News | Arnold & Porterhttps://www.arnoldporter.com/en/rss/newsNews | Arnold & Porteren{BE29A22E-A3A1-4B9A-96A2-A6771E5C4537}https://www.arnoldporter.com/en/perspectives/news/2024/03/arnold-and-porter-achieves-unanimous-us-supreme-court-win-on-use-of-social-media-by-public-officialsArnold & Porter Achieves Unanimous U.S. Supreme Court Win on Use of Social Media by Public OfficialsArnold &amp; Porter recently won a unanimous victory in the U.S. Supreme Court in an important case about the use of social media by public officials.&nbsp;Mon, 18 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0500<p>Arnold &amp; Porter recently won a unanimous victory in the U.S. Supreme Court in an important case about the use of social media by public officials. The case involved the personal Facebook page of the city manager of Port Huron, Michigan, who used the page to announce town policies and interact with his constituents. </p> <p>Arnold &amp; Porter client Kevin Lindke was blocked from the page after he criticized the city manager&rsquo;s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. Lindke&rsquo;s First Amendment challenge was thrown out on the grounds that personal social media use is immune from constitutional scrutiny. The Supreme Court unanimously reversed, ruling that public officials can be held liable for posting public information on their personal accounts when they have authority to speak on the government&rsquo;s behalf and purport to exercise that authority. </p> <p>"We are delighted that the Supreme Court has vindicated the right of citizens like Kevin Lindke to hold their public officials accountable when they use personal social media accounts to do their jobs," said Arnold &amp; Porter Appellate &amp; Supreme Court partner Allon Kedem, who argued the case in front of the Supreme Court in October 2023. </p> <p>The Arnold &amp; Porter team was led by Kedem and also included associates Dana Or, Charlie Birkel, Matthew Farley, Nicole Masiello, Caleb Thompson, and Volodymyr Ponomarov. </p>{B05C33B7-EB13-4E7C-9F90-FC6A73F1DED9}https://www.arnoldporter.com/en/perspectives/news/2024/03/chambers-europe-2024-recognizes-arnold-and-porter-practices-lawyersChambers Europe 2024 Recognizes Arnold & Porter Practices, LawyersThe 2024 edition of <em>Chambers Europe</em> highlighted Arnold &amp; Porter as a &ldquo;Leading Firm&rdquo; in five practices and recognized ten lawyers as &ldquo;Leading Individuals.&rdquo;&nbsp;Thu, 14 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0500<p>The 2024 edition of <em>Chambers Europe </em>highlighted Arnold &amp; Porter as a &ldquo;Leading Firm&rdquo; in five practices and recognized ten lawyers as &ldquo;Leading Individuals.&rdquo; <em>Chambers Europe</em> ranks the top lawyers and law firms across Europe, providing in-depth analysis and market intelligence for law firm clients and legal professionals.</p> <p><em>Chambers Europe</em> recognized the firm&rsquo;s Competition: EU practice in Belgium for its &ldquo;strong reputation among major life sciences sector companies,&rdquo; and for its &ldquo;ability to provide top advice and great insights.&rdquo; The guide also highlighted the firm&rsquo;s Commercial and Corporate Litigation practice in the UK for its &ldquo;notable expertise in cross-border litigation, bolstered by its strong presence in the U.S.&rdquo; and for regularly acting on behalf of individuals and corporations on a variety of commercial and corporate disputes. The firm&rsquo;s Life Sciences practice in Europe, particularly in Belgium and in the Netherlands, were praised by clients for having the &ldquo;technical expertise to analyze complex matters,&rdquo; as well as for possessing &ldquo;an excellent understanding of the pharmaceuticals industry, which enables them to pick apart complex issues.&rdquo;</p> <p>The below practices were recognized by<em> Chambers Europe</em>:</p> <ul> <li>Competition: EU (Belgium)</li> <li>Commercial and Corporate Litigation (UK)</li> <li>Life Sciences (Europe-wide)</li> <li>Life Sciences (Netherlands)</li> <li>Life Sciences: EU (Belgium)</li> </ul> <p>The below lawyers were recognized by <em>Chambers Europe</em>:</p> <ul> <li>Niels Ersb&oslash;ll&mdash;Competition: EU (Belgium)</li> <li>Axel Gutermuth&mdash;Competition: EU (Belgium)</li> <li>Luc Gyselen&mdash;Competition: EU (Belgium)</li> <li>Bart Jong&mdash;Life Sciences (Netherlands)</li> <li>Charlotte Mallorie&mdash;Corporate and Commercial Litigation (UK)</li> <li>Hilton Mervis&mdash;Corporate and Commercial Litigation (UK)</li> <li>Alexander Roussanov&mdash;Life Sciences: EU (Belgium)</li> <li>John Schmidt&mdash;Competition Law (UK)</li> <li>Carla Schoonderbeek&mdash;Life Sciences (Netherlands)</li> <li>Jane Wessel&mdash;Competition Law: Private Enforcement: Claimant (UK)</li> </ul>{465B6A95-EA2F-42C4-AEDD-859E81CF9799}https://www.arnoldporter.com/en/perspectives/news/2024/03/the-legal-500-ma-powerlist-united-states-2024-recognizes-ron-levine-and-steven-kaplanThe Legal 500 M&A Powerlist: United States 2024 Recognizes Ron Levine and Steven KaplanPartner Ron Levine and senior counsel Steven Kaplan were recently named to <em>The Legal 500 M&amp;A Powerlist: United States 2024</em>, which recognizes leading M&amp;A practitioners across the U.S.Wed, 13 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0500<p>Partner Ron Levine and senior counsel Steven Kaplan were recently named to <em><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://indd.adobe.com/view/f61f519a-f367-45a7-bdb3-c1f1eb5b6e91" target="_blank">The Legal 500 M&amp;A Powerlist: United States 2024</a></em>, which recognizes leading M&amp;A practitioners across the U.S. <em>The Legal 500</em> notes that &ldquo;M&amp;A practitioners in this publication highlighted the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in a successful practice, given the intricate nature of the process&rdquo; and reflects their view that &ldquo;the listing reflects those practitioners that are deemed the gold standard by businesses.&rdquo;</p> <p>Levine, co-chair of the firm&rsquo;s Corporate &amp; Finance Group and head of the Denver office, brings 36 years of experience in corporate finance and private equity, with notable experience representing clients in high-value M&amp;A transactions. Kaplan, who has over 45 years of experience and led the firm&rsquo;s corporate and securities practice for some twenty years, has served as corporate and securities counsel to a wide range of corporations with an emphasis on mergers, acquisitions and divestitures, public and private securities offerings, joint ventures, corporate governance, and U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission compliance matters.</p> <p>The Corporate &amp; Finance group, comprised of over 150 attorneys firmwide, is also recognized in <em>The Legal 500 US</em> for M&amp;A Middle-Market, M&amp;A Corporate, Commercial: Private Equity Buyouts, and Commercial: Corporate Governance.