Well regarded for its ability to marry ‘strong technical lawyering’ with ’practical, business-aware advice’, Paul Hastings LLP advises its diverse roster of clients across the full range of corporate transactions, including public and private M&A. Practice head Matthew Poxon is a go-to adviser on public company matters, while David Prowse is praised for his ability to ‘distill complex legal issues into actionable choices.’
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Testimonials
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- ‘Deep knowledge, applied in a pragmatic way precisely when needed by the client.'
- ‘Matthew Poxon is a stand-out leader in his field. Able to navigate complex issues with common sense, prioritising the practical needs of the client as opposed to pursuing legal points for the sake of it.'
- ‘What stood out with the team was their deep bench of technical expertise paired with a commercial mindset. In the M&A transactions we worked with PH, they demonstrated not only a command of the legal landscape but also an ability to tailor their advice to our business priorities and risk appetite.'
Key clients
- B Shareholders of The Co-operative Bank p.l.c.
- G42
- STG Partners, LLC &|Alliance Bidco Limited
- dss+
- Travelsoft
- City Group Football Limited
- The Bank of London
- Abercrombie & Kent
- Quintessential Brands
- PineBridge Benson Elliot
Work highlights
Advised the sellers of The Co-operative Bank p.l.c. on its sale to Coventry Building Society for approximately $1 billion.
Advised G42 on Microsoft’s $1.5 billion strategic investment in the leading UAE-based AI group.
Advised STG Partners on its public takeover of LSE-listed Gresham Technologies.
Practice head
Matthew Poxon
Other key lawyers
David Prowse; Matthew Calvert