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03-27-2008
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Newly Elected Partners, Senior Managing Director to Help Us Meet Client Needs
To help meet our clients' demands for legal services in Corporate, Litigation, Real Estate and other practice areas, the firm has announced the election of 12 partners. Additionally, a member of the firm's Public Law & Policy Strategies Group was elected to Senior Managing Partner. All of these promotions are effective April 1, 2008.
Click here to view the newly promoted attorneys.
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05-02-2008
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Ranked Nationally as Underwriter's Counsel for Municipal Bonds
Sonnenschein's Public Finance group was ranked 23rd by volume of municipal bond closings for 2007 by The American Lawyer, having served as underwriter's counsel on $3.6 billion of municipal bonds.
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05-02-2008
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Sonnenschein Hosts Fund Valuation Event in New York
Sonnenschein's Fund Services Group will host an event titled "Hot Topics in Valuation," discussing current issues in the valuation of illiquid investments in our New York office on May 15. This event is presented in conjunction with Sterling Valuation Group, a leading provider of independent valuation services for the hedge fund industry. Sonnenschein partners Anthony L. Perricone, Edward S. Grenville and Carole Neville are speaking, along with Murray Grenville, CEO of Sterling.
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03-18-2008
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Mike Froy Speaks at Ray Garrett Jr. Corporate and Securities Law Institute
Sonnenschein partner Mike Froy will participate in the panel "Doing Deals in Emerging Markets" at the 28th annual Ray Garrett Jr. Corporate and Securities Law Institute at Northwestern Law in Chicago on May 2. The panel will address key issues in M&A and joint ventures, overcoming barriers to getting deals done, and diligence, compliance and cultural issues.
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02-27-2008
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Anthony Perricone Speaks at Managed Funds Association Network Conference
Anthony Perricone, Chair of Sonnenschein's Fund Services Group, discussed current legal and regulatory issues in the hedge fund industry at Managed Funds Association Network 2008. The MFA is the leading organization representing the alternative investment industry.
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02-27-2008
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Sonnenschein Represents VCNA in its Acquisition of Prairie
Sonnenschein represented Votorantim Cement North America Inc. and its affiliate St. Marys Cement Inc. in its acquisition of Prairie Material Sales, Inc., a leading supplier of ready mix concrete with 81 plants throughout the Midwest. VCNA is the North American subsidiary of Votorantim Cimentos, an international cement manufacturer and part of the Votorantim Group, one of Brazil's largest industrial conglomerates with over $44 billion in assets. In addition, Sonnenschein represented VCNA in the financing of the acquisition and in a complex internal corporate restructuring.
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09-11-2007
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Harumi Hata Discusses Diversity at State Bar of California Annual Meeting
Sonnenschein partner Harumi Hata spoke on a panel discussing diversity issues at the State Bar of California Annual Meeting on September 27-30, 2007. The meeting was held in conjunction with the California Bench Bar Biannual Conference, which discussed a variety of issues affecting the California justice system.
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09-11-2007
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Michael Froy Moderates Panel at 5th Annual Healthcare M&A and Corporate Development Conference
Sonnenschein partner Michael Froy moderated a panel titled "Deal Flow: Finding the Winning Ticket" at the 5th Annual Healthcare M&A and Corporate Development Conference. The panel discussed re-assessing a company's strategy in today's healthcare market, setting the acquisition criteria and approaching targets, valuation of a target, deal financing, key contract issues, and challenges in the acquisition of a turn-around. The conference was held September 24-25, 2007 in Nashville, TN.
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07-05-2007
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Harumi Hata Elected Officer of Los Angeles County Bar Association Group
Sonnenschein partner Harumi Hata has been elected to serve as Marketing and Membership Chair of the Los Angeles County Bar Association Business and Corporations Law Section Executive Committee for the year 2007-2008. The Business and Corporations Law Section focuses on business, corporate, and securities laws, and closely follows regulatory and legislative developments in the SEC and Department of Corporations.
