Herrick, Feinstein Represents the Gulaylar Group in Its Acquisition of the Whole Retail Section at the International Gem Tower April 26 , 2013 -- Herrick, Feinstein Herrick, Feinstein LLP is proud to have represented The Gulaylar Group, a diversified Turkey-based company and leader in the international jewelry and diamond industry, in its acquisition of a three-level, 12,000-square-foot retail condominium at Extell Development Company’s International Gem Tower (IGT) on West 47th Street in Manhattan’s Diamond District. Barbaros Karaahmet states that “The Gulaylar Group has long been a presence in Manhattan’s Diamond District but this new retail condo offers an exceptional opportunity to capitalize on their experience and stellar reputation. ”
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Louis Tuchman Joins Herrick's Tax and Personal Planning Group April 8, 2013 Herrick has announced today that Louis Tuchman has joined the firm's New York office as a Partner and the newly appointed co-Chair of the firm's Tax and Personal Planning Group.
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Herrick Feinstein Represents Vivaro Corporation in Sale to Next Angel, LLC March 18, 2013 Herrick, Feinstein LLP represented Vivaro Corporation, one of the largest international pre-paid calling card producers, marketers and sellers, in the sale of the Company’s operating assets to Next Angel, LLC, a joint venture of 3 telecommunications companies - Angel Telecom Corp., Next Communications Inc. and Marcatel Telecommunications LLC. The purchase price was approximately $31 million.
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Herrick, Feinstein Names Four New Partners January 4, 2013 Herrick, Feinstein LLP has announced that Barbaros M. Karaahmet, Gina M. Mavica, Michael E. McMahon and Frederick E. Schmidt have been named Partners in the firm’s New York office, effective January 1, 2013.
Corporate Group Specializing in Middle Market Transactions Receives More than a Dozen National and International Awards for Outstanding Service December 27, 2012 This year, Herrick, Feinstein LLP’s Corporate Department, a recognized leader in middle market transactions, has been honored with more than a dozen awards in areas ranging from mergers and acquisitions and venture capital to business formation and food and beverage. Among the accolades are DealMakers 2012 M&A Awards "Law Firm of the Year- Mergers & Acquisitions", Finance Monthly Law Awards “Law Firm of the Year – USA” and InterContinental Finance 2012 Continent Awards “Premier Banking and Finance Firm- North America.”
Herrick, Feinstein Adds Real Estate Industry Veteran Richard Kalikow December 5, 2012 Herrick, Feinstein LLP announced today that Richard R. Kalikow, a real estate industry veteran with more than four decades of global expertise, has joined the firm’s New York office as a Partner.
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Merger Agreement Finalized Between Leading Clinical Software Provider and Private Equity Firm November 15, 2012 Herrick, Feinstein LLP congratulates its client, Mediware Information systems, Inc. (MEDW), a premier provider of clinical software solutions, on the successful completion of its merger with leading private equity investment firm Thoma Bravo, LLC. The transaction, which was approved by shareholders, is valued at approximately $195 million.
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Herrick, Feinstein LLP Honored with Lawyers Alliance Cornerstone Award for Pro Bono Service November 15, 2012 For its commitment to pro bono service, Herrick, Feinstein LLP has been honored by the Lawyers Alliance of New York with a 2012 Cornerstone Award. Since 1997, Lawyers Alliance has presented its Cornerstone Awards annually to individuals and institutions that have made extraordinary contributions through pro bono legal services, helping nonprofits address critical human needs and improve the quality of life for thousands of low-income New Yorkers.
Herrick, Feinstein Represents Mediware Information Systems in Sale to Thoma Bravo, LLC September 18, 2012 Herrick, Feinstein LLP is proud to have represented Mediware Information Systems, Inc. in reaching a merger agreement to be acquired by leading private equity investment firm Thoma Bravo, LLC. The transaction, which is subject to shareholder approval, is valued at approximately $195 million.
