ProfessionalsPatricia Vaz de Almeida

Patricia Vaz de Almeida
Counsel
Tel: +1-212-373-3367
Fax: +1-212-492-0367
emailpvazdealmeida@paulweiss.com
1285 Avenue of the Americas
New York,
NY
10019-6064
Fax: +1-212-492-0367
- Practices
- Corporate
- Capital Markets
- Practices:
- Corporate
- Capital Markets
A counsel in the Corporate Department, Patricia Vaz de Almeida is a member of the Capital Markets Group. Ms. Vaz de Almeida is resident in our New York office and focuses her practice on public mergers and acquisitions, as well as securities transactions, including initial public offerings, secondary offerings, high yield offerings and other equity and debt securities transactions.
While in the London office, Ms. Vaz de Almeida worked on cross-border capital markets transactions, including initial public offerings, PIPEs offerings, debt offerings, rights issues, as well as cross-border mergers and acquisitions, including going private transactions.
Ms. Vaz de Almeida worked as an intern at the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (Division of Corporation Finance) in 2006.
Ms. Vaz de Almeida is recommended in The Legal 500 UK for Equity capital markets. Ms. Vaz de Almeida is also an officer of the Securities Law Committee of the International Bar Association.
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UK and EU Reach Agreement on Trade: Key Takeaways
- Dec 29, 2020
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UK and EU Reach Agreement on Trade: Key Takeaways
On Christmas Eve, the European Commission and the UK government reached agreement on the terms of a EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement, averting the economically and legally disruptive impact of a “no deal Brexit.” The Agreement…
Inspire Brands Acquires Dunkin’ Brands for $11.3 Billion
- Dec 15, 2020
- Client News
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.
Chevron Acquires Noble Energy in $13 Billion Deal
- Oct 05, 2020
- Client News
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.
Teladoc Acquires Livongo in $18.5 Billion Deal
- Oct 30, 2020
- Client News
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.
Inspire Brands to Acquire Dunkin’ Brands for $11.3 Billion
- Oct 30, 2020
- Client News
Inspire Brands to Acquire Dunkin’ Brands for $11.3 Billion
Paul, Weiss is advising Inspire Brands, Inc. in its acquisition of Dunkin’ Brands Group, Inc., parent company of Dunkin’ and Baskin-Robbins, in a transaction valued at approximately $11.3 billion.
Weatherford Completes $500 Million Refinancing
- Aug 28, 2020
- Client News
Weatherford Completes $500 Million Refinancing
Paul, Weiss is representing Weatherford International plc and certain subsidiaries in the refinancing of its asset-based lending facility through the issuance of $500 million of 8.75% senior secured first lien notes maturing on…
Vertiv Holdings Completes $300 Million Secondary Offering of Class A Common Stock
- Aug 18, 2020
- Client News
Vertiv Holdings Completes $300 Million Secondary Offering of Class A Common Stock
Paul, Weiss represented Vertiv Holdings Co, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, in an underwritten secondary public offering of 23,000,000 shares of Vertiv’s Class A common stock by selling…
Carnival Corporation & plc Closes Debt Financings Totaling $4 Billion
- Jul 20, 2020
- Client News
Carnival Corporation & plc Closes Debt Financings Totaling $4 Billion
Paul, Weiss advised Carnival Corporation & plc in two debt financing transactions totaling approximately $4 billion completed in June and July.
Crestview Invests in Viad Corp
- Aug 05, 2020
- Client News
Crestview Invests in Viad Corp
Paul, Weiss advised Crestview Partners in its investment in Viad Corp, an NYSE-listed international experiential services company, through the private placement of up to $180 million of preferred stock.
Teladoc to Acquire Livongo in $18.5 Billion Deal
- Aug 05, 2020
- Client News
Teladoc to Acquire Livongo in $18.5 Billion Deal
Paul, Weiss is advising Teladoc Health, the global leader in virtual care, in its acquisition of Livongo, the leading Applied Health Signals company, in a cash-and-stock deal valued at $18.5 billion.
