Paul Hastings LLP‘s tax expertise extends to advising on M&A, establishing credit fund structures, and advising on securitisations, among other matters. Arun Birla, an expert in international tax, co-leads the department alongside Jiten Tank, whose practice covers M&A, private equity transactions, and corporate and financial restructurings. Michael Ward joined from A&O Shearman in August 2023, and brings strength in capital markets matters. Jee Yoon Chung and Abigail Hung are key names.
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‘Excellent customer engagement and highly competent, they treat clients as partners, and work with their clients as opposed to working for their clients.’
‘Jiten Tank has superb intellect, technical expertise and always a treat to engage with. Goes above and beyond - with a sense of humour, too.’
‘Mike Ward is very user-friendly and knowledgeable about the market.’
‘I found the team to be responsive, and I enjoy working with them. They work well with the firm's other practice areas, e.g. the PH Finance team. They appear to me to be technically strong on finance-related tax matters.’
‘I have enjoyed working with Jiten Tank and Abigail Hung. Both are very responsive and technically strong. They have been prepared to learn more about our business and the ways in which they can support us effectively, which is appreciated. ’
Work highlights
- Assisted Activuum SG with the closings of Fund VI and Fund VII and have also worked closely with them in dealing with the ongoing tax structuring aspects of their funds.
- Advised Macquarie, Golub, GIC, CDPQ, Guggenheim, PSP, GS, KKR, CVC, SMBC and Mizhuo on a £1.1bn private credit financing to refinance the syncicated debt of Civica.
- Represented Arcmont Asset Management in connection with providing a unitranche financing for Warburg Pincus and TA Associates’ acquisition of the Epassi Group.
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Practice head
Arun Birla; Jiten Tank
Other key lawyers
Michael Ward; Abigail Hung; Jee Yoon Chung