News
July 28, 2022
Announcement
Farella Represents Miller Family on Sale of The Silverado Vineyards
Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel advised the Miller family on the sale of Napa Valley luxury wine producer The Silverado Vineyards to Foley Family Wines. The sale included a 73,000-square-foot winery and 300 acres of vineyards...
January 5, 2022
Announcement
Swinerton Completes Sale of Renewable Energy Division and SOLV, Inc.
Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel represented Swinerton Incorporated in the disposition of its renewable energy division Swinerton Renewable Energy (SRE) and wholly-owned subsidiary SOLV, Inc. to private equity firm American Securities LLC. The transaction, finalized on...
September 24, 2021
Announcement
Farella Represents Swinerton in Sale of Renewable Energy Division and SOLV, Inc.
Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel represented Swinerton Incorporated in its agreement to sell its renewable energy division Swinerton Renewable Energy (SRE) and wholly-owned subsidiary SOLV, Inc. to private equity firm American Securities LLC. When finalized, the...
March 27, 2019
Accolades
Farella Attorneys Honored With 2019 CLAY Award for M&A Deal
Farella Braun + Martel’s Jon Benjamin, Greg LeSaint, Phil Peters, Richard Rabbitt, and David Stoll have been named among the 2019 “California Lawyer Attorneys of the Year” by the Daily Journal . The annual CLAY Awards honor lawyers whose...
November 30, 2018
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Advises The Doctors Company on Its Expansion into New York’s Medical Malpractice Insurance Market
SAN FRANCISCO (Nov. 30, 2018): The Doctors Company, the nation’s largest physician-owned medical malpractice insurer, executed an agreement to purchase New York-based Hospitals Insurance Company and FOJP Service Corporation from Mount Sinai Health System, Montefiore Health System, and Maimonides...
March 27, 2018
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Advises World Energy on Its Acquisition of California Renewable Fuel Assets
San Francisco, March 27, 2018: Farella Braun + Martel LLP represented World Energy, LLC , one of the largest advanced biofuel suppliers in North America, in its acquisition of Delek US Holdings, Inc.’s interests in renewable jet fuel and...
September 29, 2017
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Advises True-Tech on Sale to Jabil
SAN FRANCISCO, September 29, 2017: Farella Braun + Martel LLP represented long-time client True-Tech Corporation, a manufacturing provider specializing in high precision machining, mechanical assembly and clean room assembly for semiconductor and aerospace customers, in its sale to Jabil...
September 18, 2017
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Represents Round Table Pizza in Acquisition by Global Franchise Group
SAN FRANCISCO, September 18, 2017: Farella Braun + Martel LLP represented Round Table Pizza, Inc., a leading pizza restaurant franchisor in the Western United States, in its acquisition by Global Franchise Group, LLC (GFG), a portfolio company of Los...
January 30, 2017
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Names Philip Peters Chair of Commercial Department
SAN FRANCISCO, January 30, 2017 – Farella Braun + Martel LLP has appointed Partner Philip W. Peters to chair its Commercial Department. “Phil is a talented transactional lawyer with strong leadership skills and is a trusted business advisor...
October 14, 2015
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Assists Treasury Wine Estates in Its Acquisition of Diageo's Wine Business
Farella Braun + Martel served as U.S. counsel to Treasury Wine Estates Ltd. in its acquisition of Diageo Plc’s U.S. wine operations. The Farella deal team was led by business transactions partner Daniel Cohn and included business transactions attorneys Jeffrey...
April 16, 2015
Media Coverage
Etsy I.P.O. Tests Pledge to Emphasize Social Mission Over Profit
The New York Times April 16, 2015 "Etsy I.P.O. Tests Pledge to Emphasize Social Mission Over Profit " Farella Braun + Martel Business Transactions Partner Phil Peters comments on challenges Etsy could face as a public benefit corporation, or...
October 23, 2013
Media Coverage
5 Calif. Laws Experts Say Could Use a Facelift
Law360 10/23/2013 "5 Calif. Laws Experts Say Could Use a Facelift" Farella Braun + Martel's Philip Peters commented on how the California Limited Liability Company Act could affect businesses with operating agreements in place before the act passes. “If...
April 23, 2013
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Advises First Solar on Sale of Campo Verde Solar Project
SAN FRANCISCO, April 23, 2013 : Farella Braun + Martel has advised First Solar, Inc. on its sale of the 139-megawatt Campo Verde Solar Project to Southern Company subsidiary Southern Power and Turner Renewable Energy. The project is located...
April 1, 2013
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Advises First Solar on Acquisition of Solar Gen 2 Power Project
SAN FRANCISCO, April 1, 2013: Farella Braun + Martel has advised First Solar, Inc. on its acquisition of the 150-megawatt Solar Gen 2 power project located in Imperial County, Calif. First Solar News Release Farella’s deal team was led...
October 19, 2011
Announcement
The Doctors Company, Advised by Farella Braun + Martel, Completes Acquisition of FPIC Insurance Group for $362 Million
SAN FRANCISCO (October 19, 2011): Farella Braun + Martel advised Napa-based The Doctors Company, the country's largest insurer of physician and surgeon medical professional liability, in its $362 million purchase of FPIC Insurance Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: FPIC), a...
May 24, 2011
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel LLP Advises The Doctors Company in its $362 Million Acquisition of FPIC Insurance
Farella Braun + Martel guided Napa-based The Doctors Company, the country's largest insurer of physician and surgeon medical professional liability, in its $362 million purchase of FPIC Insurance Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: FPIC), announced on May 24, 2011. Business Partner Philip...
October 26, 2010
Announcement
The Doctors Company, Advised by Farella Braun + Martel, Completes Acquisition of American Physicians Capital for $386 Million
SAN FRANCISCO (October 25, 2010) - Farella Braun + Martel advised The Doctors Company, the nation's largest insurer of physician and surgeon medical liability, in its $386 million acquisition of American Physicians Capital, Inc. (APCapital) (NASDAQ: ACAP), a major...
July 12, 2010
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Assists The Doctors Company in $386 Million Acquisition of American Physicians Capital, Inc.
Combination creates one of the largest professional liability companies in the nation San Francisco (July 12, 2010) - Farella Braun + Martel advised The Doctors Company, the largest national insurer of physician and surgeon medical liability, in acquiring American...
November 9, 2009
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Represents First Solar in Significant Solar Farm Acquisition
SAN FRANCISCO , Nov. 9, 2009 : Farella Braun + Martel represented Topaz Solar Farms LLC, a subsidiary of First Solar, Inc., in its acquisition of the Carrizo Solar Energy Farm, a planned solar project by Ausra, Inc. in...
November 19, 2008
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Snags Six Attorneys From Thelen
Additions Give Significant Boost to Thriving Core Practices SAN FRANCISCO , Nov. 19, 2008 - Farella Braun + Martel announces the addition of a group of transactional attorneys from Thelen. Joining the firm as partners are estate planning and...