Driven Brands Acquires International Car Wash Group
- Aug 05, 2020
- Client News
Driven Brands Acquires International Car Wash Group
Paul, Weiss advised Driven Brands, the parent company of North America’s leading automotive service brands and a portfolio company of Roark Capital Group, in its acquisition of International Car Wash Group, the global leader in the…
Chevron to Acquire Noble Energy in $13 Billion Deal
- Jul 20, 2020
- Client News
Chevron to Acquire Noble Energy in $13 Billion Deal
Paul, Weiss is advising 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.
Alexion Pharmaceuticals Completes Acquisition of Portola Pharmaceuticals
- Jul 02, 2020
- Client News
Alexion Pharmaceuticals Completes Acquisition of Portola Pharmaceuticals
Paul, Weiss advised Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in its acquisition of Portola Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on life-threatening blood-related disorders
General Electric Completes Sale of BioPharma Business to Danaher for $21.4 Billion
- Mar 31, 2020
- Client News
General Electric Completes Sale of BioPharma Business to Danaher for $21.4 Billion
Paul, Weiss advised General Electric in the sale of its BioPharma business to Danaher Corporation for $21.4 billion.
Pattern Energy Completes $6.1 Billion Acquisition by CPPIB
- Mar 16, 2020
- Client News
Pattern Energy Completes $6.1 Billion Acquisition by CPPIB
Paul, Weiss advised the special committee of the board of directors of Pattern Energy Group Inc. in its approximately $6.1 billion all-cash acquisition by Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB).
Ingersoll Rand Industrial Business Completes Merger With Gardner Denver, Creating $15 Billion Company
- Mar 01, 2020
- Client News
Ingersoll Rand Industrial Business Completes Merger With Gardner Denver, Creating $15 Billion Company
Paul, Weiss advised Ingersoll-Rand plc in the merger of its Industrial business with Gardner Denver Holdings, Inc., a provider of industrial equipment and technologies.
Simon Property Group to Acquire Majority Stake in Taubman Centers for $3.6 Billion
- Feb 10, 2020
- Client News
Simon Property Group to Acquire Majority Stake in Taubman Centers for $3.6 Billion
Paul, Weiss is advising Simon Property Group in its acquisition of an 80% ownership interest in The Taubman Realty Group.
Taylor Morrison Acquires William Lyon Homes in $2.5 Billion Deal
- Feb 06, 2020
- Client News
Taylor Morrison Acquires William Lyon Homes in $2.5 Billion Deal
Paul, Weiss advised national homebuilder and developer Taylor Morrison Home Corporation in its cash-and-stock acquisition of William Lyon Homes for approximately $2.5 billion, including assumption of debt.
Mosaic SPAC Completes Merger With Vivint Smart Home
- Jan 17, 2020
- Client News
Mosaic SPAC Completes Merger With Vivint Smart Home
Paul, Weiss advised publicly traded special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) Mosaic Acquisition Corp. in its previously announced merger with Vivint Smart Home, Inc., resulting in Vivint becoming a publicly traded company.
CBS Completes Merger With Viacom, Creating $40 Billion Company
- Dec 06, 2019
- Client News
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.
The Medicines Company to Be Acquired by Novartis in $9.7 Billion Deal
- Nov 24, 2019
- Client News
The Medicines Company to Be Acquired by Novartis in $9.7 Billion Deal
Paul, Weiss is advising The Medicines Company in its all-cash $9.7 billion acquisition by Swiss pharmaceutical giant Novartis AG.
Taylor Morrison to Acquire William Lyon Homes in $2.4 Billion Deal
- Nov 06, 2019
- Client News
Taylor Morrison to Acquire William Lyon Homes in $2.4 Billion Deal
Paul, Weiss is representing leading national homebuilder and developer Taylor Morrison Home Corporation in its cash-and-stock acquisition of William Lyon Homes for $2.4 billion, including assumption of debt.
