Orrick Advises Snam on First Transition Bond
| June.24.2020
We assisted Snam S.p.A., supported by the joint bookrunner financial institutions in issuing the first €500 million transition bond.
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Orrick Advises Noteholders on Third Upstream Wellbore Oil & Gas Securitization Financing
| April.14.2020
Orrick has advised the noteholders in the second rated securitization of oil and gas wellbore interests owned by Diversified Gas & Oil.
UK Based Digital Banking Platform Revolut Completes Its U.S. Expansion
| April.03.2020
As of Tuesday, March 24, Revolut’s app-based digital-only banking platform is available to American consumers.
Orrick Advises on Launch of Open Road Impact Fund
| March.24.2020
Orrick has advised Open Road Alliance on the launch of its Open Road Impact Fund, which provides short-term bridge loans ranging from $100,000 to $1 ...
Orrick Advises on $100 Million Green Revenue Bond Offering for Oscars® Museum
| February.21.2020
Orrick is serving as underwriter’s counsel to Wells Fargo Securities on a $100M green revenue bond offering for the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures.
Orrick Advises JP Morgan on Sale of Non‐Performing Loan Portfolio
| January.17.2020
Orrick assisted JP Morgan, as arranger, in the sale of a portfolio of non-performing loans of 12 banks to the POP NPLs 2019 S.r.l. vehicle.
Cross‐Practice Team Advises Wells Fargo on Legacy Reserves Successful Chapter 11 Restructuring
| December.18.2019
Legacy Reserves and certain of its subsidiaries emerged from chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings in the Southern District of Texas Bankruptcy Court.
Orrick Advises Kingdom of Morocco on €1 Billion International Notes Offering
| December.02.2019
Orrick advised the Kingdom of Morocco in connection with its Rule 144A/Regulation S offering of €1,000,000,000 aggregate principal amount of notes.
Real Estate Team Closes Two Trophy Asset Acquisitions in Gateway Cities
| November.21.2019
Orrick represented Tokyo-based Shimizu Corporation on its inaugural NY office investment and Tokyo Trust Capital on the purchase of One Tehama.
Orrick Advises Noteholders in Second Securitization of Oil and Gas Well Interests
| November.14.2019
Orrick has advised the noteholders in the second rated securitization of oil and gas wellbore interests, issued by Diversified Gas & Oil.
Insights
Recent Main Street Lending Program Developments: What You Need to Know
by Evan C. Hollander, William S. Haft and Jonas Robison | June.26.2020
This alert provides a detailed summary of the recent developments to the Main Street Lending Program.
COVID‐19 Investment Scams Become Focal Point of Securities Regulators
by Albert Vanderlaan and Gregg Griner | June.16.2020
The Massachusetts Securities Division (the Division) warns that the average investor is overwhelmed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Now Is the Perfect Time to Plan for Your U.S. IPO in 2021
by Nell Scott, Etienne Boursican and Ed Lukins | June.16.2020
The U.S. IPO market has re-opened in a big way: demand is up substantially after a dip in March and April, and the outlook for companies looking to ...
Municipal Bankruptcy: Avoiding and Using Chapter 9 in Times of Fiscal Stress (Second Edition)
by Marc Levinson and Devin Brennan | June.08.2020
We intend this pamphlet to provide an overview of chapter 9 for those who manage and govern municipalities.
Recent PPP Developments: New Legislation Passed Enhancing Borrower Benefits Under PPP Loans
by Evan C. Hollander and Jonas Robison | June.05.2020
A discussion on the recently passed Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020, which makes certain Paycheck Protection Program ...
Proposed Regulatory Changes Affecting European Companies with U.S. Listings
by Nell Scott | June.03.2020
While the primary focus of reforms has been on Chinese companies, they could impact European companies, as well as companies operating in emerging ...
“TALF 2.0”: A Primer for TALF-eligible Asset-backed Security Issuers
by Howard Goldwasser, Skanthan Vivekananda and Daniel Goldstein | June.02.2020
A primer for issuers of ABS (and other ABS market participants) discussing some of the key criteria that will determine whether an ABS is ...
