Paul Hastings, LLP
About Paul Hastings, LLP
Paul Hastings LLP commands a leading position among global law firms, delivering high-stakes legal counsel rooted in excellence, innovation, and integrity. With a strong international presence spanning North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, the firm is recognized for advising on transformative transactions and precedent-setting litigation. The law firm offers deeply personalized legal strategies supported by meticulous preparation and unrivaled sector-specific knowledge.
Paul Hastings LLP serves a diverse client base, including Fortune 500 companies, private equity firms, financial institutions, sovereign wealth funds, and innovative startups. The firm’s core strength lies in its ability to craft comprehensive legal solutions that address both complex regulatory landscapes and fast-moving commercial demands. Recent representations include multibillion-dollar deals such as GTCR’s $24.25 billion sale of Worldpay and a $6.7 billion merger involving Pactiv Evergreen and Novolex—showcasing the firm’s skill in executing landmark M&A transactions with precision and efficiency.
Paul Hastings LLP offers elite capabilities across key practices including energy and infrastructure, real estate, intellectual property, life sciences, antitrust, financial restructuring, and capital markets. The firm's representation of ZIPS Car Wash in a significant Chapter 11 restructuring exit and the high-profile international arbitration victory for a BYD North America subsidiary reflect a strategic, results-oriented litigation approach.
Paul Hastings LLP continues to earn widespread recognition, having recently been named CLO Arranger Counsel of the Year and Life Sciences IP Litigation Firm of the Year. These honors affirm a long-standing commitment to client advocacy, industry leadership, and legal innovation.
Paul Hastings LLP prioritizes confidentiality and strategic foresight in every engagement, consistently aligning legal efforts with client priorities. From high-profile cross-border transactions to complex regulatory guidance, the firm brings clarity and confidence to clients navigating dynamic global markets. The law firm remains a trusted partner for entities seeking sophisticated counsel and impactful results, reinforcing its role as an architect of business success and legal innovation worldwide.
Practice Areas
- Anti-Corruption and FCPA
- Antitrust and Competition
- Asset Management Securities Enforcement & Compliance
- Bank Regulatory
- Business & Human Rights
- Compliance & Regulatory Counseling
- Consumer Financial Services
- Direct Lending and Private Credit Lending
- ESG & Sustainable Finance
- Emerging Growth Companies
- Energy and Infrastructure
- Entertainment and Media
- Environment and Energy
- FDA Regulatory and Enforcement
- Financial Restructuring
- Fintech
- Futures & Derivatives and Trading
- Global Finance
- Government Affairs
- Impact Investing
- International Trade: Economic Sanctions, Export Controls and National Security
- Investment Funds & Private Capital
- Investment Management
- Life Sciences and Healthcare
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Data Privacy and Cybersecurity
- National Security Regulation and Investigations
- Private Equity
- Private Investment Funds
- SEC Enforcement Defense and Regulatory Counseling
- Securities and Capital Markets
- Shareholder Activism & Takeover Defense
- Structured Credit
- Tax
- Workforce Data And Technology
- Employee Mobility and Trade Secrets
- Employment Counseling and Preventive Advice
- Employment Litigation
- International Employment Law
- Pay Equity Litigation
- Traditional Labor and the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA)
- Workforce Data And Technology
- Workplace Retaliation and Whistleblower Defense
- Executive Compensation, Employee Benefits, and ERISA
- Pay Equity Litigation
- Traditional Labor and the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA)
- ITC Section 337 Investigations
- Patent Litigation
- Patent Office
- Technology Transactions
- Trade Secrets
- Complex Litigation and Arbitration
- Global Dispute Resolution Practice for Japanese Clients
- International Arbitration
- Short Seller Defense
- Investigations and White Collar Defense
- Securities Litigation
- Supreme Court and Appellate Litigation
- Commercial Leasing and Sales Leaseback
- Data Centers
- Global Hospitality Business Enterprise
- Land Use
- Real Estate Acquisitions and Dispositions
- Real Estate Capital Markets
- Real Estate Development and Construction
- Real Estate Equity Investments and Joint Ventures
- Real Estate Finance
- Real Estate Litigation
- Real Estate Restructuring and Reorganization
