Shearman & Sterling is advising Deutsche Beteiligungs AG (DBAG) and funds advised by DBAG on the acquisition of Pfaudler Process Solutions Group (Pfaudler), a part of National Oilwell Varco, Inc. (NOV). The transaction is still subject to merger clearance and is expected to be completed quickly.
Combined entity will be among the top three coca processors focused on the supply of cocoa liquor, powder and butter.
LONDON (December 17, 2014) — International law firm McDermott Will & Emery represented Olam International Limited in its pending acquisition of Archer Daniels Midland Company’s (ADM) global cocoa business. The US$1.3 billion transaction will establish Olam Cocoa as one of the world’s top three cocoa processors.
Dechert LLP advised Air Liquide in its acquisition of the home healthcare service provider ARAIR Assistance, as well as ARAIR Group’s support and training services.
The group Le Noble Age, a family-held business that manages nearly 60 healthcare and medical-social facilities in France, including two home hospitalization facilities, is acquiring the ARAIR Group’s Home Hospitalization business.
HWL Ebsworth's Sydney office has advised Shenzhen Infinova and its Hong Kong based subsidiary, Infinova International (Infinova) on Infinova's acquisition of Australian based Swann Communications Pty Limited (Swann Communications) for approximately US$85 million. Sydney based partner, Paul Stephenson and Sanushka Seomangal (Senior Associate), led the Australian legal team, which also involved HWL Ebsworth's employment, information technology, intellectual property and tax teams in the due diligence phase of the transaction.
Squire Patton Boggs in Leeds has acted for Banner Chemicals Limited UK, a subsidiary of international chemicals business, 2M Holdings, on the acquisition of advanced cleaning and industrial chemicals specialist Stowlin Limited.
Headquartered in Runcorn, and operating depots in Middlesborough and Liverpool, Banner Chemicals is a leading chemical distributor & supplier of bulk & packaged chemicals.
Based in Leicester, Stowlin is a major supplier of commodity and industrial chemicals and solvents and is a licensed waste removal contractor.
Allen & Overy advises Thai Union Frozen Products Public Company Limited on its USD1.51 billion acquisition of Bumble Bee Seafoods, which was announced today.
The Allen & Overy team is led by partner Eric Shube (New York) with financing support provided by partner Ian Powell (Hong Kong) and corporate support by partner Suparerk Auychai (Bangkok). Additional team members include Nick Marchica, Natalie Montano and Fiona Cumming.
The following press release was issued by Thai Union Frozen Products Public Company Limited:
Eversheds Bianchini, the Italian offices of law firm Eversheds has advised multinational food company Wessanen on the acquisition of Abafoods for a purchase consideration of €52 million.
Founded and headquartered in the Netherlands, Wessanen is a leading company in the organic food market with operations in Europe and North America.
Allens is advising CCCC International Holdings on its proposed acquisition of one of Australia's leading engineering and contracting services providers, John Holland, from Leighton Holdings.
CCCI is a wholly owned subsidiary of China Communications Construction Company, a company listed on the Hong Kong and Shanghai stock exchanges and the fourth largest construction company in the world by revenue.
Borenius advised Taaleritehdas in its EUR 60 million acquisition of Garantia Insurance Company from Varma, Ilmarinen, Elo, Etera, Veritas, Veho Group and Pensions-Alandia
Stage Entertainment and Albert Verlinde Entertainment will combine their Dutch operations in an agreement in which Stage Entertainment acquires all of Albert Verlinde Entertainment’s shares. Albert Verlinde will assume the role of managing director at Stage Entertainment Netherlands.
De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek acted as lead counsel to Stage Entertainment. Okke Suurenbroek led the De Brauw team.