FEATURED NEWS
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The Estée Lauder Companies to Acquire Tom Ford
Paul, Weiss is advising Estée Lauder in its acquisition of luxury brand Tom Ford.
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Amazon Defeats Attempt to Revive Antitrust Suit Over Pricing Policies
Paul, Weiss secured another win for Amazon when the D.C. Superior Court denied the District's motion for reconsideration.
FIRM NEWS
Senior DOJ and National Security Official John P. Carlin Joins Paul, Weiss in Washington, D.C.
John Carlin has joined the firm as co-head of the Cybersecurity & Data Protection practice.
AWARDS
Paul, Weiss Shortlisted for “Most Innovative Law Firm in North America” by the Financial Times
Paul, Weiss has been shortlisted in the “Most Innovative Law Firm in North America” category for the Financial Times’ Innovative Lawyers North America 2022 Awards.
FIRM NEWS
Leading Expert in Distressed Transactions Joins Paul, Weiss as Head of Special Situations
Sung Pak has joined as a partner in the Finance Group and head of the Special Situations Practice.
AWARDS
Thirteen Paul, Weiss Partners Recognized as 2022 Law360 MVPs
Law360 has recognized 13 Paul, Weiss partners as 2022 “MVPs,” more wins than any other law firm received this year, and the most by a firm in the 12 years since Law360 initiated the MVP awards program. The awards honor the attorneys who have had the biggest wins and made the most significant contributions to their practice in the past year.
FIRM NEWS
Paul, Weiss Expands Antitrust Practice with DOJ Federal Prosecutor
Eyitayo “Tee” St. Matthew-Daniel has joined the firm as a partner in New York and Washington D.C.
CLIENT NEWS
CDK Completes $8.3 Billion Sale to Brookfield
Paul, Weiss advised CDK Global, Inc., a leading automotive retail technology company, in its $8.3 billion all-cash acquisition by Brookfield Business Partners, Brookfield Asset Management’s flagship private equity vehicle.
FIRM NEWS
Paul, Weiss Adds Leading Corporate Partner in Hong Kong
Bosco Yiu has joined Paul, Weiss as a partner in the Corporate Department, resident in Hong Kong. His practice focuses on private equity investments, M&A transactions, Hong Kong IPOs and general regulatory and compliance advice.
AWARDS
Paul, Weiss Ranks in Top 10 in The American Lawyer’s 2022 “A-List”
Paul, Weiss was ranked sixth in The American Lawyer’s “A-List,” which highlights the most well-rounded members of the Am Law 200 based on revenue per lawyer, associate satisfaction, diversity, pro bono and the percentage of female equity partners.
Firm News
Paul, Weiss Launches Dedicated Civil Rights and Racial Equity Audit Practice
Paul, Weiss has launched a new Civil Rights and Racial Equity Audit Practice, which is among the nation’s first dedicated legal teams focused on conducting racial equity and other civil rights audits, helping companies, boards and investment firms proactively mitigate potential legal, reputational and business risk.
AWARDS
Krishna Veeraraghavan Recognized Among The American Lawyer’s 2022 Dealmakers of the Year
Corporate partner Krishna Veeraraghavan was named a 2022 “Dealmaker of the Year” by The American Lawyer. The award honors lawyers who turned clients’ dreams into reality through innovative work helping clients complete industry-altering transactions.
PUBLICATIONS
Brad Karp Discusses the Importance of Creativity and Adaptability in Solving Clients’ Problems in LEADERS Magazine
LEADERS Magazine interviewed firm Chairman Brad Karp as one of the top business leaders in New York City in its October, November, December 2022 issue.
Pro Bono
Pro Bono Clients Win Verdict and Over $25 Million in Damages Against Charlottesville “Unite the Right” Rally Organizers
Paul, Weiss, alongside co-counsel, secured a historic victory on behalf of nine pro bono clients who were injured in the violence during the “Unite the Right” neo-Nazi rally in Charlottesville, Virginia in August 2017.
FIRM NEWS
Karen Dunn Profiled in American Lawyer Article About Trial Lawyers
Litigation partner Karen Dunn was profiled in The American Lawyer’s most recent “Litigation Daily” column. In the article, Karen discussed the unique skills experienced trial lawyers bring to their work in the courtroom.
CLIENT NEWS
Amazon to Acquire iRobot in $1.7 Billion Deal
Paul, Weiss is advising Amazon in its all-cash acquisition of iRobot, a producer of innovative cleaning products for the home, including the Roomba robot vacuum.
