With widely recognized elite teams in finance, mergers & acquisitions, private equity, restructuring and special situations, litigation, employment and real estate, Paul Hastings is a premier law firm providing superior intellectual capital and execution globally to the world’s leading investment banks, asset managers and corporations.
Founded in 1951, Paul Hastings has grown strategically to anticipate and respond to our clients' needs in markets across the globe. We have a strong presence throughout Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the U.S.
Practice areas
Lawsuits & Disputes
Minimizing the risk of litigation is a critical priority for every company, but sometimes disputes cannot be avoided. Our highly experienced commercial litigators understand the business implications of going to trial and bring a strategic, cost-effective approach to resolving our clients’ most critical disputes.
Employment & Labor
From employee complaints to high-stakes contract negotiations and potentially explosive nationwide class actions, employers face numerous challenges. To successfully manage risks associated with employment litigation, companies require leading lawyers for employment law to ensure compliance and effectively defend their interests in court. As one of the top employment law firms, our experienced employment counsel can help.
Intellectual Property
Intellectual property has become the gold dust of modern commerce. Its possession and protection, the competition for it, and litigation over it dominate a growing range of industries – from pharmaceuticals and biotechnology to the many sectors involved in the Internet of Things.
Criminal Defense
As regulatory reform continues across the world’s leading markets, the evolving landscape presents complex challenges for companies seeking growth while ensuring compliance — especially when operating across borders. We can help.
Business
Our leading global M&A practice, consisting of over 170 lawyers across 23 offices in the U.S., Europe, Asia and Latin America, has advised on more than 500 transactions over the past two years. With exceptional legal knowledge and a multidisciplinary approach, our partner-led deal teams guide clients through complex, high-stakes transactions, including domestic and cross-border M&A, take-privates, corporate carve-outs, joint ventures, strategic alliances and takeover defenses. Leveraging strengths across more than 50 practice areas—such as corporate governance, antitrust, tax, capital markets, intellectual property, real estate, executive compensation and benefits, and data privacy—we deliver comprehensive, tailored solutions that address every aspect of a deal and align with each client’s unique needs.
Real Estate
Real estate continues to draw institutional and sovereign investors from around the world into prime markets—and increasingly into certain secondary markets. To help you take advantage of these growth opportunities you need an experienced advisor. Paul Hastings can help.