Eric Schiele Joins Paul Hastings as Global M&A Co-Chair

Paul Hastings LLP has strengthened its M&A leadership by appointing Eric Schiele, a distinguished M&A lawyer, as a partner and global co-chair of M&A in their New York office. Previously with Kirkland & Ellis LLP and Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP, Schiele boasts an impressive track record, having worked on over $1 trillion in deals. His expertise is particularly focused on high-profile M&A transactions and advising public company boards and committees. Firm Chair Frank Lopez noted that Schiele's addition will significantly bolster Paul Hastings' public company M&A practice. Schiele's past clientele includes prominent companies such as AbbVie and Honeywell. Paul Hastings has been expanding its corporate team, adding over 20 corporate lawyers to enhance its M&A and private equity platforms. This move aligns with their broader strategy to capture more market share in big-ticket public M&A and shareholder activism defense.