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• Press Release

  Nixon Peabody advises Galway Sustainable Capital in strategic sustainable agriculture investment

  Nixon Peabody LLP is proud to have recently represented Galway Sustainable Capital in its strategic investment in Yield Resource Management Group (Yield RMG), a privately held developer and manager of sustainable agriculture, water and energy products. Read the press release.
  Feb 17, 2023
• The Washington Post

  Appointments

  This column of noteworthy regional hires and promotions mentions Corporate partner Pierce Han and Project Finance & Public Finance partner Joel Swearingen, both of the Washington, DC office, for their recent promotions to partner.
  Feb 7, 2022
• The Deal

  Rising stars: Nixon Peabody, Duane Morris add to partner ranks

  This article on notable legal moves and hires in the M&A space features Rochester partner Isaac Figueras and Washington, DC partner Pierce Han, both of the Corporate group, for their promotions to partner, noting their legal practices and some of their recent prominent deals
  Feb 1, 2022
• The Washington Post

  Washington-area appointments and promotions for Feb. 22

  This column of notable promotions and appointments mentions Washington, D.C. Corporate counsel Pierce Han for his recent promotion to counsel.
  Feb 21, 2021
• Bloomberg Law

  Wake Up Call

  This roundup of notable legal industry news and people moves includes Nixon Peabody’s promotion of 12 attorneys to counsel.
  Feb 17, 2021
• Mergers & Acquisitions

  Nixon Peabody promotes Pierce Han to counsel

  Washington, DC, Corporate counsel Pierce Han is featured in this short article for his promotion to counsel, noting his legal work and his community involvement outside the office.
  Feb 16, 2021
• The Deal

  Tegna recruits sports podcaster-Locked On

  This article on Tegna’s expansion into the fast-growing podcast market through its acquisition of Locked On Podcast Network mentions Washington, D.C. partners John Partigan and Sean Clancy and Rochester partner Brian Kopp, all of the Corporate group, for representing Tegna. The deal team also included Rochester Labor & Employment counsel Todd Shinaman; and Washington, D.C. associate Pierce Han and Boston associate Bohao Zhou, both in the Corporate group.
  Jan 27, 2021
• Law360

  Nexstar sells 19 stations for $1.32B to satisfy regulators

  In the following coverage, Nixon Peabody is mentioned for its role as counsel to Tegna, which agreed to purchase a number of television stations from Nexstar Media Group for $740 million. Washington, DC, Corporate partner John Partigan led the deal team.
  March 21, 2019
• The American Lawyer

  Constellation Brands/Canopy Growth Corp.

  Nixon Peabody is mentioned as U.S. counsel for longtime client Constellation Brands in its acquisition of a 38 percent stake in Canopy Growth Corp., a Canadian distributor of cannabis products. The following attorneys were members of the deal team: Rochester Corporate partner Lori Green, Boston Global Finance partner Craig Mills, Washington, D.C. Corporate partner Lloyd Spencer, San Francisco Global Finance counsel Sarah Abel, Buffalo Global Finance associate Dan Fabian, Rochester Corporate associate Isaac Figueras, and Washington, D.C. Corporate associate Pierce Han.
  Dec 1, 2018
• Law360

  Don't miss it: Nixon Peabody pilots Tegna’s $105M TV stations deal

  Washington DC partner and team leader John Partigan is mentioned in this article for leading the deal team in Tegna Inc.’s $105 million acquisition of local television stations in Ohio and Texas. The deal team also included partners Sean Clancy, Brian Kopp, Jean McCreary and Denise Pursley; counsel Todd Shinaman; and associates Pierce Han, Dara Histed, Carolyn Lowry and Dana Stanton.
  Aug 24, 2018
• The Deal

  Constellation stashes more Canopy Growth

  Seven attorneys from the Corporate and Global Finance practices—Lori Green, Sarah Abel, Dan Fabian, Isaac Figueras, Pierce Han, Craig Mills and Lloyd Spencer—are mentioned in this story for advising client Constellation Brands on its cash investment in Canopy Growth Corp.
  Aug 15, 2018
• The Deal

  Tegna Goes Shopping for Big Four Affiliates

  Public Company Transactions practice group leader John Partigan and attorneys Brian Kopp, Mike Hausknecht, Allan Floro, Justin Thompson, Sean Clancy, Pierce Han, Erin Kansy and Carolyn Lowry were mentioned in this article for representing Tegna in its recent purchase of a CBS-affiliated TV station and two radio stations in San Diego.
  March 2, 2018
• Franchise Law Journal

  International due diligence in cross-border franchise transactions

  Washington DC M&A and corporate transactions partner Kendal Tyre, public company transactions associate Pierce Han and IP litigation associate Nia Newton authored this article about the due-diligence first steps that franchising systems should take when expanding internationally.
  Sep 1, 2017
• Washington Business Journal

  People on the Move

  This column notes that Washington, DC, public company transactions associate Pierce Han has been elected vice president of membership of the Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Greater Washington.
  July 19, 2016
• Law360

  3 Major Challenges of Franchising In Africa

  Washington, DC, partner Kendal Tyre and Washington, DC, associate Pierce Han authored this column discussing some of the major legal and business considerations to keep in mind when franchising in Africa.
  Sep 16, 2015
• Washington Business Journal

  People on the Move

  Washington, DC, Public Company Transactions associate Pierce Han has been named to the Board of Directors of the Asian Pacific American Bar Association of the greater DC area.
  July 20, 2015
• Law360

  Don't Miss It: Hot Deals & Firms We're Following This Week

  Gannett Co., Inc.’s acquisition of seven Texas television stations from London Broadcasting Company for $215 million is highlighted among the top deals this week. Nixon Peabody represented Gannett. The deal team noted in the coverage includes Public Company Transactions practice group leader John Partigan, Labor & Employment partners Brian Kopp and Michael Hausknecht, Tax partner Christian McBurney, Antitrust partner Gordon Lang and counsel Alycia Ziarno, and associates Tiana Butcher and Pierce Han.
  July 10, 2014
• The Deal

  Versar picks up J.M. Waller

  Client J.M. Waller Associates’ sale to Versar, Inc. is highlighted in this piece. The coverage notes J.M. Waller’s legal team led by securities practice group leader John Partigan and includes partners Brian Kopp and Christian McBurney; associate Pierce Han; and paralegal Alicia Rotella.
  July 2, 2014
• Law360

  Tapping Into Malaysia's Aggressive Franchising Goals

  Washington, DC, Global Business & Transactions partner Kendal Tyre and Washington, DC, Public Company Transactions associate Pierce Han authored this column discussing increased franchise potential in Malaysia.
  Nov 26, 2013