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David K. Lakhdhir (U.K.) +44-20-7367-1602<br>(U.S.) +1 212 373 3030
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Events & Publications
Fifth Circuit Strikes Down Nasdaq Board Diversity Disclosure Requirements
- Dec 16, 2024
- Publications
Fifth Circuit Strikes Down Nasdaq Board Diversity Disclosure Requirements
The Fifth Circuit recently struck down Nasdaq’s board diversity disclosure requirements, holding that the SEC exceeded its authority in approving them. The decision means that Nasdaq-listed companies will no longer be required to…
M&A at a Glance (December 2024)
- Dec 13, 2024
- Publications
M&A at a Glance (December 2024)
As the year comes to an end, monthly M&A activity is down by deal count, but up by total deal value. Both year over year and month over month, deal counts fell globally and in the U.S., while overall value rose. One exception was…
Jim Langston Discusses Anticipated Uptick in Megadeals in 2025 With Reuters
- Dec 11, 2024
- Publications
Jim Langston Discusses Anticipated Uptick in Megadeals in 2025 With Reuters
Corporate partner Jim Langston spoke with Reuters for an article discussing a potential increase in the size and volume of mergers and acquisitions under the new administration.
Dealmaking Activity on the Rebound, Scott Barshay Tells FT
- Dec 09, 2024
- Publications
Dealmaking Activity on the Rebound, Scott Barshay Tells FT
Corporate partner Scott Barshay spoke with the Financial Times about the post-election surge in dealmaking confidence, resulting in $35 billion in deal volume on December 9 alone.
Paul, Weiss Announces Election of New Partners
- Dec 06, 2024
- Firm News
Paul, Weiss Announces Election of New Partners
Paul, Weiss is pleased to announce that 34 attorneys have been named to the firm’s partnership, effective in January.
Jarryd Anderson to Discuss Bank Mergers at CFA’s Financial Services Conference
- Dec 11, 2024
- Events
Jarryd Anderson to Discuss Bank Mergers at CFA’s Financial Services Conference
Financial Services Group Co-Chair Jarryd Anderson will participate in a panel, “Bank Merger Review Reform,” as part of the Consumer Federation of America’s 37th Annual Financial Services Conference.
2024 Year in Review: CFIUS, Outbound Investments and Export Controls
- Dec 06, 2024
- Publications
2024 Year in Review: CFIUS, Outbound Investments and Export Controls
In this review of U.S. national security regulatory regimes relating to cross-border investments and export controls over the past year, we discuss significant developments regarding CFIUS; the imminent and first-ever U.S. outbound…
Treasury Department Issues Final Rule Regulating Outbound Investment to Protect National Security
- Dec 06, 2024
- Publications
Treasury Department Issues Final Rule Regulating Outbound Investment to Protect National Security
The Treasury Department recently issued a final rule regulating U.S. outbound investment that specifically targets investment in Chinese companies engaged in activities related to semiconductors and microelectronics, quantum…
Dealmaking to Surge Under New Administration, Rob Kindler Tells Barron’s
- Dec 05, 2024
- Publications
Dealmaking to Surge Under New Administration, Rob Kindler Tells Barron’s
Global M&A Chair Rob Kindler spoke with Barron’s in a wide-ranging interview about what dealmakers can expect under the new administration.
Jim Langston Discussed Global Trends in Manufacturing M&A at NACD’s Manufacturing Industry Roundtable
- Dec 03, 2024
- Events
Jim Langston Discussed Global Trends in Manufacturing M&A at NACD’s Manufacturing Industry Roundtable
Corporate partner Jim Langston participated in a private manufacturing industry roundtable hosted by the National Association of Corporate Directors in Washington on December 3.
Awards & Recognition
Paul, Weiss Recognized for Innovation in Healthcare & Life Sciences in Financial Times North America Awards
- Dec 09, 2024
- Awards
Paul, Weiss Recognized for Innovation in Healthcare & Life Sciences in Financial Times North America Awards
The Financial Times named Paul, Weiss the winner in the “Innovative Lawyers in Healthcare & Life Sciences” category as part of its 2024 Innovative Lawyers North America awards, which annually recognize the most innovative lawyers…
Deirdre Jones and James King Named Private Equity Rising Stars by Law.com International
- Nov 20, 2024
- Awards
Deirdre Jones and James King Named Private Equity Rising Stars by Law.com International
Law.com International included corporate partners Deirdre Jones and James King on its 2024 “Private Equity Rising Stars: The Best Up-and-Coming Lawyers in the UK and Europe” list, which recognizes the top 25 private equity attorneys…
Paul, Weiss Receives Top Rankings in MergerLinks
- Nov 15, 2024
- Awards
Paul, Weiss Receives Top Rankings in MergerLinks
MergerLinks recognized Paul, Weiss with top rankings across various practice areas and industries in North America, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Europe, the Middle East and Africa, including as one of only four “Top Legal Advisors…
Paul, Weiss Shortlisted for Most Innovative Law Firm in North America by Financial Times
- Oct 17, 2024
- Awards
Paul, Weiss Shortlisted for Most Innovative Law Firm in North America by Financial Times
The Financial Times has named Paul, Weiss a finalist for “Most Innovative Law Firm in North America” and in three other practice-specific categories as part of its 2024 Innovative Lawyers North America awards.
Paul, Weiss Earns 26 Top-Five M&A League Table Rankings in Third Quarter of 2024
- Oct 09, 2024
- Awards
Paul, Weiss Earns 26 Top-Five M&A League Table Rankings in Third Quarter of 2024
Four top league table publications—Bloomberg, Mergermarket, Dealogic and London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG)—ranked Paul, Weiss among the top legal advisors on M&A transactions by total value during the first three quarters of…
Paul, Weiss Newly Ranked Among the Premier UK Firms by The Legal 500 UK
- Oct 03, 2024
- Awards
Paul, Weiss Newly Ranked Among the Premier UK Firms by The Legal 500 UK
The Legal 500 UK has ranked Paul, Weiss among the leading UK law firms in the 2025 edition of its directory, with the firm ranking highly in five practice areas.
Paul, Weiss Shortlisted Across Five Categories in M&A Advisor Awards
- Oct 01, 2024
- Awards
Paul, Weiss Shortlisted Across Five Categories in M&A Advisor Awards
The M&A Advisor named Paul, Weiss a finalist across five categories in its 2024 M&A Advisor Awards.
Michael Vogel Shortlisted for M&A Advisor’s Legal Advisor of the Year
- Oct 01, 2024
- Awards
Michael Vogel Shortlisted for M&A Advisor’s Legal Advisor of the Year
The M&A Advisor named corporate partner Michael Vogel a finalist for “Legal Advisor of the Year” as a part of its 2024 M&A Advisor Awards, which recognizes the most impressive legal professionals in M&A over the past year.
Paul, Weiss Recognized in Asian Legal Business Asia M&A Rankings 2024
- Sep 23, 2024
- Awards
Paul, Weiss Recognized in Asian Legal Business Asia M&A Rankings 2024
Asian Legal Business (ALB), a Thomson Reuters publication, has recognized Paul, Weiss in the Asia M&A Rankings 2024.
Neel Sachdev Named One of Financial News’ Most Influential in European Finance
- Sep 16, 2024
- Awards
Neel Sachdev Named One of Financial News’ Most Influential in European Finance
Financial News named corporate partner Neel Sachdev to its 2024 “Most Influential in European Finance” list, which recognizes senior leaders from across finance, law and professional services.