbia ruled that the Federal Trade Commission successfully established a prima facie case that the proposed merger of Staples and Office Depot was "likely to…
Client Alert: Third Circuit Court of Appeals Affirms Dismissal of Claim that “Loyalty Discounts” Violate Antitrust Laws
- May 06, 2016
- Publications
Client Alert: Third Circuit Court of Appeals Affirms Dismissal of Claim that “Loyalty Discounts” Violate Antitrust Laws
The United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit issued a significant opinion in an antitrust case this week, in which it upheld a summary judgment ruling that a pharmaceutical manufacturer's "loyalty discount" contracts were…
Client Alert: Executive Order Calls on Agencies to Address Industry Concentration: The Implications for Common Ownership Interests
- May 03, 2016
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Client Alert: Executive Order Calls on Agencies to Address Industry Concentration: The Implications for Common Ownership Interests
On April 15, 2016, President Obama issued an Executive Order entitled "Steps to Increase Competition and Better Inform Consumers and Workers to Support Continued Growth of the American Economy."
Jamaican Pro Bono Client Obtains Asylum
- Apr 18, 2016
- Client News
Jamaican Pro Bono Client Obtains Asylum
Paul, Weiss obtained asylum for a young man from Jamaica, who was forced to flee his home country after contracting HIV because he feared he would be persecuted for being gay.
Client Memo: District Court Dismisses Tying and Bundling Claims, Holding that Medical-Surgical Distributor Failed to Show Market Power or Injury to Competition
- Apr 12, 2016
- Publications
Client Memo: District Court Dismisses Tying and Bundling Claims, Holding that Medical-Surgical Distributor Failed to Show Market Power or Injury to Competition
The federal district court for the District of Kansas recently dismissed claims by a medical products distributor that two of its competitors violated the antitrust laws by using tying and bundling contracts to exclude it.
Client Alert: Second Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Sherman Act Claims Based on Failure to Allege a Plausible Geographic Market Definition
- Mar 22, 2016
- Publications
Client Alert: Second Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Sherman Act Claims Based on Failure to Allege a Plausible Geographic Market Definition
In Concord Associates, L.P., et al. v. Entertainment Properties Trust, et al., No. 13-3933-cv (2d Cir. 2016), the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a complaint asserting claims under …
Vantage Oncology to Be Acquired by McKesson
- Feb 25, 2016
- Client News
Vantage Oncology to Be Acquired by McKesson
Paul, Weiss client Vantage Oncology, LLC, a leading national provider of radiation oncology, medical oncology and other integrated cancer care services, announced that it has agreed to be acquired by McKesson Specialty Health, a…
Client Alert: FTC Announces New Hart-Scott-Rodino and Clayton Act Section 8 Thresholds
- Jan 26, 2016
- Publications
Client Alert: FTC Announces New Hart-Scott-Rodino and Clayton Act Section 8 Thresholds
The Federal Trade Commission (the "FTC") has revised the jurisdictional and filing fee thresholds of the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 (the "HSR Act") and the Premerger Notification Rules (the "Rules").
DOJ Clears Way for Acquisition of Pace by ARRIS Group
- Dec 01, 2015
- Client News
DOJ Clears Way for Acquisition of Pace by ARRIS Group
Paul, Weiss client Pace plc, a leading global developer of technologies and products for the PayTV and broadband services industries, achieved a significant victory when the Department of Justice closed its second request…
KPS Capital Partners to Sell Motor Coach Industries for $480 Million
- Nov 10, 2015
- Client News
KPS Capital Partners to Sell Motor Coach Industries for $480 Million
Paul, Weiss client KPS Capital Partners, LP announced that it had agreed through an affiliate to sell its portfolio company Motor Coach Industries International, Inc., a leading manufacturer of intercity coaches in the U.S. and…
Ericsson Completes Acquisition of Envivio
- Oct 27, 2015
- Client News
Ericsson Completes Acquisition of Envivio
Paul, Weiss client Ericsson announced the completion of its acquisition of Envivio, Inc., a California-based video encoding provider.
