Paul Hastings Representing Fitness International In Acquisition of 171 Bally Total Fitness Clubs

November 21, 2011

Orange County, CA

(November 21, 2011) - Paul Hastings LLP, a leading global law firm, announced today that the firm is representing Fitness International, LLC, an affiliate of LA Fitness International, LLC, an owner of fitness clubs, in the proposed acquisition of assets relating to 171 Bally Total Fitness clubs. The transaction remains subject to various closing conditions.

Corporate partner Brandon Howald led the Paul Hastings team, which included partners Douglas Schaaf, John Simonis, and William Simpson and attorney Lindsay Sparks.

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