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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Testimonials
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- '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.'
- 'Their teams are well-coordinated and responsive. They are efficient negotiators, who approach transactions with a cooperative spirit, avoiding unnecessary friction and delivering a better product all-around because of it.'
- 'Their well-above-average deal flow leaves their entire bench well-versed in market trends, both at the partner and counsel/associate level.'
Key clients
- Aptiv Corporation
- Arcline Investment Management L.P
- Chord Energy Corporation
- DuraVent, Inc.
- Flexpoint Ford
- Genesis Energy, L.P
- Industrial Growth Partners
- Javelin Global Commodities
- Kayne Anderson
- May River Capital
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.
- Advised Arcline Investment Management, L.P on the financing of its $1.8 billion purchase of Kaman Corporation.
- Advised Goldman Sachs on the financing for Thoma Bravo’s $5.3 billion all-cash take-private acquisition of UK-based AI cybersecurity company Darktrace.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
John Cobb; Jennifer Yount
Other key lawyers
Holly Snow; Lindsay Sparks; James Longhofer; Morgan Bale