Huntsman Corporation v. Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, et al.
Represented Plaintiff Huntsman against Credit Suisse and Deutsche Bank in connection with the failure to fund a $15 billion merger between Huntsman and Hexion of Columbus, Ohio. The firm secured a $1.7 billion net settlement package for Huntsman, including $632 million in cash and $1.1 billion of financing through issuances of notes and bonds on favorable terms.
Clear Channel Communications, et al. vs. Citigroup Global Markets, Inc., et al.
Represented CC Media Holdings, Inc. in a tortious interference case arising out of CC Media's $26 billion acquisition of Clear Channel Communications. Within a brief six weeks, the firm’s pivotal involvement resulted in CC Media's ability to successfully close its $26 billion acquisition of Clear Channel.
Ruth Bauer v. JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., et al.
Represented third party intervener Charles T. Bauer Foundation, a charitable organization created by the late Ted Bauer, founder of AIM Investments. The Foundation was an intervener in a lawsuit brought by Mr. Bauer's estranged spouse against Mr. Bauer's estate alleging that Mr. Bauer mismanaged community property during his lifetime. Plaintiff alleged over $300 million in damages, an amount that would have depleted all of the Foundation's funds. The lawsuit was settled on very favorable terms, and the Foundation was able to continue its charitable giving without substantial interruption.
City of Houston
Pro bono defense of the City of Houston in its effort to abate air pollution within the City. The City is opposite the BCCA Appeal Group, a non-profit entity backed by powerful industrial players, which has alleged the City’s ordinance is unconstitutional. Case is pending.