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07.27.21

Manatt Represents CVB Financial Corp. in Its $204M Acquisition of Suncrest Bank

The merger will increase Citizens’ total assets to approximately $17 billion and will add scale and market share to improve Citizens Business Bank’s competitive advantage and operating leverage in the state.


07.01.21

Famili and Poletti Quoted in POLITICO Pro on Cannabis SPAC Deals

Anita Famili and Thomas Poletti were quoted in POLITICO Pro on why cannabis companies are joining the special-purpose acquisition corporation craze.


06.09.21

Manatt Once Again Recognized as a Leading Law Firm by Legal 500 in its 2021 United States Guide

Manatt’s practices and professionals were once again recognized in Legal 500’s 2021 United States guide in 14 categories, including six Tier 1 or Tier 2 practice rankings and five individual recognitions.


05.18.21

Manatt Represents Digital Brands Group, Inc. in $10M IPO and Acquisition of Harper & Jones, LLC

Manatt’s capital markets team represented Digital Brands Group, Inc. (DBG), a curated collection of luxury lifestyle, digital-first brands, in connection with its $10 million initial public offering. DBG’s common stock and warrants are listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the ...


04.27.21

Manatt Represents Downtown in Monumental Sale of Copyright Catalog

Manatt represented Downtown Music Holdings, the global independent rights management and music services company, in its sale of 145,000 copyrights to Concord Music.


04.21.21

Manatt Represents Wasserman in Acquisition of Paradigm Talent Agency, New Music Business Unit Launch

Manatt is honored to have played a leading role in the transaction and to be involved in this significant industry development.


03.08.21

Manatt Represents Northern California National Bank in Its $50M Acquisition by Private Investors

Manatt’s Craig Miller, leader of the firm’s financial services group, represented Northern California National Bank (NorCal) in its agreement for investors to acquire up to 100% of the shares of the bank through a tender offer to all of its stockholders.


03.04.21

Manatt Team Represents Mann+Hummel in its Strategic Partnership With Pamlico Air

A team of Manatt attorneys guided Mann+Hummel in entering into a strategic partnership with Pamlico Air, a national air filter products manufacturer for retail and wholesale applications.


02.22.21

Manatt Advised Ceres Acquisition Corp. in its Proposed Business Combination with Parallel Inc.

Manatt is advising Ceres Acquisition Corp., a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), in connection with its business combination with Parallel Inc., one of the largest privately-held multi-state cannabis operators in the United States.


01.29.21

Manatt Represents Subnation Media in Acquisition of Equity Interest in XTRA Gaming

Members of Manatt’s digital and technology transactions team represented Subnation Media, a games and esports media holding company, in its acquisition of equity interest in the prominent North American Fortnite esports team XTRA Gaming.As a result of the deal, Subnation will lead ...