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Mike Hatchell has joined Haynes and Boone, LLP as counsel in the firm’s highly regarded Appellate Practice. Chambers USA 2017 (Chambers & Partners) recently described Hatchell as the “dean of Texas appellate practice
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Craig Stahl and Jeffrey Kuehnle have joined the Houston office of Haynes and Boone, LLP as partners in the firm’s Litigation and Energy Practice Groups. “Craig and Jeff are a perfect fit for our thriving energy practice,” said Partner Jeff Nichols, co-chair of Haynes and Boone’s Energy Practice Group. “Their experience serving on the front lines of complex oil and gas lawsuits will be a huge asset to our clients and bolsters our substantial presence in this area
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The Securities and Exchange Commission on Sept. 1 dismissed its civil fraud suit against high-profile private equity executive Benjamin Wey and his wife, Michaela. The dismissal follows the August decision by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York to drop all criminal charges against Mr. Wey, who in 2015 was indicted and sued by the SEC for alleged securities fraud and related charges
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Haynes and Boone, LLP represented Traxys, a worldwide metals and natural resources trader based in Luxembourg, in its purchase of CMC Cometals, the industrial raw materials division of Commercial Metals Company. The multi-jurisdictional transaction, whose completion was announced Aug. 31, involved operations in the United States, Europe, China and Russia
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Latinvex, publisher of daily news and weekly analysis on Latin American business, has ranked Haynes and Boone, LLP as one of the top international law firms doing business in Latin America for the sixth consecutive year. Overall, the firm was ranked 18 in the 2017 list of the top 70 law firms in Latin America — up from a ranking of 20 in 2016. The editorial and research staff of Latinvex ranks the top international law firms in Latin America overall and in 18 practice areas
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Haynes and Boone, LLP Partner Patrick Hughes and a team of lawyers represented affiliates of Landry’s, Inc., in its $57 million acquisition of certain restaurant assets of Ignite Restaurant Group, Inc. and affiliates, which own the Joe’s Crab Shack and Brick House restaurant chains across the country. The transaction closed August. 29. The Ignite group filed chapter 11 bankruptcy cases in June
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Worldwide technology provider Cisco Systems, Inc. has selected Haynes and Boone, LLP for its Excellence in Partnering Award in recognition of the firm’s stellar results on patent litigation and related issues
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A team of Haynes and Boone, LLP lawyers led by Houston Partner Bill Nelson is advising Alta Mesa Holdings, LP, which has reached a definitive agreement to combine with Silver Run Acquisition Corporation II and Kingfisher Midstream LLC. The transaction is subject to the approval of Silver Run II stockholders and the satisfaction or waiver of other customary closing conditions
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A team of Haynes and Boone, LLP lawyers led by Partners Brian Barnard and Tom Tippetts are advising iconic Fort Worth-based clothing company Williamson-Dickie Mfg. Co., which has entered a merger agreement with VF Corporation for the acquisition of Williamson-Dickie for approximately $820 million in cash
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The South Asian Bar Association of North America honored Haynes and Boone, LLP with its Diversity Champion Award at the group’s national convention in July in Washington, D.C. The award goes to a corporation or law firm that “demonstrates a commitment to advancing diversity and inclusion in the legal profession
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The American Lawyer highlighted Haynes and Boone Partner David Siegal as Litigator of the Week for success in getting a full dismissal of criminal charges against our client, private equity executive Benjamin Wey. The legal work of the Haynes and Boone team, which generated international headlines, also was recognized in Law360’s “Legal Lions” section of this week’s Legal Lions & Lambs column
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New York federal prosecutors have dropped all criminal charges against high-profile private equity executive Benjamin Wey, indicted in 2015 for alleged securities fraud and related charges. A trial in the matter was scheduled for October 2017. The rare voluntary dismissal by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York comes in the wake of a June 13 ruling by U.S
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Haynes and Boone, LLP Partner Sakina Rasheed Foster is co-chairing the 2017-2018 Equal Access to Justice Campaign benefiting the Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program (DVAP). The campaign is the Dallas Bar Association’s key annual project to raise funds to support providing pro bono legal aid to low-income Dallas County residents
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The 2017 BTI Industry Power Rankings recognized Haynes and Boone, LLP as among the select firms with “unparalleled client relationships.” The report by BTI Consulting Group, Inc., a highly respected legal research firm, designates Haynes and Boone as a “Leading Recommended” firm for the Energy industry, ranking among the top three percent of all law firms in the field