</p>{717E2E71-62DC-4863-8E2E-CF0D8DF0A2F0}https://www.arnoldporter.com/en/perspectives/news/2024/02/chambers-global-2024-ranks-35-arnold-and-porter-lawyers-31-practice-areasChambers Global 2024 Ranks 35 Arnold & Porter Lawyers, 31 Practice AreasThe 2024 <em>Chambers Global</em> guide highlighted Arnold &amp; Porter as a &ldquo;Leading Firm&rdquo; in 31 practice areas and ranked 35 lawyers as &ldquo;Leading Individuals.&rdquo;&nbsp;Thu, 15 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0600<p>The 2024 <em>Chambers Global</em> guide highlighted Arnold &amp; Porter as a &ldquo;Leading Firm&rdquo; in 31 practice areas and ranked 35 lawyers as &ldquo;Leading Individuals.&rdquo; Using in-depth research conducted by <em>Chambers</em> researchers, the guide ranks the top lawyers and law firms in over 200 jurisdictions across the world. </p> <p>The firm was recognized for its exceptional service and the attorneys for their &ldquo;strategic problem-solving, intellect, responsiveness, accessibility and real-world experience.&rdquo; Clients also highlighted the firm&rsquo;s ability to &ldquo;competently handle extremely complex domestic and international matters&rdquo; and noted that &ldquo;every member of the team was skilled and capable and contributed meaningfully to a successful effort.&rdquo;</p> <p>Arnold &amp; Porter&rsquo;s ranked practice areas in <em>Chambers Global 2024</em> include:</p> <ul> <li>Arbitration (International)&ndash;Global Market Leaders; Latin America - International Counsel</li> <li>Bankruptcy/Restructuring: Highly Regarded&ndash;USA</li> <li>Capital Markets&ndash;Latin America - International Counsel</li> <li>Capital Markets: Securitization: ABS&ndash;USA</li> <li>Commercial and Corporate Litigation&ndash;United Kingdom</li> <li>Competition/Antitrust&ndash;Global: Multi-Jurisdictional; USA</li> <li>Competition/Antitrust (International &amp; Cross-Border)&ndash;USA</li> <li>Competition: EU&ndash;Belgium</li> <li>Corporate Crime &amp; Investigations&ndash;USA</li> <li>Corporate Investigations&ndash;Latin America - International Counsel</li> <li>Corporate Investigations/Anti-Corruption&ndash;Global: Multi-Jurisdictional</li> <li>Disputes (International &amp; Cross-Border)&ndash;USA</li> <li>Dispute Resolution: International Firms&ndash;South Korea</li> <li>Intellectual Property: Patent&ndash;USA</li> <li>Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright &amp; Trade Secrets&ndash;USA</li> <li>International Arbitration&ndash;USA</li> <li>International Arbitration: The Elite&ndash;USA</li> <li>International Arbitration: Investor-State Arbitration&ndash;United Kingdom</li> <li>International Trade: Export Controls &amp; Economic Sanctions: The Elite&ndash;USA</li> <li>International Trade: Trade Remedies &amp; Trade Policy&ndash;USA</li> <li>International Trade/WTO&ndash;Asia-Pacific Region</li> <li>Investigations &amp; Enforcement (International &amp; Cross-Border)&ndash;USA</li> <li>Life Sciences&ndash;Global: Multi-Jurisdictional; Europe-wide</li> <li>Life Sciences &amp; Pharmaceutical Sector (International &amp; Cross-Border)&ndash;United Kingdom; USA</li> <li>Life Sciences: Regulatory/Compliance&ndash;USA</li> <li>Privacy &amp; Data Security: Highly Regarded&ndash;USA</li> <li>Public International Law&ndash;Global Market Leaders</li> </ul> <p>Arnold &amp; Porter&rsquo;s ranked lawyers in <em>Chambers Global 2024</em> include:</p> <ul> <li>Marcus Asner&ndash;Corporate Crime &amp; Investigations (Latin America - International Counsel)</li> <li>John Barker&ndash;International Trade: Export Controls &amp; Economic Sanctions (USA)</li> <li>John Bellinger&ndash;Public International Law (Global Market Leaders)</li> <li>Lawton Camp&ndash;Capital Markets: Securitization: ABS (USA)</li> <li>Maria Chedid&ndash;International Arbitration: Counsel (USA)</li> <li>Henry Clinton-Davis&ndash;Employment (United Kingdom)</li> <li>Whitney Debevoise&ndash;Capital Markets (Latin America - International Counsel); Capital Markets: Debt &amp; Equity (USA)</li> <li>Paolo Di Rosa&ndash;Arbitration (International) (Global Market Leaders; Latin America - International Counsel; USA); International Arbitration: Counsel (USA)</li> <li>Niels Ersb&oslash;ll&ndash;Competition: EU (Belgium)</li> <li>Patricio Gran&eacute; Labat&ndash;Arbitration (International) (Latin America - International Counsel)</li> <li>Axel Gutermuth&ndash;Competition: EU (Belgium)</li> <li>Luc Gyselen&ndash;Competition: EU (Belgium)</li> <li>Jeffrey Handwerker&ndash;Life Sciences: Regulatory/Compliance (USA)</li> <li>Gregory Harrington&ndash;Banking &amp; Finance (Latin America - International Counsel; USA); Capital Markets (Latin America - International Counsel)</li> <li>M&eacute;lida Hodgson&ndash;Arbitration (International) (Latin America - International Counsel); International Arbitration: Counsel (USA)</li> <li>Steven Kaplan&ndash;Corporate M&amp;A (International &amp; Cross-Border) (USA)</li> <li>Jun Hee Kim&ndash;Dispute Resolution: International Firms (South Korea)</li> <li>Daniel Kracov&ndash;Life Sciences: Regulatory/Compliance (USA)</li> <li>James Lee&ndash;Dispute Resolution: International Firms (South Korea)</li> <li>Ronald Lee&ndash;Privacy &amp; Data Security (USA)</li> <li>Charlotte Mallorie&ndash;Commercial and Corporate Litigation (United Kingdom)</li> <li>Jonathan Martel&ndash;Climate Change (Global Market Leaders)</li> <li>Hilton Mervis&ndash;Commercial and Corporate Litigation (United Kingdom)</li> <li>Henry Morriello&ndash;Capital Markets: Securitization: ABS (USA)</li> <li>J. David Park&ndash;International Trade (South Korea); International Trade/WTO (Asia-Pacific Region); International Trade: Trade Remedies &amp; Trade Policy (USA)</li> <li>Nancy Perkins&ndash;Privacy &amp; Data Security (USA)</li> <li>David Reed&ndash;Dispute Resolution: International Arbitration (United Kingdom)</li> <li>Sandra Rizzo&ndash;Energy: Electricity (Regulatory &amp; Litigation) (USA)</li> <li>John Schmidt&ndash;Competition Law (United Kingdom)</li> <li>John Tan&ndash;Corporate Investigations/Anti-Corruption (International Firms) (China)</li> <li>Monty Taylor&ndash;Dispute Resolution: International Arbitration (United Kingdom)</li> <li>Anton Ware&ndash;Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (International Firms) (China)</li> <li>Jane Wessel&ndash;Competition Law: Private Enforcement: Claimant (United Kingdom)</li> <li>Christopher Willott&ndash;Banking &amp; Finance (International Firms) (Brazil)</li> <li>Matthew Wolf&ndash;Intellectual Property: Patent (USA); Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation (USA)</li> </ul>{7E6007B7-B3AA-45F9-8D90-3771C3565EF3}https://www.arnoldporter.com/en/perspectives/news/2024/02/wtr-1000-2024-recognizes-arnold-and-porters-trademark-capabilitiesWTR 1000 2024 Recognizes Arnold & Porter’s Trademark CapabilitiesEleven Arnold &amp; Porter attorneys across seven practices were recognized in the 2024 edition of <em>World Trademark Review 1000</em>.