JACK Entertainment to Sell Cleveland Casino and Thistledown Racino to VICI Properties
- Oct 28, 2019
- Client News
JACK Entertainment to Sell Cleveland Casino and Thistledown Racino to VICI Properties
Paul, Weiss is representing JACK Entertainment, a portfolio company of Rock Ventures LLC, in the sale of casino entitled land and related assets associated with JACK Cleveland Casino and JACK Thistledown Racino to experiential real…
Carnival plc Closes €600 Million Eurobond Offering
- Oct 28, 2019
- Client News
Carnival plc Closes €600 Million Eurobond Offering
Paul, Weiss advised Carnival plc in its registered offering of €600 million aggregate principal amount of its 1.000% Senior Notes due 2029, which will be listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
Nuance Completes Spin-Off of Cerence
- Oct 01, 2019
- Client News
Nuance Completes Spin-Off of Cerence
Paul, Weiss represented leading provider of conversational artificial intelligence Nuance Communications, Inc. in its spin-off of automotive software business Cerence Inc.
Mosaic SPAC to Merge With Vivint Smart Home, Creating $5.6 Billion Smart Home Public Company
- Sep 16, 2019
- Client News
Mosaic SPAC to Merge With Vivint Smart Home, Creating $5.6 Billion Smart Home Public Company
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Empire Resorts to Be Acquired by Kien Huat Realty
- Aug 16, 2019
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Empire Resorts to Be Acquired by Kien Huat Realty
Paul, Weiss is representing the special committee of the board of directors of Empire Resorts, Inc. in its acquisition by Kien Huat Realty III Limited and Genting Malaysia Berhad for $9.74 in cash per share of common stock, and with…
CBS to Merge With Viacom, Creating $40 Billion Company
- Aug 13, 2019
- Client News
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Barnes & Noble to Be Acquired by Elliott
- Jun 07, 2019
- Client News
Barnes & Noble to Be Acquired by Elliott
Paul, Weiss is representing the Board of Directors of Barnes & Noble, Inc., the nation’s largest bookseller, in the company’s approximately $683 million all-cash acquisition by Elliott Advisors (UK) Limited.
WaveDivision and Searchlight to Acquire Frontier Communications Operations for $1.35 Billion
- May 29, 2019
- Client News
WaveDivision and Searchlight to Acquire Frontier Communications Operations for $1.35 Billion
Paul, Weiss is representing the private equity joint venture of WaveDivision Capital LLC and Searchlight Capital Partners LLC in their $1.35 billion acquisition of Frontier Communications’ Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana…
Avon to Be Acquired by Natura & Co in $3.7 Billion Deal
- May 22, 2019
- Client News
Avon to Be Acquired by Natura & Co in $3.7 Billion Deal
Paul, Weiss is representing the independent directors of Avon Products, Inc. in Avon’s all-stock acquisition by Natura & Co. Upon completion of the transaction, valued at $3.7 billion, Natura & Co’s shareholders will own…
Ingersoll-Rand Industrial Business to Merge With Gardner Denver, Creating $15 Billion Company
- Apr 30, 2019
- Client News
Ingersoll-Rand Industrial Business to Merge With Gardner Denver, Creating $15 Billion Company
Paul, Weiss is advising Ingersoll-Rand plc in the merger of its Industrial business with Gardner Denver Holdings, Inc. The complex cash-and-stock deal will create a $15 billion global leader in mission-critical flow creation and…
Chevron’s $50 Billion Agreement to Acquire Anadarko
- Apr 12, 2019
- Client News
Chevron’s $50 Billion Agreement to Acquire Anadarko
Paul, Weiss advised Chevron Corporation in its agreement to acquire Anadarko Petroleum Corporation for $50 billion.
Jack Entertainment to Sell Jack Cincinnati Casino and Turfway Park
- Apr 05, 2019
- Client News
Jack Entertainment to Sell Jack Cincinnati Casino and Turfway Park
Paul, Weiss is representing Jack Entertainment LLC, a portfolio company of Rock Ventures LLC, in its $780 million sale of Jack Cincinnati Casino and Turfway Park to Hard Rock International and VICI Properties.