Client Alert: Recent Enforcement Actions Highlight Importance of Hart-Scott-Rodino Compliance When Acquiring Voting Securities
- Oct 08, 2015
- Publications
Client Alert: Recent Enforcement Actions Highlight Importance of Hart-Scott-Rodino Compliance When Acquiring Voting Securities
Three recent enforcement actions by the Federal Trade Commission ("FTC"), in cooperation with the Antitrust Division of the United States Department of Justice ("DOJ"), serve as reminders that certain acquisitions of voting…
Federal Judge Denies FTC’s Bid to Preliminarily Enjoin Steris-Synergy Health Merger
- Sep 28, 2015
- Publications
Federal Judge Denies FTC’s Bid to Preliminarily Enjoin Steris-Synergy Health Merger
On September 24, 2015, a federal judge in Cleveland denied the Federal Trade Commission's request to enjoin Steris Corp.'s acquisition of Synergy Health plc while the Commission's separate administrative proceeding to block the…
CI Capital Completes Sale of KIK Custom Products
- Aug 26, 2015
- Client News
CI Capital Completes Sale of KIK Custom Products
Paul, Weiss client CI Capital Partners completed the sale of its portfolio company KIK Custom Products to Centerbridge Partners. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Client Alert: FTC’s Challenge to Family Dollar/Dollar Tree Merger Suggests Potential for Significant Increase in Merger Enforcement
- Jul 27, 2015
- Publications
Client Alert: FTC’s Challenge to Family Dollar/Dollar Tree Merger Suggests Potential for Significant Increase in Merger Enforcement
The Federal Trade Commission preliminarily approved a settlement to resolve its concerns that the acquisition of Family Dollar Stores, Inc. by Dollar Tree, Inc. would substantially lessen competition.
Aidan Synnott Quoted in Law360 Article on Antitrust Litigation Involving Foreign Sovereign Compulsion
- Jul 09, 2015
- Publications
Aidan Synnott Quoted in Law360 Article on Antitrust Litigation Involving Foreign Sovereign Compulsion
Litigation partner Aidan Synnott was quoted in a Law360 article, titled "Antitrust Cases to Watch in the Second Half of 2015," on the issue of Chinese vitamin C companies looking to overturn a $153 million price-fixing verdict…
Client Alert: Federal Judge Preliminarily Enjoins Sysco-US Foods Merger and Parties Abandon the Transaction
- Jul 02, 2015
- Publications
Client Alert: Federal Judge Preliminarily Enjoins Sysco-US Foods Merger and Parties Abandon the Transaction
In a decision released on June 26, 2015, a federal district court judge in Washington, D.C. ruled in favor of the Federal Trade Commission and issued a preliminary injunction blocking the consummation of the merger of Sysco…
KIK Custom Products to be Acquired by Centerbridge Partners
- Jun 30, 2015
- Client News
KIK Custom Products to be Acquired by Centerbridge Partners
Paul, Weiss client KIK Custom Products, a global leader in the development and marketing of pool and spa treatment products and one of North America's largest independent manufacturers of household and personal care products,…
Pro Bono Client Obtains Victory in Article 78 Proceeding Against DOCCS
- Feb 27, 2015
- Client News
Pro Bono Client Obtains Victory in Article 78 Proceeding Against DOCCS
Paul, Weiss obtained a victory for our client in her Article 78 proceeding against the NYS Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS). The victory secures for our client and her infant son admission to the…
Client Alert: Supreme Court Holds State Regulatory Board Controlled by Active Market Participants Is Not Immune from Antitrust Liability
- Feb 27, 2015
- Publications
Client Alert: Supreme Court Holds State Regulatory Board Controlled by Active Market Participants Is Not Immune from Antitrust Liability
When a controlling number of decisionmakers serving on a state regulatory board are active participants in the market or profession being regulated, the board must be actively supervised by the state in order to receive…
Client Alert: Court of Appeals Upholds Decision Unwinding Consummated Merger of Two Physician Groups Following FTC Suit
- Feb 17, 2015
- Publications
Client Alert: Court of Appeals Upholds Decision Unwinding Consummated Merger of Two Physician Groups Following FTC Suit
The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit on
February 10, 2015 issued an opinion in a closely watched case in
which it upheld a lower court decision requiring the
unwinding of a consummated merger of two physician …
Pro Bono Client Obtains Permanent Residency Status Under VAWA
- Feb 12, 2015
- Client News
Pro Bono Client Obtains Permanent Residency Status Under VAWA
Paul, Weiss successfully converted our client's U-visa status to one of permanent residency in a case referred by the City Bar Justice Center's Immigrant Women & Children Project. Our representation began in 2009, when our…
Aidan Synnott Contributes to Report on Deferred and Non-Prosecution Agreements in Antitrust Cases
- Jan 26, 2015
- Client News
Aidan Synnott Contributes to Report on Deferred and Non-Prosecution Agreements in Antitrust Cases
