Paul Hastings LLP

Paul Hastings LLP has radically expanded its capital markets team in recent years, giving it additional credibility in both investment grade and high-yield debt. Marc Lashbrook, Joshua Zelig and David Barash  joined the New York office from Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP in 2023, to reinforce the firm’s standing in high-yield debt; all three cover a mix of leveraged loans and high-yield bonds. Investment grade debt specialist Morgan Bale has also joined the New York office from Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP. Amongst its plentiful issuer-side client base, it advises private equity houses and their portfolio companies, public companies and large private corporates. It also has an impressive list of investment bank clients. The firm has a strong record in debt offerings by Latin American issuers, including sovereigns and sub-sovereigns. Chair of the firm Frank Lopez has an outstanding record in debt offerings. Los Angeles-based Jonathan Ko is another key partner. All other named partners are based in New York.