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Haynes and Boone, LLP Partner Charles A. Beckham Jr. received the Robert B. Wilson Distinguished Service Award from the State Bar of Texas Bankruptcy Law Section for his dedication to the profession and to his field. The award is named for Robert B. Wilson, the Bankruptcy Law Section’s first chair, and is presented “in deep gratitude for tireless efforts and unceasing dedication and service to the Bankruptcy Law Section of the State Bar of Texas
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Haynes and Boone, LLP Partners Kimberly Chase and Henry Welch have been named Rising Stars in California in the most recent Super Lawyers directory, published by Thomson Reuters. This is the fifth straight year that Chase, who practices in the Orange County office, has been selected as a Rising Star in Southern California. She is highlighted for employment litigation. Welch, who is based in the Palo Alto office, is highlighted for intellectual property in Northern California
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A Haynes and Boone, LLP team won the complete dismissal of a breach of contract and fraud suit against Holiday Hospitality Franchising stemming from the company’s decision not to renew the operating license for a Houston Holiday Inn. The hotel franchisee sued Holiday Hospitality (which licenses most InterContinental Hotels Group brands, including Holiday Inn) alleging breach of contract, fraud and other claims. But U.S. District Judge Ewing Werlein Jr
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A Haynes and Boone team won the complete dismissal of a breach of contract and fraud suit against Holiday Hospitality Franchising stemming from the company’s decision not to renew the operating license for a Houston Holiday Inn. The hotel franchisee sued Holiday Hospitality (which licenses most InterContinental Hotels Group brands, including Holiday Inn) alleging breach of contract, fraud and other claims. But U.S. District Judge Ewing Werlein Jr
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A Haynes and Boone, LLP team of Partner Michael J. Mazzone and Associates Mini Kapoor and Miles Indest secured a summary judgment victory for Hess Corp. on June 29 when U.S. District Judge Alfred Bennett dismissed all claims brought against the company in a transportation dispute involving big rigs in North Dakota. The win came after Kapoor argued the motion under a special court rule designed to provide more courtroom experience for lawyers in their early years of practice
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Haynes and Boone, LLP is introducing middle school and high school students in Texas, New York and California to opportunities in the legal profession through a series of July events. The firm is hosting some 90 high school students at Haynes and Boone offices in Dallas, Houston, New York City and Orange County July 12-13 for an interactive workshop that explores life as a lawyer, covers specialty practice areas and delves into negotiation techniques
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Haynes and Boone, LLP Finance Partner Albert Tan helped organize and lead a successful 1st Annual Asia-Pacific Fund Finance Symposium in Hong Kong for the Fund Finance Association as a member of the steering and marketing committees. Tan gave the opening address and moderated a panel providing an “Overview of Fund Finance in Asia
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Haynes and Boone, LLP Partner Craig Unterberg has undertaken another community leadership role as the new president of the AJC New York Region. AJC New York installed Unterberg as its new president at the organization’s Annual Meeting on June 14. AJC is the global advocate for the well-being of the Jewish people and Israel and for the advancement of democratic values around the world
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The New York Law Journal described the ruling by U.S. District Judge Alison Nathan as part of a “small revolution inside the Southern District” and the latest addition to a “mini tidal wave” of pushback by the federal judiciary against law enforcement’s overly broad use of search warrants. On June 13, Judge Nathan issued a 92-page order granting the suppression motion filed by the defense team led by Haynes and Boone, LLP Partner David Siegal
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SMU Dedman School of Law has been named a recipient of the 2017 E. Smythe Gambrell Professionalism Award, bestowed annually by the American Bar Association Standing Committee on Professionalism. Established in 1991, the award honors excellence and innovation in professionalism programs led by law schools and other organizations. SMU Dedman School of Law’s flagship Professionalism Initiative is aimed at developing practice-ready, competent and thoughtful lawyers
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Haynes and Boone, LLP Partner Bill Nelson led a team of lawyers who represented client KMG Chemicals Inc. in its acquisition of Flowchem, a leading manufacturer of pipeline performance products, from Arsenal Capital Partners. Haynes and Boone also advised KMG on the related financing of the transaction. KMG acquired Flowchem for a purchase price of $495 million in cash, including working capital of approximately $15.5 million