&nbsp;Fri, 09 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0600<p>Eleven Arnold &amp; Porter attorneys across seven practices were recognized in the 2024 edition of <em>World Trademark Review 1000</em>. The research directory annually compiles "the top trademark professionals in key jurisdictions around the globe."</p> <p><em>WTR 1000</em> recognized Arnold &amp; Porter's attorneys for their enforcement and litigation abilities as well as their prosecution and strategy experience. The guide recognized Arnold &amp; Porter nationally as well as its practices in California, Illinois, New York, and Washington, D.C. offices, and highlighted the firm for its &ldquo;strategic and savvy portfolio managers, tenacious disputers and well-rounded practitioners whose dexterity extends across the contentious/non-contentious divide&rdquo; and for having &ldquo;seamless cross-office and cross-practice collaboration.&rdquo;</p> <p>Practices</p> <ul> <li>National</li> <li>California: Enforcement and Litigation</li> <li>District of Columbia: Prosecution and Strategy</li> <li>Illinois: Enforcement and Litigation</li> <li>Illinois: Prosecution and Strategy</li> <li>New York: Enforcement and Litigation</li> <li>New York: Prosecution and Strategy</li> </ul> <p>Individual Attorneys</p> <ul> <li>Louis Ederer&mdash;New York: Enforcement and Litigation; Prosecution and Strategy</li> <li>Dori Hanswirth&mdash;New York: Enforcement and Litigation; Prosecution and Strategy</li> <li>Michael Harris&mdash;Illinois: Enforcement and Litigation</li> <li>Theresa House&mdash;New York: Prosecution and Strategy</li> <li>Helen Minsker&mdash;Illinois: Prosecution and Strategy</li> <li>Paul Llewellyn&mdash;New York: Enforcement and Litigation; Prosecution and Strategy</li> <li>Thomas Magnani&mdash;California: Prosecution and Strategy&nbsp;</li> <li>Christopher Renk&mdash;Illinois: Enforcement and Litigation</li> <li>John Rynkiewicz&mdash;District of Columbia: Prosecution and Strategy</li> <li>Matthew Salzmann&mdash;New York: Enforcement and Litigation</li> <li>Rhonda Trotter&mdash;California: Enforcement and Litigation</li> </ul>{0AA72269-AEF9-4A18-878D-5ABF0E71DD91}https://www.arnoldporter.com/en/perspectives/news/2024/02/arnold-and-porter-adds-seven-lawyer-team-across-multiple-offices-and-practicesArnold & Porter Adds Seven-Lawyer Team Across Multiple Offices and Practices<strong>(CHICAGO, DENVER, and NEW YORK) February 5, 2024 </strong>&mdash; Arnold &amp; Porter announced today that a seven-lawyer team, including six partners and one counsel, has joined the firm in its Chicago, Denver, and New York offices.&nbsp;Mon, 05 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0600<p><strong>(CHICAGO, DENVER, and NEW YORK) February 5, 2024</strong> &mdash; Arnold &amp; Porter announced today that a seven-lawyer team, including six partners and one counsel, has joined the firm in its Chicago, Denver, and New York offices. Led by partners Eric Prezant, Donal O&rsquo;Brien, and Randy Miller, the team&rsquo;s practice spans corporate transactions, real estate, finance, bankruptcy, litigation, regulatory, and environmental matters. The team also includes partners James Attonito, Karl Marschel, Brandon Neuschafer, and counsel Monica Carroll. Four new partners and one counsel will be joining the Chicago office, one new partner will be joining the Denver office, and one new partner will be joining the New York office. </p> <p>The group&rsquo;s arrival strengthens the firm&rsquo;s transactional capabilities across multiple offices, while adding M&amp;A capabilities and augmenting its restructuring, finance, and real estate practices. O&rsquo;Brien, Miller, Attonito, Neuschafer, and Carroll's experience in the food and agribusiness sector also greatly complements the firm&rsquo;s existing capabilities and reputation as a leading law firm for food, beverage, and dietary supplement clients, who routinely turn to Arnold &amp; Porter for consumer protection, advertising, FDA, intellectual property, product safety, and public policy capabilities, among other practices. </p> <p>Richard M. Alexander, Chairman of Arnold &amp; Porter, said: &ldquo;We are thrilled to welcome this team of talented lawyers to our Firm. We have been extraordinarily impressed with the sophistication of their practice and their deep ties to their diversified client base for whom they serve as key trusted advisors. Their arrival will further strengthen several key practice areas of the firm across a number of our offices.&rdquo;</p> <p>Additionally, the team&rsquo;s arrival expands the firm&rsquo;s core offerings in its Chicago and Denver offices. In Chicago, the office added 16 new partners and counsel in the last five years, including the promotion of three partners, and now consists of over 50 attorneys. Similarly, in Denver, the firm added 13 new partners and counsel in the last five years, including the promotion of four partners and three counsel, more than doubling its size since 2017. The team&rsquo;s arrival also follows recent additions throughout the firm&rsquo;s international platform, with 28 new partners joining Arnold &amp; Porter since 2023.</p> <p>Prezant, O&rsquo;Brien, and Miller commented: &ldquo;We are delighted to join Arnold &amp; Porter, a firm that is highly regarded for its regulatory, litigation, and transactional offerings. Our extensive network of clients and contacts will greatly value the firm&rsquo;s specialized knowledge and experience in key practice areas, including in the critical areas of real estate, corporate restructuring, environmental, and government investigations.&rdquo; </p> <p><strong>Eric Prezant </strong>joins the Chicago office as a partner in the Bankruptcy and Restructuring group. He draws upon his cross-discipline experience and utilizes a pragmatic client-focused approach to represent corporate, banking, real estate, and financial clients in corporate and real estate acquisitions and dispositions, brownfield redevelopment projects, mergers &amp; acquisitions, and corporate restructuring and workouts. He earned his J.D. from the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law, <em>cum laude</em>, Order of the Coif, received his MBA from Dominican University and his B.S. from Florida State University.</p> <p><strong>Donal O&rsquo;Brien</strong> joins the Chicago office as a partner in the Corporate &amp; Finance group. He has over 20 years of experience representing clients in mergers and acquisitions and corporate finance matters and works on behalf of buyers and sellers in acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, corporate restructurings, spin-offs, joint ventures, and other strategic alliances, including on behalf of key international clients. O&rsquo;Brien earned his J.D. from Loyola University Chicago School of Law and received his B.A. from University College in Dublin, with honors.