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Scott Barshay Tops MergerLinks List of Leading Dealmakers of 2023
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- February 21, 2024
MergerLinks ranked corporate partner Scott Barshay number one on its annual list of top dealmakers based on the value of their announced deals in 2023. Scott handled 10 deals worth about $121 billion, according to the publication.
Events & Publications
Laura Turano Co-Chairs Panel on Governance and Shareholder Activism at IBA M&A Conference
- Jun 05, 2024
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Laura Turano Co-Chairs Panel on Governance and Shareholder Activism at IBA M&A Conference
Corporate partner Laura Turano co-chaired a panel, “Governance, stewardship and activism,” as part of the International Bar Association’s 21st Annual International Mergers & Acquisitions Conference in New York on June 5.
M&A Market Increasingly Optimistic, Jim Langston Tells “Bloomberg Markets”
- Jun 05, 2024
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M&A Market Increasingly Optimistic, Jim Langston Tells “Bloomberg Markets”
Corporate partner Jim Langston appeared on the June 5 segment of Bloomberg TV’s “Bloomberg Markets” to discuss an expected uptick in M&A this year amid increasing confidence among market players, and the potential for the private…
Leticia Ossa Daza to Discuss Competition and Economic Growth in Latin America at Atlantic Council and World Bank Event
- Jun 10, 2024
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Leticia Ossa Daza to Discuss Competition and Economic Growth in Latin America at Atlantic Council and World Bank Event
Corporate partner Leticia Ossa Daza will participate in a conversation on the relationship between competition and economic growth in Latin America as part of a special event, “From Competition to Competitiveness: Unlocking Growth and …
Greg Laufer, Elizabeth McColm and Laura Turano Discuss How to Succeed in Big Law With Vault
- Jun 04, 2024
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Greg Laufer, Elizabeth McColm and Laura Turano Discuss How to Succeed in Big Law With Vault
Litigation partner Greg Laufer, restructuring partner Elizabeth McColm and corporate partner Laura Turano were featured in a video blog post in Vault on how to make the most of being an associate at a major law firm.
Nicole Kar to Discuss Global Mergers and Remedies at USC’s Antitrust and Competition Event
- Jun 07, 2024
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Nicole Kar to Discuss Global Mergers and Remedies at USC’s Antitrust and Competition Event
Litigation partner Nicole Kar will participate in a panel, “Global Mergers and Remedies,” as part of the University of Southern California Gould School of Law’s Global Competition Law Thought Leadership Conference.
Jim Langston Discusses His Career and the 2024 Dealmaking Environment With Axios
- Jun 01, 2024
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Jim Langston Discusses His Career and the 2024 Dealmaking Environment With Axios
Axios spotlighted corporate partner Jim Langston, focusing on his recent move to Paul, Weiss, his predictions for dealmaking in the second half of the year, and the trends that he’s watching, among others.
Paul, Weiss Adds Antitrust Partner in Washington
- Jun 03, 2024
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Paul, Weiss Adds Antitrust Partner in Washington
Christopher Wilson, a former trial lawyer of the U.S. Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division, has joined the firm as a partner in Washington.
Brian Lavin and Scott Sher to Speak at Corporate Dealmakers Conference
- Jun 04, 2024
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Brian Lavin and Scott Sher to Speak at Corporate Dealmakers Conference
Corporate partner Brian Lavin and antitrust partner Scott Sher will each participate in a panel at the Corporate Dealmakers Conference hosted by Information Management Network.
