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Brian Baxter

Brian Baxter

November 28, 2015 | The American Lawyer

Deal Watch: Skadden's Tax Schemes and a Petco Purchase

Having recently taken on tax-related engagements for Yahoo and Darden Restaurants, lawyers from Skadden handle Pfizer's controversial $152 billion union with Allergan, while four other firms land a role on the $4.6 billion sale of Petco Holdings.

By Brian Baxter

8 minute read

November 28, 2015 | The American Lawyer

Deal Watch: Skadden's Tax Schemes and a Petco Purchase

Having recently taken on tax-related engagements for Yahoo and Darden Restaurants, lawyers from Skadden handle Pfizer's controversial $152 billion union with Allergan, while four other firms land a role on the $4.6 billion sale of Petco Holdings.

By Brian Baxter

8 minute read

November 25, 2015 | The American Lawyer

Brownstein Hyatt Bags Phoenix Office, Plus More Lateral Moves

After a series of departures and an inability to find traction in the desert, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck has shuttered its Phoenix office; Gibson Dunn grabs two new hires; and other notable additions from throughout The Am Law 200.

By Brian Baxter

7 minute read

November 25, 2015 | The American Lawyer

Brownstein Hyatt Bags Phoenix Office, Plus More Lateral Moves

After a series of departures and an inability to find traction in the desert, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck has shuttered its Phoenix office; Gibson Dunn grabs two new hires; and other notable additions from throughout The Am Law 200.

By Brian Baxter

7 minute read

November 22, 2015 | The American Lawyer

Maneuverings at Mayer Brown, Plus More Lateral Moves

Mayer Brown adds a cybersecurity expert in Washington, D.C., while watching its Brazilian affiliate ramp up in São Paulo; Baker Botts makes some anniversary additions; a lobbying shakeup at Wilson Elser; and other notable moves from throughout The Am Law 200.

By Brian Baxter

7 minute read

November 22, 2015 | The American Lawyer

Maneuverings at Mayer Brown, Plus More Lateral Moves

Mayer Brown adds a cybersecurity expert in Washington, D.C., while watching its Brazilian affiliate ramp up in São Paulo; Baker Botts makes some anniversary additions; a lobbying shakeup at Wilson Elser; and other notable moves from throughout The Am Law 200.

By Brian Baxter

7 minute read

November 19, 2015 | The American Lawyer

Wachtell Leads Lineup Reaping Fees in Match, Square IPOs

Four Am Law 100 firms led by Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz have snagged a share of $9 million in legal fees and costs emanating from initial public offerings for online dating giant Match Group and startup mobile payments company Square.

By Brian Baxter

4 minute read

November 19, 2015 | The American Lawyer

Wachtell Leads Lineup Reaping Fees in Match, Square IPOs

Four Am Law 100 firms led by Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz have snagged a share of $9 million in legal fees and costs emanating from initial public offerings for online dating giant Match Group and startup mobile payments company Square.

By Brian Baxter

4 minute read

November 18, 2015 | The American Lawyer

K&L Gates Expands Abroad and Shutters in Spokane, Plus More Lateral Moves

New partners join K&L Gates in Sydney and Warsaw as the firm closes a U.S. office; Norton Rose Fulbright loses two practice leaders; Sutherland snags a Kaye Scholer project finance head; and other notable address changes from throughout The Am Law 200.

By Brian Baxter

7 minute read

November 17, 2015 | The American Lawyer

K&L Gates Expands Abroad and Shutters in Spokane, Plus More Lateral Moves

New partners join K&L Gates in Sydney and Warsaw as the firm closes a U.S. office; Norton Rose Fulbright loses two practice leaders; Sutherland snags a Kaye Scholer project finance head; and other notable address changes from throughout The Am Law 200.

By Brian Baxter

7 minute read