Paul Hastings LLP
Client SatisfactionPaul Hastings LLP is engaged by a stellar roster of domestic and international clients, handling a diverse array of transactional mandates across power, utilities, energy, and transport, as well as both the digital and social infrastructure sectors. The practice is co-led by Jessamy Gallagher, a highly experienced transactional partner renowned for her work on high-value, cross-border M&A deals. Stuart Rowson, a seasoned finance specialist, is equally distinguished for his expertise in multi-sourced debt platforms and complex portfolio financings. Other key figures include Candice Lambeth, noted for her capabilities in infrastructure M&A and private equity transactions, and Alistair McKechnie, a go-to adviser for infrastructure and acquisition finance, serving both sponsors and leading financial institutions.
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- 'Jessamy Gallagher and Stuart Rowson are very strong.'
Key clients
- Vinci Airports SAS
- Abrdn
- Ciner Glass Ltd, Ciner Glass NV and Kew Soda Ltd
- Lender group in relation to Actis' acquisition of Telekom Srbija
- Lender group in relation to Phoenix Energy's debt refinancing
- Lender (Schroders Capital) to Energy Infrastructure Partners for the recapitalisation of its interest in Boralex
Work highlights
- Advised VINCI Airports (“VINCI”) in an agreement to acquire a controlling majority shareholding in Edinburgh Airport Limited from Global Infrastructure Partners (“GIP”), for £1.27bn, subject to regulatory approvals.
- Advised the arrangers, global coordinators, bookrunners, lenders, agent, onshore and offshore security agent and hedge counterparties on the financing for the acquisition by Actis and certain co-investors, of a newly carved-out tower portfolio from Telekom Srbija.
- Advised the lenders and the agent on the refinancing of Phoenix Energy’s bank debt facilities.
Lawyers
Hall of fame: Corporate M&A
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Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jessamy Gallagher, Stuart Rowson