DOJ and FTC Continue to Focus on Serial Acquisitions and Roll-Ups
- May 28, 2024
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DOJ and FTC Continue to Focus on Serial Acquisitions and Roll-Ups
The U.S. federal antitrust agencies are seeking public comment on “serial acquisitions and roll-up strategies” and may use information received to inform “enforcement priorities and future actions.” The request for information is the…
Michael Holston, Former GC of General Electric, Joins Paul, Weiss as Partner
- May 28, 2024
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Michael Holston, Former GC of General Electric, Joins Paul, Weiss as Partner
Michael Holston, who previously served as the senior vice president, general counsel and secretary of General Electric and led the company through the recent successful completion of its three-way split, will join Paul, Weiss as a…
Awards & Recognition
Paul, Weiss Named “IP Team of the Year” by Luxury Law for Estée Lauder Acquisition of TOM FORD
- Jun 11, 2024
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Paul, Weiss Named “IP Team of the Year” by Luxury Law for Estée Lauder Acquisition of TOM FORD
Luxury Law named Paul, Weiss the “IP Team of the Year” as part of the 2024 Luxury Law Awards, which recognizes the top firms and practitioners advising luxury businesses as they navigate complex international markets.
Paul, Weiss Receives Top Rankings in Chambers USA 2024
- Jun 07, 2024
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Paul, Weiss Receives Top Rankings in Chambers USA 2024
Paul, Weiss is recognized as a leading firm in 46 practice areas and received 128 individual lawyer rankings in the 2024 edition of Chambers USA, including 32 top-tier partner rankings across the firm’s corporate, litigation and…
Paul, Weiss Shortlisted for Luxury Law “IP Team of the Year” for Estée Lauder Acquisition of TOM FORD
- May 31, 2024
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Paul, Weiss Shortlisted for Luxury Law “IP Team of the Year” for Estée Lauder Acquisition of TOM FORD
Luxury Law named Paul, Weiss a finalist in the “IP Team of the Year” category as part of the 2024 Luxury Law Awards, which recognizes the top firms and practitioners advising luxury businesses as they navigate complex international…
Paul, Weiss Recognized in Three Categories at 2024 IFLR Americas Awards
- May 15, 2024
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Paul, Weiss Recognized in Three Categories at 2024 IFLR Americas Awards
International Financial Law Review recognized Paul, Weiss in three categories as part of its 2024 Americas Awards.
Roger Johnson and Neel Sachdev Named to Private Equity News’ “Most Influential in Private Equity” List
- May 07, 2024
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Roger Johnson and Neel Sachdev Named to Private Equity News’ “Most Influential in Private Equity” List
Private Equity News named corporate partners Roger Johnson and Neel Sachdev to its “Twenty Most Influential in Private Equity Lawyers” list, which recognizes the top legal minds working in the buyout sector.
Paul, Weiss Shortlisted for Nine Asian Legal Business Japan Law Awards
- May 02, 2024
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Paul, Weiss Shortlisted for Nine Asian Legal Business Japan Law Awards
Asian Legal Business named Paul, Weiss a finalist across nine categories in the publication’s 2024 Japan Law Awards, which honor the outstanding performance of legal practitioners, teams and firms in Japan over the past year.
Paul, Weiss Shortlisted for Three Asian Legal Business China Law Awards
- Apr 22, 2024
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Paul, Weiss Shortlisted for Three Asian Legal Business China Law Awards
Paul, Weiss is a finalist in three categories in Asian Legal Business’s 2024 China Law Awards.
Paul, Weiss an “International Firm of the Year” Finalist in The Lawyer Awards
- Apr 15, 2024
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Paul, Weiss an “International Firm of the Year” Finalist in The Lawyer Awards
The Lawyer shortlisted Paul, Weiss as a 2024 “International Firm of the Year” as part of its awards program celebrating the best of the UK legal industry over the past year.
Paul, Weiss Earns 26 Top-Five M&A League Table Rankings in First Quarter
- Apr 11, 2024
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Paul, Weiss Earns 26 Top-Five M&A League Table Rankings in First Quarter
Four top league table publications, including Bloomberg, Mergermarket, Dealog0ic and London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), ranked Paul, Weiss among the top five legal advisors on M&A transactions by total value during the first…
Six Paul, Weiss Partners Named to Forbes Top 200 Lawyers List
- Mar 26, 2024
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Six Paul, Weiss Partners Named to Forbes Top 200 Lawyers List
Forbes named six Paul, Weiss partners to its inaugural “America’s Top 200 Lawyers” list: Scott Barshay, Kimberly Branscome, Robert Kindler, Loretta Lynch, Audra Soloway and Eric Wedel.