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Paul Hastings LLP

Private Equity: Buyouts

USA Guide 2026 : California


Paul Hastings LLP

Rankings

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Private Equity: Buyouts - California

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Paul Hastings is considered a destination practice for private equity matters, particularly in the technology and life sciences sectors. Its attorneys are held in high esteem for their work in midmarket transactions and venture capital financings, alongside offering additional strength in tax, fund formation and regulatory compliance.

Work Highlights

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  • Paul Hastings advised Symphony Technology Group on its acquisition of Yodlee.

Strengths

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  • The team has an exceptional understanding of our business model. They go beyond pure legal analysis to provide commercially-grounded advice that aligns with how we evaluate risk. Their ability to anticipate business considerations, not just legal issues, makes them a true partner in decision-making and a differentiator compared to other firms.

    Private Equity: Buyouts respondentUSA
  • What set the Paul Hastings team apart was their lightning-fast counsel and ability to cut through issues quickly. They were always available, moved the process forward without delay, and gave clear, practical guidance.

    Private Equity: Buyouts respondentUSA
  • The firm has a solid blend of commercial judgment and legal acumen. They team are always commercial and constructive and have the ability to focus on core issues that matter versus getting caught in minutiae.

    Private Equity: Buyouts respondentUSA
  • They have an exceptional understanding of our business, what actually matters to us and what we care about. They are helpful in making it clear for us what we should care about.

    Private Equity: Buyouts respondentUSA
  • The team is fantastic to work with. They work meticulously to ensure they consistently deliver a high-quality outcome for us and our portfolio companies. They always act with our best interests in mind and bring a breadth of experience to each engagement, which has been a differentiator for our more complex situations.

    Private Equity: Buyouts respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Dana Kromm
    Band 3Dana Kromm

    Dana Kromm

    Dana Kromm exhibits strength in private equity transactions as part of a diverse corporate offering. She is experienced in handling domestic and cross-border deals on behalf of private equity funds and their portfolio companies.
    • Dana is outstanding, dependable and a great partner to work with.

      Private Equity: Buyouts respondentUSA
    • Dana shined in her ability to focus on what matters and to think creatively - he shined on that. I cannot recommend her highly enough.

      Private Equity: Buyouts respondentUSA

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