Jeffrey I. Wasserman Joins Herrick, Feinstein's Litigation Department September 4, 2012 Herrick, Feinstein LLP announced today that Jeffrey I. Wasserman has joined the firm’s Newark office as a Partner in the Litigation Department. Mr. Wasserman comes to Herrick from Chadbourne & Parke LLP where he was a Partner.
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Herrick, Feinstein Achieves Success for Ultra Enterprises in Trademark Infringement and Breach of Contract Suit August 15, 2012 Herrick, Feinstein, LLP successfully represented Ultra Enterprises, Inc. in its federal trademark infringement and breach of contract trial against the world’s largest independent electronic dance music record label, ultimately obtaining a favorable settlement that protects its trademarks and expands its global music festival opportunities.
Herrick, Feinstein LLP Community Association Group Adds to Extensive Tri-State Client Base July 17, 2012 In just over three months since becoming part of the Real Estate Group at Herrick, Feinstein LLP, the Community Association Group, headed by partners David J. Byrne, Richard B. Linderman and Mark M. Wiechnik, has added fifteen new associations to its extensive client base.
The Royal Library of Sweden Announces Recovery of Rare 415-Year-Old Atlas Stolen 10 Years Ago June 27, 2012 -- Herrick, Feinstein LLP The Royal Library of Sweden announced today that, with the assistance of the United States Government and Herrick, Feinstein, LLP, it has recovered a 415-year-old atlas which had been stolen along with dozens of other rare volumes ten years ago. Created by Cornelius van Wytfliet and known as the “Wytfliet Atlas,” the book had been part of the Royal Library collection for over 300 years prior to its theft. The successful return of the atlas is the result of an ongoing investigation and recovery effort launched by the Royal Library in cooperation with U.S. officials in hopes of locating all of the stolen books. The recovered book was presented by representatives of the Royal Library at a press conference held today at Herrick’s offices. Herrick welcomes any information concerning the whereabouts of these stolen books,” a list of which is available at www.wytflietatlas.com.
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Leslie W. Chervokas Joins Herrick, Feinstein’s Corporate Department June 20, 2012 New York, June 20, 2012 – Herrick, Feinstein LLP announced today that Leslie W. Chervokas, a leading financial services and restructuring lawyer, has joined the firm's New York office as Counsel in the Corporate Department.
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Herrick, Feinstein Represents Powers Fasteners in Successful Sale to Stanley Black & Decker June 18, 2012 Herrick, Feinstein LLP is proud to have represented Powers Fasteners in its successful sale to Stanley Black & Decker Inc. (NYSE:SWK). Powers, founded in 1921 and based in Brewster, NY, is North America's leading supplier of concrete and masonry anchors and fastening systems.
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Herrick, Feinstein Helps National Black Theater Secure Its Future
Collaborative Agreement Ensures the Cultural Legacy of Historic Harlem Theatrical Organization
June 11, 2012 Herrick, Feinstein LLP is proud to have represented The National Black Theater of Harlem (NBT) in a successful agreement that will allow the landmark theatrical organization to continue its cultural mission with a strong financial foundation. "The National Black Theater is grateful to the Manhattan Borough President, Scott M. Stringer, for stepping in and bringing the parties together to reach a successful resolution," said Raymond Nicola Hannigan, a partner with Herrick.
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BOROUGH PRESIDENT STRINGER ANNOUNCES BREAKTHROUGH
AGREEMENT RESCUING THE HISTORIC NATIONAL BLACK THEATRE OF
HARLEM AND ASSURING ITS FINANCIAL FUTURE
June 7, 2012 Manhattan Borough President Scott M. Stringer today unveiled an agreement that will permit the National Black Theatre of Harlem to continue operations in its current location and puts the legendary theatrical organization on stronger financial ground.
"We are looking forward to transforming this landmark Harlem property together to make it stronger than ever - a place where NBT can vigorously continue to pursue Dr. Teer's goals," said Raymond Nicola Hannigan, a partner with Herrick, Feinstein LLP,
which represents the theatre.
