ProfessionalsCharles H. Googe Jr.

Charles H. Googe Jr.
Partner
Tel: +1-212-373-3345
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emailcgooge@paulweiss.com
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10019-6064
Fax: +1-212-492-0345
Chuck Googe is the head of the Intellectual Property Group of the Corporate Department and the Chair of the firm’s Entertainment Department.
EXPERIENCE
The Intellectual Property Group he leads focuses on all aspects of intellectual property, including copyright, trademark and patent. Chuck has special expertise in all forms of transactional work involving intellectual property and technology, licensing, due diligence, IP joint ventures, developing and implementing prosecution strategies, IP audits and other intellectual property counseling. He has specific experience in software, information technology and entertainment content development, acquisition and distribution over the Internet and other media. Chuck's experience covers a broad range of industries, intellectual property specialties and deal sizes. In addition to working closely with our most experienced lawyers in mergers and acquisitions, finance, tax, communications, antitrust, litigation and bankruptcy on structuring the intellectual property aspects of some of the firm's most sophisticated transactions, he has also represented many medium-sized and even start-up enterprises in connection with their intellectual property needs.
As Chair of the Entertainment Department, Chuck also focuses on the representation of individuals and companies involved in all aspects of the entertainment industry, including film, television, publishing, music, digital and live stage. More specifically, his film experience covers clients in the independent film world as well as producers, writers, directors and film editors working with major Hollywood studios. He represents record labels as well as several popular recording artists, stage producers, institutional theaters, authors, composer/lyricists, directors, choreographers and designers. Chuck has also been a key player in several notable transactions in the publishing industry.
Chuck served as a senior editor of the Columbia Law Review. He is also recognized as a leading lawyer in media and entertainment by Chambers USA (2016), and clients say, "…he really listens and advises me. He doesn't make the decision for me - he tells me the options and lets me make the decisions." He has also been recognized by The Legal 500 for his communications and technology practice and as a leading entertainment lawyer (motion pictures & television) by The Best Lawyers In America since 2012. Additionally, Chuck is the Trustee of the Cole Porter Musical and Literary Trusts.
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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.
Shopify Closes $500 Million Public Offering
- May 24, 2017
- Client News
Shopify Closes $500 Million Public Offering
Shopify Inc., the leading cloud-based, multi-channel commerce platform designed for small and medium-sized businesses, closed a $500 million equity offering of 5,500,000 Class A subordinate voting shares at a price of $91 per share.
Wave Broadband Announces $2.365 Billion Sale to RCN Telecom Services
- May 22, 2017
- Client News
Wave Broadband Announces $2.365 Billion Sale to RCN Telecom Services
Paul, Weiss is representing Wave Broadband, a portfolio company of Oak Hill Capital Partners, in its $2.365 billion sale to RCN Telecom Services, LLC.
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.
Tricon Completes Acquisition of Silver Bay
- May 09, 2017
- Client News
Tricon Completes Acquisition of Silver Bay
Paul, Weiss represented Tricon Capital Group Inc in its acquisition of Silver Bay Realty Trust Corp., a public REIT owner-operator of single-family rental homes in the U.S.
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…
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.
Virtu Financial To Acquire KCG Holdings for $1.4 Billion
- Apr 20, 2017
- Client News
Virtu Financial To Acquire KCG Holdings for $1.4 Billion
Paul, Weiss is representing high-speed trading firm Virtu Financial, Inc. in its approximately $1.4 billion all-cash acquisition of retail electronic trading firm KCG Holdings, Inc.
General Atlantic and Torchy’s Tacos Announce Strategic Partnership
- Apr 18, 2017
- Client News
General Atlantic and Torchy’s Tacos Announce Strategic Partnership
Paul, Weiss is representing General Atlantic in its significant minority investment in Torchy’s Tacos, a fast-casual restaurant serving untraditional tacos.
Mood Media Announces Acquisition of All Outstanding Common Shares and Comprehensive Solution for Debt Obligations
- Apr 13, 2017
- Client News
Mood Media Announces Acquisition of All Outstanding Common Shares and Comprehensive Solution for Debt Obligations
Paul, Weiss is representing certain noteholders of Mood Media Corporation, including funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management, LLC and funds advised or sub-advised by GSO Capital Partners LP or its affiliates, in…
UCP Agrees to Business Combination With Century Communities
- Apr 11, 2017
- Client News
UCP Agrees to Business Combination With Century Communities
Paul, Weiss is representing real estate developer UCP, Inc., a subsidiary of PICO Holdings, Inc., in its stock and cash merger with homebuilder Century Communities, Inc.
