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Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP

1285 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10019-6064
Phone: (212) 373-3000
Fax: (212) 757-3990
View other locations »Websites associated with this firm:http://www.paulweiss.comSummary
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"
Attorneys
Office Information
Address
1285 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10019-6064
Phones
(212) 373-3000
Faxes
(212) 757-3990
Websites
Other Offices
PAUL WEISS RIFKIND WHARTON & GARRISON LLP
2001 K Street, North West, Washington, District of Columbia 20006-1047
(202) 223-7300
PAUL WEISS RIFKIND WHARTON & GARRISON LLP
Alder Castle, 10 Noble Street, LondonEC2V 7JU, United Kingdom
44-20-7367-1600
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Fukoku Seimei Building, 2nd Floor, 2-2 Uchisaiwaicho 2-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo100-0011, Japan
81-3-3597-8101
PAUL WEISS RIFKIND WHARTON & GARRISON LLP
Unit 3601, Fortune Plaza Office Tower A, No. 7 Dong Sanhuan Zhonglu, Chao Yang District, 100020 Beijing, Peoples China
86-10-5828-6300
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Hong Kong Club Building, 12th Floor, 3A Chater Road, Central, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
852-2536-9933