November 19, 2014 – Deal teams from Reed Smith LLP, a leading international law firm, provided counsel for top-award winning deals in three categories in the 13th Annual M&A Advisor Awards, announced at an awards gala November 17 in New York.
Reed Smith was recognized for the firm’s work in the acquisition of Crown Partners by Publicis Groupe in the following categories:
- Corporate/Strategic Acquisition of the Year (Over $50MM to $100 MM)
- M&A Deal of the Year (Over $50MM to $100MM)
The firm also was recognized for:
- Cross-Border Deal of the Year (Over $1 Billion) – Acquisition of Kaydon Corp. by SKF USA Inc.
Kristin Wells, deputy practice group leader of the Reed Smith Corporate & Securities Group, attended the dinner with corporate partners Courtney Murray and Brian Miner. The SKF deal team was led by Kristin Wells, a partner in the firm’s Pittsburgh office, along with Murray, also a partner in Pittsburgh; and Miner, a partner in Philadelphia. William Doran, a partner in the firm’s Chicago office, led the Publicis Groupe deal team for Reed Smith, assisted by associate DeJohn Allen.
With 25 offices throughout the United States, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, Reed Smith’s Mergers & Acquisitions team provides a depth of industry experience in cross-border transactions ranging from biotechnology, health care, financial services, energy, communications, media and entertainment, and manufacturing. The firm has represented major corporations throughout the world in a variety of transactions, offering clients a comprehensive perspective and understanding of the markets and regulatory requirements that impact their industries.
“We are honored by this recognition for the work that the Reed Smith transactional attorneys do on behalf of our clients,” said Sandy Thomas, global managing partner. “With extensive experience across a wide array of industries, and in-depth knowledge of the intricacies of cross-border and complex deals, our firm has always been committed to delivering the best service while growing and maintaining long-term relationships with our clients.”
In addition to the awards, Reed Smith was noted as among the M&A industry’s leading firms by The M&A Advisor.
“These awards reflect the capabilities that we offer to our clients in every transaction, from due diligence to closing, and all the complex issues that arise in between,” said Yvan-Claude Pierre, head of the firm’s Corporate & Securities Group and chair of its U.S. Capital Markets practice. “The depth and breadth of the knowledge, experience and skill that we bring to our transactional work reflects the firm’s core values and commitment to excellence.”
Reed Smith also provided counsel on deals that were finalists in the following categories:
- M&A Deal of the Year (Over $1 Billion to $3 Billion) – Acquisition of Kaydon Corp. by SKF USA Inc.
- Cross-Border Deal of the Year (Over $50MM to $100MM) – Acquisition of Crown Partners by Publicis Groupe
- Debt Financing Deal of the Year – Private placement of an exit financing facility for Cooper-Booth Wholesale Company, L.P., Cooper-Booth Transportation Company, L.P., and Cooper-Booth Management Company, Inc. Reed Smith advised PNC Bank as creditor on the transaction.
- Industrial Manufacturing/Distribution Deal of the Year (Over $250MM) – Acquisition of Kaydon Corp. by SKF USA Inc.
About Reed Smith
Reed Smith is a global relationship law firm with more than 1,800 lawyers in 25 offices throughout the United States, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Founded in 1877, the firm represents leading international businesses, from Fortune 100 corporations to mid-market and emerging enterprises. Its lawyers provide litigation and other dispute-resolution services in multi-jurisdictional and other high-stakes matters; deliver regulatory counsel; and execute the full range of strategic domestic and cross-border transactions. Reed Smith is a preeminent advisor to industries including financial services, life sciences, health care, advertising, technology and media, shipping, energy and natural resources, real estate, manufacturing, and education. For more information, visit reedsmith.com.
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