Our lawyers provide an overview of global data privacy and cybersecurity considerations and red flags in M&A transactions.
Client Alert | November 14, 2023
The inaugural edition of Who's Who Legal's 2024 Thought Leaders: USA featured 42 partners from Gibson Dunn.
Firm News | November 13, 2023
The Delaware Court of Chancery has narrowed the enforceability of a “Con Ed” provision that allows a target company to seek lost stockholder premium as damages resulting from acquiror breach in a failed deal structured as a merger.
Client Alert | November 8, 2023
German publication Kanzleimonitor 2023/2024 ranked Gibson Dunn among the top law firms overall in Germany. The recommendations are based on a survey of in-house counsel.
Firm News | November 3, 2023
Best Law Firms awarded Gibson Dunn its 2024 “Law Firm of the Year” in two categories – Appellate Practice and Mergers and Acquisitions Law.
Firm News | November 2, 2023
The leading German legal publication JUVE recommended Gibson Dunn in Germany in the 2023/2024 edition of its annual directory.
Firm News | October 27, 2023
Twenty-eight Gibson Dunn partners were named among the 2024 Lawdragon 500 Leading Dealmakers in America.
Firm News | October 24, 2023
On October 10, 2023, the Securities and Exchange Commission adopted final rules, significantly amending the beneficial ownership reporting requirements under Regulation 13D-G as promulgated pursuant to Sections 13(d) and 13(g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
Client Alert | October 13, 2023
Join us for a 30-minute briefing covering several M&A practice topics. The program is the third in a series of quarterly webcasts designed to provide quick insights into emerging issues and practical advice on how to manage common M&A problems.
Webcasts | October 3, 2023
Palo Alto partners Ed Batts and Carrie LeRoy and Houston partner Charles Walker are the authors of "Tech M&A Due Diligence Checklist: Sector-Specific Concerns" published by Law360 on October 3, 2023.
Article | October 3, 2023
Law360 named eight Gibson Dunn partners among its 2023 MVPs.
Firm News | October 2, 2023
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP advised investor and active manager of core infrastructure assets John Laing on its acquisition of a portfolio of five UK assets from HICL Infrastructure PLC.
Press Releases | September 28, 2023
On September 21, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission, delivering on recent agency promises to increase scrutiny of private equity-backed transactions and strategies, released a complaint filed against private equity sponsor Welsh, Carson, Anderson, and Stowe and U.S. Anesthesia Partners, a Texas-based provider of anesthesia services and Welsh Carson portfolio company. With this slate of claims, the FTC takes aim at Welsh Carson and USAP’s serial acquisitions over a decade, post-merger conduct, and the “roll-up” strategy employed by USAP and Welsh Carson.
Client Alert | September 27, 2023
Palo Alto partners Ed Batts and Carrie LeRoy and Houston partner Charles Walker are the authors of "Tech M&A Due Diligence Checklist: Critical IP Areas Of Inquiry" published by Law360 on September 25, 2023.
Article | September 26, 2023
The German weekly FOCUS recognized Gibson Dunn's Frankfurt and Munich offices in its annual special issue, “Law and Advice." The firm is recommended as “Top-Wirtschaftskanzlei 2023" (top commercial law firm) in the Compliance, Corporate Law, and Mergers & Acquisitions categories.
Firm News | September 22, 2023
Gibson Dunn has advised Zensho Holdings Co., Ltd., Japan's premier food service company based on sales, on its acquisition of The Snowfox Group, a multi-channel international Japanese food service platform, for $621 million.
Press Releases | September 20, 2023
In its 2023 M&A rankings, which recognize the best firms in Asia for M&A work, Asian Legal Business recommended Gibson Dunn in Singapore: International, China: International and in Hong Kong.
Firm News | September 12, 2023
Legal Era has named Singapore partner Jai Pathak as the Cross Border Lawyer of the Year for Corporate & Mergers and Acquisitions at the 2023 Global Achievers Awards, which celebrates leading lawyers at global firms for their work on inbound and outbound India matters.
Firm News | September 5, 2023
Our lawyers provide an update on shareholder activism in 2022 involving NYSE- and Nasdaq-listed companies with equity market capitalizations in excess of $1 billion and below $100 billion.
Client Alert | August 21, 2023
On August 16, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission announced the resolution of an antitrust investigation into the proposed acquisition by EQT Corporation of THQ Appalachia I, LLC and THQ-XcL Holdings I, LLC, two companies backed by equity commitments from funds managed by Quantum Energy Partners.
Client Alert | August 18, 2023
Best Lawyers® named 11 Gibson Dunn lawyers as the 2024 Lawyer of the Year in their respective practice areas and cities.
Firm News | August 17, 2023
On August 9, 2023, the Biden Administration issued its long-awaited Executive Order outlining controls on outbound U.S. investments in certain Chinese entities, although without imposing any immediate new legal obligations or restrictions.
Client Alert | August 14, 2023
Our lawyers discuss the top takeaways from the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States' annual report for 2022.
Client Alert | August 9, 2023
Partners from Gibson Dunn’s antitrust and corporate practice groups discuss proposed changes and additions to the Hart-Scott-Rodino Premerger notification form, including a review of key changes, their potential impact on HSR filing preparation and transaction timelines, as well as preliminary thoughts on new best practices to address these developments.
