In The News

08.15.18

64 Manatt Attorneys Named to 2019 Best Lawyers in America List

Sixty-four Manatt partners have been named to Best Lawyers’ 2019 list of the Best Lawyers in America. This annual recognition of prominent lawyers is determined by an in-depth, national peer-review survey.


05.30.18

Eleven Practices Receive National Recognition by Legal 500

Manatt has received 11 national practice area rankings in the newly released 2018 edition of The Legal 500 United States, published on May 30, 2018.


05.03.18

Manatt Practices Rank in 2018 Chambers USA Guide

Chambers USA announced that it has ranked nine Manatt practices and 23 lawyers in its 2018 list of leading lawyers for business in the United States. In addition to the rankings, Manatt is a recognized practitioner in four areas, including Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance (Compliance ...


05.01.18

KCET Merges With PBS SoCal

The Daily Journal covered Manatt’s representation of KCETLink Media Group, a national independent broadcast and digital network, in its merger with PBS SoCal (KOCE), the flagship Public Broadcasting Service organization for Southern California. Led by Manatt’s Gordon Bava, a partner in ...


04.23.18

Humana Acquires Curo Health Services for $1.4B

Law360 covered Manatt’s representation of Humana in a transaction involving the acquisition of Curo, one of the nation’s largest hospice providers. The acquisition was carried out by a joint venture owned by Humana and two private equity firms, and is valued at roughly $1.4 billion. The ...


04.11.18

Manatt Ranks at Top of Banking Legal Adviser League Tables for Q1 ’18

Manatt ranked first among legal advisers for bank and thrift merger and acquisition deals in S&P Global Market Intelligence’s Q1 2018 league tables, alongside Morrison & Foerster LLP.Ranked according to deal value, Manatt earned $878.3 million in deal value for serving as Community ...


03.26.18

Blackstreet Capital Holdings Acquires 100 Percent Stake in Cartesian, Inc.

MarketLine covered Manatt’s representation of Blackstreet Capital Holdings, LLC, in its acquisition of a 100 percent stake in Cartesian, Inc. Led by Alan Noskow, a partner in the firm’s corporate and finance practice, the team included Katherine Blair, co-chair of the firm’s ...


02.27.18

Community Bank Acquired by CVB for $903M

American Banker covered Manatt’s representation of Community Bank in one of the largest sales for a financial institution in California over the past decade. CVB Financial has agreed to pay $903 million in cash and stock for Community Bank, which was represented by Manatt’s Craig ...


01.02.18

Nano Financial Holdings to Acquire Commerce Bank

American Banker and Close Up Media Inc. covered Manatt’s representation of Nano Financial Holdings in its acquisition of Commerce Bank of Temecula Valley (CBTV). The team was led by Gordon Bava, partner in the firm’s corporate and finance practice, and Matthew O’Loughlin, co-chair ...


12.08.17

Songs Music Publishing Sells High-Profile Catalog to Kobalt

Music Week covered Manatt’s representation of Kobalt Music Group in the company’s acquisition of Songs Music Publishing’s catalog. Manatt’s Jeff Biederman, co-chair of the firm’s music practice, and Michael Rexford, counsel in the firm’s entertainment and media ...