Paul Hastings LLP is active for major financial institutions and private funds in a range of transactions, including disposals and M&A. Team lead Arun Birla is second managing partner of the firm, and has played a key role in the development of securitisation legislation. Jiten Tank is experienced in both domestic and international tax matters, and covers a range of transactions. Associates Jee Yoon Chung and Abigail Hung are core team members.

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  • 'Very helpful and knowledgeable. There are no issues that are beyond their service and they assist us from cradle to grave on transactions.'
  • 'They provide confidence and give us the ability to look at other things knowing that our legal advisers have got it all covered.'

Key clients

  • Activum SG
  • Oakley Capital
  • Abry Partners
  • Pantheon
  • Centerbridge
  • Vector
  • Francisco Partners

Work highlights

  • Assisted Activum SG with the closings of Fund VI and Fund VII and has also worked closely with them in dealing with the ongoing tax structuring aspects of their funds.
  • Represented Oakley Capital Fund III on its merger of Grupo Primavera with Cegid and its reinvestment, alongside Silver Lake and KKR in the combined structure.
  • Advised Symphony Technology Group on the acquisition of Alveo (rebranded from Asset Control in 2020) from Sovereign Capital.

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Jiten Tank is a Partner in the Tax practice of Paul Hastings and is based in the firm’s London office. He has a broad range of experience which includes providing tax advice in connection with the structuring of financial products and working on transactional matters. His areas of focus include lending, real estate finance, structuring joint venture companies, and sales and acquisitions. His practice is truly international and a significant majority of his work has a cross-border element. He also has experience in indirect (VAT, stamp duty, SDRT) planning, particularly in the context of financial and real estate transactions.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Arun Birla

Other key lawyers

Jiten Tank, Abigail Hung, Jee Yoon Chung