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Events & Publications
Rob Kindler Discusses Rising Private Equity-Driven Deal Activity With The American Lawyer
- Jul 15, 2024
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Rob Kindler Discusses Rising Private Equity-Driven Deal Activity With The American Lawyer
Corporate partner Rob Kindler spoke with The American Lawyer about the recent uptick in private equity-backed M&A deals, which was up 36% in the first half of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023.
M&A at a Glance (July 2024)
- Jul 15, 2024
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M&A at a Glance (July 2024)
M&A declined overall in June compared to May, though global strategic M&A posted a modest increase by deal value. Hopes for a resurgent 2024 have proven elusive so far, with activity relatively flat over the last 12 months and …
Angelo Bonvino Discusses Factors Driving Improving Deal Environment with Law.com International
- Jun 28, 2024
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Angelo Bonvino Discusses Factors Driving Improving Deal Environment with Law.com International
Law.com International interviewed Global M&A Co-Head Angelo Bonvino for an article highlighting a recent increase in high-value cross-border deals in Europe.
Leticia Ossa Daza Discusses Move to Paul, Weiss With Law.com
- Jun 30, 2024
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Leticia Ossa Daza Discusses Move to Paul, Weiss With Law.com
Law.com spotlighted corporate partner Leticia Ossa Daza in an article focusing on her recent move to Paul, Weiss as head of the firm’s newly formed Latin America practice.
U.S. Economic Strength Will Continue to Drive M&A, Jim Langston Tells Reuters
- Jun 28, 2024
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U.S. Economic Strength Will Continue to Drive M&A, Jim Langston Tells Reuters
Corporate partner Jim Langston spoke with Reuters for an article interviewing top deal advisors about their expectations for M&A activity in the second half of the year.
Treasury Issues Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to Restrict U.S. Outbound Investment in National Security Technologies
- Jun 26, 2024
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Treasury Issues Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to Restrict U.S. Outbound Investment in National Security Technologies
Building on President Biden’s unprecedented 2023 Executive Order, the Treasury Department issued a proposed rule that would restrict U.S. investments involving China related to semiconductors and microelectronics, quantum information…
Delaware General Assembly Approves 2024 Amendments to General Corporation Law
- Jun 25, 2024
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Delaware General Assembly Approves 2024 Amendments to General Corporation Law
The Delaware General Assembly recently passed legislation to amend provisions of the Delaware General Corporation Law. Assuming they are signed by Governor John Carney, which is likely, the amendments will take effect on August 1 and…
M&A at a Glance (June 2024)
- Jun 14, 2024
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M&A at a Glance (June 2024)
M&A was generally down in May compared to April, except for global sponsor M&A, which saw modest increases in total deal value and deal count. Year over year, deal counts and total deal values were also generally down in May,…
Hospitals Defeat FTC Merger Injunction Request With a Version of the “Failing Firm” Defense
- Jun 12, 2024
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Hospitals Defeat FTC Merger Injunction Request With a Version of the “Failing Firm” Defense
In a recent hospital merger challenge brought by the FTC, defendants successfully asserted a version of the “failing firm” defense to avoid a preliminary injunction. Even though the FTC lost, the court’s evaluation of the defense was…
Laura Turano Co-Chairs Panel on Governance and Shareholder Activism at IBA M&A Conference
- Jun 05, 2024
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Laura Turano Co-Chairs Panel on Governance and Shareholder Activism at IBA M&A Conference
Corporate partner Laura Turano co-chaired a panel, “Governance, stewardship and activism,” as part of the International Bar Association’s 21st Annual International Mergers & Acquisitions Conference in New York on June 5.
