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Perkins Coie LLP

David Frazee Joins Perkins Coie's Menlo Park Office
Perkins Coie announced today that David Frazee has joined the firm’s Menlo Park office as a Partner in the firm’s Business Group. David will concentrate his practice in helping companies drive innovation through the creation of comprehensive corporate, business, and intellectual property strategies.

“David Frazee is widely recognized as a superb business and technology lawyer and we are thrilled to be able to offer his services to our clients,” said Ed Wes, Managing Partner of Perkins Coie’s Menlo Park office. “David is a great asset to our office and enhances our firm’s commitment to its Emerging Companies Practice.”

With a technology practice focus, David counsels companies from formation through venture capital and private equity financings, initial public offerings, and M&A transactions. David understands the unique problems of growth companies, having served as general counsel of two technology companies, one of which he led through its IPO. David helps companies derive value from IP using litigation, licensing, sophisticated competitive analyses, audits, tax optimization, blocking patents, spin-off transactions, distressed asset acquisitions, and IP creation for critical corporate relationships. David also brings the firm significant international experience, especially involving China. He is a frequent speaker on innovation and business issues, speaking at the 2005 Fortune Global Forum in Beijing and the 2006 Financial Times Innovation Summit in London.

“Perkins Coie is a market leader and is an ideal firm for my client portfolio,” said David. “My clients rely on innovation to fuel their growth and require sophisticated strategic advice from lawyers committed to business and technology in order to succeed.

02-20-2007

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Thacher Proffitt & Wood LLP

Ollie Armas and Luis Enrique Graham Appointed to Bar Leadership Positions
Ollie Armas and Luis Enrique Graham were mentioned in the February 20 issue of Latin Counsel for their recent appointments to leadership positions. Ollie was elected Chair of the International Law & Practice Section of the New York State Bar Association effective January 2007, and Luis Enrique was elected President of the Mexican Bar Association, effective February 2007.

Associated Lawyers
Oliver J. Armas
Luis Enrique Graham

Associated Practices
Litigation & Dispute Resolution

02-20-2007

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Simpson, Thacher & Bartlett, LLP

Firm Represents Suntech Power in the Largest Ever Convertible Offering of A Non-Government Owned Company Out of China
The Hong Kong office of the Firm represented Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd., a leading solar energy company, in connection with its Rule 144A offering of US$500 million convertible notes. The transaction is the largest ever convertible offering of a non-government owned company out of China to date. The joint bookrunners for the offering were UBS, Goldman and ABN AMRO Rothschild.

The Simpson Thacher team for the transaction included Leiming Chen, Shuang Zhao and David Lee (Corporate), Dickson Brown, Marcy Geller, Noah Beck and Seojung Park (Tax), Brian Robbins and Michael Richman (ERISA).

Lawyers:
• Noah D. Beck
• Dickson G. Brown
• Leiming Chen
• Marcy G. Geller
• David Cheng-Ping Lee
• Seojung Park
• Michael N. Richman
• Brian D. Robbins
• Shuang Zhao

02-20-2007

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Simpson, Thacher & Bartlett, LLP

Simpson Thacher Advises Sirius Satellite Radio in $13 billion Merger of Equals
Sirius Satellite Radio and XM Satellite Radio have agreed to combine in a tax-free, all stock merger of equals valued at $13 billion. After the merger, XM and Sirius shareholders will each own about 50% of the new company.

Mel Karmazin, the current CEO of Sirius, will become CEO of the combined company and Gary Parsons, current Chairman of XM, will become Chairman.

The combination creates a nationwide audio entertainment provider with 14 million subscribers and combined 2006 revenues of $1.5 billion. The transaction is expected to close by year-end 2007.

Simpson Thacher fielded a broad team of advisors to assist Sirius in this transaction: Gary Sellers, Kathryn Sudol, Peter Martelli, Simone Bono, Christopher May, Daniel Holzer, Jeff DeMartino and David Zabell (Corporate); Kevin Arquit, Aimee Goldstein, Ketan Jhaveri, Olivier Antoine and Julissa Reynoso (Anti-trust); Brian Robbins, Rachel Berry and Andrew O’Brien (Benefits); Charles Rappaport (Tax); Lori Lesser and Mark Solomon (Intellectual Property) and William Regan and Shavonna Maxwell (Litigation).

