Insights

London, July 20, 2017: Crowell & Moring is advising Maersk Line, the world’s largest container shipping company, on its disposal of Mercosul Line to CMA CGM S.A. Mercosul Line is one of the leading players in Brazil’s internal container shipping market. The disposal is subject to Brazilian regulatory approval and the closing of Maersk’s Hamburg Süd acquisition. Financial terms of the transaction are not disclosed.

Washington – July 14, 2017: Crowell & Moring LLP is pleased to announce that counsel Jenny E. Cieplak and Ilana Lubin have been recognized as “Emerging Leaders” by The M&A Advisor. The award recognizes professionals under the age of 40 who have reached a significant level of success in deal-making, restructuring, and financing, and have made notable contributions to their industry and community. Cieplak and Lubin were selected by an independent panel of judges.

Los Angeles – June 27, 2017: Crowell & Moring LLP is pleased to announce the arrival of partners Kent B. Goss and Valerie M. Goo to the firm's Litigation Group. Goss and Goo are recognized trial lawyers who have a distinguished record in representing clients in commercial litigation and intellectual property matters, including eight- and nine-figure disputes. Their arrival expands on the litigation capabilities of Crowell & Moring’s nationally recognized group to serve clients in California and across the United States.  

Washington – June 22, 2017: Crowell & Moring LLP is pleased to announce that it has been recognized as a “Top Tier” firm in five practice areas in the 10th edition of the Legal 500 United States. In addition, partner Daniel R. Forman, co-chair of the firm’s Government Contracts Group and Management Board member, has been named one of 12 “Leading Lawyers” in the Government Contracts category.

Washington – June 20, 2017: Crowell & Moring LLP is pleased to announce that Cari N. Stinebower, a partner in the firm’s International Trade and White Collar and Regulatory Enforcement groups, and Ashley R. Riveira, a counsel in the firm’s International Dispute Resolution Group, have been recognized by Latinvex as "Top 100 Female Lawyers" in 2017. Stinebower earned recognition in the "FCPA & Fraud" category; Riveira was recognized in the "Arbitration and Litigation" category.

Washington – June 1, 2017: Crowell & Moring LLP is pleased to announce the arrival of partners Richard E. (Rick) Wallace Jr. and Peter C. (Pete) Condron to the firm's Mass Tort, Product, and Consumer Litigation Group. Wallace and Condron are recognized trial lawyers in commercial, toxic tort, product liability, and environmental matters, and they are among the foremost litigators handling high-exposure environmental litigation brought by state attorneys general, municipalities, consumer advocates, and plaintiffs. Their arrival strengthens Crowell & Moring’s capabilities to defend clients in product liability and environmental litigation in courts across the United States.

Washington – May 26, 2017: Crowell & Moring is pleased to announce that it has secured 63 rankings for 53 individual lawyers in the Chambers USA 2017 guide. Twenty-three practice areas were also ranked in the guide. The rankings are driven by independent interviews of clients and members of the legal community.

Washington, May 23, 2017 – Financial technology innovator R3 has completed the first two of three tranches in its Series A fundraising round, securing $107 million in the world’s largest investment in distributed ledger technology (DLT) to date. R3 is the largest consortium of global financial institutions collaborating to develop a platform and commercial applications for financial services on DLT.

Los Angeles – May 15, 2017: Crowell & Moring is pleased to announce that Gail D. Zirkelbach, a partner in the firm’s Government Contracts Group in Los Angeles, has been named to the Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2017 list of “Most Influential Women Lawyers.” The list highlights 50 female lawyers in the Los Angeles region who have made significant accomplishments throughout their legal careers.

 Washington, D.C. – May 11, 2017: Crowell & Moring is pleased to announce that 12 practice areas and 11 lawyers in its Brussels and London offices were recognized by the Legal 500 Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) 2017 edition. The firm was recognized as “top tier” in five categories. Among the lawyers recognized, three were listed in the elite "Leading Lawyers" category.

