Updated
Updated · Bloomberg Law · Aug 10
Paul, Weiss Adds 2 Capital Markets Partners in New York
Updated
Updated · Bloomberg Law · Aug 10

Paul, Weiss Adds 2 Capital Markets Partners in New York

1 articles · Updated · Bloomberg Law · Aug 10

Summary

  • Peter Byrne and Tristan VanDeventer joined Paul, Weiss on Monday as partners in the Capital Markets Group within its Corporate Department in New York.
  • Byrne advises public and private companies and financial institutions on IPOs, follow-on equity sales, debt offerings, debt exchanges, tender offers and PIPE transactions.
  • VanDeventer also focuses on capital markets work, including IPOs and follow-on offerings, adding to the firm's New York bench in that practice.
  • The hires strengthen Paul, Weiss's corporate and securities capabilities, extending support for clients on fundraising, governance and public-company reporting matters.

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