The M&A practice at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is comprised of specialists in the competition, data protection, and tax law spaces who regularly providing bespoke advice to domestic and international companies in the life sciences, energy, and real estate sectors. The team shows significant strength in handling strategic acquisitions and divestiture programs, with Richmond-based co-head Steven Haas specializing in public company sales and corporate governance proceedings and Washington DC-based co-head Steven Patterson focusing on public and private securities offerings and compliance issues. Houston-based Michael O’Leary routinely negotiates complex partnerships and joint ventures, and in Miami, Fernando Alonso acts on behalf of financial institutions and corporations in connection with debt financings. From Richmond, Gary Thompson concentrates on handling divestitures and carve-out transactions. Peter Weinstock is a key contact in Dallas.
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‘The knowledge and experience on the particular sector we work at is remarkable.'
‘Kevin Georgerian stands out as one of the best M&A lawyers we have worked with, with exceptional client service, practical approach to deal-making and deep legal knowledge.’
‘A fine team with experience in the energy sector.’
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- Represented Paragon Medical in its $1.9bn sale to AMETEK, Inc., subject to customary closing conditions, including applicable regulatory approval.
- Represented American Electric Power Company, Inc. in connection with the $1.5bn sale of its 1,365-megawatt unregulated, contracted renewables portfolio to IRG Acquisition Holdings, a partnership owned by Invenergy, CDPQ and funds managed by Blackstone Infrastructure.
- Represented Hersha Hospitality Trust in its $1.4bn acquisition by KSL Capital Partners.
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Führende Partner*innen
Die stärksten Partner*innen ihres Praxisbereichs, die eine führende Rolle in signifikanten Mandaten einnehmen und weitreichende Anerkennung unter Wettbewerbern und Mandanten genießen.
Praxisleitung
Steven Haas; Steven Patterson
Weitere Kernanwält*innen
Michael O'Leary; Fernando Alonso; Gary Thompson; Peter Weinstock; Kevin Georgerian; Philip Haines; Austin Maloney