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Weil secures reversal in groundbreaking case
In a groundbreaking case challenging the reliability of “expert” handheld toolmark evidence, a team of Weil attorneys, along with pro bono partner the Innocence Project, and Colorado counsel, obtained a Colorado Court of Appeals reversal of a ruling that had denied our client a hearing on his entitlement to a new trial.
Read MoreWeil Advises TPG and Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan
Weil is advising TPG Capital Asia, TPG Growth and Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board in their acquisition of up to 35% of Dream Cruises. Dream Cruises is a leading cruise brand based in Asia and is owned by Genting Hong Kong Limited.
Read MoreWeil Secures Dismissal of Stockholder Class Action in Delaware Chancery Court Challenging Willis/Towers Watson Merger
On July 25, 2019 Weil won a motion to dismiss all claims in a stockholder class action filed in Delaware Chancery Court arising out of the 2016 $18B “merger of equals” between Willis Group and Towers Watson – one of several cases Weil has been defending for Willis Towers Watson in connection with this transaction.
Read MoreWeil Advises Bain Capital on the Majority Acquisition of Kantar from WPP
Weil is advising Bain Capital on its acquisition and financing of a 60% stake in Kantar, valuing the global market research business at c.$4 billion. Founded in 1993, Kantar employs over 30,000 people operating in over a hundred countries worldwide. The deal is expected to close in 2020, subject to certain conditions, including shareholder and regulatory approvals.
Read MoreWeil Advises H&R Block in its $405M Acquisition of Wave Financial
Weil advised H&R Block, Inc., a provider of tax preparation and other services, in its $405 million acquisition of Wave Financial Inc. (Wave), a provider of payment processing, payroll services and bookkeeping services bundled with free accounting, invoicing, and receipt-tracking software for small business owners.
Read MoreWeil's Michael Aiello and Ellen Odoner Named 2019 NACD Directorship 100 Honorees
Corporate Chair Michael Aiello and Public Company Advisory Group Co-Head Ellen Odoner were named as NACD Directorship 100 honorees for 2019.
Read MoreWeil Advises H&R Block in its $405M Acquisition of Wave Financial
Weil is advising H&R Block, Inc., a provider of tax preparation and other services, in its $405 million acquisition of Wave Financial Inc. (Wave), a provider of payment processing, payroll services and bookkeeping services bundled with free accounting, invoicing, and receipt-tracking software for small business owners.
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