Cornell Capital to Acquire World Kitchen
- Apr 03, 2017
- Client News
Cornell Capital to Acquire World Kitchen
Paul, Weiss is representing Cornell Capital LLC, a private investment firm, in its agreement to acquire WKI Holdings Company, Inc. (World Kitchen), a leading multinational manufacturer and marketer of housewares.
Alita Care Acquires Bournewood Health Systems
- Mar 22, 2017
- Client News
Alita Care Acquires Bournewood Health Systems
Paul, Weiss represented Alita Care, LLC (Alita), a leading national provider of behavioral health services owned by Kohlberg & Company, L.L.C., in its acquisition of Bournewood Health Systems, a leading New England-based provider…
KPS Capital to Acquire Winoa
- Mar 22, 2017
- Client News
KPS Capital to Acquire Winoa
Paul, Weiss is representing an affiliate of KPS Capital Partners, LP in its acquisition of WHA Holding SAS (Winoa) from a consortium of investors.
Tricon Capital to Acquire Silver Bay Realty Trust
- Feb 28, 2017
- Client News
Tricon Capital to Acquire Silver Bay Realty Trust
Paul, Weiss is representing Tricon Capital Group Inc. in its proposed $1.4 billion acquisition of Silver Bay Realty Trust Corp.
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.
Luxury Retreats Acquired By Airbnb
- Feb 16, 2017
- Client News
Luxury Retreats Acquired By Airbnb
Paul, Weiss represented Canada-based Luxury Retreats in its completed sale to Airbnb.
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).
General Atlantic Leads Series E Financing in Turbonomic
- Jan 24, 2017
- Client News
General Atlantic Leads Series E Financing in Turbonomic
Paul, Weiss represented General Atlantic in connection with its lead investment in a Series E financing round of Turbonomic, Inc., one of the fastest growing technology companies in the virtualization and cloud space.
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.
ARIAD to Be Acquired by Takeda in $5.2 Billion Transaction
- Jan 09, 2017
- Client News
ARIAD to Be Acquired by Takeda in $5.2 Billion Transaction
Paul, Weiss is representing ARIAD Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in its proposed $5.2 billion acquisition by Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited.
Wellspring to Sell Tradesmen International
- Jan 03, 2017
- Client News
Wellspring to Sell Tradesmen International
Paul, Weiss is representing Tradesmen International, LLC, a Wellspring portfolio company, in its sale to private equity funds affiliated with Blackstone. Tradesmen is the leading agency-based provider of outsourced skilled…
Wellspring Capital Acquires Hoffmaster
- Nov 28, 2016
- Client News
Wellspring Capital Acquires Hoffmaster
Paul, Weiss represented Wellspring Capital Management LLC in its acquisition of Hoffmaster Group, a leading North American manufacturer of disposable tableware, from Metalmark Capital Holdings LLC.
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.
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.
Pritzker Group to Acquire ProAmpac
- Oct 17, 2016
- Client News
Pritzker Group to Acquire ProAmpac
Pritzker Group Private Capital announced that it has agreed to acquire ProAmpac, a leading global flexible packaging company, from Paul, Weiss client Wellspring Capital Management.
Forsyth Capital Acquires HawkeyePedershaab
- Sep 20, 2016
- Client News
Forsyth Capital Acquires HawkeyePedershaab
Forsyth Capital Investors, LLC, an investment firm targeting the manufacturing and insurance services sectors, completed the acquisition of HawkeyePedershaab, Inc., a portfolio company of Paul, Weiss client Kohlberg &…
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…
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 …
Wellspring Capital to Sell National Seating & Mobility to Court Square
- Aug 10, 2016
- Client News
Wellspring Capital to Sell National Seating & Mobility to Court Square
Paul, Weiss client Wellspring Capital announced that it has agreed to sell its portfolio company National Seating & Mobility, North America's premier complex rehab technology provider, to Court Square Capital Partners.
Yokohama Rubber Closes Acquisition of Alliance Tire Group for $1.2 Billion
- Jul 04, 2016
- Client News
Yokohama Rubber Closes Acquisition of Alliance Tire Group for $1.2 Billion
Paul, Weiss client The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. announced that it has completed its acquisition of Alliance Tire Group for $1.2 billion in cash.