</p> <p><strong>Randy Miller</strong> joins the Denver office as a partner in the Commercial Litigation group. He draws on real-life business and management experience to assist clients in the full range of business disputes, including M&amp;A litigation, contract and commercial trade disputes, and corporate governance and control issues. He earned his J.D. from Northwestern University School of Law, <em>cum laude</em>, and received his B.A. from Michigan State University. </p> <p><strong>James Attonito&nbsp;</strong>joins the New York office as a partner in the Corporate &amp; Finance group. He advises public and private company clients operating in the food and beverage, manufacturing, technology, healthcare, and real estate industries on corporate transactional matters, including mergers and acquisitions and general contractual matters. He earned his J.D. from Brooklyn Law School and received his B.A. from New York University.</p> <p><strong>Monica Carroll </strong>joins the Chicago office as counsel in the Corporate &amp; Finance group. She counsels companies across a number of different industries, including food and beverage, wholesale diamond distribution, and customer product development and manufacturing services, and her practice has a particular emphasis on assisting international clients with substantial U.S.-based operations.. She earned her J.D. from Harvard Law School, <em>cum laude</em>, and received her B.A. from the University of Illinois.</p> <p><strong>Karl Marschel&nbsp;</strong>joins the Chicago office as a partner in the Real Estate group. He represents public and private clients in all aspects of real estate, from acquisition, development, and disposition, to negotiating development financing and navigating various tax incentives. He earned his J.D. from Washington University School of Law and received his B.A. from University of Missouri-Columbia.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Brandon Neuschafer</strong> joins the Chicago office as a partner in the Life Sciences &amp; Healthcare Regulatory group. He advises clients across all industries on environmental, health, and safety issues to represent them before regulatory agencies with respect to food, agriculture, and environmental regulatory issues. He earned his J.D. from Washington University School of Law and received his B.A. from Washburn University, <em>summa cum laude</em>.</p> <h3><strong>About Arnold &amp; Porter</strong></h3> <p><em>Arnold &amp; Porter combines sophisticated regulatory, litigation, and transactional capabilities to resolve clients&rsquo; most complex issues. With over 1,000 lawyers practicing in 15 offices worldwide, we offer deep industry experience and an integrated approach that spans more than 40 practice areas. Through multidisciplinary collaboration and focused industry experience, we provide innovative and effective solutions to mitigate risks, address challenges, and achieve successful outcomes.</em></p>{D11B538B-763F-4D32-A40C-1D0D4179E1A0}https://www.arnoldporter.com/en/perspectives/news/2024/01/arnold-and-porter-celebrates-maria-chedids-landmark-role-as-first-womanArnold & Porter Celebrates Maria Chedid's Landmark Role as First Woman President of a Middle East Arbitral CourtArnold &amp; Porter is proud to recognize the extraordinary achievement of Maria Chedid, the global chair of the firm&rsquo;s International Arbitration Practice Group, on her appointment as the President of the inaugural Court of Arbitration at the Abu Dhabi International Arbitration Centre (arbitrateAD) &mdash; the first time a woman will serve as the president of an arbitral court in the Middle East.Wed, 31 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0600<p>Arnold &amp; Porter is proud to recognize the extraordinary achievement of Maria Chedid, the global chair of the firm&rsquo;s International Arbitration Practice Group, on her appointment as the President of the inaugural Court of Arbitration at the Abu Dhabi International Arbitration Centre (arbitrateAD) &mdash; the first time a woman will serve as the president of an arbitral court in the Middle East.</p> <p>This significant appointment is a milestone for advancing women in law and promoting gender diversity within the international legal community while enhancing arbitrateAD&rsquo;s vision of establishing Abu Dhabi as a premier hub for efficient and expeditious dispute resolution.</p> <p>The new Court of Arbitration, under Chedid's leadership, is composed of fifteen leading international arbitration practitioners &mdash; nearly half of whom are women &mdash; representing a broad geographic reach from eleven jurisdictions across the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Americas.</p> <p>"I am honored to lead such a distinguished group. Each of our members brings a rich array of diverse experiences and backgrounds in a wide range of roles and industries, which will allow us to maximize the Court of Arbitration&rsquo;s potential,&rdquo; said Chedid. &ldquo;Together, we are committed to establishing the Court as a leading dispute resolution provider in the region and beyond, dedicated to upholding values of excellence, fairness, and efficiency."</p> <p>Chedid has over thirty years of experience in international arbitration involving foreign investment, technology, energy, infrastructure, intellectual property, life sciences, cryptocurrency, government contracts, environmental disputes, political risk issues, and more.</p> <p>Her other roles include serving as one of two U.S. members on the International Court of Arbitration of the ICC (second term), co-chairing the AAA/ICDR Global Task Force on Technology and Life Sciences Arbitration, serving as a Vice-President of the LCIA North American Users&rsquo; Council, and membership in the SIAC Users Council.</p> <p>The Abu Dhabi Centre&rsquo;s inaugural Court of Arbitration convened for its first meeting in Abu Dhabi this week, immediately preceding the official launch of the Centre to take place on February 1, 2024, signifying the beginning of a new era in international arbitration in the Middle East.</p>{F4C67734-47EE-4368-9C4E-B8F7F017A283}https://www.arnoldporter.com/en/perspectives/news/2024/01/arnold-porter-secures-victory-for-sothebysArnold & Porter Secures Victory for Sotheby’s in Art Fraud Suit<p>Arnold &amp; Porter secured a major victory for Sotheby&rsquo;s on January 30, 2024, when a jury in the Southern District of New York decided in favor of the auction house, clearing Sotheby&rsquo;s of any liability related to an alleged multimillion-dollar fraud.</p>Wed, 31 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0600<p>Arnold &amp; Porter secured a major victory for Sotheby's on January 30, 2024, when a jury in the Southern District of New York decided in favor of the auction house, clearing Sotheby's of any liability related to an alleged multimillion-dollar fraud.