Webcasts | August 3, 2023
In a precedential decision on July 6, 2023, the Delaware Court of Chancery lowered stockholder-plaintiffs’ incentives to pursue meritless deal litigation by raising the standard that supplemental disclosures must meet to justify an award of attorneys’ fees from “helpful” to “material.”
Client Alert | August 2, 2023
In a recent landmark judgment, the EU’s Court of Justice has sided with the European Commission on how the EU merger control rules should be interpreted and applied.
Client Alert | August 2, 2023
New York partner Saee Muzumdar was named to the Bloomberg Law 2023 They’ve Got Next: The 40 Under 40, an “award recognizing the accomplishments of stellar young lawyers nationwide” who “represent the best of the future of the legal profession.”
Firm News | July 27, 2023
Our lawyers discuss the updated draft Merger Guidelines jointly issued by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice.
Client Alert | July 20, 2023
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is advising Berkshire Hathaway Energy on its purchase of Dominion Energy's 50% limited partnership stake in the Cove Point LNG, LP business.
Firm News | July 11, 2023
India Business Law Journal has named Singapore partner Jai Pathak to its 2022-23 International A-List, featuring the top 100 “foreign lawyers most recommended by clients and peers for their work on the cross-border aspects of India-related matters."
Firm News | July 11, 2023
Gibson Dunn advised Murphy Oil Corporation, a NYSE listed US-based independent oil and natural gas exploration company, on the negotiation of Production Sharing Contracts for 5 blocks offshore Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) with the Ivory Coast government and the associated Joint Operating Agreements with its partner, state-owned oil company, PETROCI.
Firm News | July 10, 2023
Sixteen Gibson Dunn attorneys were recognized in the 2023 Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation edition.
Firm News | July 7, 2023
Munich associates Marcus Geiss and Sonja Ruttmann are the authors of "Why Int'l Investors Should Keep An Eye On German M&A Regs" published by Law360 on June 29, 2023.
Article | June 29, 2023
Our lawyers discuss the proposed first major overhaul of the Hart-Scott Rodino Act premerger notification requirements since the HSR program was established 45 years ago.
Client Alert | June 29, 2023
Best Lawyers and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in France 2024 have recognized 17 Gibson Dunn attorneys, and 15 Gibson Dunn attorneys have been recognized as leading lawyers in their respective practice areas.
Firm News | June 28, 2023
Watch a 30-minute session on a multitude of M&A practice group topics.
Webcasts | June 28, 2023
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is advising Otro Capital and its partner RedBird Capital in their investment in Alpine Racing Ltd., a world class F1 team that finished top 4 in the 2022 F1 World Championship.
Firm News | June 26, 2023
Nine Gibson Dunn partners were featured in the Who’s Who Legal 2023 M&A and Governance guide.
Firm News | June 23, 2023
Crain’s New York Business named New York partners Mylan Denerstein and Saee Muzumdar among its 2023 Notable Women in Law, which honors 100 lawyers in New York “who have performed consequential legal or pro bono work, served as mentors, promoted inclusivity and assumed leadership roles in civic or philanthropic endeavors.”
Firm News | June 20, 2023
Best Lawyers and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Germany 2024 have recognized 24 Gibson Dunn attorneys, and 17 Gibson Dunn attorneys have been recognized as leading lawyers in their respective practice areas.
Firm News | June 16, 2023
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is advising Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. on its $5.4 billion merger with NexTier Oilfield Solutions Inc.
Firm News | June 15, 2023
Our lawyers discuss the top technology sector-specific legal diligence concerns in acquisitions.
Client Alert | June 8, 2023
Best Lawyers and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in the United Kingdom 2024 have recognized 21 Gibson Dunn attorneys, and 18 Gibson Dunn attorneys have been recognized as leading lawyers in their respective practice areas.
Firm News | June 8, 2023
The German magazine brand eins recognized Gibson Dunn’s Frankfurt and Munich offices in its special issue brand eins/thema among the best commercial law firms in Germany.
Firm News | May 12, 2023
Our lawyers review trends in corporate law in Germany in 2023.
Client Alert | May 8, 2023
Gibson Dunn lawyers discuss a ruling by the Delaware Court of Chancery that a covenant not to sue cannot shield defendants from tort liability for intentional harm.
Client Alert | May 8, 2023
Best Lawyers in Singapore 2024 has recognized six Gibson Dunn partners as leading lawyers in their respective practice areas.
Firm News | April 20, 2023
The Los Angeles Business Journal recognized Los Angeles partners Candice Choh and Perlette Jura in its 2023 Women Of Influence: Attorneys list, which honors “the LA area’s most influential women legal professionals” for their “exceptional legal skill and achievement across the full spectrum of responsibility, exemplary leadership as evidenced by the highest professional and ethical standards, and for contributions to the Los Angeles community at large.”
Firm News | April 17, 2023
The Legal 500 EMEA 2023 has recommended Gibson Dunn in 21 categories in Belgium, France, Germany and UAE.
Firm News | April 13, 2023
Lawyers from our M&A, Private Equity, and Securities Regulation and Corporate Governance groups share key lessons for public company boards and potential private equity buyers. These focus on creating a fair and open sale process, crafting honest and fulsome proxy disclosures, and prudence with written communications.
Client Alert | April 10, 2023