Smith & Nephew to Acquire Osiris Therapeutics
- Mar 12, 2019
- Client News
Smith & Nephew to Acquire Osiris Therapeutics
Paul, Weiss is representing UK-based medical technology business Smith & Nephew plc in its all-cash $660 million acquisition of U.S.-based regenerative medicine maker Osiris Therapeutics, Inc.
Jack Entertainment to Sell Greektown Casino-Hotel for $1 Billion
- Nov 14, 2018
- Client News
Jack Entertainment to Sell Greektown Casino-Hotel for $1 Billion
Paul, Weiss is representing Dan Gilbert-owned Jack Entertainment LLC in the sale of its Greektown Casino-Hotel to Penn National Gaming Inc. and Vici Properties Inc. for $1 billion.
Virtu Financial to Acquire ITG in $1 Billion Deal
- Nov 06, 2018
- Client News
Virtu Financial to Acquire ITG in $1 Billion Deal
Paul, Weiss is representing high-speed trading firm Virtu Financial, Inc. in its approximately $1 billion acquisition of brokerage Investment Technology Group, Inc. (ITG).
Marriott Vacations Worldwide Acquires ILG for $4.7 Billion
- Sep 06, 2018
- Client News
Marriott Vacations Worldwide Acquires ILG for $4.7 Billion
Paul, Weiss represented timeshare operator ILG Inc. in its $4.7 billion cash-and-stock sale to Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: VAC), creating a leading global provider of premier vacation experiences.
Aurum Group, an Apollo Portfolio Company Based in the UK, Completes Refinancing, Issues First High-Yield Bond
- Apr 18, 2018
- Client News
Aurum Group, an Apollo Portfolio Company Based in the UK, Completes Refinancing, Issues First High-Yield Bond
Aurum Group, an Apollo-owned retailer of luxury watches and jewelry, raised £265 million from a first-ever issuance of senior secured notes due 2023, with a portion of the proceeds used to refinance its existing term loan.
Qualcomm Enters into Amended Definitive Agreement to Acquire NXP for $44 Billion
- Feb 20, 2018
- Client News
Qualcomm Enters into Amended Definitive Agreement to Acquire NXP for $44 Billion
Paul, Weiss is representing Qualcomm Incorporated in its amended agreement with NXP Semiconductors N.V. to increase to $127.50 per share its previously announced cash tender offer to purchase all outstanding shares of NXP.
CSRA to Be Acquired by General Dynamics for $9.6 Billion
- Feb 12, 2018
- Client News
CSRA to Be Acquired by General Dynamics for $9.6 Billion
Paul, Weiss is representing leading government IT provider CSRA in its $9.6 billion acquisition by defense contractor General Dynamics.
Sanofi to Acquire Bioverativ for $11.6 Billion
- Jan 22, 2018
- Client News
Sanofi to Acquire Bioverativ for $11.6 Billion
Paul, Weiss is advising U.S. biopharmaceutical company Bioverativ Inc. in its proposed all-cash $11.6 billion acquisition by French pharmaceutical company Sanofi.
Yamana Gold Closes $300 Million Senior Notes Offering
- Dec 04, 2017
- Client News
Yamana Gold Closes $300 Million Senior Notes Offering
Paul, Weiss advised Canada-based gold producer Yamana Gold Inc. in its offering of $300 million aggregate principal amount of its 4.625% senior notes due 2027.
Virtu Financial to Sell BondPoint to Intercontinental Exchange
- Oct 24, 2017
- Client News
Virtu Financial to Sell BondPoint to Intercontinental Exchange
Paul, Weiss is representing Virtu Financial, Inc. in the sale of its fixed income trading venue BondPoint to Intercontinental Exchange.
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.
ADMA Biologics Completes Acquisition of Biotest’s Therapy Business Unit Assets
- Jun 06, 2017
- Client News
ADMA Biologics Completes Acquisition of Biotest’s Therapy Business Unit Assets
Paul, Weiss represented ADMA Biologics, Inc. in its acquisition of the assets of Biotest Pharmaceuticals Corporation’s Therapy Business Unit.
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.
