Seventeen Gibson Dunn partners were named among the 2021 Lawdragon 500 Leading Dealmakers in America.
Firm News | May 13, 2021
The 17th amendment of the Foreign Trade and Payments Ordinance (“AWV amendment”) came into effect in the first week of May 2021. It marks the third fundamental revision of the German FDI regime since April 2020.
Client Alert | May 13, 2021
Denver magazine 5280 named partners Beau Stark and Robyn Zolman to its annual “Denver’s Top Lawyers 2021” list, which recognizes “the best attorneys in the region.” The list was published in January 2021.
Firm News | January 21, 2021
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is pleased to announce that Lilit Voskanyan has joined the firm as a partner and member of the Private Equity Practice Group.
Press Releases | January 19, 2021
The leading German legal publication JUVE recommended Gibson Dunn’s Frankfurt, Munich and Brussels offices in the 2020/2021 edition of its annual directory.
Firm News | November 5, 2020
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is pleased to announce that Laura Rupenian has joined the firm’s San Francisco office as a member of the Global Finance and Private Equity Practice Groups, where she will focus on leveraged financings for private equity firms.
Press Releases | November 2, 2020
A group of Gibson Dunn lawyers in London are the authors of "Private equity in the UK (England and Wales): market and regulatory overview" [PDF] published by Thomson Reuters Practical Law in its Private Equity Global Guide 2020 in October 2020.
Article | October 30, 2020
Expert Guides has named 33 Gibson Dunn partners to the 2020 edition of its Banking, Finance and Transactional Guide, which recognizes the top legal practitioners in the industry.
Firm News | October 7, 2020
The widespread economic uncertainty caused by COVID-19 poses distinct challenges for buyers and sellers seeking to identify M&A opportunities, as companies evaluate the impact of the pandemic on their businesses to date, and seek to predict its future impact.
Client Alert | October 5, 2020
Best Lawyers® named 13 Gibson Dunn partners as the 2021 Lawyer of the Year in their respective practice areas and cities: Frederick Brown – San Francisco – Trademark Law Lawyer of the Year, Jessica Brown – Denver – Employment Law – Management Lawyer of the Year, Christopher Dillon – San Jose – Corporate Law Lawyer of the Year, Baruch Fellner – Washington, D.C. – Litigation – Labor and Employment Lawyer of the Year, Stewart McDowell – San Francisco – Banking and Finance Law Lawyer of the Year, Peter Modlin – San Francisco – Litigation – Environmental Lawyer of the Year, Kenneth Parker – Orange County – Litigation – Patent Lawyer of the Year, Doug Rayburn – Dallas – Securities/Capital Markets Law Lawyer of the Year, Douglas Smith – San Francisco –
Firm News | August 20, 2020
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is pleased to announce that Stephen T. Olson has joined the firm’s Houston office as a partner and head of its private equity practice in Texas.
Press Releases | August 3, 2020
The Los Angeles Business Journal named Century City partner Ari Lanin among its 2020 Leaders of Influence: Private Equity Investors & Advisors, a list of “truly outstanding professionals making up the Los Angeles private equity lending and advising landscape.” The list was published on June 29, 2020.
Firm News | July 9, 2020
Numerous public companies are experiencing cash flow pressure and going concern issues as a result of COVID-19. Raising capital quickly and with certainty of execution is a priority. Many private equity clients are considering opportunities to invest substantial capital through PIPE (Private Investment in Public Equity) transactions. Gibson Dunn lawyers briefly outline these opportunities.
Publications | June 16, 2020
Best Lawyers in the United Kingdom 2021 has recognized 12 Gibson Dunn attorneys as leading lawyers in their respective practice areas: Cyrus Benson – International Arbitration; Thomas Budd – Real Estate Finance; Gregory Campbell – Private Equity Law; James Cox – Employment Law; Patrick Doris – International Arbitration; Charlie Geffen – Mergers and Acquisitions Law, and Private Equity Law; Penny Madden – International Arbitration; Mitri Najjar – Corporate Law; Philip Rocher – Litigation; Alan Samson – Financial Services, Real Estate Finance, and Real Estate Law; Jeffrey Sullivan – International Arbitration; and Steve Thierbach – Capital Markets Law.
Firm News | June 12, 2020
Century City partner Ari Lanin and Los Angeles partner Debra Wong Yang were recognized in Los Angeles Business Journal’s LA500 list of the most influential people in Los Angeles, which “serves as a reminder that L.A.
Firm News | May 26, 2020
As the COVID-19 global pandemic continues to devastate economies, trading prices for many bank loans have fallen significantly. Private equity sponsors are looking at debt buybacks as a potential opportunity to de-lever their portfolio companies at a significant discount.
