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Simpson, Thacher & Bartlett, LLP

Simpson Thacher Advises Blackstone in $2.16 Billion Acquisition of Pinnacle Foods Group Inc.
The Firm is advising The Blackstone Group in its announced acquisition of Pinnacle Foods Group Inc., for approximately $2.16 billion in cash. Pinnacle Foods manufactures and markets a number of leading consumer brands including Duncan Hines baking mixes, Vlasic pickles, Hungry Man and Swanson frozen dinners, Log Cabin and Mrs. Buttersworth’s syrups, Armour canned meat, Lender’s bagels, Aunt Jemima breakfast foods, Celeste pizza and Van de Kamp’s and Mrs. Paul’s seafood. The Company employs more than 3,000 individuals and generates approximately $2.1 billion in annual gross sales.

The Simpson Thacher team working on this deal includes: Dan Clivner (Los Angeles and NY), Andrew Chvatal, Jeff DeMartino, Tom Lamprecht and Ejim Achi (M&A); Greg Grogan and Andrew O'Brien (Employee Benefits); Adeeb Fadil and Noreen Lavan (Environmental); Jennifer Rackoff (Intellectual Property); Pete Kazanoff (Litigation); Krista McManus, Andrew Silverman and Aaron Rosenberg (Real Estate); Julie Levy and Andrew Janis (Labor); Gary Mandel, Katharine Moir (Palo Alto) and Kurt Dudas (Tax); and Jay Ptashek and Alden Millard (Credit).

Lawyers:
• Ejim Achi
• Andrew J. Chvatal
• Daniel Clivner
• Jeffrey C. DeMartino
• Kurt F. Dudas
• Adeeb R. Fadil
• Gregory T. Grogan
• Andrew Y. Janis
• Peter E. Kazanoff
• Thomas Lamprecht
• Julie A. Levy
• Gary B. Mandel
• Krista B. McManus
• J. Alden Millard
• Katharine P. Moir
• Andrew J. O'Brien
• Jay M. Ptashek
• Jennifer R. Rackoff
• Andrew J. Silverman

02-12-2007

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Shearman & Sterling LLP

Shearman & Sterling Advises DaimlerChrysler on Reduction of Shareholding in EADS
Shearman & Sterling advised DaimlerChrysler on reaching an agreement with a consortium of private and public-sector investors by which DaimlerChrysler will reduce its shareholding in European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company (EADS) from 22.5% to 15%, while maintaining the balance of voting rights between Germany and French controlling shareholders. DaimlerChrysler has therefore placed its entire 22.5% equity interest in EADS into a new company, in which the consortium of investors will acquire a one-third interest through a special-purpose entity. As a result, this relates to a stake of 7.5% in EADS. The transaction volume amounts to €1.5 billion.

DaimlerChrysler will continue to control the voting rights of the entire 22.5% package of EADS shares.

The following Shearman & Sterling lawyers advised DaimlerChrysler on this transaction: partners Jochem Reichert, Thomas Liebscher, Stephan Harbarth (all M&A/Corporate-Mannheim) and Hans Jürgen Meyer-Lindemann (Antitrust-Düsseldorf), Of Counsel Christian Guilluy (M&A-Paris) as well as associates Marc Löbbe, Michaela Balke, Nicolas Ott, Dominik Mues (all M&A/Corporate-Mannheim) and Mathias Stöcker (Antitrust-Düsseldorf).

02-12-2007

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Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Washington Litigators Thomas T. Locke and Rebecca Woods Join Seyfarth Shaw as Partners
Seyfarth Shaw LLP, one of America’s leading full service law firms, announced that Thomas T. Locke and Rebecca Woods have joined the firm in the Commercial Litigation Practice Group in its Washington, D.C. office. Most recently, Locke and Woods were partners with Ross, Dixon & Bell, LLP.

Locke has significant civil litigation experience, including product liability, intellectual property, professional malpractice and environmental matters. He has years of experience representing insurers on a wide variety of coverage issues, with an emphasis on general liability, bad faith, professional liability, mass tort and environmental matters. Locke also advises insurers on a wide variety of coverage issues, with particular emphasis on general liability, bad faith, mass tort and property matters. He has tried both bench and jury cases in federal and state courts.

Woods' practice focuses on complex civil litigation cases and she handles representative matters involving intellectual property claims, related antitrust claims, a variety of insurance coverage issues, and defense of employers in various employment discrimination matters.

