Chambers Review

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Banking & Finance - USA

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Paul Hastings boasts a widely spread national group with a particular focus on lender-side and private equity sponsor representation. Particularly noted for its significant presence in the asset-based lending space, and its work with clients on term loans and bridge loans, as well as restructuring matters. Represents a good choice of firm for cross-border transactions, with a pronounced focus on energy financings.

Work Highlights

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  • Paul Hastings advised Apollo Global Management, as lead arrangers, in connection with a term loan provided to BDO USA to fund the creation of an ESOP.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Morgan Bale
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Band 3
Morgan Bale is frequently engaged by clients, including commercial lenders, to advise on acquisition financings.

He's an excellent lawyer who's also very commercial.

He is the best advocate for his clients, while being thoughtful and commercial in negotiations.

He has a significant depth of knowledge in this field.

Jennifer St. John Yount
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Jennifer St. John Yount
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Band 4
Jennifer Yount has a practice which includes advising both banks and alternative lenders on acquisition financings. She has notable experience of providing counsel on refinancings.

She balances legal points with commercial reality very well.

She is smart, articulate and overall outstanding.

John Cobb
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John Cobb
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Band 4

John Cobb is best known for his adept representation of significant financial institutions. He regularly acts for these clients as arrangers and agents on syndicated lending transactions.

He's extremely commercial, very knowledgeable and very thoughtful in situations.

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Joshua Zelig
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Band 4
Joshua Zelig is rapidly developing his experience handling large financing matters. He often works on behalf of large commercial banks and private lenders.

He is commercial and technically proficient.

Ranked Lawyers at
Paul Hastings LLP

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Morgan Bale
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Jennifer St. John Yount
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Jennifer St. John Yount
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John Cobb
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John Cobb
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Joshua Zelig
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David Barash
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Marc R. Lashbrook
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