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Paul Hastings LLP

Capital Markets: Equity: Issuer Counsel

Global Guide 2026 : USA

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Paul Hastings LLP

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Capital Markets: Equity: Issuer Counsel - USA

Band 4

What the Team is Known For
Paul Hastings LLP is a capable capital markets firm with a global reach, acting for issuing companies and investment banks. The firm has particular expertise in debt offerings and garners praise for its expertise in high-yield bond mandates. The attorneys are well versed in a range of cross-border transactions and are particularly experienced in the technology, energy, and real estate industries.
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Work Highlights

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  • Paul Hastings LLP advised a Goldman Sachs-led syndicate of underwriters in connection with the issuance of $2.05 billion senior guaranteed notes.

Strengths

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  • Paul Hastings handled a number of issues that required innovation and were able to guide us practically and in a timely manner throughout.

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  • The Paul Hastings team had availability, speed, knowledge and experience.

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  • Their understanding and ability to support clients and stay ahead of new SEC requirements has been unparalleled.

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  • Paul Hastings has unmatched depth on the bench across multiple discliplines.

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  • The Paul Hastings capital markets team were extremely knowledgeable from associate to partner.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Frank Lopez
    Frank Lopez

    Frank Lopez

    Frank Lopez is the Chair of Paul Hastings. He concentrates his practice on securities transactions, working with issuing companies and investment banks on the full range of debt and equity financings.

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  • Colin Diamond
    Colin Diamond

    Colin Diamond

    Colin Diamond stands out for his extensive representation of issuers and underwriters in complex equity transactions.

    • He is a pleasure to work with.

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    • Colin is absolutely outstanding and will run through walls for clients.

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    • Colin is not only an exceptional lawyer but he works hard, leads his team well and gets things done.

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  • Corey Wright
    Corey Wright

    Corey Wright

    Corey Wright is frequently called upon to advise on underwritten debt offerings, with experience spanning high-yield and investment grade offerings.

    • He is excellent with complex issues and complex capital structures.

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    • Corey is a grizzled veteran and also an extremely creative problem solver who figures out ways to get to a 'yes'.

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  • Jeffrey T. Hartlin
    Jeffrey T. Hartlin

    Jeffrey T. Hartlin

    Jeffrey Hartlin has notable experience advising clients in the biopharmaceutical industry on IPOs and debt offerings, among other issues.

    • Jeffrey always offers sage advice on capital markets, corporate matters and strategic questions.

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  • Jonathan Ko
    Jonathan Ko

    Jonathan Ko

    Jonathan Ko is a Los Angeles based partner in the Securities and Capital Markets practice. He has experience handling IPOs alongside debt and equity work for both issuer and underwriter clients.

    • Jonathan is a deeply knowledgeable securtities attorney who gives really solution-oriented guidance.

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    • He is a super smart guy and great working on both the bank and company side.

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  • Will Burns
    Will Burns

    Will Burns

    Will Burns of Paul Hastings LLP represents clients in a range of capital markets transactions including debt and equity offerings, SPAC transactions and high-yield offerings.

    • I can always reach him. He always has thoughtful insight and, most importantly, he gets me an answer.

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    • Will is super responsive, willing to help and knowledgable.

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  • John Cobb
    John Cobb

    John Cobb

    John Cobb is cochair of the global finance practice. Based in the New York office, he regularly acts for both issuers and underwriters on sophisticated high-yield and investment-grade debt offerings.

    • He's very good and creative on thinking through and constructing considerations.

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    • John is dialled-in, connected, knows what is going on in the industry and is a really business-oriented debt lawyer.

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  • Seo Salimi
    Seo Salimi

    Seo Salimi

    Seo Salimi is held in particularly high esteem for his expertise in the life sciences sector, with clients benefiting from his impressive track record in equity capital markets work for pharmaceutical, medical companies and investment banks.

    • Seo is great to work with, truly a problem-solver and understands the business.

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    • Seo knows and understands the law. He has a style which allows him to apply that knowledge in way which is incredibly collegial - focused on creating space for mutual resolution.

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    • The way he practices, speaks, advises and pays attention is extremely impressive.

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  • Maximilian P. Kirchner
    Maximilian P. Kirchner

    Maximilian P. Kirchner

    Maximilian Kirchner is an adept high-yield practitioner who wins broad acclaim for his work on bond issuances. His clients include banks, private equity groups and corporates.

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Ranked Individuals at Paul Hastings LLP (10)

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    Will Burns

    Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States

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    Frank Lopez

    Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States

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    Colin Diamond

    Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States

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    Corey Wright

    Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States

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  • Profile image of John Cobb

    John Cobb

    Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States

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  • Profile image of Seo Salimi

    Seo Salimi

    Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States

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  • Profile image of Jeffrey T. Hartlin

    Jeffrey T. Hartlin

    Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States

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  • Profile image of Jonathan Ko

    Jonathan Ko

    Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States

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  • Profile image of Maximilian P. Kirchner

    Maximilian P. Kirchner

    Capital Markets: High-Yield Products

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