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06-27-2007
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Thomas Cleary Co-Moderates Panel at Los Angeles Venture Association Breakfast
Partner Thomas Cleary will co-moderate a panel at the Los Angeles Venture Association (LAVA) Private Equity Breakfast Meeting on July 10, which Sonnenschein is proud to sponsor. LAVA is one of the oldest and best-known organizations dedicated to promoting the development and financing of emerging growth and middle market companies.
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06-25-2007
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Ross Docksey Named to Lawdragon 500 Dealmakers List
Sonnenschein partner Ross Docksey was named to the Lawdragon 500 Dealmakers List. Selection to the list is based on extensive research by Lawdragon's editorial staff in combination with online voting by other attorneys. Fewer than 0.01 percent of all lawyers in the U.S. will be named a member of the Lawdragon 500.
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06-12-2007
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Sonnenschein Sponsors Wall Street Journal "Deals and Deal Makers Conference"
Sonnenschein is pleased to sponsor the Wall Street Journal's Deals and Deal Makers Conference at the New York Stock Exchange. This conference brings together some of the most influential bankers, private equity professionals, hedge fund managers, and business leaders to discuss the most important issues affecting the public and private markets today. The event will be held on June 27.
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05-23-2007
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Sonnenschein Represents Kansas City Southern de Mexico in Private Placement
Sonnenschein represented Kansas City Southern de Mexico, S.A. de C.V., a subsidiary of Kansas City Southern, in a Rule 144A private placement of $165 million in corporate bonds. This transaction was closed on an expedited schedule, enabling our client to maximize market conditions and obtain a favorable coupon rate. Kansas City Southern de Mexico will use the proceeds of the offer, together with a new $30 million term loan, to redeem $180 million worth of an existing series of corporate bonds that carry a significantly higher coupon rate.
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05-14-2007
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Michael Bamberger Moderates LLC Discussion at Cardozo School of Law in New York
Sonnenschein partner Michael Bamberger moderated a conference sponsored by The Heyman Center on Corporate Governance, Cardozo School of Law, titled, "Current Issues Facing the Limited Liability Company" on April 12. Click on the Windows Media Video links below to view the entire presentation.
Intro (17.6MB)
Part 1, Mergers, Conversions and
Reorganizations (143MB)
Part 2, Compensatory Issues (161MB)
Part 3, Series LLCs (141MB)
Part 4, Bankruptcy (163MB)
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04-10-2007
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SEC Adopts Liberalized Foreign Private Issuer Deregistration Rules
On March 27, 2007, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") published its new rules and adopting release that liberalize the deregistration process for foreign private issuers seeking to terminate their SEC reporting obligations pursuant to Sections 12(g) and 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act"). The new rules, which were adopted by the SEC on March 21, 2007, are expected to take effect in June 2007 (60 days after publication in the U.S. Federal Register).
Click here to read the related e-Alert.
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03-30-2007
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SEC Authorizes Internet Delivery of Proxy Materials
The Securities and Exchange Commission has amended its proxy rules so as to permit Issuers to make proxy materials available to shareholders via the Internet (referred to as the "Notice and Access" model).
Click here to read the related e-Alert.
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03-01-2007
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Thomas Cleary Participates in "Term Sheet and Early-Stage Financing" Workshop
Sonnenschein partner Thomas Cleary was an instructor and panelist at The Indus Entrepreneurs Institute's Feb. 21 "Term Sheet and Early-Stage Financing" workshop in Santa Clara, Calif. The Indus Entrepreneurs Institute is a global, not-for-profit network of entrepreneurs and professionals dedicated to the advancement of entrepreneurship by providing a platform for mentoring, networking and education, to budding entrepreneurs and professionals.
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02-15-2007
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Congratulations to Our Corporate Lawyers Who are Ranked in Chambers USA
Congratulations to our eight Corporate lawyers who are ranked in Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business 2006. Since the USA client guide was introduced in 2003, the number of our practice areas and attorneys who are evaluated by the independent editorial board at Chambers & Partners has steadily increased.
Click here to access the rankings for our Corporate lawyers.
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02-15-2007
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Group Obtains Investment Banking License from China Securities Regulatory Commission for Client
Sonnenschein has successfully obtained an investment banking license from the China Securities Regulatory Commission on Jan. 23 on behalf of our client William Blair & Company, L.L.C.
