Paul Hastings LLP advises on tax aspects of M&A and private equity transactions, in addition to covering a range of tax structuring issues. Michael Ward has key aptitude in tax aspects of leveraged finance. Jee Yoon Chung is active for corporate and private equity clients. Arun Birla departed the team in October 2025.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Testimonials
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- 'The people make the difference. Jiten Tank, Stephen Nicolas, and Jee Yoon Chung are fantastic. Expert knowledge, approachable and easy to talk to. They provide an excellent service. We value their work and all that they do for us.’
- ‘Jee Yoon Chung is professional, competent, business minded and friendly.’
- 'Extremely commercial minded, they know the market well and are pragmatic and solutions driven.'
Key clients
- Oakley Capital
- Golub Capital
- Goldman Sachs
- JP Morgan
- Barclays
- BofA
- BNP Paribas
- Jefferies
- Citi
- Deutsche Bank
- Credit Suisse
- Fidelity
Other key lawyers
Michael Ward; Abigail Hung; Jee Yoon Chung