</p> <p>Sotheby's was accused in a civil trial of colluding with art dealer Yves Bouvier to sell works of art to a Russian oligarch at extremely inflated prices ranging in the tens of millions of dollars. The art at issue included masterpieces by Magritte, Modigliani, Klimt, and Leonardo Da Vinci. The alleged fraud had been considered one of the largest art frauds in history, valued at up to $1 billion. The Arnold &amp; Porter team has represented Sotheby's in this matter since 2015, which involved a complete and extensive investigation, working closely with prosecutors in their parallel investigations, and steering litigation in multiple countries around the world.</p> <p>The Arnold &amp; Porter team was led by Marcus Asner, co-chair of the firm's White Collar Defense &amp; Investigations practice, and partner Sara Shudofsky. The team also included senior associate Benjamin Wolverton and associates Sahrula Kubie, Renata Politanski, and Yiqing Shi.</p>{37916F87-1B9E-4B4E-A1AE-45A7EA405B85}https://www.arnoldporter.com/en/perspectives/news/2024/01/arnold-and-porters-appellate-and-intellectual-property-practices-named-2023Arnold & Porter's Appellate and Intellectual Property Practices Named 2023 Law360 'Practice Groups of the Year'Arnold &amp; Porter&rsquo;s Appellate &amp; Supreme Court and Intellectual Property practices were recognized in the 2023 edition of <em>Law360</em>&rsquo;s &ldquo;Practice Groups of the Year.&rdquo;&nbsp;Tue, 23 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0600<p>Arnold &amp; Porter&rsquo;s Appellate &amp; Supreme Court and Intellectual Property practices were recognized in the 2023 edition of<em> Law360</em>&rsquo;s &ldquo;<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.law360.com/articles/1781974/law360-names-practice-groups-of-the-year" target="_blank">Practice Groups of the Year</a>.&rdquo; The annual list recognizes the practice groups whose work &ldquo;resonated throughout the legal industry this past year.&rdquo; </p> <p>The Appellate &amp; Supreme Court practice was one of only two firms that went undefeated at the U.S. Supreme Court in the 2023 term. Their victories included a landmark First Amendment case, a civil procedure case that will undoubtedly feature in law school textbooks, a precedent-setting nursing home abuse case that preserved civil rights precedents, and a critically important win for voting rights. Appellate &amp; Supreme Court counsel Andrew Tutt was named to <em><a href="/en/perspectives/news/2023/06/law360-names-three-arnold-porter-attorneys-as-2023"><em>Law360</em>'s 2023 "Rising Stars"</a></em> list earlier in 2023.</p> <p>The Intellectual Property group was recognized for its ability to deliver in high-stakes IP cases across various industries, most notably with clients Boston Scientific Corp., Sanofi-Aventis US, and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. The team&rsquo;s work in <em>Amgen Inc. v. Sanofi</em> took them to the Supreme Court where they secured a victory that invalidated Amgen&rsquo;s patents and marked the first time the Supreme Court addressed enablement since the enactment of the 1952 Patent Act. In 2023, Intellectual Property partner Matthew Wolf was named to <em><a href="/en/perspectives/news/2023/10/arnold-and-porter-partner-matthew-wolf-named-a-2023"><em>Law360</em>&rsquo;s 2023 &ldquo;MVP&rdquo;</a></em> list.</p>{FFB9799B-5FED-4D86-BFE8-E4C10626DE0F}https://www.arnoldporter.com/en/perspectives/news/2024/01/arnold-and-porter-advises-on-aiibs-first-investment-in-brazilArnold & Porter Advises on AIIB's First Investment in BrazilArnold &amp; Porter has successfully guided the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) in its inaugural Brazilian transaction, a US$30 million on-lending facility to the Development Bank of Minas Gerais (BDMG).&nbsp;Mon, 22 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0600<p>Arnold &amp; Porter has successfully guided the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) in its inaugural Brazilian transaction, a US$30 million on-lending facility to the Development Bank of Minas Gerais (BDMG). Sub-borrowers will use the funds to invest in subprojects that operate in renewable energy and other eligible infrastructure-related sectors and may use proceeds to fund subprojects that link Brazil and Asia via enhanced trade and investment flows across a wide range of industries. This transaction signifies a significant step in AIIB's global initiatives.</p> <p>The financing documents were entered into by the parties in December 2023.</p> <p>The Arnold &amp; Porter team was led by partner Chris Willott and included international partner Marc Isaacs and associate Howard Duan. </p>{ACF3D891-E300-433A-891F-4171EB8B7913}https://www.arnoldporter.com/en/perspectives/news/2024/01/stacey-sublett-halliday-joins-arnold-and-porters--environmental-practice-in-washington-dc Stacey Sublett Halliday Joins Arnold & Porter’s Environmental Practice in Washington, D.C.<strong>WASHINGTON, D.C., January 22, 2024</strong>&nbsp; &mdash; Arnold &amp; Porter announced today that environmental justice attorney Stacey Sublett Halliday, a former Special Counsel in the Office of General Counsel (OGC) at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), has joined the firm&rsquo;s Environmental practice as a partner, resident in the firm&rsquo;s Washington, D.C. office.Mon, 22 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0600<p><strong>WASHINGTON, D.C., January 22, 2024</strong> &mdash; Arnold &amp; Porter announced today that environmental justice attorney Stacey Sublett Halliday, a former Special Counsel in the Office of General Counsel (OGC) at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), has joined the firm&rsquo;s Environmental practice as a partner, resident in the firm&rsquo;s Washington, D.C. office.</p> <p>Richard M. Alexander, Chairman of Arnold &amp; Porter, said, &ldquo;Stacey&rsquo;s litigation and regulatory experience in the private sector and with the EPA will be a great asset to the firm&rsquo;s leading Environmental practice. Her extensive background in environmental justice and ESG issues will help our clients mitigate risk and successfully navigate the novel and constantly evolving environmental landscape.&rdquo; </p> <p>Brian Israel, chair of the firm&rsquo;s Environmental practice group and co-lead of the firm&rsquo;s Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) working group, added, &ldquo;Stacey has in-depth knowledge of the issues related to environmental justice, which will be invaluable to the firm as we continue to grow our environmental practice in the emerging areas of environmental justice, ESG counseling, and energy transition advocacy. More broadly, Stacey&rsquo;s environmental skillset will be a tremendous asset our to our clients.