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John Cobb

John Cobb

USA 2026

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Ranked in 3 practice areas

About

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Practice Areas

John H. Cobb is the co-chair of the Global Finance practice of Paul Hastings and is based in the firm’s New York office. John’s practice focuses on handling leveraged loan and capital markets transactions. He has extensive experience representing banks and private credit funds, as well as issuers, in connection with a broad range of banking and securities transactions, including first and second lien credit facilities, bridge loan facilities, high-yield and investment grade debt offerings, mezzanine financings, liability management transactions, and restructurings and reorganizations. He also has represented both public and private companies in connection with general corporate and securities law matters.

Personal

St John's University, J.D.

Providence College, B.S.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Private Credit - USA - Nationwide

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

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.

Banking & Finance - New York

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial
John Cobb is best known for his adept representation of significant financial institutions. He regularly acts for these clients as arrangers and agents in syndicated lending transactions.

Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States - USA - Nationwide

Band 5
Band 5

Individual Editorial

John Cobb is co-chair of the global finance practice. Based in the New York office, he regularly acts for both issuers and underwriters on sophisticated high-yield debt offerings.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

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

    Private CreditChambers Guide to the USA
  • He is a very strong lawyer with extensive experience.

    Banking & FinanceChambers Guide to the USA
  • John is a long-time trusted adviser who always goes the extra mile to ensure that we are getting the service we need.

    Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United StatesChambers Guide to the USA

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