Finance & Capital Markets (International & Cross-Border)

Chambers Review

Paul Hastings has a highly respected corporate offering with an excellent reputation for its cross-office collaboration and strong global network. The team stands out for its work on complex cross-border cases, frequently directing negotiations and advising clients in relation to deals in key foreign markets, particularly in Europe, Africa and Asia jurisdictions. Clients praise the firm's deep bench consisting of highly qualified and capable lawyers, with the commercial awareness and legal expertise to successfully achieve transactional goals. The firm is regularly sought after by US and overseas investors for its international appeal and ability to collaborate seamlessly with local counsel and provide timely legal support worldwide.

The firm offers strong capabilities across banking and finance, with highly adept teams in the securitisation space. US teams frequently act for private equity firms and asset managers on their cross-border finance needs, and the US group performs well in transatlantic deals for both US and foreign clients. The firm has a noted handle on Asian markets, with California teams often advising lenders and borrowers on inbound and outbound work and frequently cooperating with internal teams in the region. The firm also utilises its presence in São Paulo and is well versed in providing cross-border guidance to US investors into Latin America.