Faegre & Benson Advises EDS on its Acquisition of UK Vistorm

The London office of international law firm Faegre & Benson LLP advised EDS, a leading global technology services company, on its acquisition of Vistorm, a leading provider of information assurance and managed security services. The deal was led by Donald Stewart. Melanie Wadsworth, Simon Hughes and Oliver Staple completed the team. The Reading office of Osborne Clarke acted for Vistorm. (April 2008)

Faegre & Benson Advises Geo Genesis Group on its Admission To Trading on PLUS

Faegre & Benson LLP advised Geo Genesis Group Ltd (“Geo Genesis” or “GGG”) on its admission to trading on the PLUS-quoted market of PLUS Markets plc, which became effective on 8 April 2008. Simon Holden led the transaction from the Faegre & Benson London office, assisted by Robert Darwin, Kamalprit Lally, Simon Hughes and James Barker. He was also assisted by Theresa Dykoschak in the Minneapolis office. (April 2008)

Faegre & Benson Advises Long-standing Client StatPro

The London office of international law firm Faegre & Benson LLP advised long-standing client StatPro, a provider of portfolio analytics and data solutions for the global asset management industry, on its acquisition of Performa, a supplier of software solutions, for £8 million in a combination of cash and shares. (March 2008)

AIM Remains Number One Choice for Listings Despite Tighter Regulation

The Taking AIM Survey 2008, undertaken by Baker Tilly in partnership with Faegre & Benson, was carried out by an independent research consultancy. The survey involved 200 companies currently quoted on AIM, 50 private companies and 50 institutional investors actively investing in companies listed on AIM. Of the 200 companies listed on AIM, 60 are overseas companies and 140 are UK companies. (March 2008)

AIM Strengthens Global Appeal Despite Difficult Economic Conditions

The Taking AIM Survey 2008, undertaken by Baker Tilly in partnership with Faegre & Benson, was carried out by an independent research consultancy. The survey involved 200 companies currently quoted on AIM, 50 private companies and 50 institutional investors actively investing in companies listed on AIM. Of the 200 companies listed on AIM, 60 are overseas companies and 140 are UK companies. (March 2008)

John Grobowski to Head Faegre & Benson’s Shanghai Office

SHANGHAI, China — Faegre & Benson LLP is pleased to announce that John V. Grobowski has joined the firm as managing partner of its Shanghai office and co-chair of its 15-member China practice. Grobowski joins a legal team that has enjoyed tremendous growth since the opening of Faegre & Benson’s Shanghai office in 2001. (February 2008)

Armed for Success: Faegre & Benson Advises on Aim Listing

The London office of international law firm Faegre & Benson LLP advised Zimmerman Adams International, nomad and broker, and Alexander David Securities Limited, placing agent, in their role as advisers to Armor Designs Inc (ADI) on its admission to AIM. (January 2008)

London and Shanghai Offices of Faegre & Benson Collaborate on AIM Listing for China-Based Company

The London and Shanghai offices of international law firm Faegre & Benson LLP have advised Natsun Holdings Ltd on its admission to trading on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange. (January 2008)

Faegre & Benson Advises on Greek AIM Admission

The London office of international law firm Faegre & Benson LLP represented the joint brokers and nominated adviser to Globo PLC, a leading Greek information technology company, on its recent admission to trading on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange. Globo’s market capitalization on admission to AIM was more than £26 million. (January 2008)

Faegre & Benson Completes Fitting Exposure Deal

The London office of international law firm Faegre & Benson LLP advised the shareholders of Fitting Exposure Limited on its sale to Promotion Space Group Limited. (December 2007)