Paul J Shim

Ranked in 2 Practice Areas

Band 2

Corporate/M&A

New York

22 Years Ranked

Band 3

Private Equity: Buyouts

New York

5 Years Ranked

Ranked in Guides

Global 2025

About

Provided by Paul J Shim

USA

Practice Areas

Paul’s practice focuses on public and private merger and acquisition transactions for corporate, private equity, sovereign wealth fund and principal investor clients. He also provides advice regarding governance matters and the fiduciary duties of officers and directors to corporations and their boards, including advice related to shareholder activism preparation and response. Paul has been recognized multiple times as a “Dealmaker of the Year” by The American Lawyer, and is ranked among leading M&A lawyers in all major directories.

Career

Joined firm (1987); Partner (1996). J.D., cum laude, NYU (1987). S.B., S.M., Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1984).

Professional Memberships

Fellow, American Bar Foundation

Member, New York and New Jersey Bars

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

USA

Corporate/M&A - New York

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Paul Shim applies his years of experience to the handling of sophisticated M&A on behalf of public and private companies. Further expertise lies in corporate governance matters and issues concerning fiduciary duty.

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Private Equity: Buyouts - New York

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Paul Shim is valued as an experienced deal-maker in both private equity buyouts and strategic M&A matters, with clients benefiting from his wealth of knowledge in transactional mandates.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

"Paul has incredible gravitas, unique creativity and a deep understanding of both the substantive law as well as his client's needs and personalities. He takes the time to understand the objectives and strategy."

Corporate/M&A respondent
USA

"Paul's communication style and ability to explain complex legal issues in a layman language is truly appreciated. I consider him a trusted business adviser."

Corporate/M&A respondent
USA

"Paul is an excellent, strategic and commercially-minded attorney who earns trust quickly."

Corporate/M&A respondent
USA

"Paul is an excellent advisor with great judgment and expertise."

Private Equity: Buyouts respondent
USA

Corporate/M&A respondent
USA

"Paul's communication style and ability to explain complex legal issues in a layman language is truly appreciated. I consider him a trusted business adviser."

Corporate/M&A respondent
USA

"Paul is an excellent, strategic and commercially-minded attorney who earns trust quickly."

Corporate/M&A respondent
USA

"Paul is an excellent advisor with great judgment and expertise."

Private Equity: Buyouts respondent
USA

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Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A - New York

Individual Editorial

Private Equity: Buyouts - New York

Individual Editorial

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