Lawyers:
• Olivier Antoine
• Kevin J. Arquit
• Rachel E. Berry
• Simone E. Bono
• Jeffrey C. DeMartino
• Aimee H. Goldstein
• Daniel C. Holzer
• Ketan P. Jhaveri
• Lori E. Lesser
• Peter Martelli
• Shavonna M. Maxwell
• Christopher R. May
• Andrew J. O'Brien
• Charles O. Rappaport
• William M. Regan
• Julissa Reynoso
• Brian D. Robbins
• Gary L. Sellers
• Kathryn King Sudol
• David Zabell

02-20-2007

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Simpson, Thacher & Bartlett, LLP

Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Weyerhaeuser in Predatory Bidding Case
The Supreme Court, in a unanimous opinion, ruled in favor of our client, Weyerhaeuser, and reversed the Ninth Circuit's affirmance of a jury verdict that Weyerhaeuser had monopolized the market for alder saw logs by paying too high a price for alder saw logs in order to injure its competitors. The Supreme Court held that the Brooke Group two-pronged test for a predatory pricing claim should apply equally to a predatory bidding claim, as was alleged here. This is the first time that the Court considered the appropriate standard for judging the legality of a predatory bidding claim. We represent Weyerhaeuser in this case and several others that were filed in the aftermath of the jury verdict. Simpson Thacher attorneys working on this case include Kevin Arquit, Joe Tringali, Arman Oruc, Andy Lacy, and John Anderson.

Lawyers:
• John C. Anderson
• Kevin J. Arquit
• Andrew M. Lacy
• Arman Y. Oruc
• Joseph F. Tringali

02-20-2007

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Piper Rudnick, L.L.P.

DLA Piper’s Juvenile Justice Project donates over 350 books and magazines to Illinois Youth Center in Joliet
DLA Piper US LLP today announced that its Chicago office has gathered over 350 books, magazines, videotapes and other learning materials to be donated to the Illinois Youth Center (IYC) library in Joliet, Ill. through a book drive organized by the firm’s pro bono Juvenile Justice Project.

In partnership with Northwestern University's Bluhm Legal Clinic, DLA Piper’s Chicago office launched a pro bono Signature Project focused on juvenile justice issues in 2004. Through this Juvenile Justice Project the firm has handled over 80 cases for Chicagoland youth ensnared in the Cook County Juvenile Court system and represents juveniles incarcerated in various facilities throughout the Illinois Department of Corrections, including IYC Joliet.

One of the firm’s clients, R.H., recently wrote a letter to Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White requesting additional educational materials for IYC Joliet’s library. In seeking more books for the library, R.H. wrote, “Just to let you know that no one told me to write this letter but I care about my future and can never stop learning.”

Inspired by R.H.’s letter, DLA Piper attorneys contacted IYC Joliet and proposed holding a small book drive for the facility’s all-male residents, who range in age from 14 to 21.

“The staff at IYC Joliet was immediately enthusiastic,” said Anne Geraghty, Pro Bono Manager for DLA Piper’s Chicago office and one of the attorneys handling R.H.’s case. “As soon as we heard that there was interest in growing their library, we knew we could help.”

DLA Piper quickly launched a book drive amongst its Chicago office employees, which generated a strong response and caused the firm to find extra space to house all of the donated books that had accumulated.

Though a donation of over 350 books has already been collected, the book drive will continue, expanding to accept donations from law firms throughout Chicago.

Thrilled that his letter sparked such an enthusiastic response, R.H. feels empowered by the knowledge that his actions can make a difference in the world. In a thank you letter addressed to members of the firm, R.H. said: “There are young men here who [want] to change their lives. With the help and support of everyone who played a part in donating books, I want to offer my sincerest Thank You, and to let everyone know it really means a lot to me and every youth it touches. These books will be used, and greatly appreciate[d].”

“Books are an elemental part of education and play an integral role in equipping these youths with the necessary skills to succeed once they leave the Youth Center,” Geraghty added. “If every firm in Chicago held a similar drive, just imagine how much we could improve the learning tools available to all of Illinois’ incarcerated youth.

02-20-2007

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Piper Rudnick, L.L.P.

Nadeau and Ricketts join DLA Piper as partners in the Litigation practice
Pair deepens firm’s extensive International Dispute Resolution, Arbitration practice; Opens Phoenix office to enhance DLA Piper’s growing Southwest presence

New York and Phoenix – DLA Piper US LLP today announced that Mark Nadeau and Cindy Ricketts have joined the firm as partners in the Litigation practice group, adding significant depth to its global international arbitration practice. The pair come to the firm from Squire Sanders & Dempsey, LLP and will open a Phoenix office for DLA Piper located at 2415 East Camelback.

