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Peter Thomas Named a “Dealmaker of the Year” by The American Lawyer
03.28.17
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Washington, D.C.-based Litigation Partner Peter Thomas was recognized as a “Dealmaker of the Year” by
The American Lawyer in 2017. The award series highlights attorneys who have showed creativity, client commitment and business savvy while working on their deals. Peter was honored for his representation of ChemChina in its proposed $43 billion acquisition of Syngenta AG, the largest outbound Chinese investment ever, which received CFIUS clearance in August 2016. The article explains the intricacies of the deal that provoked political and regulatory concerns in the U.S. over the national security implications of a major agrochemical business being acquired by a Chinese state-owned entity and the successful navigation of the process by Peter and his CFIUS team including Dave Shogren while helping to quarterback public and government relations efforts in support of the transaction.
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