Jointly overseen by New York-based John Cobb and Jennifer Yount, Paul Hastings LLP is knowledgeable of asset-based loans, mezzanine debt, and syndicated bank loans. Notably, the firm is also experienced in debt financing and preferred equity transactions, as well as distressed lending. Working out of Chicago, Holly Snow is often engaged in debtor-in-possession financing, renewable energy project financing, and working capital financing. Located in Palo Alto, Lindsay Sparks is well-versed in debt capital market transactions, fund finance, and secured lending issues. In Houston, James Longhofer’s broad caseload encompasses preferred equity investments, acquisition financing, and mezzanine financing. New York-based Morgan Bale is another key member of the practice.
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Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'Paul Hastings has a deep bench of fantastic lawyers, who are able to efficiently cover all types of financing transaction.'
- 'They are one of a small handful of firms that are equally as well-recognised for syndicated and private credit transactions, making them a go-to destination for deals that may straddle the products.'
Key clients
- Aptiv Corporation
- Arcline Investment Management L.P
Work highlights
Represented Aptiv Corporation as the borrower on the financing for a $2.5 billion bridge credit facility, to partially finance the share repurchase of up to $3.0billion of Aptiv’s ordinary shares.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
John Cobb; Jennifer Yount \n \n
Other key lawyers
Holly Snow; Lindsay Sparks; James Longhofer; Morgan Bale