NCR Corporation Completes Secondary Offering of Convertible Preferred Stock and Concurrent Stock Repurchase
- Mar 17, 2017
- Client News
NCR Corporation Completes Secondary Offering of Convertible Preferred Stock and Concurrent Stock Repurchase
Paul, Weiss represented NCR Corporation in its secondary offering of 342,000 shares of its Series A Convertible Preferred Stock at a public offering price of $1,602.99 per share.
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.
RBI to Acquire Popeyes for $1.8 Billion
- Feb 21, 2017
- Client News
RBI to Acquire Popeyes for $1.8 Billion
Paul, Weiss is representing Restaurant Brands International Inc. (RBI) in its proposed acquisition of Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Inc. for $1.8 billion.
ADMA Biologics to Acquire Therapy Business from Biotest Pharmaceuticals Corporation
- Jan 23, 2017
- Client News
ADMA Biologics to Acquire Therapy Business from Biotest Pharmaceuticals Corporation
Paul, Weiss is representing ADMA Biologics, Inc. in their agreement to acquire certain manufacturing and therapy-related assets from Biotest Pharmaceuticals Corporation.
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.
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.
AquaVenture Completes Initial Public Offering
- Oct 12, 2016
- Client News
AquaVenture Completes Initial Public Offering
AquaVenture Holdings Ltd. completed its initial public offering. The gross proceeds to the issuer from the initial public offering were $134.6 million, before deducting underwriting discounts and estimated offering…
Nichi-Iko Pharmaceutical to Acquire Sagent Pharmaceuticals
- Jul 10, 2016
- Client News
Nichi-Iko Pharmaceutical to Acquire Sagent Pharmaceuticals
Paul, Weiss client Nichi-Iko Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., the largest generic drug manufacturer in Japan by sales, announced that it has agreed to acquire Sagent Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in an all-cash tender offer followed by a…
Sprott Asset Management Completes Acquisition of Central GoldTrust
- Jan 18, 2016
- Client News
Sprott Asset Management Completes Acquisition of Central GoldTrust
Paul, Weiss client Sprott Asset Management LP, a Toronto-based alternative asset manager, announced the completion of its unsolicited takeover bid to acquire all of the outstanding units of Central GoldTrust in exchange for units …
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…
Cable & Wireless Acquires Columbus International for $1.85 Billion
- Mar 31, 2015
- Client News
Cable & Wireless Acquires Columbus International for $1.85 Billion
Paul, Weiss client Cable & Wireless Communications Plc, a telecommunications services provider operating in 17 countries throughout the Caribbean, Latin America and the Seychelles, completed the acquisition of Columbus…
Non-Standard Finance Closes IPO
- Feb 19, 2015
- Client News
Non-Standard Finance Closes IPO
Non-Standard Finance Plc completed its listing on the London Stock Exchange and closed its initial public offering. Non-Standard Finance plc is a new venture set up to acquire and operate one or more non-standard consumer finance …
Cable & Wireless Acquires Columbus for $1.85 Billion
- Nov 05, 2014
- Client News
Cable & Wireless Acquires Columbus for $1.85 Billion
Paul, Weiss client Cable & Wireless Communications Plc, a telecommunications services provider operating in 17 countries throughout the Caribbean, Latin America and the Seychelles, agreed to acquire Columbus International Inc. for …
Game Digital Lists on the London Stock Exchange
- Jun 11, 2014
- Client News
Game Digital Lists on the London Stock Exchange
As reported in The Financial Times and The Wall Street Journal, GAME Digital plc, a leading omni-channel specialist retailer of video games in the United Kingdom and Spain, completed its listing on the London Stock Exchange and…
The U.S. SEC’s Elimination of the Prohibition Against General Solicitation and General Advertising
- Nov 12, 2013
- Publications
The U.S. SEC’s Elimination of the Prohibition Against General Solicitation and General Advertising
Securities partner Mark Bergman and London-based associates Patricia Vaz de Almeida and Nitin Konchady co-authored the article, "The U.S. SEC's Elimination of the Prohibition Against General…