George R. Bason, Jr.

We are advising the special committee of the board of directors of MSG Networks on the transaction

Davis Polk is advising CSX Corp. on its acquisition of New England’s Pan Am Railways, Inc., whose rail carrier subsidiaries comprise North America’s largest regional railroad. Financial…

Davis Polk is advising Traton SE on its $3.7 billion acquisition of Navistar International Corp. Traton, which already owns an approximately 16.7% stake in Navistar, will acquire all…

Davis Polk is advising XTO Energy Inc. in connection with its all cash tender offer to purchase all outstanding units of beneficial interest in Hugoton Royalty Trust. The tender offer is…

Davis Polk is advising Kyocera Corporation in connection with its proposed acquisition of the shares of common stock of AVX Corporation not already owned by Kyocera for $21.75 per share or…

Davis Polk is advising CenterState Bank Corporation on its all-stock merger of equals with South State Corporation to create a leading Southeastern-based regional bank with a total market…

Davis Polk is advising Baker Hughes, a GE company on a series of long-term agreements that amend the commercial and technological relationships with General Electric Company. Under the…

Davis Polk is advising J.P. Morgan Securities LLC as financial adviser to Newfield Exploration Company in connection with its approximately $5.5 billion acquisition by Encana…

Davis Polk is advising Tyson Foods, Inc. on its $2.16 billion acquisition of the Keystone Foods business from Marfrig Global Foods. The transaction, which is expected to close in mid-fiscal…

Davis Polk is advising Kosmos Energy Ltd. on its $1.225 billion proposed acquisition of Deep Gulf Energy from First Reserve and other shareholders. The acquisition is expected to close…