Nadeau and Rickett’s move to DLA Piper signals the continued expansion of one of the world’s leading international arbitration practices with 75 attorneys actively involved in the management of international disputes from offices in the United States, the United Kingdom and other markets throughout the world.

“Mark and Cindy are exceptional lawyers who add tremendous depth and experience to our already strong international arbitration practice” said Robert J. Mathias, U.S. chair and joint global leader of DLA Piper’s Litigation practice. “Their arrival enhances our Southwest presence while adding a strong new dimension to our growing global capabilities in the area of international dispute resolution.”

Claudia T. Salomon, co-chair of DLA Piper’s International Arbitration practice, added: “I am looking forward to having Mark on board to assist with the leadership and development of our global international arbitration practice.”

Deepening a Preeminent International Arbitration Practice

With 63 offices in 24 countries, DLA Piper’s International Arbitration practice assists clients worldwide in navigating complex cross-border disputes in jurisdictions across Europe, Asia, the Middle East and the United States under a wide range of arbitral rules. The firm’s international arbitration team, located around the world, are intimately familiar with local arbitration associations and are well versed in local regulations and practices as well as linguistic and cultural variations. This enables the firm to provide clients with a full understanding of local requirements and a valuable perspective that spans borders.

“DLA Piper’s trajectory not only provides significant opportunities for our domestic and international clients but presents us with immense opportunities as lawyers,” said Nadeau. “The firm has gained substantial prominence in the legal and financial circles and is the first major law firm ranked in the top five globally to open an office in Arizona, marking a major shift in the area’s legal climate. We look forward to building on the firm’s Southwest regional presence and strengthening one of the leading international arbitration teams in the world today.”

About Mark Nadeau and Cindy Ricketts

Experienced in handling sophisticated international disputes -- with a particular focus on international arbitration -- Nadeau has handled several high-profile disputes involving television, aviation, real estate hospitality, trade secret, unfair business practice and general commercial litigation. He is also well known in the Southwest as a top trial lawyer handling major issues such as large real estate projects, private equity fund investment disputes, energy and product liability matters.

At his prior firm, Nadeau served as co-chair of the International Dispute Resolution Group, which he founded in 1998. A frequent speaker on the topic of international dispute resolution, Nadeau acted as chairperson and moderator for a select panel of experts called upon to advise the United Nations delegates at the 2003 World Summit on the Information Society in Geneva, Switzerland.

Nadeau is a member of the Congress of Fellows of the Centre for International Legal Studies. He received the Samuel Wagner Advocacy Award as the outstanding graduate of his law school, and the Sell Scholarship. He also won first place in the Murray Love Trial Court competition and first place in the ABA Third Circuit Appellate Advocacy competition, where he was named outstanding advocate.

He received a J.D. from the University of Pittsburgh and a B.A. from the University of Colorado.

Also experienced in handling cross-border disputes, Ricketts has served as lead and co-lead counsel in complex litigation matters involving director and officer liability, fraud, racketeering, securities fraud, failed thrifts, breach of contract, breach of warranty, trade secrets, breach of non-compete and anti-solicitation agreements, unfair competition, employment discrimination, wrongful termination, product liability, receiverships, construction disputes, homeowner association disputes, class actions, toxic torts, copyright infringement, the Satellite Home Viewer Improvement Act, the Automated Clearing House rules and regulations and the Unlawful Internet Gambling Act of 2006.

Her experience includes participation in trial teams in complex commercial and tort litigation matters involving multiple parties and multiple districts. She has substantial motion practice, appellate practice, jury and bench trial, arbitration and injunctive relief experience.

Ricketts is a recognized National Institute for Trial Advocacy instructor. She has taught both trial skills and deposition skills. At her prior firm, she was a member of the firm’s Advocacy Training Committee, which developed and implemented training programs to assist in the consistent development of associates across the firm’s multiple offices and varied advocacy practices.

Ricketts earned a J.D. from Arizona State University and a B.A. from Smith College. She is a member of the Order of Coif and received the Best Case Note Award in 1989 as a member of the Arizona State Law Journal.

02-20-2007

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