&rdquo;</p> <p>Halliday focuses her practice on environmental justice issues, while also advising clients more broadly on environmental compliance, enforcement, and corporate social responsibility. She has particular experience in working with clients in the energy and technology sectors. As Special Counsel in the OGC at the EPA, she served as primary liaison for external federal, state, and private sector stakeholder engagement. She also served as a senior member of the EPA oversight response team, providing legal and strategic guidance on congressional investigation and hearing preparation, White House and interagency coordination, and crisis management and strategic communications. She also played a key role in the EPA&rsquo;s incident response and crisis management of such diverse matters as the Flint drinking water crisis, the Gold King Mine spill, and the legal defense of the Clean Power Plan and Clean Water Rule.</p> <p>In joining the firm, Halliday said, &ldquo;Arnold &amp; Porter has an incredibly strong environmental practice, which I&rsquo;ve developed tremendous respect for throughout my career. I look forward to growing my environmental justice practice with this team of talented and knowledgeable colleagues who consistently demonstrate their dedication and passion for environmental issues.&rdquo; </p> <p>Halliday earned her J.D. from Howard University and her A.B. from Harvard University. </p> <h3><strong>About Arnold &amp; Porter</strong></h3> <p><em>Arnold &amp; Porter combines sophisticated regulatory, litigation, and transactional capabilities to resolve clients&rsquo; most complex issues. With over 1,000 lawyers practicing in 15 offices worldwide, we offer deep industry experience and an integrated approach that spans more than 40 practice areas. Through multidisciplinary collaboration and focused industry experience, we provide innovative and effective solutions to mitigate risks, address challenges, and achieve successful outcomes.</em></p>{1B9CE822-FAF6-40C2-B1F6-91A6A88315BF}https://www.arnoldporter.com/en/perspectives/news/2024/01/arnold-and-porter-recognized-in-chambers-greater-china-region-2024-guideArnold & Porter Recognized in Chambers Greater China Region 2024 GuideThe 2024 <em>Chambers Greater China Region</em> guide highlighted Arnold &amp; Porter as a "Leading Firm" in Life Sciences and recognized three attorneys as "Leading Individuals.&rdquo;Thu, 18 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0600<p>The 2024<em> Chambers Greater China Region</em> guide highlighted Arnold &amp; Porter as a "Leading Firm" in Life Sciences and recognized three attorneys as "Leading Individuals.&rdquo; The guide ranks leading law firms and individuals based on in-depth market analysis across the Greater China Region.</p> <p><em>Chambers Greater China Region</em> ranked the firm&rsquo;s Life Sciences practice in Band 2 and praised it for being &ldquo;well placed to handle investigations, litigation and cross-border transactional work on behalf of life sciences companies.&rdquo; The guide noted that the practice excels at advising across a wide range of life sciences mandates and offers strength in enforcement and compliance-related issues while simultaneously possessing an &ldquo;impressive client roster.&rdquo;</p> <p>In addition to the practice ranking, the below lawyers were recognized by <em>Chambers Greater China Region</em>:</p> <ul> <li>Andrew Chen&mdash;Life Sciences (International Firms)</li> <li>John Tan&mdash;Corporate Investigations/Anti-Corruption (International Firms) and Life Sciences (International Firms)</li> <li>Anton Ware&mdash;Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (International Firms)</li> </ul>{D8BBB506-88BD-4BD9-A241-7AA3858407DD}https://www.arnoldporter.com/en/perspectives/news/2024/01/curtis-honored-with-2023-presidential-rank-award-for-years-of-civil-serviceCurtis Honored with 2023 Presidential Rank Award for Years of Civil ServiceArnold &amp; Porter partner Deborah Curtis, former Deputy General Counsel for Litigation and Investigations at the CIA, received the Presidential Rank Award for her years of civil service with the federal government.Thu, 18 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0600<p>Arnold &amp; Porter partner Deborah Curtis, former Deputy General Counsel for Litigation and Investigations at the CIA, received the <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.opm.gov/news/releases/2023/11/release-president-biden-selects-2023-presidential-rank-award-winners/" target="_blank">Presidential Rank Award </a>for her years of civil service with the federal government. The Presidential Rank Award is one of the most prestigious awards in the career of civil service and recognizes the important contributions of public servants across the various agencies of the U.S. federal government.</p> <p>The 2023 Presidential Rank Award winners were selected by President Joe Biden. This year, President Biden selected 232 winners from 31 federal agencies for their exceptional leadership, accomplishments, and service over an extended period. These individuals are all members of the Senior Executive Service, Senior-Level and Scientific and Professional corps.</p> <p>During her tenure as CIA Deputy General Counsel for Litigation and Investigations, Curtis oversaw all litigation matters, including the invocation of state secrets and diplomatic privileges and immunities. She also advised on major international policy initiatives that affect national security, including the U.S.-EU transatlantic data privacy agreement and the interface with the International Criminal Court.</p> <p>As a member of Arnold &amp; Porter&rsquo;s White Collar Defense &amp; Investigations practice, Curtis focuses on national security investigations and defense, as well as other litigation and enforcement matters. An accomplished trial lawyer, Curtis has chaired 17 jury trials and over 50 bench trials as both prosecutor and defense counsel.</p>{660A29A8-C6BE-48D9-B496-7ACEFEAC6840}https://www.arnoldporter.com/en/perspectives/news/2024/01/arnold-and-porter-achieves-significant-international-arbitration-victories-for-republic-of-peruArnold & Porter Achieves Significant International Arbitration Victories for Republic of PeruArnold &amp; Porter's International Arbitration team, known for its unmatched track record in securing positive outcomes for sovereign states and investors, has advised Peru on two additional significant victories.Wed, 17 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0600<p>Arnold &amp; Porter's International Arbitration team, known for its unmatched track record in securing positive outcomes for sovereign states and investors, has advised Peru on two additional significant victories.</p> <p>In the case of <em>Latam Hydro LLC and CH Mamacocha S.R.L. v. Republic of Peru</em> (ICSID Case No. ARB/19/28), decided on December 20, 2023, the Tribunal dismissed all claims against Peru. The case, which involved a hydroelectric project, was noted for its complexity, including environmental concerns and multiple legal proceedings. The Tribunal ordered the claimants to reimburse Peru's arbitration costs. The Arnold &amp; Porter team was led by Patricio Gran&eacute; Labat and included partner Amy Endicott, counsel &Aacute;lvaro Nistal, senior associates Claudia M. Taveras, Cristina Arizmendi, and Brian Bombassaro, associates Julia Calder&oacute;n Carcedo, Ana Pirnia, Peter Schmidt, and Peter Saban, attorney Andr&eacute;s &Aacute;lvarez Calder&oacute;n, and legal consultant Natalia Giraldo-Carrillo.