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Akin Gump advises LUKOIL in $1.5 billion eurobond offering

“LUKOIL” announces the successful completion of its issuance of $1.5 billion Eurobonds listed on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange. The offering consisted of 10-year 144A/Reg S notes with a coupon of 3.875% per annum. The notes were issued by LUKOIL Securities B.V. and guaranteed by PJSC “LUKOIL” with the transaction completing on May 6, 2020.

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Akin Gump welcomes partner Chad Nichols in Houston

Akin Gump announces that Chad Nichols has joined the firm as a partner in its corporate practice in Houston. Mr. Nichols is a debt finance and special situations lawyer with a particular focus on energy transactions. He comes to the firm from Kirkland & Ellis LLP, where he was a partner.

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Devin S. Sikes of Akin Gump is appointed to US Roster for NAFTA Chapter 19 Disputes

Akin Gump international trade counsel Devin S. Sikes his been named to the U.S. roster for North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) Chapter 19 disputes. His appointment runs from April 1, 2020, through March 31, 2021, and he is eligible for reappointment.

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Akin Gump launches interactive tool to track state and local COVID-19 responses

Akin Gump announces the launch today of an interactive map resource that provides current information on U.S. state, county and local government business closure and stay-at-home orders in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The map can be accessed directly here and is available on Akin Gump’s COVID-19 Resource Center, www.AGCOVID19.com.

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Akin Gump announces expansion of Dallas team with the addition of Ryan Cox and Eric Williams

Akin Gump announces the expansion of its corporate team in Dallas with the addition of partners Ryan Cox and Eric Williams. Both Mr. Cox and Mr. Williams join Akin Gump from Haynes and Boone, where Mr. Cox previously served as co-head of the firm’s capital markets and securities practice, and Mr. Williams was head of its M&A practice.

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Akin Gump advises MBU Capital on acquisition of Union Bank UK

Akin Gump is advising MBU Capital on its acquisition of Union Bank UK Plc from Union Bank of Nigeria Plc. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals from the relevant authorities in Nigeria and the United Kingdom. Syndeo Capital Limited acted as financial advisors to MBU Capital.

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Akin Gump promotes 15 to partnership

Akin Gump announces the election of 15 new partners, effective January 1, 2020.

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