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Best Lawyers in Singapore 2025 Recognizes Seven Gibson Dunn Lawyers

Best Lawyers in Singapore 2025 recognized seven Gibson Dunn attorneys as leading lawyers in their respective practice areas: Grace Chong – Financial Institutions; John Fadely – Private Equity Law, and Private Funds; Jai Pathak – Corporate Law, and Mergers and Acquisitions Law; Brad Roach – Energy Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, and Oil and Gas Law; Saptak Santra – Energy Law; Paul Tan – Arbitration and Mediation, and Litigation; and Jamie Thomas – Insolvency and Reorganization Law. 

Firm News | April 18, 2024

Gibson Dunn Advises I Squared Capital on Combination of North American Operations of Two of its Portfolio Companies

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP advised I Squared Capital, a leading independent global infrastructure investment manager, on the spin-off of the Canadian business of its European truck and trailer leasing company, TIP Group, to its US-based trailer lessor Transportation Equipment Network, formerly known as Star Leasing.

Firm News | April 18, 2024

Gibson Dunn Ranked in Legal 500 EMEA 2024

The Legal 500 EMEA 2024 has recommended Gibson Dunn in 29 categories in Belgium, France, Germany, Saudi Arabia and UAE.

Firm News | March 27, 2024

Gibson Dunn Deal Wins IFLR Asia-Pacific Awards 2024 Private Equity Deal of the Year

​International Financial Law Review has named Chindata Group’s take-private as its Private Equity Deal of the Year at the IFLR Asia-Pacific Awards 2024.

Firm News | March 21, 2024

Gibson Dunn Named International Arbitration Firm of the Year at Asia Legal Awards

Law.com International named Gibson Dunn the International Arbitration Team of the Year at the Asia Legal Awards 2024, recognizing the firm’s successful representation of its international clients in their most challenging disputes in Asia.

Firm News | March 15, 2024

Gibson Dunn Ranked in Chambers Europe 2024

Gibson Dunn received 38 rankings in Chambers Europe 2024: 27 individual rankings and 11 firm rankings.

Firm News | March 14, 2024

Proposed California Legislation AB 3129 Would Require Attorney General Approval for Private Equity and Hedge Fund Acquisitions of Certain Healthcare Entities

Private equity is a growing presence in the healthcare sector, but that trend has drawn a backlash from federal and state regulators. 

Client Alert | March 13, 2024

Top Intellectual Property Issues to Think About in M&A Deals

An overview of intellectual property considerations in M&A transactions, which can impact valuation and the ability to operate after closing.

Client Alert | March 13, 2024

The Legal 500 2024 M&A Powerlist Recognizes Four Gibson Dunn Partners

Four Gibson Dunn partners were featured by The Legal 500 in its 2024 M&A Powerlist.

Firm News | March 6, 2024

Delaware Court of Chancery Invalidates Consent Rights and Certain Designation-Related Rights in a Stockholder Agreement

The decision raises questions as to the validity of certain stockholder consent and designation-related rights found in many public and private company stockholder agreements.

Client Alert | February 28, 2024

SEC Updates Marketing Rule FAQ

The SEC has updated its Advisers Act Marketing Rule FAQ, advising that private fund sponsors who wish to exclude the impact of subscription credit facilities when showing a gross internal rate of return in their performance track records must also exclude such impact when showing the corresponding net internal rate of return.

Client Alert | February 23, 2024

Gibson Dunn Transaction Named Best Private Equity Deal, Asia

FinanceAsia has named “Bain Capital’s $3.16 billion take-private of Chindata Group” as the Best Private Equity Deal, Asia Winner, at its 2023 FinanceAsia Achievement Awards.

Firm News | February 21, 2024

An Analysis of IQVIA/Propel Media and Its Potential Effect on Merger Enforcement

Our lawyers provide an analysis of IQVIA/Propel Media and its potential effect on merger enforcement.

Client Alert | January 23, 2024

Gibson Dunn Ranked in 2024 Chambers Greater China Region Guide

Gibson Dunn earned 10 firm rankings and 20 individual rankings in the 2024 edition of the Chambers Greater China Region guide.

Firm News | January 18, 2024

Top Labor and Employee Benefits Issues to Think About in M&A Deals

Our lawyers discuss the top labor and employee benefits considerations in M&A transactions.

Client Alert | January 17, 2024

Termination of Adobe / Figma Merger

On 18 December 2023, Adobe and Figma mutually agreed to terminate their $20 billion merger deal, after they concluded that there was “no clear path” to get clearance from EU and UK antitrust regulators.

Client Alert | December 27, 2023

U.S. Antitrust Agencies Release Revised 2023 Merger Guidelines Designed to Increase Scrutiny of Deals

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice have jointly released the final version of the 2023 Merger Guidelines, designed to increase scrutiny of deals.

Client Alert | December 21, 2023

Tax Court Determines That Limited Partners Are Not Necessarily Exempt from Self-Employment Tax – The Limits of the Limited Partner Exception, as Such

The U.S. Tax Court has determined that limited partners are not necessarily exempt from self-employment tax.

Client Alert | December 19, 2023

Gibson Dunn Ranked in 2024 Chambers Asia-Pacific

Gibson Dunn earned 13 firm rankings and 15 individual rankings in the 2024 edition of Chambers Asia-Pacific. 

