Renewable Energy
United States
04 June 2025
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP advises on an array of environmental-related transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, financing of projects, and commercial real estate developments. Operating from the Washington DC office, William Thomas oversees the practice and is noted for his international environmental law capabilities, alongside acting as a key advisor to companies, financiers, and developers on transactions and projects. Recent work highlights of his include advising HBC on its acquisition of Neiman Marcus Group and Reochem on its acquisition of KIK Consumer Products’ Auto Care business.
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Work highlights
Advising HBC, parent company of Saks Fifth Avenue, on its $2.65 billion acquisition of Neiman Marcus Group, parent company of Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman.
Advised Recochem, a portfolio company of CapVest Partners LLP, on its acquisition of KIK Consumer Products’ Auto Care business.
Advised American International Group, Inc. on its definitive agreement to sell its global individual personal travel insurance and assistance business to Zurich Insurance Group for $600 million in cash plus additional earn-out consideration.
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William Thomas