Client Alert | May 5, 2020
It is expected that, from the end of 2021, London Interbank Offered Rates (“LIBORs”), which are used as reference rates in the loan, bond and derivatives markets, will cease to be published.
Client Alert | May 4, 2020
On 20 April 2020, the UK Government announced the launch of an investment fund intended to deliver up to £500 million of investment and liquidity to high-growth companies impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic (the “Future Fund”). The Future Fund will provide UK-based companies with convertible loans ranging from £125,000 to £5 million, provided that the amount loaned by the UK Government is matched by third party investors.
Client Alert | May 4, 2020
Hong Kong partners Michael Nicklin, Paul Boltz and Scott Jalowayski are the authors of "Coronavirus: Private equity investing in a distressed environment," [PDF] published by International Financial Law Review on April 23, 2020.
Publications | May 1, 2020
The Legal 500 EMEA 2020 has recommended Gibson Dunn in 19 categories in Belgium, France, Germany and UAE.
Firm News | April 30, 2020
Hong Kong partners Scott Jalowayski and Brian Schwarzwalder and associates Mary Kathryn Papaioannou and Rui Xie are the authors of "How Investors Can Manage Asia Data Center Acquisitions," [PDF] published by Law360 on April 28, 2020.
Publications | April 28, 2020
In its 2020 edition, Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business awarded Gibson Dunn 84 first-tier rankings, of which 31 were firm practice group rankings and 53 were individual lawyer rankings.
Firm News | April 24, 2020
In this client alert we summarise: (i) the announcement of details on the Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan Scheme (the “CLBILS”); and (ii) the announcement of a new funding scheme for innovative companies that are facing financing difficulties due to the COVID-19 pandemic (the “Innovation and Development Scheme”).
Client Alert | April 22, 2020
Gibson Dunn lawyers highlight some key considerations that a company should note in connection with a private investment in public equity (PIPE) transaction.
Client Alert | April 9, 2020
Gibson Dunn lawyers outline key strategies for private equity funds seeking to acquire both distressed assets and assets of distressed sellers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Client Alert | April 8, 2020
The UK Government has announced a series of measures to support public services, people and businesses through this period of severe - but temporary - disruption caused by COVID-19. The Government’s measures are a mixture of tax relief, financing and support towards the cost of employees. Further clarity on the Government’s plans and practical processes for taking advantage of the support is expected to be provided as the days progress.
Client Alert | April 6, 2020
Asian-mena Counsel recognized Murphy Oil’s $2.127 billion divestment of its entire Malaysian operations to PTT Exploration and Production Company Limited (PTTEP), the publicly listed subsidiary of Thailand’s national oil company, PTT, with an honorable mention in its Deals of the Year for 2019.
Firm News | April 3, 2020
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is pleased to announce that Stefan dePozsgay has joined the firm’s New York office. DePozsgay, formerly a partner at Paul Hastings LLP, will continue to focus on private mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and private equity transactions, including leverage buyouts, growth equity and venture capital work.
Press Releases | March 24, 2020
Gibson Dunn provides a checklist to assist companies in navigating the M&A process in an environment overshadowed by COVID-19 concerns, focusing on areas of particular risk and uncertainty.
Client Alert | March 18, 2020
In the 2020 edition of Chambers Global, Gibson Dunn earned 155 total rankings – 56 firm practice group rankings and 99 individual rankings. The firm and its lawyers were recognized globally and in the Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America and Middle East regions, with additional recognitions in Belgium, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, the Philippines, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Firm News | March 5, 2020
Gibson Dunn discusses key areas of focus for private equity sponsors seeking to minimize the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on their portfolio companies.
Client Alert | March 4, 2020
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is pleased to announce that Abtin Jalali and Chris Harding have joined the firm’s San Francisco office. Formerly partners with Kirkland & Ellis LLP, they will continue their private equity practices at Gibson Dunn.
Press Releases | March 2, 2020
The EU has adopted a package of measures which will implement some important changes to the way in which alternative investment fund managers (AIFMs) market their funds cross-border in the European Economic Area (EEA).
Client Alert | February 24, 2020
The Legal 500 Deutschland 2020 ranked Gibson Dunn in seven practice areas and has inaugurated Frankfurt partner Dirk Oberbracht to its Hall of Fame for Private Equity.
Firm News | February 4, 2020
Gibson Dunn has been recognized in 15 categories in the 2020 edition of The Legal 500 Asia Pacific. The Singapore office was ranked in the following Foreign Firms categories: Banking and Finance, Corporate and M&A, Energy and Restructuring.
Firm News | January 21, 2020
Denver magazine 5280 named partners Beau Stark and Robyn Zolman to its annual “Denver’s Top Lawyers 2020” list, which recognizes “the best attorneys in the region.” The list was published in January 2020.