Kohlberg Acquires Meadows Behavioral Healthcare
- May 20, 2016
- Client News
Kohlberg Acquires Meadows Behavioral Healthcare
Paul, Weiss client Kohlberg & Co. announced the acquisition of Meadows Behavioral Healthcare and the formation of Alita Care, LLC, which will serve as the parent holding company for The Meadows and Kohlberg's existing…
KPS Portfolio Company to Acquire Whitepath Fab Tech
- May 16, 2016
- Client News
KPS Portfolio Company to Acquire Whitepath Fab Tech
Paul, Weiss client KPS Capital Partners announced that its portfolio company, Electrical Components International, Inc. (ECI), has agreed to acquire Whitepath Fab Tech, Inc., a leading North American supplier of control boxes,…
Kohlberg Acquires Interstate Hotels & Resorts
- May 04, 2016
- Client News
Kohlberg Acquires Interstate Hotels & Resorts
Paul, Weiss client Kohlberg & Company LLC announced that it has acquired Interstate Hotels & Resorts, the global leader in third-party hotel management, from Thayer Lodging and Jin Jiang International Hotels.
NBCUniversal to Acquire DreamWorks Animation
- Apr 28, 2016
- Client News
NBCUniversal to Acquire DreamWorks Animation
NBCUniversal, a division of Comcast Corp., announced an agreement to acquire DreamWorks Animation.
Thom Browne Secures New Majority Investor
- Mar 15, 2016
- Client News
Thom Browne Secures New Majority Investor
As reported in Women's Wear Daily and other media outlets, Sandbridge Capital has entered into an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Thom Browne, Inc., a menswear and womenswear brand, from Stripe International,…
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…
Sequential Brands and Meredith Sign New Licensing Agreement for Martha Stewart Media
- Dec 22, 2015
- Client News
Sequential Brands and Meredith Sign New Licensing Agreement for Martha Stewart Media
Paul, Weiss client Sequential Brands, owner of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, announced an agreement with Meredith Corporation, under which Meredith will assume the editorial and operational teams of the Martha Stewart…
ProAmpac Completes Acquisition of Coating Excellence International
- Dec 23, 2015
- Client News
ProAmpac Completes Acquisition of Coating Excellence International
Paul, Weiss client Wellspring Capital Management LLC announced that its portfolio company ProAmpac has completed its previously announced acquisition of Coating Excellence International (CEI), a flexible packaging and technical…
CPI Card Group Closes IPO
- Oct 15, 2015
- Client News
CPI Card Group Closes IPO
CPI Card Group Inc., a leading provider of comprehensive financial payment card solutions in North America, closed its initial public offering of 17,250,000 shares of common stock at an initial offering price of $10 per share,…
AM Conservation Group Invests in Service Concepts
- Sep 15, 2015
- Client News
AM Conservation Group Invests in Service Concepts
Paul, Weiss client AM Conservation Group, Inc. announced an investment in Service Concepts, a provider of efficiency products, fulfillment and product sourcing services to electric cooperatives.
Wellspring Capital Forms Leading Flexible Packaging Company
- Aug 19, 2015
- Client News
Wellspring Capital Forms Leading Flexible Packaging Company
Paul, Weiss client Wellspring Capital Management LLC, a New York-based private equity firm, announced the creation of a leading flexible packaging company through the merger of portfolio companies Prolamina Corporation and newly…
Wellspring Acquires Help At Home
- Aug 03, 2015
- Client News
Wellspring Acquires Help At Home
Paul, Weiss client Wellspring Capital Management LLC completed its acquisition of Help At Home, Inc., a home care provider delivering in-home care to seniors and persons with disabilities.
