Corporate/M&A: Takeover Defense
USA Guide 2024 : New York
Band 2
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Paul Hastings LLP represents clients from a wide range of industries, including life sciences, telecommunications and energy. The corporate team's expertise spans issues such as international joint ventures, activism defense, private M&A and cross-border deals. The firm is a top choice among a number of corporations, financial institutions and private investment fund. The group's international reach extends across Asia, Latin America and Europe.
Work Highlights
- Paul Hastings LLP represented SD Biosensor and SJL Partners in their acquisition of Meridian Bioscience for $1.5 billion.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Paul Hastings is incredibly responsive and provides great business-driven guidance."
"Clients want lawyers who provide the best service, including absolute responsiveness, and Paul Hastings delivers."
"Paul Hastings is incredibly responsive and provides great business-driven guidance."
"Clients want lawyers who provide the best service, including absolute responsiveness, and Paul Hastings delivers."
Notable Practitioners
Global cochair of the firm's M&A practice, Eduardo Gallardo is well thought of for the quality of his activism takeover defense work, which is incorporated into his diverse corporate practice. He acts for clients hailing from a number of industries.
"Eduardo is a superstar when it comes to sophisticated, high-impact public company advisory work. He's extremely intelligent and strategically impressive."
"Eduardo is a fountain of knowledge on cutting edge governance issues and a respected thought leader in the tight-knit world of corporate governance professionals."
"Eduardo is an expert in sophisticated governance work."
"Eduardo is a very knowledgeable and commercial attorney."
Sean Donahue is chair of Paul Hastings' public company advisory practice and cochair of the shareholder activism and takeover defense practice. He is recognized for his deep expertise in activism and takeover defence matters.
"Sean has a sophisticated view of the activism defense landscape and commercial viability of different initiatives. He's an excellent attorney."
"Sean is a leading corporate and activist defense lawyer."
"Sean is always thinking several steps ahead."
Carl Sanchez focuses his practice on substantial domestic and cross-border M&A for public and private companies. He offers strong advice across a number of industries, including life sciences, financial services and technology.
Ranked Lawyers at
Paul Hastings LLP
New York