“Both Tom and Rebecca are extremely accomplished litigators whose intellectual property litigation expertise will provide additional strength to the firm’s IP/patent group which has recently expanded in our Washington, DC office,” stated Michael R. Levinson, Chairman of Seyfarth Shaw’s national Litigation Practice Group. “They are both experienced, driven team players and I am pleased to welcome them to the group and the firm.”

Comprised of more than 180 attorneys in offices throughout the United States, Seyfarth Shaw’s litigation practice helps clients with every aspect of their dispute resolution needs, nationally and internationally. The firm’s litigators have significant depth and breadth of resources, a commitment to deliver high quality, cost-effective services and a detailed knowledge of clients’ industries and business concerns. Their practice covers the full spectrum of litigation services, including trials and appeals in federal and state courts, in cases involving disputes over: intellectual property; real estate and construction; trade secrets and restrictive covenants; creditors' rights and bankruptcy; product liability and other torts; insurance; D&O securities; government contracts; antitrust and trade regulation; and other types of complex business litigation.

“The addition of Tom and Rebecca continues the thoughtful expansion of our Washington office, strengthening our growing IP group and broadening our commercial and complex litigation capabilities on a national level,” noted Joseph R. Damato, Managing Partner of Seyfarth Shaw’s Washington, D.C. office. “I enthusiastically welcome them to our firm.”

Locke received his B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of New Mexico and earned his J.D. from George Washington University (Order of the Coif). He is admitted to the bar in the District of Columbia and Maryland; he is a member of the Maryland Bar Association and the American Bar Association. Woods received her B.A. (summa cum laude) from Ohio State University and her J.D. from Ohio State University – Moritz College of Law (Order of the Coif). She is a member of the District of Columbia Bar Association.

“Rebecca and I are delighted to have the opportunity to join Seyfarth Shaw to enhance the firm’s commercial litigation and complex civil litigation practice in Washington, D.C. and to take advantage of its national platform and impressive reputation,” said Locke. “We appreciate the firm’s structure of team-work and commitment to client service and we look forward to working with our new colleagues in our new home.

02-12-2007

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Piper Rudnick, L.L.P.

DLA Piper Ukraine's associate appointed as an arbitrator of the Arbitration Court of First Securities Trading System (PFTS)
Illya Muchnyk, an associate with DLA Piper Ukraine, has been elected as an arbitrator of the Arbitration Court of the major Ukrainian stock exchange - First Securities Trading System (PFTS).

The new role for Illya recognises the firm's achievements in the sphere of securities and finance.

Illya Muchnyk has more than 5 years of legal experience in securities, banking and finance, M&A and corporate where he advises financial institutions and major industrial groups. His practice involves structuring of complex cross-border M&A transactions, advice on banking and currency control legislation, securities regulations, as well as on general corporate matters. Illya has significant experience in equity and debt financing, investment-related issues, secured transactions, project finance and commercial litigation and arbitration. Illya holds the Certificate of Securities Trader obtained from the State Commission on Securities and Stock Market of Ukraine (2005). He graduated from Odessa National Law Academy with a degree in law with honours. He is fluent in English, Russian and Ukrainian and also has basic knowledge of German.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

First Securities Trading System (PFTS) has been in operation since 1996 and is currently the largest marketplace and self-regulatory organization in the Ukrainian securities market.

PFTS is an electronic stock market of securities in Ukraine, which operates in all regions of the country and maintains the work of the national electronic system of securities trading. It is the largest organizer of trades on Ukrainian stock market (its market share exceeds 90%). Since 1997 PFTS has been calculating PFTS Index - the major indicator of Ukrainian capital market development.

Arbitration Court of PFTS is an institutional arbitral tribunal established in 2005 for commercial dispute resolution between the participants of the Ukrainian securities market. Arbitrators of the Arbitration Court of PFTS are elected by the decision of the Council of PFTS for 2 years term among individuals having a substantial experience and reputation at the Ukrainian securities market. Currently the list of arbitrators of the court counts about 15 individuals, representing leading Ukrainian securities traders, banks and law firms (e.g. PFTS, Foyil Securities, Dragon Capital, ING Bank etc).

02-12-2007

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McDermott Will & Emery

Anti-Defamation League to Honor Andrea S. Kramer at Achievement Awards Dinner
Andrea S. Kramer, a partner resident in the Chicago office of McDermott Will & Emery, is among four recipients who will be honored with the Anti-Defamation League’s (ADL) Women of Achievement Award. This award was created to honor women who are outstanding in their field and who embody the spirit and philosophy of ADL through their community service. The ADL will host their 14th annual Women of Achievement Awards Dinner on Thursday, March 8 at 5:30 p.m. at the Fairmont Chicago, 200 North Columbus Drive, at which time, award recipients will be honored.

