Paul Hastings LLP has further expanded its finance practice in New York with the addition of two partners from Latham & Watkins LLP. This move is part of Paul Hastings’ ongoing strategy to enhance its capabilities in the finance sector.
Over the past few years, Paul Hastings has made several strategic hires to bolster its finance and restructuring practices. In May 2023, the firm added a three-partner finance team from Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP, known for their work with clients such as J.P. Morgan, Bank of America, and Barclays. ([paulhastings.com](https://www.paulhastings.com/news/paul-hastings-adds-premier-three-partner-finance-team-in-new-york?utm_source=openai))
In June 2024, Paul Hastings further strengthened its restructuring and private credit platforms by bringing in a team from King & Spalding LLP. This group included Jennifer Daly, former co-head of King & Spalding’s global finance and restructuring practice, along with several other partners. ([paulhastings.com](https://www.paulhastings.com/news/paul-hastings-adds-premier-restructuring-and-private-credit-team?utm_source=openai))
Additionally, in August 2024, the firm welcomed finance partner Ismael Duran from Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP. Duran’s practice focuses on complex bank-syndicated leveraged financings and other commercial lending transactions. ([paulhastings.com](https://www.paulhastings.com/news/paul-hastings-strengthens-market-leading-banking-and-finance-and-private?utm_source=openai))
These strategic hires reflect Paul Hastings’ commitment to expanding its finance and restructuring capabilities to better serve its clients in the evolving financial landscape.