Paul Hastings LLP

Paul Hastings LLP has built its presence in high-yield debt, and has close links to a number of key investment banks in this space, including Barclays and RBC Capital Markets; the arrival of Marc Lashbrook, Joshua Zelig and David Barash in 2023 has significantly reinforced this side of the practice. The team also has a fine reputation amongst issuers, notably Latin American corporates, and private equity houses and their portfolio companies. The department has a strong combination of leveraged finance and high-yield specialists, frequently advising on M&A financings. John Cobb  provides further senior expertise in leveraged loans and high-yield offerings. Grissel Mercado has joined the firm from Shearman & Sterling LLP to reinforce its standing in Latin America issuances, while Michael Fitzgerald and a team have left the firm. All lawyers mentioned are based in New York.