Ms. Kramer has practiced law for nearly 30 years. She is a member of McDermott’s Tax Department; head of its Financial Products, Trading and Derivatives Group; and co chairs its Energy Services Group. She is active in Firm management, serving as chair of the Firm’s Gender Diversity Committee, a member of its Management Committee, and a member of its Compensation Committee. In addition to her many legal accomplishments and her family life, Ms. Kramer has found the time and energy to be extremely active in community and charitable activities. She is a founding member and board chair of The Women’s Treatment Center and also serves on the board of DanceArt. In recognition of her outstanding community service, the Cook County Board of Commissioners awarded her the Unsung Heroine Award in 2004. She recently co-founded the Women's Leadership and Mentoring Alliance and plays a leading role in the Chicago Bar Association’s “Call to Action,” designed to increase opportunities for women lawyers. Ms. Kramer has also played a leadership role in many professional organizations, including the Chicago Bar Association, the International Bar Association, and the National Association of Women Lawyers.

McDermott Will & Emery is a premier international law firm with a diversified business practice. Numbering more than 1100 lawyers, McDermott has offices in Boston, Brussels, Chicago, Düsseldorf, London, Los Angeles, Miami, Munich, New York, Orange County, Rome, San Diego, Silicon Valley and Washington, D.C. McDermott's commitment to diversity arises from this clear, simple and indisputable principle: diversity is necessary for us to achieve excellence in all aspects of providing services to our clients.

The Anti-Defamation League, founded in 1913 in Chicago, is the world’s leading organization fighting anti-Semitism and all forms of discrimination through programs and services that counteract hatred, prejudice and bigotry.

02-12-2007

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McDermott Will & Emery

New Trial Partner to Lead New York SEC Defense Group
The New York office of McDermott Will & Emery is pleased to welcome Andrew D. Kaizer as a member of the Firm's Trial Department and Head of the SEC Defense Group in the New York office.

Mr. Kaizer focuses on litigation and securities and commodities enforcement; white-collar criminal defense; investigations by federal, state and private-sector regulators in the United States and abroad; internal investigations and complex commercial civil litigation; including class action and RICO matters. He has provided counseling and trial representation in criminal and regulatory matters to individuals and organizations across the financial services sector, including private, investment, and commercial banks; investment companies; broker-dealers and Big Four accounting firms.

"Andrew is a good fit with our New York team and our litigation team around the Firm. His vast experience matched up beside our existing practice and team is a key for success," commented Peter Sacripanti, head of the Firm's New York office and member of the Firm's Trial Department. "Andrew has the in-depth experience dealing with the SEC that will make him a key addition to our practice in New York. He will add additional depth to our U.S. SEC defense and white-collar defense practice groups , which are national in scope," added Jeffrey Stone, head of the Firm's Trial Department.

Among his more than 20 years of practice, Mr. Kaizer has advised clients during investigations of mutual fund market timing, alleged insider trading, market manipulation, securities fraud, ERISA fraud, bank embezzlement, public corruption, auditor independence, accounting practices and IPO practices, as well as antitrust investigations. He has also handled substantial commercial disputes, including computer crimes and theft of trade secrets, and complex real estate financings.

Mr. Kaizer is a frequent speaker on securities issues before the ABCNY and other organizations. He is a member of the editorial board for Complinet, Inc. He received his J.D. from Harvard Law School and his B.A., summa cum laude, from Boston University.

The New York office of McDermott has more than 150 lawyers representing a broad range of regional, U.S. and international clients, including some of the world's largest publicly and privately held companies, financial institutions, private equity and hedge funds, venture capital-backed start-ups and individuals.

02-12-2007

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Loeb & Loeb, LLP

Loeb & Loeb’s Music and Talent Practice Sweeps the 2007 GRAMMY Awards
Record of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year and Best New Artist were just four of the top honors earned by Loeb & Loeb clients at this year’s GRAMMY Awards. The Dixie Chicks, darlings of the ceremony, made worldwide front page news by receiving the GRAMMY in all five categories in which they were nominated. Carrie Underwood won the title of Best New Artist, while country staple Vince Gill won Best Male Country Vocal Performance. Peter Frampton, Third Day and the soundtrack to the musical Jersey Boys also won GRAMMYs in the categories of Best Pop Instrumental Album, Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album and Best Musical Show Album.

02-12-2007

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