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ANTONIOS BACKOS
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International Corporate Group
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New York, Athens, Piraeus
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212-922-2213
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abackos@wfw.com
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Summary
Antonios joins from the New York office
of Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP where he was Partner in the Corporate
Department. His focus of work includes U.S. securities law, private
equity, M&A and other general corporate representation. He has
represented domestic and foreign private issuers in initial public and
other securities offerings. In addition, he has represented acquirers
and targets in a range of public and private M&A transactions, both
in the U.S. and internationally. He has extensive experience in
cross-border
private equity transactions and has also advised on management buyouts
and restructurings. He has a particular focus in the shipping
industry.
Antonios was admitted to the New York bar
in 1998 and has worked in the New York and London offices of Weil, Gotshal
& Manges LLP between 1997 and 2005 where he gained significant transaction
experience in US capital markets, M&A (public and private), private
equity and restructuring transactions.
Education and Qualifications
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J.D., University of Michigan Law School
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M.Sc. (Econ.), The London School of
Economics
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| 1991
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B.S. (Wharton), B.A. with distinction;
magna cum laude, University of Pennsylvania |
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