Law Firm Overview

Paul Weiss's headquarters are located in New York, where the firm was founded in 1875. Paul, Weiss lawyers concentrate in the areas of litigation and corporate law, including mergers and acquisitions, securities, public and private financing, investment funds and private equity. Paul, Weiss is also recognized for its activities and experience in real estate, intellectual property, communications and technology, new media and the Internet, entertainment, employee benefits and executive compensation, personal representation, antitrust, environmental regulation, tax and bankruptcy and corporate reorganization. Every representation of the firm benefits from the fact that all practice groups are represented in the New York office, which plays an integral role in many cross-border transactions involving attorneys from a variety of practices who work closely with their colleagues from the firms offices in Washington, D.C., Europe and Asia. Throughout its history, Paul, Weiss has played an active and leading role in the civic and business life of New York City. Our core corporate and litigation practices have served as counsel to a number of the citys most prominent corporations and public institutions, playing a key role in developing and reviving some of the citys most recognizable landmarks. We have also been active in New Yorks cultural life, through representation of Broadway productions, local entertainers and artists, sports teams and museums. In addition to these high-profile matters, Paul, Weiss has maintained an unwavering commitment to pro bono work, which has manifested itself locally in a broad range of projects to help New Yorkers in need.

Areas of Practice

• Antitrust
• Bankruptcy & Corporate Reorganization
• Communications & Technology
• Corporate
• Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
• Entertainment
• Environmental
• Intellectual Property
• Litigation
• Personal Representation
• Real Estate
• Tax

Honors and Awards

• Paul, Weiss Noted for Role in Tanjung Jati B Expansion Named "Deal of the Month" by Asian Counsel
• Brad Karp and Richard Rosen Named to BTI Client Service All-Star Team 2009
• Paul, Weiss Recognized for Involvement in One of India Business Law Journal's Deals of the Year 2008
• Matthew Abbott Selected to IDD Magazine's List of "40 Under 40"
• Chris Boehning Recognized in Benchmark: Litigation 2009
• Marco Masotti Named Rising Star of PE and M&A Law
• Paul, Weiss Wins ALB Award for Best IT/Telecom Law Firm for Eighth Year
• Paul, Weiss Client KKR Recognized at China Law & Practice Awards
• Paul, Weiss Ranks High in Vault Report
• Paul, Weiss Named a "Best Law Firm for Women" for Second Straight Year
• Peter Felcher Named a "Power Lawyer" by The Hollywood Reporter for Second Year in a Row
• Peter Felcher Named a "Power Lawyer" by The Hollywood Reporter for Second Year in a Row
• Paul, Weiss Lawyers Receive Thurgood Marshall Award for Capital Representation
• Jim Dubin Elected Chairman of National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts
• Paul, Weiss Receives Top Rankings from Chambers USA 2008
• Paul, Weiss Ranked on Corporate Board Member's List of "America's Best Corporate Law Firms"
• Paul, Weiss Receives Two ALB Japan Law Awards
• Jeh Johnson and Ted Wells Named Two of the "50 Most Influential Minority Lawyers in America"
• IHOP's $2.1 Billion Acquisition of Applebee's Named "ABS Deal of the Year"