Herrick, Feinstein Expands Real Estate Group with Addition of Nine Attorneys April 19, 2012 Herrick's real estate practice has added a group of nine attorneys who will practice out of the firm’s New York, Newark and Princeton offices. The group is led by partners David J. Byrne, Richard B. Linderman and Mark M. Wiechnik.
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Herrick Feinstein Leads Successful Appeal in Protracted Battle for Waterfront Development Site April 25, 2012 A New York State Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Second Department panel ruled unanimously that the City of Long Beach could be sued by developer Sinclair Haberman for upwards of $50 million in damages for the revocation of a previously issued building permit for the construction of a residential condominium/co-op development along the city's waterfront.
Herrick is significantly strengthening its Corporate Practice with the arrival of counsel Barbaros Karaahmet November 2011 -- Herrick, Feinstein LLP Barbaros Karaahmet, a prominent Turkish-American attorney based in New York, has joined the firm, bringing with him a dynamic and well-established practice. Mr. Karaahmet has significant experience in advising domestic and international clients on U.S-Turkey business ventures and will work with his Herrick colleagues to provide a full range of counsel and assistance on mergers and acquisitions, real estate, tax, private equity, corporate and project finance, and all types of cross-border litigation and transactions.
Herrick is significantly strengthening its Commercial Litigation Practice Group with the promotion of William R. Fried to partner.
February 2009 Bill Fried practices general commercial litigation with an emphasis on construction, real estate and business divorce disputes. He has extensive trial and appellate experience in state and federal courts. In addition to handling complex litigation matters for business clients, Bill counsels clients through negotiations, mediations, and arbitrations as an alternative to litigation. Herrick’s clients rely on Bill for his tenacity and resourcefulness to resolve difficult and intricate disputes.
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Herrick is significantly strengthening its Corporate Practice Group with the promotion of Stephen E. Fox to partner
January 2009 -- Herrick, Feinstein LLP Stephen advises domestic and foreign public and private entities on corporate and securities matters, including public company securities law compliance, public and private offerings of debt and equity securities, mergers and acquisitions, hedge fund formation and compliance, venture capital and other strategic investments, and general corporate and securities counseling.
Herrick Honored by Legal 500, Based on Views of Real Estate Industry Insiders, Clients July 2008 -- Herrick, Feinstein LLP NEW YORK -- The 2008 Edition of The Legal 500 United States, a United Kingdom-based law firm directory that ranks firms and individual attorneys by practice area, has ranked Herrick, Feinstein’s commercial real estate practice as one of New York’s best.
Herrick is significantly strengthening its White Collar Defense Practice with the arrival of partner Steven D. Feldman July 2008 -- Herrick, Feinstein LLP Steven will play a lead role in building this growing practice area. Prior to joining Herrick, Steven spent more than six years as an Assistant United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, where he served in the Securities and Commodities Fraud Task Force, as well as in the General Crimes Unit and the Narcotics Unit.
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Herrick advises Quiet Flight in Sale of Retail Operations to Billabong International June 12, 2008 -- Herrick, Feinstein LLP Herrick, Feinstein LLP advised renowned surf shop chain Quiet Flight in the sale of its retail operations to Australia-based Billabong International Limited. Quiet Flight is a leading U.S. east coast retailer and the operator of 13 stores, including the flagship Billabong and Element retail stores in New York, and has been one of Billabong Group’s key retail partners in the U.S.
Goudstikker Heir Sues California Museum To Recover Two Important Paintings Looted by the Nazis May 2, 2007 -- Herrick, Feinstein LLP Marei Von Saher, the sole living heir of the noted Jewish art dealer, Jacques Goudstikker (1897-1940), filed a lawsuit yesterday in the United States District Court for the Central District of California against the Norton Simon Museum in Pasadena, California to recover two iconic life-size paintings, Adam and Eve by Lucas Cranach the Elder.
