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Paul Hastings LLP

Corporate/M&A: The Elite

USA Guide 2026 : California: San Francisco, Silicon Valley & Surrou

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Paul Hastings LLP

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Corporate/M&A: The Elite - California: San Francisco, Silicon Valley & Surrou

Band 4

What the Team is Known For
A well-respected international firm with capabilities across California. Maintains a fine track record for its work on behalf of corporations and other stakeholders on M&A, and offers wide-ranging industry expertise across healthcare, technology, and media and entertainment. Provides counsel on a variety of corporate transactions and leveraged financings. Particularly highly regarded for its capabilities on complex cross-border transactions.
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Work Highlights

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  • Paul Hastings advised Vantage Discovery on its sale to Shopify.

Strengths

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  • Paul Hastings has very experienced, practical M&A lawyers.

    Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondentUSA

  • What distinguishes this firm is its business acumen and a deep and detailed understanding of the relevant legal issues.

    Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondentUSA

  • They have deep understanding of the law across jurisdictions and wide industry knowledge.

    Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondentUSA

  • They do a good job balancing the corporate considerations alongside legal considerations.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Deyan P Spiridonov
    Deyan P Spiridonov

    Deyan P Spiridonov

    Deyan Spiridonov has extensive experience in joint ventures and complex transactions. He represents clients in the financial services, consumer products, and technology industries, among others.

    • He is an outstanding attorney.

      Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondentUSA

    • Deyan is such a great business partner. I can go to him with any question and he will give me a pragmatic response. He is my secret weapon.

      Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondentUSA
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  • Steve L Camahort
    Steve L Camahort

    Steve L Camahort

    Steve Camahort handles an extensive range of corporate transactions, with a particular focus on technology and life sciences M&A.

    • He is unflappable, cool and level-headed in negotiation style.

      Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondentUSA

    • He is an amazing lawyer who seamlessly blends expertise and industry knowledge to provide practical advice.

      Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondentUSA

    • He has an excellent understanding of the business side, is a rational thinker and is always available .

      Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondentUSA
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California: San Diego

California: San Francisco, Silicon Valley & Surrou

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