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Paul Hastings LLP

Private Credit

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Paul Hastings LLP

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Private Credit - USA

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Paul Hastings is widely considered one of the market's leading choices for sophisticated, high-end direct lending matters. Its impressively experienced team regularly assists a number of household name investor clients on lending matters, ranging from middle-market transactions to syndicated, international financings.
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Work Highlights

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  • Paul Hastings LLP advised Blue Owl Credit, Blackstone Credit and Ares Capital on the USD7.2 billion financing of Permira's take-private acquisition of Squarespace.

Strengths

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  • Paul Hastings always has a good understanding of which terms matter and which terms do not in a negotiation.

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  • Paul Hastings largest strength is their access to resources and their connectivity internally. Their breadth of experience stands out above others.

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  • They think critically about the situation and are always willing to think outside the box.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Jennifer Daly
    Jennifer Daly

    Jennifer Daly

    Jennifer Daly heads the firm's private credit group and is frequently called upon to advice industry-leading clients on complex financings.

    • Jennifer's experience is evident. She knows where things will shake out before negotiations are finalized and she is excellent to work with.

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    • Jennifer is highly responsive and has a great handle on the private credit market.

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    • Jennifer understands what her clients are thinking and what they care about.

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  • Jennifer St. John Yount
    Jennifer St. John Yount

    Jennifer St. John Yount

    Jennifer St. John Yount regularly advises her clients in complex, high-stakes matters, often with a syndicated aspect. She is known for her experience within direct lending and is the cochair of the Paul Hastings global finance practice.

    • Jennifer is very good at navigating complex structures on the front-end, and takes initiative.

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    • Jennifer has a lot of experience and can come to a resolution quickly.

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  • John Cobb
    John Cobb

    John Cobb

    John Cobb is an experienced and well-respected practitioner in the private credit market. He is the cochair of Paul Hastings' global finance practice.

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