Defined by an enduring passion for excellence and innovation, our New York team offers the full suite of legal services to the world’s most iconic companies, top-tier asset managers and financial institutions in their most complex transactions and highest-profile litigations.
Our Capabilities
Established in Manhattan in 1875, the New York office has played a key role in landmark transactional, litigation and pro bono matters for decades. The office is home to nearly 800 attorneys, who work in tandem with colleagues in Washington, D.C., San Francisco and Wilmington, and in Europe, Asia and Canada.
Our Team
Our elite team of lawyers provides constant, unwavering support, sophisticated counsel and flawless execution on the full range of legal matters. We are the go-to advisors for the world’s biggest public and private companies and major alternative asset managers in their most complex, high-stakes transactions and litigation and regulatory challenges.
CLIENT NEWS
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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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Revlon Obtains Court Approval for Chapter 11 Plan
Paul, Weiss obtained court approval for longtime client Revlon Inc.’s plan of reorganization under chapter 11.
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Blackstone Wins Unanimous Appellate Victory in $50 Billion Action Brought by Kentucky Attorney General
Paul, Weiss secured a significant appellate win on behalf of The Blackstone Group and Blackstone Alternative Asset Management (BAAM), when a panel of the Kentucky Court of Appeals unanimously held that the Kentucky attorney general should never have been permitted to intervene in and revive a $50 billion derivative action in which the original plaintiffs were found to lack constitutional standing.
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The Estée Lauder Companies Acquires TOM FORD; Enterprise Valued at $2.8 Billion
Paul, Weiss advised The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. in its acquisition of luxury brand TOM FORD.
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PayPal Wins Dismissal With Prejudice of Securities Class Action Over Regulatory Compliance
Paul, Weiss achieved a significant victory for PayPal Holdings, Inc., and several company executives, obtaining the dismissal with prejudice of all claims asserted in a 2021 securities fraud class action.
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GE Spins Off Health Care Business, Creating GE HealthCare
Paul, Weiss advised GE in the separation of its health care business and launch of GE HealthCare Technologies Inc., a global leader in precision health care.
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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.
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McDonald’s Wins Proxy Fight With Carl Icahn
Paul, Weiss represented the board of directors of McDonald’s Corporation in its successful proxy fight with activist investor Carl Icahn.
NEWS & INSIGHTS
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Brad Karp Discusses the Importance of Collaboration and Innovation in LEADERS Magazine
LEADERS Magazine featured firm Chairman Brad Karp in the “Purpose” section of its January, February, March 2023 issue.
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Seven Paul, Weiss Practices Named Law360 “Practice Groups of the Year 2022”
Paul, Weiss won seven Law360 “Practice Group of the Year” recognitions for its achievements in 2022, including in the Appellate, Banking, Fintech, Mergers & Acquisitions, Sports & Betting, Trials and White Collar categories.
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Loretta Lynch Discusses Racial Equity and Civil Rights Audits With Law360 Pulse
In a wide-ranging interview with Law360 Pulse, litigation partner Loretta Lynch discussed racial equity and civil rights audits as crucial tools for companies to measure their progress in meeting their diversity, equity and inclusion goals.
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Matt Abbott and Marco Masotti Recognized as “Dealmakers of the Year” by The American Lawyer
Corporate partners Matt Abbott and Marco Masotti were named among The American Lawyer’s 2023 “Dealmakers of the Year,” which honors the lawyers who drove the biggest deals of the past year.
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Katherine Forrest, Nationally Preeminent Litigator and Former Federal District Judge, Joins Paul, Weiss
Katherine B. Forrest—a nationally preeminent litigator, former federal district judge for the Southern District of New York and former deputy assistant attorney general in the U.S. Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division—has joined Paul, Weiss as a partner in the firm’s Litigation Department.
PRO BONO
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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.