Firm News | December 14, 2023

Tax Court Holds That Non-U.S. Fund Is Engaged in a U.S. Trade or Business

The Court’s decision raises important considerations for asset managers, non-U.S. funds, and other non-U.S. persons that invest in the United States.

Client Alert | November 22, 2023

Top Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Issues to Think About in M&A Deals

Our lawyers provide an overview of global data privacy and cybersecurity considerations and red flags in M&A transactions.

Client Alert | November 14, 2023

M&A Report – Delaware Court of Chancery Narrows Enforceability of Con Ed Provision

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

California’s SB 54 Will Require Many VC and PE Funds to Report Founder Diversity Statistics to the California Civil Rights Department

California’s Senate Bill 54 will require many venture capital and private equity funds to report founder diversity statistics to the California Civil Rights Department.

Client Alert | November 7, 2023

Analysis of SEC’s 2024 Exam Priorities for Private Fund Advisers

Our lawyers analyze the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) 2024 exam priorities for private fund advisers.

Client Alert | November 2, 2023

Leading German Legal Publication JUVE Recommends Gibson Dunn Germany in its Annual Handbook 2023/2024

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

Law.com International Names Isabel Berger Among its 2023 Private Equity Rising Stars

Law.com International named London partner Isabel Berger to its 2023 Private Equity Rising Stars list, which highlights “the top 25 private equity lawyers aged under 40 across the commercial legal market.”

Firm News | October 25, 2023

Twenty-eight Partners Named Among the 2024 Lawdragon 500 Leading Dealmakers in America

Twenty-eight Gibson Dunn partners were named among the 2024 Lawdragon 500 Leading Dealmakers in America.

Firm News | October 24, 2023

Fifth Circuit Revives WARN Act Case Against Private Equity Manager of Closed Business

Our lawyers discuss a formal legal opinion issued by Colorado’s Attorney General confirming the legality and praising the benefits of diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and policies in the workplace.

Client Alert | October 6, 2023

FTC Challenges Roll-Up Strategy as Illegal Monopolization

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

FT Recognizes Gibson Dunn at the Europe Innovative Lawyer Awards 2023

The Financial Times recognized Gibson Dunn at the Europe Innovative Lawyer Awards 2023. The firm was selected as overall winner in the Responsible Business category for our work securing the release of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe from illegal detention in Iran.

Firm News | September 22, 2023

Gibson Dunn Advises Cinven on the Disposal of its Stake in the Planasa Group to EW Group

Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP advised private equity firm Cinven on the disposal of its stake in the Planasa Group, a global leader in the agri-food sector, to EW Group, a family-owned international group with key businesses in genetics, health, diagnostics, nutrition and food.

Press Releases | September 14, 2023

A Guide to Understanding the New Private Funds Rules

Our lawyers provide a guide to understanding the SEC’s new private funds rules.

Client Alert | August 25, 2023

M&A Report – Annual Activism Update – 2022

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

Private Equity Firm Relinquishes Board Rights, Dissolves Joint Venture After FTC Raises Antitrust Concerns

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

11 Gibson Dunn Lawyers Named Lawyers of the Year for 2024

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

With Biden Executive Order, a U.S. Outbound Investment Control Regime Takes an Important Step Forward – Focused on China, but Significant Steps Remain Before Implementation

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

The Impact of FinCEN’s Beneficial Ownership Regulation on Investment Funds

Our lawyers discuss the impact of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) beneficial ownership regulation on investment funds.

Client Alert | August 10, 2023

CFIUS Annual Report for CY 2022: Top Takeaways

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

Delaware Chancellor Raises the Standard for Pricing Mootness Fees for Supplemental Disclosures

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

European Court of Justice Strengthens the European Commission’s Hand in Merger Control

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

Law360 Names Kristen Poole a 2023 Private Equity Rising Star

New York partner Kristen Poole is one of five lawyers recognized as Law360's 2023 Private Equity Rising Stars. 

Firm News | July 26, 2023

U.S. Antitrust Agencies Release Updated Merger Guidelines

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

Sixteen Gibson Dunn Attorneys named in the 2023 Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation Guide

Sixteen Gibson Dunn attorneys were recognized in the 2023 Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation edition.

Firm News | July 7, 2023

FTC Proposes Dramatic Expansion and Revision of HSR Merger Notification Form

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 in France 2024 Recognizes 17 Gibson Dunn Attorneys

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

Webcast: M&A Insights: Current Trends in Leveraged Acquisition Finance, Lessons from the Mindbody Decision, and Officer Fiduciary Duties in M&A

Watch a 30-minute session on a multitude of M&A practice group topics.

Webcasts | June 28, 2023

Law360 Names Five Gibson Dunn Lawyers as 2023 Rising Stars

Five Gibson Dunn lawyers were named among Law360’s Rising Stars for 2023, featuring “attorneys under 40 whose legal accomplishments belie their age.”

Firm News | June 20, 2023

Best Lawyers in Germany 2024 Recognizes 24 Gibson Dunn Attorneys

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

M&A Report: Top Technology Sector-Specific Legal Diligence Concerns in Acquisitions

Our lawyers discuss the top technology sector-specific legal diligence concerns in acquisitions.

Client Alert | June 8, 2023

Best Lawyers in the United Kingdom 2024 Recognizes 21 Gibson Dunn Attorneys

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