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Paul Hastings LLP

Private Credit

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Paul Hastings LLP

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Private Credit - USA - Nationwide

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 advised a club of private credit lenders in providing for Clearlake Capital's $5.3 billion majority growth investment in ModMed.

Strengths

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  • I have worked on various complex transactions with Paul Hastings. Their ability to breakdown complex issues and explain them is top-notch.

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  • I have worked on a handful of complex deal situations with Paul Hastings, and they always have someone with the right expertise to address our concerns.

    Private Credit respondentUSA

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 advise industry-leading clients on complex financings.

    • Jennifer is the best in the business.

      Private Credit respondentUSA

    • Jennifer is an exceptional lawyer and a client service specialist.

      Private Credit respondentUSA
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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 co-chair of the Paul Hastings global finance practice.

    • Jennifer is incredibly sharp and a truly great lawyer who places a premium on client service, responsiveness and attentiveness to her client's matters and concerns.

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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 co-chair of Paul Hastings' global finance practice.

    • John is an incredible lawyer. He is attuned to his client's focus areas and ensures that we are wel represented.

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  • Peter Williams
    Peter Williams

    Peter Williams

    Peter Willams is co-head of the firm's private credit practice. He has a deep track record operating in the industry.

    • He's a great attorney who pays attention to the details and provides sound advice.

      Private Credit respondentUSA

    • He has a great understanding of the market and of client service.

      Private Credit respondentUSA

    • He is top-notch for client service, has a good pulse on the market and thinks like a businessperson.

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