</p> <p>In the second case, <em>Worth Capital Holdings 27 LLC v. Republic of Peru</em> (ICSID Case No. ARB/20/51), decided on December 8, 2023, the Tribunal emphasized equity and fairness in its decision to discontinue the arbitration and ordered the claimants to bear all of Peru's legal fees, amounting to US $2,562,627, and arbitration costs. This case marked the 50th positive outcome in the last 51 investment arbitration rulings in which the firm has represented Peru. The team was led by partner Patricio Gran&eacute; Labat and included partner M&eacute;lida Hodgson, senior associate Katelyn Horne, and associates Julia Calder&oacute;n Carcedo, Sebastian Canon Urrutia, and Ernesto Hernandez.</p>{16AD8514-17BB-48BD-9D31-BBD52BA2519B}https://www.arnoldporter.com/en/perspectives/news/2024/01/daniel-lisk-joins-arnold-and-porters-real-estate-practice-in-new-yorkDaniel Lisk Joins Arnold & Porter’s Real Estate Practice in New YorkArnold &amp; Porter announced today that Daniel Lisk has joined the firm&rsquo;s Real Estate practice as counsel, resident in New York.&nbsp;Tue, 16 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0600<p>Arnold &amp; Porter announced today that Daniel Lisk has joined the firm&rsquo;s Real Estate practice as counsel, resident in New York. </p> <p>Lisk handles a variety of commercial real estate transactions, which include mortgage and mezzanine financing, equity investments, construction lending, loan syndication, property acquisitions and dispositions, joint ventures, and workouts and restructurings. With a primarily debt-side focused real estate practice, he represents traditional and non-traditional commercial real estate lenders, institutional property owners, and local developers.</p> <p>Lisk earned his J.D. from Fordham University School of Law and his B.A. from Vassar College.</p> <p>Lisk&rsquo;s arrival follows the additions of <a href="/en/perspectives/news/2021/07/jonathan-boswell-joins-real-estate-practice">Jon Boswell</a>, <a href="/en/perspectives/news/2023/01/alex-hallett-rejoins-arnold-porter-real-estate">Alex Hallett</a>, and <a href="/en/perspectives/news/2022/08/jay-kreismann-joins-arnold-porter-real-estate">Jay Kreismann</a>&nbsp;to the firm&rsquo;s Real Estate practice.</p>{E2531CE5-F10D-4CAD-9292-2029677F5D46}https://www.arnoldporter.com/en/perspectives/news/2024/01/arnold-and-porter-advises-intel-on-acquisition-of-silicon-mobilityArnold & Porter Advises Intel on Acquisition of Silicon MobilityArnold &amp; Porter advised Intel in its proposed acquisition of Silicon Mobility, a fabless silicon and software company that specializes in software-defined vehicle system-on-chips for intelligent electric vehicle energy management.&nbsp;Thu, 11 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0600<p>Arnold &amp; Porter advised Intel in its proposed acquisition of Silicon Mobility, a fabless silicon and software company that specializes in software-defined vehicle system-on-chips for intelligent electric vehicle energy management. The transaction is subject to necessary approvals.</p> <p>The Arnold &amp; Porter team was led by Corporate &amp; Finance partner Bill Choe and counsel Eric Levine.&nbsp;</p>{176A8F37-B515-42D9-BFB8-BF620BD065AA}https://www.arnoldporter.com/en/perspectives/news/2024/01/arnold-and-porter-advises-on-historic-2-billion-acquisition-in-brazilArnold & Porter Advises on Historic $2 Billion Acquisition in BrazilArnold &amp; Porter has played a pivotal role in the largest acquisition by an individual in Brazil's history, advising businessman Jose Seripieri Filho (known as J&uacute;nior) on his $2 billion acquisition of Amil, a leading healthcare operator with 31 hospitals and over 3.1 million customers.&nbsp;Fri, 05 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0600<p>Arnold &amp; Porter has played a pivotal role in the largest acquisition by an individual in Brazil's history, advising businessman Jose Seripieri Filho (known as J&uacute;nior) on his $2 billion acquisition of Amil, a leading healthcare operator with 31 hospitals and over 3.1 million customers. </p> <p>This deal sets the stage for J&uacute;nior's strategic re-entry into the healthcare market, having previously founded Qualicorp, a health plan administration and brokerage service company. </p> <p>The leveraged buyout transaction involves the purchase of Amil from United Health and includes R$2 billion in equity and R$9 billion in assumed liabilities. Amil is poised for transformation under new leadership, and the transaction represents bolstered prospects for growth and innovation in Brazil's healthcare sector.</p> <p>The Arnold &amp; Porter team was led by partners Carlos Lobo and Greg Harrington and included associate Kristen Acosta and attorneys Ana Ramazzotti and Renata Politanski.</p>{3C23C456-1365-4515-ACE0-C4B5F8E5D9C4}https://www.arnoldporter.com/en/perspectives/news/2024/01/arnold-and-porter-advises-on-over-30-billion-of-sovereign-finance-deals-in-2023Arnold & Porter Advises on Over $30 Billion of Sovereign Finance Deals in 2023In 2023, Arnold &amp; Porter represented issuers on sovereign finance transactions totaling approximately $30.5 billion in deals for Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Hungary, Panama, and Turkey.Fri, 05 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0600<p>In 2023, Arnold &amp; Porter represented issuers on sovereign finance transactions totaling approximately $30.5 billion in deals for Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Hungary, Panama, and Turkey. These transactions included groundbreaking first issuances of social and sustainable sovereign bonds, ushering in a new era of sustainable financing in Latin America and beyond.</p> <p>&ldquo;In a difficult year generally for the international bond markets, sovereign issuers were a rare bright spot, especially with respect to historic issuances of green, social, sustainable and sustainability-linked (GSSS) bonds,&rdquo; said Gregory Harrington, co-chair of the firm&rsquo;s sovereign finance practice.</p> <p>&ldquo;We are proud to continue the firm&rsquo;s long tradition of precedent-setting deals for sovereign issuers,&rdquo; said Whitney Debevoise, co-chair of the firm&rsquo;s sovereign finance practice.</p> <p>See below for more details on the practice&rsquo;s 2023 activity.</p> <h2>Deal Specifics</h2> <h3>Federative Republic of Brazil </h3> <p><em>The firm advised Brazil on every issue from 1996 to 2014 and both of its issues in 2023.