Apollo Affiliated Funds Acquire Protection 1 and ASG Security
- Jul 01, 2015
- Client News
Apollo Affiliated Funds Acquire Protection 1 and ASG Security
Funds managed by affiliates of Paul, Weiss client Apollo Global Management, LLC announced the concurrent closing of their acquisitions of Maryland-based ASG Security and Protection 1, a leading full-service business and home…
Media & Entertainment Headlines: Variety Features Paul, Weiss Partners
- Jun 29, 2015
- Videos
Media & Entertainment Headlines: Variety Features Paul, Weiss Partners
In this video interview, corporate partner Ariel Deckelbaum and entertainment/IP partner Chuck Googe, both the recipients of Variety Legal Impact awards, discuss trends in media and entertainment, and how the changing…
Kohlberg Acquires Majority Stake in Sunspire Health
- Jun 08, 2015
- Client News
Kohlberg Acquires Majority Stake in Sunspire Health
Paul, Weiss client Kohlberg & Company L.L.C., a leading private equity firm specializing in middle-market investing, announced it has acquired majority ownership of Sunspire Health, an industry leader in the field of…
Apollo Affiliated Funds to Acquire Protection 1 and ASG Security
- May 18, 2015
- Client News
Apollo Affiliated Funds to Acquire Protection 1 and ASG Security
Funds managed by affiliates of Paul, Weiss client Apollo Global Management, LLC announced the concurrent signing of definitive agreements to acquire Maryland-based ASG Security and Protection 1, a leading full-service business…
Virtu Financial Closes IPO
- May 11, 2015
- Client News
Virtu Financial Closes IPO
Paul, Weiss client Virtu Financial, Inc., a leading technology-enabled market maker and liquidity provider to the global financial markets, closed its initial public offering of approximately 19 million shares of its Class A…
Sky Acquires 60 Percent Stake in Jupiter Entertainment
- Mar 30, 2015
- Client News
Sky Acquires 60 Percent Stake in Jupiter Entertainment
Paul, Weiss client Sky, a European pay TV operator, announced its acquisition of a 60 percent stake in U.S.-based production company Jupiter Entertainment. Sky Vision, Sky's international distribution sector, will serve as…
Kohlberg Acquires AM Conservation Group
- Mar 27, 2015
- Client News
Kohlberg Acquires AM Conservation Group
AM Conservation Group, a leader in energy and water efficiency programs, products and services, announced that it has been acquired by funds managed by Paul, Weiss client Kohlberg & Company, L.L.C., a leading private equity…
AGS to Acquire Cadillac Jack
- Mar 30, 2015
- Client News
AGS to Acquire Cadillac Jack
Paul, Weiss client AGS, a portfolio company of Apollo Global Management, announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire North America-based gaming machine provider Cadillac Jack for a total consideration of $370…
Kohlberg Portfolio Company Sabre Acquires FWT from Satori Capital
- Feb 27, 2015
- Client News
Kohlberg Portfolio Company Sabre Acquires FWT from Satori Capital
Sabre Industries, Inc., a portfolio company of Paul, Weiss client Kohlberg & Company, LLC, announced its acquisition of FWT, LLC from Satori Capital. Texas-based Sabre is a leading producer of highly engineered structures…
Client Alert: New Considerations for Trademark Licenses in a 363 Sale
- Nov 17, 2014
- Publications
Client Alert: New Considerations for Trademark Licenses in a 363 Sale
On October 31, 2014, Bankruptcy Judge Kaplan of the District of New Jersey addressed two issues critically important to intellectual property licensees and purchasers: (i) can a trademark licensee use section 365(n) of the…
Kohlberg Completes Acquisition of PPC Industries
- Nov 04, 2014
- Client News
Kohlberg Completes Acquisition of PPC Industries
Paul, Weiss client Kohlberg & Company, L.LC., through a number of its investment funds, closed on its acquisition of PPC Industries Inc., a leading provider of specialty plastic solutions for food, medical/pharmaceutical and…
GI Partners to Acquire Kellermeyer Bergensons Services From Funds Affiliated With Kohlberg & Co.
- Sep 18, 2014
- Client News
GI Partners to Acquire Kellermeyer Bergensons Services From Funds Affiliated With Kohlberg & Co.
Paul, Weiss client Kohlberg & Co., LLC announced that it has agreed to sell its portfolio company Kellermeyer Bergensons Services, LLC to an affiliate of GI Partners, pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Merger. The…
PulteGroup Buys Real Estate Assets of Dominion Homes
- Aug 25, 2014
- Client News
PulteGroup Buys Real Estate Assets of Dominion Homes
PulteGroup, Inc., one of America's largest homebuilding companies, announced that it has acquired the real estate assets of Paul, Weiss client Dominion Homes, one of the largest builders in Columbus, Ohio and Louisville,…
Nielsen & Bainbridge Acquires The Home Décor Companies
- Aug 15, 2014
- Client News
Nielsen & Bainbridge Acquires The Home Décor Companies
Paul, Weiss client Nielsen & Bainbridge, LLC, a portfolio company of Kohlberg & Co., LLC, announced the acquisition of The Home Décor Companies, a leading provider of moderately priced home décor products to mass, home…