A report titled "Oil in the Joints or Monkey Wrench in the Gears: Deferred and Non-Prosecution Agreements in Antitrust Cases," authored by the Antitrust Committee of the Federal and Commercial Litigation Section of the New York…
Client Alert: Fifth Circuit Reverses Jury Verdict for Antitrust Plaintiffs, Finding Lack of Sufficient Evidence to Establish a Conspiracy
- Jan 23, 2015
- Publications
Client Alert: Fifth Circuit Reverses Jury Verdict for Antitrust Plaintiffs, Finding Lack of Sufficient Evidence to Establish a Conspiracy
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit recently reversed a jury verdict of liability under Sections 1 and 2 of the Sherman Act, holding, among other things, that the plaintiffs had failed to offer sufficient…
Client Alert: FTC Announces New Hart-Scott-Rodino and Clayton Act Section 8 Thresholds
- Jan 21, 2015
- Publications
Client Alert: FTC Announces New Hart-Scott-Rodino and Clayton Act Section 8 Thresholds
The Federal Trade Commission has revised the jurisdictional and filing fee thresholds of the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 and the Premerger Notification Rules. The adjustments to the dollar…
TRO Obtained for Pro Bono Client in Article 78 Challenge
- Nov 26, 2014
- Client News
TRO Obtained for Pro Bono Client in Article 78 Challenge
Paul, Weiss obtained a temporary restraining order for a client, two days before she gave birth, granting her and her newborn admission to the Bedford Hills Correctional Facility Nursery program, pending a final decision on her…
ADP Completes Spin-Off of Automotive Dealer Services Business
- Sep 30, 2014
- Client News
ADP Completes Spin-Off of Automotive Dealer Services Business
Longtime client Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP) completed the distribution to its stockholders of all of the issued and outstanding common stock of CDK Global, Inc. in a tax-free spin-off. The distribution completes the…
Paul, Weiss Achieves Victory for Incarcerated Client
- Aug 01, 2014
- Client News
Paul, Weiss Achieves Victory for Incarcerated Client
Paul, Weiss and the Legal Aid Society achieved a victory for an incarcerated client and her newborn son, allowing the two to stay together in the Bedford Hills Correctional Facility Nursery Program rather than be separated at her …
Autocam Corporation To Merge With NN
- Jul 21, 2014
- Client News
Autocam Corporation To Merge With NN
Paul, Weiss client Autocam Corporation announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by NN, Inc., a Tennessee-based manufacturer and supplier of high precision metal bearing components and industrial…
KPS Acquires Anchor Glass Container Corporation
- Jun 30, 2014
- Client News
KPS Acquires Anchor Glass Container Corporation
Paul, Weiss client KPS Capital Partners, LP announced that, through a newly formed affiliate, it has acquired Anchor Glass Container Corporation, a leading North American manufacturer of premium glass packaging products for the…
Aidan Synnott and Andrew Finch Co-Author Chapter on Recent Developments in U.S. Antitrust Law
- Jun 07, 2014
- Publications
Aidan Synnott and Andrew Finch Co-Author Chapter on Recent Developments in U.S. Antitrust Law
Litigation partners Aidan Synnott and Andrew Finch have co-authored the "United States" chapter in the recently published sixth edition of The Public Competition Enforcement Review. Mark Laramie and Alexandra Clark contributed to …
William Morris Endeavor Closes Acquisition of IMG
- May 06, 2014
- Client News
William Morris Endeavor Closes Acquisition of IMG
Paul, Weiss client William Morris Endeavor Entertainment and Silver Lake announced the official closing of the acquisition of sports and media company IMG Worldwide. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Federal Court Rules 'Loyalty Discounts' Do Not Violate Antitrust Laws
- Apr 22, 2014
- Publications
Federal Court Rules 'Loyalty Discounts' Do Not Violate Antitrust Laws
KPS to Acquire Anchor Glass Container Corporation
- Apr 14, 2014
- Client News
KPS to Acquire Anchor Glass Container Corporation
Paul, Weiss client KPS Capital Partners, LP announced that, through a newly formed affiliate, it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Anchor Glass Container Corporation, a leading North American manufacturer of…
Time Warner Cable to Merge with Comcast in $45 Billion Deal
- Feb 13, 2014
- Client News
Time Warner Cable to Merge with Comcast in $45 Billion Deal
As has been widely reported in the Wall Street Journal, The New York Times and numerous media outlets worldwide, Paul, Weiss client Time Warner Cable Inc. announced its agreement to merge with Comcast Corp. for approximately $45.2…
GMX Resources Successfully Emerges From Bankruptcy
- Feb 03, 2014
- Client News
GMX Resources Successfully Emerges From Bankruptcy
On February 3, GMX Resources Inc., an oil and gas exploration and production company with assets in North Dakota, Montana, Wyoming and Texas, successfully completed its reorganization and emerged from Chapter 11 protection.