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Five Paintings from the Goudstikker Collection to Stay in The Netherlands
March 2007 -- Herrick, Feinstein LLP Marei von Saher, the sole heir of the noted pre-War Dutch art dealer Jacques Goudstikker, announced today that she is donating one of the paintings that the Dutch government restituted to her in February 2006 to The Netherlands. She also announced that she has entered into an agreement with the Dutch government in which it acquired four important paintings from the restituted Goudstikker Collection for the Dutch State.
Herrick Represents SL Green-Sutton Joint Venture in $100 MM Financing November 2006 -- Herrick, Feinstein Herrick, Feinstein represented a joint venture of SL Green Realty Corp. and Jeff Sutton in a complex $100 million financing of the joint venture's fee interest in a net-leased property on 34th Street.
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Herrick Represents Joint Venture on Land Acquisition, Loan for NYC Condos November 2006 -- Herrick, Feinstein LLP Herrick's Real Estate Practice Group has represented a joint venture in its acquisition of seven parcels of land on the Upper East Side and a $157 million loan to acquire the land and build 92 luxury condominium units there.
Herrick Represents Neue Galerie in its Acquisition of Historic
Painting June 30, 2006 -- Herrick, Feinstein LLP Herrick represented Neue Galerie New York, a museum devoted to early twentieth-century German and Austrian art, in connection with its acquisition of Gustav Klimt's 1907 portrait, "Adele Bloch-Bauer I".
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Goudstikker: 'At Long Last, Justice' February 6, 2006 -- Herrick, Feinstein LLP The Dutch government will finally provide a measure of justice to the family of the Jewish art dealer Jacques Goudstikker, who died in May 1940 while fleeing the Nazi invasion.
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Breakthroughs on Major Holocaust Claim March 14, 2005 -- Herrick, Feinstein LLP Descendants of the noted Jewish art dealer, Jacques Goudstikker (1897-1940), announced today major developments in their ongoing efforts to recover his legacy. Goustikker’s collection, which contained more than 1300 works of art, mostly Dutch and Flemish Old Master paintings, was looted by the Nazis following their invasion of The Netherlands in 1940.
Settlement Reached on Monet’s Garden at Argenteuil August 22, 2001 -- Herrick, Feinstein LLP The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Mr. Henry H. Newman announced today that they have reached a settlement in a recent dispute over a painting in the Museum’s collection, The Garden of Monet’s House in Argenteuil (1874), by Claude Monet.
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Heir to Vast Art Collection Recovers Old World Painting Looted by Nazis May 24, 2001 -- Herrick, Feinstein LLP First Painting From Famed Goudstikker Collection Returned to Family -- Marei Von Saher, the sole living heir of Jacques Goudstikker, the foremost collector and dealer of Old Masters in pre-World War II Holland, announced today that the Estate of Hertha Katz has returned to her a painting entitled “The Temptation of St. Anthony” by the Dutch pre-Renaissance painter J.W. de Cock.
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The Museum of Modern Art and Heir of Kazimir Malevich Reach Agreement June 18, 1999 -- Herrick, Feinstein LLP The Museum of Modern Art and the heirs of Kazimir Malevich, the Russian artisit, announced today that they have reached an agreement regarding the Malevich works that have been at MoMa since 1935. The artist’s descendants will receive an undisclosed cash payment and one painting, Supremacist Composition (1923-25), while fifteen works by the pioneering abstract artist - six paintings and nine works on paper - will remain at the museum.
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Turkey Recovers Medieval Religious Artifact Surrendered by London Art Dealer to United State Government April 26, 1999 -- Herrick, Feinstein LLP The Republic of Turkey announced today that an intricately carved walnut panel from the Sultan’s prayer gallery of the Great Mosque in Divrigi, Turkey, built in the 13th Century, which had been the subject of a lawsuit by the United State Government against a London art dealer, was returned by the United State to Turkey.
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Guatemala Announces Recovery of Thousand Year Old Stone Figure 1999 -- Herrick, Feinstein LLP The Republic of Guatemala announced today than an intricately carved section of a Mayan limestone monument more than a thousand years old, which had been pillaged from an archaeological site in the northwestern Guatemala more than 25 years ago, has been recovered and will be returned to Guatemala shortly.