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Paul Hastings LLP

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75 Regional Rankings
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Overview

With widely recognized elite teams across 17 core practices, Paul Hastings is a premier law firm with a culture of excellence focused on providing intellectual capital and superior execution globally to the world’s leading investment banks, asset managers and corporations. For more information, visit www.paulhastings.com.

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Practice Areas:
54
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
98

Rankings

"Law Firm of the Year" Awards

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2025 "Law Firm of the Year"
Real Estate Law

National

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1
National Ranking
Banking and Finance Law
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National Ranking
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
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1
National Ranking
Commercial Litigation
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1
National Ranking
Corporate Law
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1
National Ranking
Criminal Defense: White-Collar
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1
National Ranking
Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law

Regional

Atlanta

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1
Atlanta
Franchise Law
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2
Atlanta
Banking and Finance Law
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2
Atlanta
Commercial Litigation

Chicago

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1
Chicago
Litigation - Intellectual Property
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1
Chicago
Real Estate Law
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2
Chicago
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law

Rankings

118 United States Rankings
6 Germany Rankings

"Law Firm of the Year" Awards

Star inside a segmented circle
2025 "Law Firm of the Year"
Real Estate Law

National

Tier
1
National Ranking
Banking and Finance Law
Tier
1
National Ranking
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
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1
National Ranking
Commercial Litigation
Tier
1
National Ranking
Corporate Law
Tier
1
National Ranking
Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Tier
1
National Ranking
Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
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1
National Ranking
Employment Law - Management
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1
National Ranking
Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law
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1
National Ranking
Litigation - Intellectual Property
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1
National Ranking
Litigation - Labor and Employment
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1
National Ranking
Mergers and Acquisitions Law
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1
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Real Estate Law
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1
National Ranking
Tax Law
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2
National Ranking
Derivatives and Futures Law
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2
National Ranking
Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television
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2
National Ranking
Environmental Law
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2
National Ranking
Franchise Law
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2
National Ranking
International Arbitration - Governmental
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2
National Ranking
Labor Law - Management
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2
National Ranking
Litigation - Environmental
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2
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Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions
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2
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Litigation - Patent
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3
National Ranking
Appellate Practice
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3
National Ranking
International Arbitration - Commercial
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3
National Ranking
Litigation - Securities
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3
National Ranking
Oil and Gas Law
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3
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Securities / Capital Markets Law
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3
National Ranking
Securitization and Structured Finance Law

Regional

Atlanta

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1
Atlanta
Franchise Law
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2
Atlanta
Banking and Finance Law
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2
Atlanta
Commercial Litigation

Chicago

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1
Chicago
Litigation - Intellectual Property
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1
Chicago
Real Estate Law
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2
Chicago
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Tier
2
Chicago
Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Tier
2
Chicago
Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law
Tier
2
Chicago
Litigation - Patent
Tier
2
Chicago
Mergers and Acquisitions Law

Houston

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1
Houston
Banking and Finance Law
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1
Houston
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
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1
Houston
Derivatives and Futures Law
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2
Houston
Commercial Litigation
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2
Houston
Corporate Law
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2
Houston
Oil and Gas Law

Los Angeles

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1
Los Angeles
Commercial Litigation
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1
Los Angeles
Corporate Law
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1
Los Angeles
Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
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1
Los Angeles
Employment Law - Management
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1
Los Angeles
Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television
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1
Los Angeles
Labor Law - Management
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1
Los Angeles
Leisure and Hospitality Law
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1
Los Angeles
Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law
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1
Los Angeles
Litigation - Intellectual Property
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1
Los Angeles
Litigation - Labor and Employment
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1
Los Angeles
Real Estate Law
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1
Los Angeles
Tax Law
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2
Los Angeles
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
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2
Los Angeles
Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Tier
2
Los Angeles
Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions

New York City

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1
New York City
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
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1
New York City
Employment Law - Management
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1
New York City
Litigation - Labor and Employment
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1
New York City
Mergers and Acquisitions Law
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1
New York City
Real Estate Law
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2
New York City
Corporate Law
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3
New York City
Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Tier
3
New York City
Securitization and Structured Finance Law
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3
New York City
Tax Law

Orange County

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1
Orange County
Employment Law - Management
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1
Orange County
Labor Law - Management
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1
Orange County
Litigation - Securities
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1
Orange County
Securities / Capital Markets Law
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2
Orange County
Banking and Finance Law
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2
Orange County
Commercial Litigation
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2
Orange County
Employment Law - Individuals
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2
Orange County
Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions

San Diego

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1
San Diego
Employment Law - Management
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1
San Diego
Litigation - Labor and Employment
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2
San Diego
Mergers and Acquisitions Law

San Francisco

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1
San Francisco
Employment Law - Management
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1
San Francisco
Environmental Law
Tier
1
San Francisco
Litigation - Environmental
Tier
1
San Francisco
Litigation - Labor and Employment
Tier
1
San Francisco
Mergers and Acquisitions Law
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1
San Francisco
Real Estate Law
Tier
2
San Francisco
Litigation - Intellectual Property
Tier
2
San Francisco
Litigation - Patent
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3
San Francisco
Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
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3
San Francisco
Natural Resources Law

San Jose

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1
San Jose
Litigation - Intellectual Property
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2
San Jose
Tax Law

Washington, D.C.