Awards & Recognition
Paul, Weiss Ranked Third in Mergermarket European PE Advisory Rankings in First Half of 2024
- Jul 11, 2024
- Awards
Paul, Weiss Ranked Third in Mergermarket European PE Advisory Rankings in First Half of 2024
Mergermarket ranked Paul, Weiss third among the top legal advisors on buyout deals in Europe during the first half of 2024, with a 1,115% increase in deal value compared to the first half of 2023—by far the largest jump among firms…
Paul, Weiss Earns 35 Top-Five M&A League Table Rankings in First Half of 2024
- Jul 11, 2024
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Paul, Weiss Earns 35 Top-Five M&A League Table Rankings in First Half of 2024
Four top league table publications, including Bloomberg, Mergermarket, Dealogic and London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), ranked Paul, Weiss among the top five legal advisors on M&A transactions by total value during the first half…
Paul, Weiss Shortlisted in Financial Times’ Innovative Lawyers Europe Awards
- Jul 03, 2024
- Awards
Paul, Weiss Shortlisted in Financial Times’ Innovative Lawyers Europe Awards
The Financial Times has recognized Paul, Weiss as a finalist for “Innovation in Legal Strategy” as part of its 2024 Innovative Lawyers Europe awards.
Ian Hazlett to Receive The M&A Advisor’s 2024 “Emerging Leaders Award”
- Jun 21, 2024
- Awards
Ian Hazlett to Receive The M&A Advisor’s 2024 “Emerging Leaders Award”
The M&A Advisor will recognize corporate partner Ian Hazlett as a 2024 recipient of its “Emerging Leaders Award,” which celebrates professionals under the age of 40 whose significant achievements have established them as emerging…
Paul, Weiss Named “International Law Firm of the Year” at The Lawyer Awards
- Jun 19, 2024
- Awards
Paul, Weiss Named “International Law Firm of the Year” at The Lawyer Awards
The Lawyer named Paul, Weiss the “International Law Firm of the Year” at the 2024 The Lawyer Awards. The firm was recognized for having “a transformational year globally” that included expanding our London office by more than 100…
Paul, Weiss Named “IP Team of the Year” by Luxury Law for Estée Lauder Acquisition of TOM FORD
- Jun 11, 2024
- Awards
Paul, Weiss Named “IP Team of the Year” by Luxury Law for Estée Lauder Acquisition of TOM FORD
Luxury Law named Paul, Weiss the “IP Team of the Year” as part of the 2024 Luxury Law Awards, which recognizes the top firms and practitioners advising luxury businesses as they navigate complex international markets.
Paul, Weiss Receives Top Rankings in Chambers USA 2024
- Jun 07, 2024
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Paul, Weiss Receives Top Rankings in Chambers USA 2024
Paul, Weiss is recognized as a leading firm in 46 practice areas and received 128 individual lawyer rankings in the 2024 edition of Chambers USA, including 32 top-tier partner rankings across the firm’s corporate, litigation and…
Paul, Weiss Shortlisted for Luxury Law “IP Team of the Year” for Estée Lauder Acquisition of TOM FORD
- May 31, 2024
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Paul, Weiss Shortlisted for Luxury Law “IP Team of the Year” for Estée Lauder Acquisition of TOM FORD
Luxury Law named Paul, Weiss a finalist in the “IP Team of the Year” category as part of the 2024 Luxury Law Awards, which recognizes the top firms and practitioners advising luxury businesses as they navigate complex international…
Paul, Weiss Recognized in Three Categories at 2024 IFLR Americas Awards
- May 15, 2024
- Awards
Paul, Weiss Recognized in Three Categories at 2024 IFLR Americas Awards
International Financial Law Review recognized Paul, Weiss in three categories as part of its 2024 Americas Awards.
Roger Johnson and Neel Sachdev Named to Private Equity News’ “Most Influential in Private Equity” List
- May 07, 2024
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Roger Johnson and Neel Sachdev Named to Private Equity News’ “Most Influential in Private Equity” List
Private Equity News named corporate partners Roger Johnson and Neel Sachdev to its “Twenty Most Influential in Private Equity Lawyers” list, which recognizes the top legal minds working in the buyout sector.