Kohlberg Completes Acquisition of Troon Golf
- Jun 30, 2014
- Client News
Kohlberg Completes Acquisition of Troon Golf
Paul, Weiss client Kohlberg & Company, L.L.C., through a newly formed affiliate, announced the closing of its acquisition of a majority of the equity interests in Troon Golf, L.L.C., a leading global provider of third-party…
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…
Changes to New York Nonprofit Governance Law Effective July 1, 2014
- Jun 20, 2014
- Publications
Changes to New York Nonprofit Governance Law Effective July 1, 2014
On July 1, 2014, certain substantial changes to New York nonprofit law will take effect, and will require compliance by all nonprofit organizations incorporated in New York, as well as certain nonprofit organizations doing…
Star Bulk and OceanBulk to Create the Largest U.S. Listed Dry Bulk Company
- Jun 16, 2014
- Client News
Star Bulk and OceanBulk to Create the Largest U.S. Listed Dry Bulk Company
Star Bulk Carriers Corp. announced that it has entered into definitive agreements with entities affiliated with Paul, Weiss client Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. and Star Bulk's nonexecutive Chairman, Mr. Petros Pappas, and…
KPS Capital Completes Acquisition of Electrical Components International
- May 30, 2014
- Client News
KPS Capital Completes Acquisition of Electrical Components International
Paul, Weiss client KPS Capital Partners, LP, through a newly formed affiliate, announced their acquisition of Electrical Components International, Inc., the world's leading manufacturer of wire harnesses and value-added assembly…
Wellspring Closes Acquisition of Great Lakes Caring
- May 12, 2014
- Client News
Wellspring Closes Acquisition of Great Lakes Caring
A newly formed affiliate of Paul, Weiss client Wellspring Capital Management LLC closed its acquisition of Great Lakes Caring from majority owner Pouschine Cook Capital Management, LLC. Great Lakes is one of the largest and…
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.
Bauer Performance Sports Acquires BRG Sports for $330 Million
- Apr 15, 2014
- Client News
Bauer Performance Sports Acquires BRG Sports for $330 Million
Paul, Weiss client Bauer Performance Sports Ltd., a leading developer and manufacturer of high performance sports equipment and apparel, announced the official closing with Easton-Bell Sports, now officially known as BRG Sports,…
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…
Awards & Recognition
Four Paul, Weiss Partners Featured in Variety’s Legal Impact Report
- Apr 11, 2019
- Awards
Four Paul, Weiss Partners Featured in Variety’s Legal Impact Report
Corporate partner Robert Schumer, litigation partners Jay Cohen and Jonathan Kanter, and entertainment/intellectual property partner Chuck Googe were featured in Variety’s 2019 Legal Impact Report.
Chuck Googe Featured in Variety’s Dealmakers Impact Report
- Dec 07, 2018
- Awards
Chuck Googe Featured in Variety’s Dealmakers Impact Report
Entertainment/intellectual property partner Chuck Googe was featured in Variety’s 2018 Dealmakers Impact Report.
Chuck Googe Featured in Variety’s Dealmakers Elite New York
- Oct 01, 2018
- Awards
Chuck Googe Featured in Variety’s Dealmakers Elite New York
Entertainment/Intellectual property partner Chuck Googe was featured in Variety’s Dealmakers Elite New York 2018 report, which features attorneys and executives behind some of the year’s most significant entertainment industry…
Variety 2018 Legal Impact Report Features Jay Cohen, Ariel Deckelbaum & Chuck Googe
- Apr 23, 2018
- Awards
Variety 2018 Legal Impact Report Features Jay Cohen, Ariel Deckelbaum & Chuck Googe
Litigation partner Jay Cohen, corporate partner Ariel Deckelbaum and intellectual property/entertainment partner Chuck Googe were featured by Variety in its 2018 Legal Impact Report, which spotlights the top lawyers in the…
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…
Three Paul, Weiss Partners Featured in Variety’s Dealmakers Impact Report
- Dec 15, 2016
- Awards
Three Paul, Weiss Partners Featured in Variety’s Dealmakers Impact Report
Corporate partners Robert Schumer, Ariel Deckelbaum and Chuck Googe are profiled in Variety's 2016 Dealmakers Impact Report.
Ariel Deckelbaum and Chuck Googe Featured in Variety’s Legal Impact Report
- Apr 17, 2015
- Awards
Ariel Deckelbaum and Chuck Googe Featured in Variety’s Legal Impact Report
Corporate partner Ariel Deckelbaum and entertainment partner Chuck Googe were featured in Variety's 2015 Legal Impact Report, which spotlights the top lawyers in the entertainment industry.
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
The National Law Journal Names Paul, Weiss to its “Intellectual Property Hot List”
- May 06, 2013
- Awards
The National Law Journal Names Paul, Weiss to its “Intellectual Property Hot List”
The National Law Journal has named Paul, Weiss to its 2013 "Intellectual Property Hot List." The article highlights the firm's IP litigation and transactional practices, noting the growth in our IP group and describing a number…