Gibson Dunn Advised OceanSound Partners and Its Portfolio Company Antenna Research Associates on ARA’s Merger With Empower RF Systems
Firm News | October 8, 2026
Gibson Dunn advised OceanSound Partners and its portfolio company Antenna Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) on ARA’s merger with Empower RF Systems, Inc., a developer and manufacturer of high-power solid-state RF and microwave amplifiers.
The firm’s corporate team was led by partner John Pollack and of counsel Robert Banerjea and included associates Juliette Rafael and Enzo Hernandez. Partners Aaron Adams and Tom Brower and associate Lily Paulson Stephens advised on financing. Partner Kathryn Kelly and associate David Horton advised on tax aspects. Partner Lindsay Paulin and associate Katie Rubanka advised on government contracts. Partner Christopher Timura and associate Dharak Bhavsar advised on international trade aspects. Partner Michael Collins advised on benefits.