With a client roster composed of leading corporations, financial institutions, and private investment funds, the Paul Hastings practice has vast experience of advising on cross-border M&A and joint ventures. From New York, the ‘strong’ Eduardo Gallardo co-heads the group and focuses on takeover defense and corporate governance matters, and Steve Camahort co-leads from San Francisco. In New York, Jon Kubek and Mike Huang are noted for their ability to handle multijurisdictional transactions. Also operating out of New York, Robert Leung focuses on complex financing transactions. David Hernand has left the firm.
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Testimonials
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‘The team led by Robert and Mike have an outstanding capacity to run complex transactions. They can deliver a very experienced legal advice, with knowledge on the relevant industry and come back with legal solution always ahead of the deadline.’
‘Robert Leung has very good communicational skills; he really understands the business and provides legal solutions that fit the need of his clients. He engages in negotiation with respect, but also with ambition and clear goals.’
‘Strong team of M&A practitioners with a developing insurance practice.’
‘Attention to detail. Availability when needed.'
- 'Eduardo Gallardo - strong head of M&A practice.’
Key clients
- Aerojet Rocketdyne
- Nokia
- SD Biosensor
- Macquarie
- Moody’s
- Sisecam Chemical Resources
- Barnes & Noble Education, Inc.
- Javelin Global Commodities
- Acadia Pharmaceuticals
- Mitsubishi Corporation
Lawyers
Practice head
Steve Camahort; Eduardo Gallardo
Other key lawyers
Robert Leung; Jon Kubek; Mike Huang