USA Guide 2026 : USA - Nationwide
Ranked Individuals
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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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Paul Hastings advised the underwriters in connection with a $2.6 billion senior notes offering by Celanese U.S. Holding.
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Paul Hastings has done a nice job of building a comprehensive financing practice.
The Paul Hastings team is very solution-oriented and client-friendly.
The team offers creativity, flexibility, depth of knowledge and availability.
The firm has a very good feel for what's going on in the market and provides a tip-top level of client service.
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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.
Colin Diamond is cochair of the firm's global capital markets practice. He stands out for his extensive representation of issuers and underwriters in complex equity transactions.
Colin is very focused, experienced, versatile and a true expert.
He does complex transactions with ease.
Colin gives exceptional advice, not just on governance and deal issues, but also on managing difficult dynamics.
Corey Wright is frequently called upon to advise on underwritten debt offerings, with experience spanning high-yield and investment grade offerings.
Corey is quick, knows the market and is a great lawyer.
Jeffrey Hartlin has notable experience advising clients in the biopharmaceutical industry on IPOs and debt offerings, among other issues.
Jeff is an expert in capital raising in the life sciences sector.
Jonathan Ko is a Los Angeles-based partner in the securities and capital markets practice of Paul Hastings. He has experience handling IPOs alongside debt and equity work for both issuer and underwriter clients.
Jonathan has been real pleasure to work with. He is incredibly responsive to us and he has a great understanding of the laws and issues.
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.
John Cobb is co-chair of the global finance practice. Based in the New York office, he regularly acts for both issuers and underwriters on sophisticated high-yield debt offerings.
John is a long-time trusted adviser who always goes the extra mile to ensure that we are getting the service we need.
Seo is a fantastic lawyer, knows the subject matter very well and is highly effective.
Seo is highly competent, very experienced and business and strategy savvy.
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USA 2026
Practice area: Capital Markets: Debt & Equity
Location: California
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