Paul Hastings LLP

Paul Hastings LLP’s broad expertise encompasses high-yield bonds, asset-based loans, and syndicated bank loans, the firm is also a key port of call for investment funds and private credit funds for distressed lending and special situations. John Cobb and Jennifer Yount co-lead the team from New York, and Cobb is often engaged in leveraged loan and capital market transactions and is a strong choice for banks and private credit funds on banking and securities transactions. Yount’s recent caseload encompasses advising Goldman Sachs on Thoma Bravo’s $5.3bn take-private acquisition of Darktrace and the $1.95bn financing for R.R. Donnelley’s acquisition of Valassis Communications. Morgan Bale is well-regarded for his capabilities in domestic and international investment-grade finance transactions and counts Bank of America, Barclays, and Goldman Sachs on his client roster. Marc Lashbrook is noted for his strength in commercial bank financings and David Barash is skilled at acquisition financings and refinancing. Paris Theofanidis, Randal Palach, Joshua Zelig, and Erec Winandy are other key team members. Corey Wright joined the team in July 2025.