The Firm is representing J.P. Morgan Europe Limited, JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. and Goldman Sachs Bank USA in connection with the £1.115 billion bridge financing for Michael Kors (USA), Inc. and Michael Kors Holdings Limited related to the announced acquisition of Jimmy Choo PLC.
Michael Kors is an award-winning designer of luxury accessories and ready-to-wear. His namesake company, established in 1981, currently produces a range of products under Michael Kors Collection, MICHAEL Michael Kors and Michael Kors Mens, including accessories, footwear, watches, jewelry, ready-to-wear and a full line of fragrance products. Michael Kors stores are operated, either directly or through licensing partners, in many cities in the world, including New York, Beverly Hills, Chicago, London, Milan, Paris, Munich, Istanbul, Dubai, Seoul, Tokyo and Hong Kong.
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