Recent PPP Developments: Loan Forgiveness and SBA Loan Review Interim Final Rules Released
by Evan C. Hollander and Jonas Robison | May.27.2020
A discussion of recent PPP updates, including an analysis of the Interim Final Rule on Loan Forgiveness (the “Forgiveness Rule”).
Term Asset-Backed Securities Loan Facility: Orrick’s Guide to “TALF 2.0”
by Howard Goldwasser, Skanthan Vivekananda and Charlie McDonald | May.27.2020
A guide to TALF 2.0, based on the terms and conditions and the FAQ released by the Fed to date, which we will update as new information is released.
China's Support to Foreign-Invested Enterprises Amid COVID-19
by 吕丽明 (Betty L. Louie), 王翔 (Xiang Wang) , 张劲松 (Jinsong Jeff Zhang) , 曾英 (Sarah Ying Zeng) and 汪凡 (Fan Martha Wang) | May.21.2020
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 outbreak, the Chinese government has been concerned about the pandemic’s economic impact and swiftly adopted a ...
Recent PPP Developments: Loan Forgiveness Application, Interim Final Rules on Foreign Affiliates and Electric Cooperatives, White House Meeting with Restaurant Industry Leaders, and Other Recent Developments
by Evan C. Hollander, William S. Haft and Jonas Robison | May.21.2020
A discussion of recent PPP updates, including the official loan forgiveness application and expanded PPP eligibility for certain businesses.
Nasdaq Delays Implementation of Accelerated Delisting Process for Issuers with Bid Price Compliance Issues
by Bill Hughes and Albert Vanderlaan | May.19.2020
The SEC declared immediately effective a proposed Nasdaq rule change to delay the implementation of the previously approved Nasdaq rule change to ...
NYC Council Approves Legislation to Aid Small Retail Businesses Affected by COVID 19 Pandemic
by Marshall Brozost, Alykhan A. Shivji, Louis Coppersmith and Jon Mandel | May.18.2020
Certain guarantors of restaurant, retail, and other commercial leases in New York City may soon be off the hook for tenant defaults occurring during ...
Recent PPP Developments: Extension of Repayment Safe Harbor Deadline and Significant New Safe Harbor Guidance
by Evan C. Hollander and Jonas Robison | May.13.2020
On May 13, 2020 – one day before the May 14, 2020 repayment safe harbor deadline – the Small Business Administration (SBA) extended the deadline to ...
UPDATED: Main Street Lending Program: Recent Developments and Clarifications
by Evan C. Hollander and Jonas Robison | May.08.2020
A high-level summary and a detailed overview of the revised and expanded Main Street Lending Program, including a discussion of certain key issues.
Recent PPP Developments: Treasury Department Extends Deadline for Repayment Safe Harbor and Provides Additional “Affiliation” and Certain Other Guidance
by Evan C. Hollander and Jonas Robison | May.06.2020
The Treasury Department continues to update and expand its FAQs for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), and did so most recently on May 5, 2020.
Echoing Green Lessons for Entrepreneurs: Top Legal Questions Social Entrepreneurs Should Be Asking
by Perry Teicher | May.06.2020
Impact Attorney Perry Teicher identifies the top three questions social entrepreneurs should be asking themselves to ensure a strong and sustainable ...
COVID-19 and Debt Suspension for the World’s Poorest Countries
by Thomas Wyatt Laryea, Lorraine McGowen and Nell Scott | May.04.2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc across the globe but with the G-20 initiative, eligible countries could request a time-bound suspension of ...
News
Patrizio Messina Named Lawyer of the Year During Legalcommunity’s 2020 Finance Awards
| May.06.2020
Congratulations to Orrick partner Patrizio Messina on being recognized as Lawyer of the Year during Legalcommunity’s 2020 Finance Awards.
Orrick Italy Team Named Fintech Law Firm of the Year by TopLegal
| June.24.2020
Congratulations to our team in Italy, recognized as “Fintech Law Firm of the Year” at the 2020 TopLegal Industry Awards
Investing in Sustainability
| April.22.2020
As we mark the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, we want to thank our client Blue Forest Conservation for partnering with us to innovate in the ...
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Legal 500, 2016
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