Joann P. Murphy

Ms. Murphy’s experience includes representation of:

• Globe Specialty Metals in its US$3.1 billion merger with Grupo FerroAtlantica to create a leading international silicon and specialty metals producer
• Koch Industries in its US$445 million acquisition of Oplink Communications, a leading provider of optical communication components, intelligent modules and subsystems

• Goldman Sachs in a US$1 billion private placement of debt securities by W. R. Grace & Co.-Conn., which is a leading global supplier of catalysts, engineered and packaging materials, and specialty construction chemicals and building materials
• A global sports and media company in content acquisitions with counterparties including the International Rugby Board, UEFA and the International Olympic Committee*
• VIA Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in its US$10 million PIPE offering of more than 83 million shares of common stock and warrants
• Reliant Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a specialty pharmaceutical company, on general corporate governance matters and rounds of company financings
• CCC Information Services, an automotive claims and collision technology enabler, in its acquisition by Investcorp

* Completed prior to rejoining the firm