Washington – May 9, 2017: Crowell & Moring LLP is pleased to announce the release of its third annual regulatory outlook, “Regulatory Forecast 2017: What Trump Means for Business.” The special report provides in-depth analysis on how the new administration, Congress, and the federal courts are changing the regulatory landscape and what it means for business in the months ahead. The Forecast also kicks off the firm’s new information series, “Trump: The First Year,” which will offer ongoing alerts and analysis about the regulatory changes emerging from the White House.

Washington – May 5, 2017: Global Arbitration Review (GAR) has named Crowell & Moring LLP to its 10th edition of the “GAR 100,” an annual ranking of the top 100 arbitration practices in the world. GAR is considered the leading international journal of commercial and treaty arbitration. This marks the third consecutive year Crowell & Moring has been named to this list and the sixth time overall.

Washington, D.C. – April 26, 2017: Crowell & Moring LLP is pleased to announce the arrival of partner Peter Gray and senior counsel John D. Conner, Jr. to the firm's Environment & Natural Resources Group. Gray and Conner are leading authorities on chemicals and pesticides law, advising chemical companies and trade associations on a wide range of state and federal regulations and litigation. Their arrival expands on the regulatory capabilities of Crowell & Moring’s nationally recognized group to serve clients in the chemical industry.  

Brussels – April 26, 2017: Crowell & Moring LLP is pleased to announce that it has named Thomas De Meese as co-managing partner of the firm’s Brussels office. De Meese joins Kristof Roox in this role. De Meese is a partner in the firm’s Antitrust and EU Regulatory Groups, while Roox is a partner in the firm’s Intellectual Property Litigation Group. Both are qualified lawyers in Belgium.

Washington, D.C. – April 24, 2017: Crowell & Moring is pleased to announce that it has secured eight rankings for five of its Belgium lawyers in the Chambers Europe 2017 guide. Six practice areas were also ranked in the guide: competition/antitrust, employment, intellectual property, international trade, life sciences, and telecoms-media-technology (TMT). The rankings are driven by independent interviews of clients and members of the legal community.

Irvine, Calif. – April 21, 2017: Crowell & Moring LLP is pleased to announce that antitrust partner Chahira Solh has been named to the Daily Journal’s 2017 “Top 40 Under 40” California lawyers list. The California legal publication’s annual list features standouts under 40 years old in the legal industry who have worked on major matters and made significant contributions to their practice areas. Solh was named one of 20 rising stars in the southern California region.

Washington, D.C., April 4, 2017 - Integrated Device Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: IDTI) announced today that its tender offer by its wholly-owned subsidiary, Glider Merger Sub, Inc. (“Purchaser”), to purchase all outstanding stock of GigPeak, Inc. (NYSE: GIG) at an offer price of $3.08 expired as scheduled at one minute following 11:59 P.M. (12:00 midnight) New York City time, on Monday, April 3, 2017.

Washington, D.C. – March 22, 2017: Crowell & Moring LLP is pleased to announce that it has secured 10 rankings for nine individual lawyers in the Chambers Global 2017 guide. Five practice areas were also ranked in the guide, including competition/antitrust, international trade, energy, and litigation. The rankings are driven by independent interviews of clients and members of the legal community.

Washington, D.C. – March 15, 2017: Crowell & Moring LLP is pleased to announce that A. Xavier Baker, a Washington, D.C., partner in Crowell & Moring’s Health Care Group, has been selected as a member of the 2017 Fellows Program of the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity, one of the most comprehensive legal talent development programs in the U.S. The 2017 class has 250 participants, the largest since its 2011 inception.

Washington, D.C. – March 14, 2017: Crowell & Moring LLP is pleased to announce that client Owens & Minor Distribution, Inc., the nation’s largest distributor of medical-surgical supplies, prevailed in an appeal of summary judgment dismissing an antitrust tying and exclusive dealing lawsuit alleging over $200 million in damages brought by a competitor, specialty distributor, Suture Express, Inc.