Akin Gump Advises Digital First Media in Purchase of Boston Herald

March 19, 2018

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(New York) – Digital First Media, one of the largest publishers of locally based print and online media in the United States, has announced that it has completed the acquisition of the Boston Herald.

The Boston Herald’s roots date back to 1846 when it was a single two-sided sheet of news published by a group of Boston printers. In more recent times, the media company has been anchored by the 64,500-circulation Herald, known for its eye-catching Page 1 photos and headlines, and also has a loyal online following at BostonHerald.com.

The Akin Gump team advising Digital First Media was led by corporate partner David D’Urso. He was joined by financial restructuring partner Lisa Beckerman and associate Edan Lisovicz; corporate counsel Timothy Clark and senior practice attorney Aimee Jalazo; labor and employment partner Lauren Leyden, counsel Desiree Busching and associate Jeffrey Wiener; and tax counsel Brandon Morris.

Founded in 1945, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP is a leading international law firm with more than 900 lawyers in offices throughout the United States, Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

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