
Paul Hastings LLP advises on tax aspects of M&A and private equity transactions, in addition to covering a range of tax structuring issues. Arun Birla, who is a managing partner of the firm, co-leads the department with Jiten Tank, a key name for securitisations. Michael Ward has key aptitude in tax aspects of leveraged finance. Jee Yoon Chung is active for corporate and private equity clients.
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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.’
‘Arun Birla and Jee Yoon Hung are 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
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Practice head
Arun Birla; Jiten Tank
Other key lawyers
Michael Ward; Abigail Hung; Jee Yoon Hung