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February 05, 2013 | The American Lawyer

Seven Firms Land Roles on $24.4 Billion Dell Buyout

In the biggest leveraged buyout since the economic crisis began, the world's third-largest personal computer maker has agreed to be sold to a group led by CEO Michael Dell and technology-focused investment firm Silver Lake. Hogan Lovells is advising Dell on the deal, Wachtell is representing the company's namesake founder, and Simpson Thacher is serving as Silver Lake's outside counsel. Davis Polk, Debevoise, Sullivan &amp Cromwell, and Weil are also involved.
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November 15, 2011 | The American Lawyer

The Churn: Lateral Moves and Promotions in The Am Law 200

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April 16, 2012 | The American Lawyer

Paul Weiss Takes Lead on Two Private Equity Deals

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July 08, 2013 | Law.com

The American Lawyer Names Global Legal Award Winners

The American Lawyer announces the winners of its inaugural Global Legal Awards in 30 categories. Additionally, four grand prizes—Global Finance Deal of the Year, Global M&A Deal of the Year, Global Dispute of the Year, and The American Lawyer Global Citizenship Award—will be announced at a special event on September 23.
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May 01, 2010 | The American Lawyer

No Easy Answers

After five consecutive years of increasing their ranks--and of regarding layoffs as anathema--Am Law 100 firms abruptly changed course in 2009, blanketing their workforce with pink slips. While the scope of the carnage is clear, assessing its financial impact is a far murkier business.
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September 09, 2010 | The American Lawyer

IP Boutiques: Open for Business

Yes, some smaller specialty shops have closed their doors in recent years. But others remain very much alive.
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October 01, 2012 | The American Lawyer

The Hustlers

Law firm mergers and the rise of vereins create new players in the Global 100. More change is on the way.
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April 25, 2011 | The American Lawyer

Barrick Gold's $7.8 Billion Bid for Equinox Yields Work for Five Firms

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July 25, 2013 | The American Lawyer

Asia Deal Digest: July 25, 2013

* Olympus turns to Shearman for $1.2 billion overseas equity offering* Three firms on loan deal for boardshort maker Billabong* Latham on $222 million international private schools merger
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