Kristiina Leskinen Joins Paul Hastings as Partner to Boost M&A Platform

In a strategic move to bolster its global M&A capabilities, Paul Hastings LLP announced the addition of Kristiina Leskinen as a partner in its New York office. Leskinen, a seasoned expert in M&A matters, joins from Paul Weiss and brings with her a wealth of experience across a variety of sectors, representing both corporate and private equity clients in complex transactions. Her addition is part of a broader strategy by Paul Hastings to elevate its presence in the M&A and private equity markets. Over the past three years, the firm has sustained its growth by adding 25 partners, fortifying its stronghold in strategic and private equity M&A and improving its position in shareholder activism defenses. The firm is noted for its proficiency across 17 core practices and its commitment to delivering top-tier legal service globally.