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1
Washington, D.C.
Banking and Finance Law
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1
Washington, D.C.
Criminal Defense: White-Collar
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1
Washington, D.C.
International Arbitration - Commercial
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1
Washington, D.C.
International Arbitration - Governmental
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1
Washington, D.C.
Litigation - Labor and Employment
Tier
1
Washington, D.C.
Privacy and Data Security Law
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1
Washington, D.C.
Real Estate Law
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2
Washington, D.C.
Appellate Practice
Tier
2
Washington, D.C.
Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
Tier
2
Washington, D.C.
Energy Regulatory Law
Tier
3
Washington, D.C.
Derivatives and Futures Law
Tier
3
Washington, D.C.
FDA Law

Practice Areas

Paul Hastings LLP has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 35 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
  • Administrative / Regulatory Law
  • Antitrust Law
  • Appellate Practice
  • Banking and Finance Law
  • Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Corporate Governance and Compliance Law
  • Corporate Law
  • Criminal Defense: White-Collar
  • Derivatives and Futures Law
  • Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
  • Employment Law - Individuals
  • Employment Law - Management
  • Energy Law
  • Energy Regulatory Law
  • Entertainment and Sports Law
  • Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television
  • Environmental Law
  • FDA Law
  • Financial Services Regulation Law
  • FinTech Practice
  • Franchise Law
  • Intellectual Property Law
  • International Arbitration - Commercial
  • International Arbitration - Governmental
  • Labor and Employment Law - Management
  • Labor Law - Management
  • Land Use and Zoning Law
  • Leisure and Hospitality Law
  • Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law
  • Life Sciences Practice
  • Litigation - Antitrust
  • Litigation - Banking and Finance
  • Litigation - Bankruptcy
  • Litigation - Environmental
  • Litigation - Intellectual Property
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment
  • Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
  • Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Litigation - Patent
  • Litigation - Securities
  • Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
  • Mergers and Acquisitions Law
  • Mutual Funds Law
  • Natural Resources Law
  • Oil and Gas Law
  • Privacy and Data Security Law
  • Project Finance Law
  • Qui Tam Law
  • Real Estate Law
  • Securities / Capital Markets Law
  • Securitization and Structured Finance Law
  • Tax Law
  • Technology Law

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Paul Hastings LLP proudly has 98 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
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Offices & Contacts

Century City, CA
1999 Avenue Of The Stars 27th Floor
Century City, CA 90067
United States
310-620-5700
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Costa Mesa, CA
695 Town Center Drive, Seventeenth Floor
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
United States
714-668-6200
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Los Angeles, CA
515 South Flower Street, Twenty-Fifth Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90071
United States
213-683-6000
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Palo Alto, CA
1117 South California Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94304-1106
United States
650-320-1800
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San Diego, CA
4655 Executive Drive, Suite 350
San Diego, CA 92121
United States
858-458-3000
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San Francisco, CA
101 California Street, Forty-Eighth Floor
San Francisco, CA 94111
United States
415-856-7000
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Washington, DC
2050 M Street NW
Washington, DC 20036
United States
202-551-1700
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Atlanta, GA
1170 Peachtree Street, NE, Suite 100
Atlanta, GA 30309-9998
United States
404-815-2400
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Chicago, IL
71 South Wacker Drive, Suite 4500
Chicago, IL 60606
United States
312-499-6000
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Boston, MA
131 Dartmouth Street
3rd Floor
Boston, MA 02116
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Boston, MA
200 Clarendon Street, 49th Floor
Boston, MA 02116
United States
617-912-1800
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New York, NY
200 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10166
United States
212-318-6000
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Dallas, TX
2001 Ross Avenue, Suite 2700
Dallas, TX 75201
United States
713-860-7500
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Houston, TX
600 Travis Street, Fifty-Eighth Floor
Houston, TX 77002
United States
713-860-7300
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São Paulo, BR
Av. Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek, 2041
Torre D, 21st andar
São Paulo 04543-011
Brazil
55 11 4765 3000
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Beijing, CN
Suite 2601, 26/F, Yintai Center
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2 Jianguomenwai Avenue
Chaoyang District
Beijing 100022 PRC
China: Global Firms
86 10 8567 5300
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Shanghai, CN
43/F, Jing An Kerry Center Tower II
1539 Nanjing West Road
Shanghai 200040
China: Global Firms
86 21 6103 2900
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Frankfurt/Main, DE
TaunusTurm
Taunustor 1
Frankfurt/Main 60310
Germany
49 69 907485 0
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Paris, FR
32, rue de Monceau
Paris 75008
France
33 1 42 99 04 50
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London, GB
100 Bishopsgate
London EC2N 4AG
United Kingdom
44 20 3023 5100
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Hong Kong, HK
21-22/F Bank of China Tower
One Garden Road
Central
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
852 2867 1288
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Milan, IT
Via Rovello, 1
Milan 20121
Italy
39 02 30414 000
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Tokyo, JP
Ark Hills Sengokuyama Mori Tower, 40th Floor
1-9-10 Roppongi
Minato-ku
Tokyo 106-0032
Japan
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Seoul, Jung-gu
33/F West Tower
Mirae Asset Center1
26, Eulji-ro 5-gil
Seoul, Jung-gu 100-210
South Korea
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