Paul Hastings LLP
Client SatisfactionPraised for its ‘strong technical support and advice’, the ’proactive and pragmatic’ team at Paul Hastings LLP advises clients on the full spectrum of deals, including public and private M&A. The ‘outstanding’ practice head Matthew Poxon is sought out by clients in relation to M&A transactions, particularly concerning public companies. Jessamy Gallagher is noted for her focus on international public and private M&A in the infrastructure, energy, and real assets markets, while David Prowse is a key port of call for UAE-based institutions.
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Testimonials
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‘The team is always available, proactive and pragmatic.'
‘Very strong team that work to solve problems.'
‘Matthew Poxon is outstanding.’
‘A highly professional and dedicated team. Good internal communication meaning if one team member is unavailable, the wider team are up to speed, really useful for the client.'
- 'Rapid in responses and provide a strong organisational capability, helping to manage multiple other advisers to ensure the transaction gets done.'
‘The culture is a can-do one. Where potential issues or potential blockers are identified, the team work together weith the client to proactively find solutions rapidly.'
- 'The team share a high IQ but also EQ, ensuring both strong technical support and advice, but delivered in a way that makes it understandable for the client who may not have a legal background.’
‘The team are all incredibly responsive and knowledgeable. It is a very cohesive group and regardless of the individual contacted, the quality of service is always of the highest order.'
Key clients
- City Football Group
- PineBridge Benson Elliot
- G42
- Symphony Technology Group
- The Shareholders of the Co-operative Bank
- Cipriani Holdings
- Heritage Group
- Abercrombie & Kent
- International Holding Company
- The Bank of London
- May River
- Dexcom
- Quintessential Brands
Work highlights
- Advised Brillio on its acquisition of CloudStratex, a UK-based, cloud, advisory, and digital transformation company.
- Advised The Bank of London on its equity raises, including acting on its behalf on its Series C investment valuing the bank in excess of $1 billion and on its recent interim and Series D round.
- Advised SAI360, a portfolio company of STG Partners on their acquisition of Evotix, an environment, health, safety, and well-being software company.
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Matthew Poxon