Law Firm Overview

Paul, Weiss’ 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 firm’s 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 city’s most prominent corporations and public institutions, playing a key role in developing and reviving some of the city’s most recognizable landmarks.  We have also been active in New York’s 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

West Practice Categories

Antitrust Law, Bankruptcy Law, Business Organizations, Reorganizations, Communications & Media Law, Pensions, Benefits & Compensations -- Employee, Entertainment, Environmental Law, Wills, Intellectual Property Law, Litigation & Appeals, Real Estate Law, Science & Technology Law, Taxation Law