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02-15-2007
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Representation of American Telecom Services, Inc.
Sonnenschein attorneys represented American Telecom Services, Inc. in its sale of 8 Percent Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock to institutional investors led by Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC for $12.5 Million.
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02-12-2007
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James Hsu to Present at "Catch the China Wave 2007"
Sonnenschein partner James Hsu will provide insight into the various legal issues involved in doing business with China during "Catch the China Wave 2007." The event, presented by the University of California at Berkley's Haas School of Business Alumni Network - Los Angeles Alumni Chapter, in association with the USC Marshall School of Business Alumni Association - Los Angeles Chapter, will take place February 22, 2007, at The Jonathan Club in Los Angeles, CA.
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02-12-2007
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Public Finance Group Ranks in Thomson Financial
Sonnenschein's Public Finance Group served as underwriter's counsel for over $4.4 billion in municipal bonds in 2006, ranking the firm 26th nationally by Thomson Financial. As in 2005, we were particularly strong in the health care sector, ranking 2nd based on number of transactions.
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01-12-2007
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Public Finance Group Ranks 25th Nationally Among Underwriters' Counsel for Long-Term Bond Issuances
Sonnenschein's Public Finance Group was ranked by the Bond Buyer Red Book. In 2005, the Group handled transactions throughout the country involving the issuance of more than $4 billion of bonds.
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01-12-2007
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Ross Docksey Joins Sourcing Interests Group's Board of Advisors
Partner Ross Docksey has been named to the Sourcing Interests Group's Board of Advisors. Docksey, founder and chair of Sonnenschein's Technology and Sourcing Group, and Chair Emeritus of the Global Technology and Outsourcing Group of Lex Mundi, will serve as an Advisory Board member. In this role he will help to guide SIG's activities and services, especially capitalizing on his experience with service providers and his intimate knowledge of SIG due to serving as a primary legal counsel to the company.
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01-12-2007
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SEC Amends Tender Offer "Best Price" Rule
On October 18, 2006, the Securities and Exchange Commission adopted amendments to its "best price" rule which are expected to revive the functionality of tender offers as an alternative to structuring a friendly acquisition as a merger. The best price rule requires that all shareholders be paid the same price in third-party and issuer tender offers.
Click here to read the related e-Alert.
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01-12-2007
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Sonnenschein Adds Corporate Attorney Thomas Cleary In Los Angeles
Thomas M. Cleary has joined Sonnenschein's national Corporate Practice Group in the firm's Los Angeles office. Thomas represents several well-known buyout, venture capital and other private equity financing sources, as well as a diverse group of portfolio companies.
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01-12-2007
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Sonnenschein Closes Two Major Deals for Kansas City Southern de Mexico
Sonnenschein simultaneously closed on two major transactions for Kansas City Southern de Mexico, S.A. de C.V., Kansas City Southern's Mexican subsidiary. The transactions include the tender offer and consent solicitation of $150 million 10.25 percent high yield bonds and the private placement of $175 million 7.625 percent high yield bonds. The new placement was underwritten by five U.S., Spanish and Canadian investment banks led by Morgan Stanley and Banc of America Securities.
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01-12-2007
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Sonnenschein Represents Mediacom Broadband, LLC in the Sale of $300 Million in Senior Notes
Sonnenschein successfully represented Mediacom Broadband, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mediacom Communications Corporation, in connection with its Rule 144A issuance and sale of $300 million aggregate principal amount of Senior Notes due 2015. The Senior Notes were issued as an "add-on" to an August 2005 issuance of $200 million Senior Notes. The proceeds of the Senior Note offering were used to repay indebtedness outstanding under a revolving credit facility.
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12-12-2006
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DOJ Ordered to Pay Attorney's Fees
A federal district court judge in Fort Worth ordered the DOJ to pay up to $4.9 million in attorney's fees for pursuing bad faith litigation against our client, Medica-Rents Co., following the dismissal of a False Claims Act lawsuit and a finding of no liability after a two week trial on the common law claims.
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