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Paul Hastings LLP

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Paul Hastings LLP

Rankings

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Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Paul Hastings LLP handles enforcement work on behalf of clients. Its team can handle matters brought by the CFTC, FINRA as well as advising clients on compliance and other transactional matters with derivative elements.

Strengths

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  • Paul Hastings is distinguished by its subject matter expertise, pragmatism and comprehensive risk assessment.

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  • The team has deep credit derivative experience and knowledge as well as excellent responsiveness.

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  • The team is excellent at complexity, whether advising defensively or offensively.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Michael L Spafford
    Band 1Michael L Spafford

    Michael L Spafford

    Michael Spafford is highly recognized for his litigation and regulatory enforcement experience.

    • He is a leader in the derivatives bar.

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    • Michael is extremely knowledgeable, a subject matter expert and a pragmatic leader.

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  • Band 1Renato Mariotti
    Band 1Renato Mariotti

    Renato Mariotti

    Renato Mariotti is well known for his enforcement practice, advocating on behalf of clients in investigations brought by the SEC, FINRA and DOJ.

    • Renato is one of the best lawyers in the industry. He is creative and brilliant.

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  • Up and ComingJaime Madell
    Up and ComingJaime Madell

    Jaime Madell

    Jaime Madell is an up-and-coming partner who is well regarded for his work with banks and financial institutions in equity derivaitves transactions.

    • Jaime is fantastic, knowledgeable and always pleasant to work with.

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Ranked Individuals at Paul Hastings LLP (4)

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