</em></p> <ul> <li>US$2 billion 6.250% Global Bonds due 2031 &mdash; Brazil's landmark inaugural issue of bonds under its new Sovereign Sustainable Bond Framework. <ul> <li>Partner Gregory Harrington led the team, which included partners Whitney Debevoise, David Sausen, and Simon Firth, counsel Carlos Pelaez, and associates Mateo Morris, Lauren Hoepfner, and Valentina Garzon.</li> </ul> </li> <li>US$2.250 billion 6.000% Global Bonds due 2033 <ul> <li>Partner Gregory Harrington led the team, which included partners Whitney Debevoise, David Sausen, and Simon Firth, counsel Carlos Pelaez, and associates Mateo Morris, Lauren Hoepfner, and Valentina Garzon.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <h3>Republic of Colombia</h3> <p><em>The firm has advised Colombia on global finance matters for almost two decades.</em></p> <ul> <li>Historic first issuances of social bonds in the international capital markets: <ul> <li>US$1.25 billion 8.000% Global Bonds due 2035, and&nbsp;</li> <li>US$1.25 billion 8.750% Global Bonds due 2053. <ul> <li>Partner Gregory Harrington led the team, which included partners Simon Firth, David Sausen, and William Needle, counsel Carlos Pelaez and Arturo Caraballo, and associates Mateo Morris, Lauren Hoepfner, and Valentina Garzon.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> </li> <li>US$2.2 billion of 7.500% Global Bonds due 2034; plus an offer to purchase US$394,309,000 face amount of outstanding 4.000% Global Bonds due 2024 and US$122,655,000 face amount of 8.125% Global Bonds due 2024. <ul> <li>Partner Gregory Harrington led the team, which included counsel Carlos Pelaez, and associates Mateo Morris and Valentina Garzon.&nbsp;</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <h3>Republic of Costa Rica</h3> <ul> <li>Rule 144A/Reg. S offering of US$1.5 billion of 6.550% Notes due 2034.&nbsp; <ul> <li>Partners Gregory Harrington and Raul Herrera led the team, which included associates Mateo Morris and Valentina Garzon.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <h3>Republic of Hungary</h3> <ul> <li>Issuance of US$500 million of 6.125% Notes due 2028. <ul> <li>Partner Whitney Debevoise led the team, which included partner Jeremy Willcocks, counsel Carlos Pelaez, and associates Valentina Garzon and Kardia Leung.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Rule 144A/Reg. S offerings of&nbsp; <ul> <li>US$1.5 billion of 6.125% Notes due 2028,&nbsp;</li> <li>US$1.5 billion of 6.250% Notes due 2032, and&nbsp;</li> <li>US$1.25 billion of 6.750% Notes due 2052; plus a tender offer to purchase US$380.3 million face amount of outstanding 5.750% Notes due 2023 and US$619.7 million face amount of outstanding 5.375% Notes due 2024.&nbsp; <ul> <li>Partner Whitney Debevoise led the team, which included counsel Carlos Pelaez, and associates Mateo Morris and Valentina Garzon.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> </li> <li>Issuance of US$150 million 6.125% Notes due 2028 and US$300 million 6.250% Notes due 2032. <ul> <li>Partner Whitney Debevoise led the team, which included counsel Carlos Pelaez and associate Valentina Garzon.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <h3>Republic of Panama</h3> <p><em>The firm has represented Panama in all its sovereign issuances since the early 1990s, when the firm advised on a bond exchange and subsequent Brady restructuring.</em></p> <ul> <li>SEC-registered offerings of:&nbsp; <ul> <li>US$800 million of 6.400% Global Bonds due 2035, and US$1 billion of 6.853% Global Bonds due 2054. <ul> <li>Partner Whitney Debevoise led the team, which included partner Gregory Harrington, counsel Carlos Pelaez, and associates Mateo Morris and Valentina Garzon.</li> </ul> </li> <li>US$1 billion 6.875% Global Bonds due 2036 and US$400 million 6.853% Global Bonds due 2054. <ul> <li>Partner Whitney Debevoise led the team, which included partner Gregory Harrington, which included counsel Carlos Pelaez, and associates Mateo Morris and Valentina Garzon.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> </li> <li>Issuance of US$700 million 6.375% Treasury Bonds (Bonos del Tesoro) due 2033. <ul> <li>Partner Whitney Debevoise led the team, which included partner Gregory Harrington, counsel Carlos Pelaez, and associates Mateo Morris and Valentina Garzon.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <h3>Republic of T&uuml;rkiye (Turkey)</h3> <p><em>The firm has represented Turkey on global finance matters for more than 20 years.</em></p> <ul> <li>SEC-registered offerings of US$7.5 billion of Notes, including:&nbsp; <ul> <li>US$2.75 billion of 9.375% Notes due 2033;&nbsp;</li> <li>US$2.25 billion of 9.375% Notes due 2029; and&nbsp;</li> <li>US$2.5 billion of 9.125% Notes due 2030. <ul> <li>Partner Christopher Peterson led the team for each offering, which included associates Brady Randall, Sean Atkinson, and Kexi Jin.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> </li> <li>US$2.5 Billion Sukuk issuance due 2029. <ul> <li>Partner Christopher Peterson led the team, which included partners Jeremy Willcocks, David Sausen, and William Needle, counsel Kathleen Wechter, and associates Brady Randall, Kardia Leung, Sean Atkinson, Kexi Jin, and Lauren Hoepfner.</li> </ul> </li> </ul>{E6FB7BC6-4C47-45ED-8B33-EB3055E70D0E}https://www.arnoldporter.com/en/perspectives/news/2023/12/arnold-and-porter-advises-aquila-on-acquisition-of-financial-systems-company-sasArnold & Porter Advises Aquila on Acquisition of Financial Systems Company SASArnold &amp; Porter has advised Aquila, a global investment firm that focuses on acquiring and investing in software companies, on its acquisition of Financial Systems Company SAS ("FSC"), marking a significant development in the financial technology landscape of Latin America.Tue, 26 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0600<p>Arnold &amp; Porter has advised Aquila, a global investment firm that focuses on acquiring and investing in software companies, on its acquisition of Financial Systems Company SAS ("FSC"), marking a significant development in the financial technology landscape of Latin America.</p> <p>FSC, with a history dating back to 1994 and headquartered in Colombia, has extended its reach to Chile and Peru, establishing itself as a critical provider of omnichannel debt and credit collection technology. The company's solutions have been integral to optimizing the collection processes for a wide range of clients, including major banks, financial institutions, multinational corporations, and contact centers throughout Latin America.</p> <p>With this acquisition, Aquila, a subsidiary of Constellation Software Inc., aims to enhance its position in the Latin American market, leveraging FSC's technology to expand its fintech offerings. FSC will continue to function as an autonomous business unit within Aquila, focusing on delivering high-quality debt and credit collection solutions.</p> <p>The transaction, which concluded on November 21, was led by partner Carlos Lobo, associate Kristen Acosta, and attorney Ana Ramazzotti.</p>