Leskinen Boosts Paul Hastings' M&A Strength in New York

Paul Hastings LLP announced the addition of Kristiina Leskinen as a new partner in their New York office, enhancing their global M&A platform. Leskinen, formerly with Paul Weiss, specializes in a wide array of M&A matters and complex transactions for both public and private companies, as well as leading private equity firms. Her clientele includes big names such as Advance, Bellisio Foods, and General Atlantic. Paul Hastings' Chair, Frank Lopez, emphasized that acquiring talent like Leskinen is key to their strategy of scaling their M&A and private equity teams globally. Leskinen joins a roster of esteemed professionals added to Paul Hastings' ranks over the past three years, contributing to the firm's impressive M&A trajectory. With elite teams across 17 core practices, Paul Hastings is recognized for its excellence in providing strategic legal counsel worldwide.