Paul Hastings LLP

The ‘very pragmatic’ and ’commercial’ practice group at Paul Hastings LLP routinely assists private equity funds and managers with mid and large-cap LBO transactions. The team’s expertise extends to advice on management packages, acquisition finance, restructuring, tax structuring and regulatory issues. Private equity specialist Olivier Deren directs the practice and garners client praise for his ‘loyalty, flexibility’ and ’availability’. Also noted are Arthur de Baudry d’Asson, Sébastien Crepy and Charles Cardon, all of whom handle corporate and private equity transactions. Xavier Petet joined in April 2025 from White & Case LLP, strengthening the practice’s capabilities in regulated sectors such as energy and healthcare.