Firm News | January 7, 2020
The Deal profiled Washington, D.C. lawyer Evan D’Amico as a Rising Star. The feature was published December 24, 2019. Evan D’Amico advises companies, private equity firms, boards of directors and special committees in connection with a wide variety of complex corporate matters, including mergers and acquisitions, asset sales, leveraged buyouts, spin-offs and joint ventures.
Firm News | December 24, 2019
Gibson Dunn earned 16 firm rankings and 21 individual rankings in the 2020 edition of Chambers Asia-Pacific.
Firm News | December 6, 2019
Century City partner Ari Lanin and Los Angeles partner Benyamin Ross were named to Variety’s 2019 Dealmakers Impact Report, which “highlights the top mavens guiding an industry that continues to re-invent itself.” The issue was published on December 4, 2019.
Firm News | December 6, 2019
The Denver Business Journal has named Denver partners Gerald (Jerry) Farano, Beau Stark and Robyn Zolman to its 2019 list of Who’s Who in Energy, featuring “the movers and shakers in metro Denver’s fast-moving energy industry.” The list was published on November 22, 2019.
Firm News | November 22, 2019
Best Lawyers named Beijing partner Fang Xue to the first edition of the publication’s The Best Lawyers in China list. Fang was recognized for her Private Equity and Venture Capital Law practice.
Firm News | November 20, 2019
Law360 named nine Gibson Dunn partners among its 2019 MVPs and noted that Gibson Dunn was one of two law firms with the most MVPs this year. Law360 MVPs feature lawyers who have “distinguished themselves from their peers by securing hard-earned successes in high-stakes litigation, complex global matters and record-breaking deals.” The list was published on November 12, 2019.
Firm News | November 12, 2019
The German publication JUVE recommended Gibson Dunn’s Frankfurt, Munich and Brussels offices in the 2019/2020 edition of its annual directory. The firm was recommended in the Brussels, Frankfurt and Munich regions and recognized in the Antitrust, Compliance Audits and Investigations, Corporate, M&A and Private Equity categories.
Firm News | October 31, 2019
The UK Legal 500 2020 ranked Gibson Dunn in 15 practice areas and named seven partners as Leading Lawyers. The firm was recognized in the following categories:
Firm News | October 4, 2019
On September 17, 2019, the U.S. Department of the Treasury issued proposed regulations to implement the Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act of 2018 (FIRRMA), which expanded the scope of inbound foreign investment subject to review by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS).
Client Alert | September 20, 2019
Seven Gibson Dunn lawyers were named among Law360’s Rising Stars for 2019 [PDF], featuring “attorneys under 40 whose legal accomplishments transcend their age.” The following lawyers were recognized: Washington D.C. partner Chantale Fiebig in Transportation, San Francisco partner Allison Kidd in Real Estate, Washington D.C. associate Andrew Kilberg in Telecommunications, New York associate Sean McFarlane in Sports, New York partner Laura O’Boyle in Securities, Los Angeles partner Katherine Smith in Employment and Century City partner Daniela Stolman in Private Equity.
Firm News | September 9, 2019
The Best Lawyers in America® 2020 has recognized 158 Gibson Dunn attorneys in 54 practice areas. Additionally, 48 lawyers were recognized in Best Lawyers International in Belgium, Brazil, France, Germany, Singapore, United Arab Emirates and United Kingdom.
Firm News | August 15, 2019
The UK takeover regime brings particular challenges to take private transactions which differ from the US in a number of significant respects. Gibson Dunn lawyers review the early stage issues and how to overcome them.
Client Alert | July 8, 2019
Best Lawyers in France 2020 has recognized 16 Gibson Dunn attorneys as leading lawyers in their respective practice areas: Ahmed Baladi – Information Technology Law, Intellectual Property Law, Privacy and Data Security Law and Telecommunications Law; Nicolas Baverez – Administrative Law, Public Law and Regulatory Practice; Maïwenn Béas – Public Law; Amanda Bevan-de Bernède – Banking and Finance Law and Investment; Eric Bouffard – International Arbitration; Bertrand Delaunay – Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Private Equity Law; Jérôme Delaurière – Tax Law; Jean-Pierre Farges – Arbitration and Mediation, Banking and Finance Law, Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Litigation; Pierre-Emmanuel Fender - Insolvency and Reorganization Law; Benoît Fleury – Corporate Law
Firm News | July 1, 2019
Best Lawyers in Germany 2020 has recognized 14 Gibson Dunn attorneys as leading lawyers in their respective practice areas. In Frankfurt: Jens-Olrik Murach – Competition/Antitrust Law and Litigation; Dirk Oberbracht – Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Private Equity Law; Wilhelm Reinhardt – Mergers and Acquisitions Law; and Finn Zeidler – Arbitration and Mediation and Litigation.
Firm News | June 28, 2019