AWARDS
Thirteen Paul, Weiss Restructuring Partners Named in Lawdragon’s Top 500
Thirteen Paul, Weiss partners were named among Lawdragon’s “500 Leading Bankruptcy & Restructuring Lawyers 2022,” which recognizes attorneys with exceptional skills in financing, structuring, litigating and finding solutions for companies in distress.
AWARDS
Paul, Weiss’ Win on Behalf of Apple in Epic Trial Recognized by Daily Journal as a Top Defense Verdict of the Year
Paul, Weiss, along with co-counsel Gibson Dunn, was recognized by the Daily Journal for winning one of the three top antitrust defense verdicts of 2021 in the Epic Games v. Apple trial.
Client News
Credit Suisse Publishes Independent Review of Archegos Losses
As reported by the Financial Times, The Wall Street Journal and many other media outlets, Credit Suisse published a 165-page independent investigative report by Paul, Weiss addressing the bank’s relationship with Archegos Capital Management, the family office of Sung Kook “Bill” Hwang, a former hedge fund manager.
Client News
General Motors Makes $3.45 Billion in Additional Investments in Cruise
Paul, Weiss is advising General Motors Co. in its $2.1 billion acquisition of SoftBank Vision Fund 1’s equity ownership stake in Cruise, GM’s self-driving electric car maker subsidiary, and in GM’s separate, additional $1.35 billion investment in Cruise, replacing a previous commitment made by the SoftBank fund in 2018.
PRO BONO
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Paul, Weiss Sues Smith & Wesson on Behalf of Highland Park Shooting Victims
As reported by The Chicago Sun Times, ABC News, The American Lawyer, Reuters and other media outlets, Paul, Weiss, together with Romanucci & Blandin, LLC and Everytown Law, filed several lawsuits on behalf of victims of the deadly July 4 mass shooting in Highland Park, Illinois.
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Leading Law Firms and General Counsel Unite to Condemn State Voter Suppression Laws
Leaders of scores of major law firms, plus general counsel representing many of the leading U.S. companies, have joined together to forcefully denounce restrictive voting provisions introduced by state lawmakers.
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Paul, Weiss Denounces Anti-Semitism in Statement Condemning Recent Attacks Across the U.S.
Paul, Weiss Chairman Brad Karp has enlisted dozens of the nation’s elite law firm leaders to issue a powerful and unified statement condemning the recent national surge in anti-Semitic attacks and negative portrayals of Jews in the press and on social media.
AWARDS
Karen Dunn and Ted Wells Named to Benchmark Litigation’s “Top 100 Trial Lawyers” List
Litigation partners Karen Dunn and Ted Wells are featured on Benchmark Litigation’s 2023 “Top 100 Trial Lawyers” list, which recognizes the nation’s leading trial lawyers.
AWARDS
Scott Barshay Handled Most M&A Deals by Value in 2021, MergerLinks Reports
UK-based financial data company MergerLinks ranked corporate partner Scott Barshay as the highest-ranked M&A lawyer in North America in 2021 by value of announced deals.
Client News
GE to Transform Into Three Separate Public Companies Through Spin-Off Transactions
Paul, Weiss is lead legal advisor to GE in its plan to form three industry-leading global public companies focused on aviation, healthcare and energy. The plan will be accomplished through the spin-off of its healthcare business, expected in early 2023, and the spin-off of its energy business, expected in early 2024.
FIRM NEWS
San Francisco Office Celebrates One-Year Anniversary
On the first anniversary of our launch in San Francisco in January 2021, our new office has already made a splash in the legal market, securing high-impact litigation wins, inking transformational private equity deals, and winning numerous recognitions.
Client News
3G Capital Completes Acquisition of Controlling Interest in Hunter Douglas in $7.1 Billion Deal
Paul, Weiss advised 3G Capital in its acquisition of a 75% stake in Netherlands-based Hunter Douglas, the global market leader in window coverings and a major manufacturer of architectural products.
Insights
ESG Thought Leadership
Interest on the part of investors and other corporate stakeholders in environmental, social and governance matters has surged in recent years, and the current economic, public health and social justice crises have only intensified this focus. We are committed to providing guidance on critical sustainability and ESG issues for companies and their in-house counsel.
Our Firm
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Hear from the Women of Paul, Weiss
In this video, partners, counsel, associates and alumnae discuss what it's like to practice at Paul, Weiss and the strength of the firm's commitment to gender diversity and inclusion at all levels.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
A Culture of Inclusion
Our firm has been committed to inclusion since its founding — a dedication that has shaped the intellectual and cultural character of Paul, Weiss over many decades. Most elite law firms profess a devotion to diversity and inclusion, but none can match Paul, Weiss’s history of putting it into practice.