When Blue Turns to Grey: Grand Jury Subpoenas for Foreign Documents Produced in Civil Litigation
- Jan 27, 2014
- Publications
When Blue Turns to Grey: Grand Jury Subpoenas for Foreign Documents Produced in Civil Litigation
Awards & Recognition
Paul, Weiss Honored at Above & Beyond Achievement Awards and Benefit
- Nov 16, 2018
- Awards
Paul, Weiss Honored at Above & Beyond Achievement Awards and Benefit
Sanctuary for Families honored a team of attorneys from Paul, Weiss and O’Melveny & Myers at the Above & Beyond Achievement Awards and Benefit.
Paul, Weiss Honored by Immigration Equality at Safe Haven Awards
- May 24, 2018
- Awards
Paul, Weiss Honored by Immigration Equality at Safe Haven Awards
Paul, Weiss was one of three firms honored at the annual Safe Haven Awards hosted by Immigration Equality at Lincoln Center.
The Legal Aid Society Recognizes Paul, Weiss’s Pro Bono Contributions
- Oct 25, 2017
- Awards
The Legal Aid Society Recognizes Paul, Weiss’s Pro Bono Contributions
The Legal Aid Society recognized several Paul, Weiss attorneys and the firm as a whole at the 2017 Pro Bono Publico Awards for their pro bono contributions over the past year.
KPS Capital Wins Buyouts “Deal of the Year” Award
- Mar 21, 2017
- Awards
KPS Capital Wins Buyouts “Deal of the Year” Award
Paul, Weiss client KPS Capital Partners LP has earned a Buyouts “Deal of the Year” award for KPS’s $1 billion-plus sale of its portfolio company Anchor Glass Container Corporation to BA Glass B.V. and funds advised by CVC Capital…
Paul, Weiss Honored by New York City Public Advocate
- Jun 25, 2015
- Awards
Paul, Weiss Honored by New York City Public Advocate
New York City Public Advocate Letitia James recognized Paul, Weiss with a proclamation praising the firm's commitment to equal justice for all New Yorkers. The firm received the honor for its assistance in asserting the…
Benchmark Litigation Names Paul, Weiss “Antitrust Firm of the Year”
- Jan 29, 2015
- Awards
Benchmark Litigation Names Paul, Weiss “Antitrust Firm of the Year”
Paul, Weiss has been named Benchmark Litigation's "Antitrust Firm of the Year" for 2015. Litigation partners Aidan Synnott, Jacqueline Rubin and William Michael received the award for the firm on January 29 at the Essex…
Paul, Weiss Honored at the 2014 Pro Bono Publico Awards
- Oct 08, 2014
- Awards
Paul, Weiss Honored at the 2014 Pro Bono Publico Awards
The Legal Aid Society (LAS) honored Paul, Weiss as a recipient of their 2014 Pro Bono Publico Awards for outstanding service to LAS and its clients. Every year, LAS recognizes the work of volunteer lawyers, law firms,…
Chambers USA 2013 Ranks Paul, Weiss Highly
- Jun 07, 2013
- Awards
Chambers USA 2013 Ranks Paul, Weiss Highly
District of Columbia: Antitrust, Joseph J Simons, Kenneth A Gallo, Litigation: General Commercial