The world's largest multinational corporations, top-tier international investment banks, private equity and entrepreneurs all rely on our Corporate Department to resolve their thorniest legal and business challenges. Our lawyers have earned high praise for their innovative approach to complex transactions and are recognized internationally as leaders in mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, finance and investment funds.
FIRM NEWS
Paul, Weiss Enhances PE Capabilities With Market-Leading Teams in London, New York and Los Angeles
Thirteen prominent private equity transactional partners are joining the firm.
FIRM NEWS
Morgan Stanley Global M&A Chair Robert Kindler Joins Paul, Weiss
Rob Kindler has joined the firm as a partner in the Corporate Department and Global Chair of M&A.
Awards & Recognition
Paul, Weiss Recognized Among the Nation’s Most Innovative Law Firms, Shortlisted in Top Legal Practitioners, Practice of Law Categories in FT Innovative Lawyers Report
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The Financial Times featured Paul, Weiss among the top-10 most innovative law firms in North America.
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Paul, Weiss Adds Leading Energy and Infrastructure M&A Partner
Ravi Purohit is joining the firm as co-head of the Infrastructure Practice, resident in New York.
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Chevron to Acquire Hess in $60 Billion Deal
Paul, Weiss is representing Chevron Corporation in its all-stock acquisition of Hess Corporation.
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Eight Paul, Weiss Partners Named 2023 Law360 MVPs
Eight Paul, Weiss partners were recognized by Law360 as 2023 MVPs—the second highest number of wins by any law firm this year.
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WWE and UFC Complete $21 Billion Merger, Forming TKO Group
Paul, Weiss advised World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (WWE) in its agreement with Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc. to form a new publicly listed company, TKO Group Holdings, Inc., comprised of two iconic complementary global sports and entertainment brands: UFC and WWE.
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WestRock and Smurfit Kappa to Combine in $20 Billion Deal
Paul, Weiss is advising U.S.-based corrugated packaging company WestRock in its $20 billion combination with Europe's leading corrugated packaging company Smurfit Kappa to create Smurfit WestRock.
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Roark Capital to Acquire Subway Restaurants
Paul, Weiss advised Roark Capital Group in its acquisition of Subway Restaurants, one of the world’s largest quick service restaurant brands.
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IBM to Acquire Apptio for $4.6 Billion
Paul, Weiss is advising IBM in its all-cash $4.6 billion acquisition of Apptio Inc., a leader in financial and operational IT management and optimization software, from Vista Equity Partners.
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Chevron Acquires PDC Energy in $7.6 Billion Transaction
Paul, Weiss advised Chevron Corporation in its all-stock acquisition of PDC Energy, Inc.
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Paul, Weiss Shortlisted for “International Law Firm of the Year” in the 2023 IFLR Americas Awards
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Paul, Weiss is shortlisted for “International Law Firm of the Year” in the International Financial Law Review's 2023 IFLR Americas Awards.
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General Atlantic Sells Stake in Oak Street Health in $10.6 Billion Acquisition by CVS Health
Paul, Weiss advised General Atlantic in the all-cash sale of its stake in primary care startup Oak Street Health to CVS Health.
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Kyle Seifried Commended in Financial Times Special Report on North America’s Most Innovative Lawyers and Firms
The Financial Times recognized corporate partner Kyle Seifried as “commended” for his role advising World Wrestling Entertainment on its merger with Ultimate Fighting Championship to create TKO Group in the Deals & Financing category of the “Practice of law: best examples in legal work.”
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Laura Turano Named Among “Top Women in Dealmaking” by The Deal
Corporate partner Laura Turano was featured in a Q&A as one of the The Deal’s “Top Women in Dealmaking.”
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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.
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Seven Paul, Weiss Practices Named Law360 “Practice Groups of the Year”
Paul, Weiss won seven Law360 “Practice Group of the Year” recognitions for its achievements in 2021 in the Appellate, Banking, Class Actions, Life Sciences, Media & Entertainment, Mergers & Acquisitions and Technology categories.
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Paul, Weiss Wins Three IFLR Americas Awards
Paul, Weiss was recognized by the International Financial Law Review’s IFLR Americas Awards 2022 in three categories.
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Paul, Weiss Recognized at the 2021 Deal Awards
Paul, Weiss was recognized by The Deal in three categories in the 2021 Deal Awards.
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Six Paul, Weiss Partners Named Law360 MVPs
Firm chairman Brad Karp and partners Alice Eaton, Jessica Carey, John Kennedy, Kannon Shanmugam and Taurie Zeitzer have been honored with Law360 2021 MVP Awards, which recognize an elite slate of attorneys who have distinguished themselves in high-stakes litigation, complex global matters and record-breaking deals.
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Cullen Sinclair Recognized by The Deal as a “Top Rising Star”
Corporate partner Cullen Sinclair was recognized by The Deal as a 2021 “Top Rising Star.”
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Jeff Marell and Laura Turano Named “Dealmakers of the Year” by The American Lawyer
Corporate partners Jeff Marell and Laura Turano were named “2021 Dealmakers of the Year” by The American Lawyer.
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Taurie Zeitzer Named Among “Top Women in Dealmaking” by The Deal
Corporate partner Taurie Zeitzer was recognized as one of the “Top Women in Dealmaking” by The Deal in the Q4 2020 edition of The Dealmaker Quarterly.
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Paul, Weiss Private Funds Group Recognized by FT for Innovation
The Paul, Weiss Private Funds Group was recognized as among the most innovative in North America in the Financial Times’ 2020 North America Innovative Lawyers Report.
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Paul, Weiss Named “Corporate Department of the Year” Finalist and Matt Abbott Named “Corporate Lawyer of the Year” Finalist by The American Lawyer
Am Law has recognized Paul, Weiss and corporate partner Matthew Abbott as finalists in their “best of the best” awards.
Client News
McDonald’s Wins Proxy Fight With Carl Icahn
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Paul, Weiss represented the board of directors of McDonald’s Corporation in its successful proxy fight with activist investor Carl Icahn.
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