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Patrick C. Scott
Paul, Weiss Associate, Corporate
Georgetown University Law Center, 2001
“I always thought it would be a great experience to practice law for a U.S. firm in the United Kingdom. And although we’re located in London, our work is not just based in Europe and the United States; it is global in reach. For example, on any given day, I may work on a deal involving companies in Asia, Europe, Africa or the United States. Most of my work is on M&A and private equity transactions, representing U.S. companies looking to make investments in different jurisdictions. Whether it’s advising U.S. financial institutions and private equity firms on investing in India, or assisting a Korean heavy industry and civil engineering company with its acquisitions in the United States and Europe, we help our clients make these cross-border deals happen. This is one of the most interesting parts of my job. Often we are expected to quickly gain a basic understanding of another country’s laws and to adapt U.S. legal and business practices to the proposed transaction. Through working on deals, I’ve developed close relationships with senior lawyers both here in London and in our New York and Washington, D.C., offices. That’s one of the reasons I came to Paul, Weiss — to work with lawyers who are genuinely committed to associates’ professional development. And my experience so far has exceeded my expectations.”
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International
Paul Weiss's international reach — with offices in London, Beijing, Hong Kong and Tokyo — enables us to help our clients navigate an increasingly interconnected world economy. In addition to the high volume of work that we do in the United States for clients based in Europe and the Far East, we are one of the leading U.S. firms providing advice to Canadian, Indian and South African companies.
There are opportunities for associates to work in our international offices on a case-by-case basis. For example associates are sometimes posted overseas for short-term stints of three months or more, as required by specific client projects. On occasion these work demands result in longer-term postings. Our international offices hire summer associates on an as-needed basis, and interested summer associates also have the opportunity to rotate to our other offices as part of their summer experience.
ASIA
Paul, Weiss maintains a vibrant practice in China, Japan, India and elsewhere in Asia, with offices in Beijing, Hong Kong and Tokyo, that is complemented by in-depth Asia-related experience in our New York, Washington, D.C., and London offices. We represent major U.S. and international financial institutions, telecommunications and media companies, private equity funds, investment banks, consumer goods and other companies doing business in Asia. In addition we represent numerous Asian companies in connection with a broad range of international business ventures.
Industry Recognition
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Top 10 law firm in the Asia-Pacific region for completed deals, 2005, M&A Asia
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Best law firm for private equity deals in Asia, 2005, Private Equity International
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Winner of the International Financial Law Review’s 2006 “M&A Deal of
the Year”
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Winner of Asian Legal Business’ 2005 China Law Awards “Energy & Resources Deal of the Year”
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Winner of “SuperDeal of the Year” and “M&A SuperDeal of the Year,” 2005, Asian Legal Business
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Winner of “M&A Deal of the Year” and “Japan Deal of the Year,” 2006, Asian Legal Business
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Our Asia-based partners have consistently been recognized as leading lawyers in private equity, media and telecommunications, technology, M&A, corporate finance, among other areas.
Greater China: Beijing and Hong Kong
Our China practice, which dates back to the very beginnings of China’s period of economic openness and reform, continues to thrive and remains one of the region’s strongest practices among international law firms. Our Hong Kong and Beijing offices are very active in advising U.S., international and Chinese companies on direct investment opportunities throughout Asia, the United States and other countries as well as handling a wide range of corporate matters such as capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, private equity and project finance. The offices have particular strength in the technology, media and telecommunications, and financial services industries. We also assist Chinese and international companies in resolving disputes and handling regulatory matters that arise in conjunction with their U.S. operations.
Facts at a Glance
Key Clients: Microsoft Corporation, The Carlyle Group, Las Vegas Sands Corp., Motorola Inc., Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., Time Warner Inc., Tencent Holdings Ltd., MIH Holdings Limited, Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs & Co. and General Atlantic LLC.
Innovative Practice: Our China practice has been involved in many cutting-edge, precedent-setting transactions in the region.
Tight-Knit Environment: The small size of our China offices gives associates the opportunity to have a high-level of responsibility and client contact. Associates also have the opportunity to rotate between the two offices, providing a valuable and diverse range of experience.
Associate Training: Our Hong Kong and Beijing offices offer a multitude of associate training programs with sessions held at least once a week.
Diverse Experience: Most of the matters we work on involve cross-office teams, and our associates are able to work in close collaboration with partners and associates in other firm offices and other departments.
Japan
Paul, Weiss opened its Tokyo office in 1987, when Japanese law first changed to permit the establishment of offices by foreign law firms. Over the years the Tokyo office has been integral to the firm’s involvement in high-profile M&A transactions and global securities offerings. Paul, Weiss advises many of Japan’s most prominent trading companies, financial institutions, and telecommunications, computer and industrial companies on transactions, disputes and other matters. We also advise Japanese clients on significant litigation and trade dispute matters.
Facts at a Glance
Key Clients: Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc., Citigroup Inc., Sumitomo Corporation, Oaktree Capital Management, LLC, NEC Corporation, Japan Airlines, Mitsubishi Corporation, News Corporation and Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation.
Diverse Work: Associates in our Tokyo office have the opportunity to work on a broad range of corporate matters, including complex M&A transactions, international securities offerings, private equity transactions, financings and restructurings, and media, telecommunications and intellectual property matters.
Team Environment: We work on large, high-profile, complex transactions while maintaining an informal and small-office environment.
Multidisciplinary Legal Experience: Most of the matters we work on involve teams from our other offices, giving associates the opportunity to work closely with partners and associates in other firm offices and other departments.
Associate Opportunities: Associates have the opportunity to have close client contact and receive significant responsibility from the early stages of their careers.
India
Our India practice has been active for more than a decade, representing clients in private equity investments, capital markets transactions, joint ventures, and cross-border merger and acquisition transactions, and investment funds. In recent years we have become actively involved in India’s emerging technology and business process outsourcing sectors, helping international investors structure important transactions in that rapidly evolving environment.
Facts at a Glance
Key Clients: General Atlantic LLC, Citigroup, Inc., Jumbo World Holdings Limited, Shaw Wallace & Company Limited and Genpact.
CANADA
For almost 40 years, we have been a leading provider of U.S. legal advice to Canadian companies and investment banks in cross-border transactions.
Our lawyers counsel Canadian companies in cross-border capital markets transactions, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, project finance, environmental and other regulatory compliance issues, tax, employee benefits, intellectual property, litigation and arbitration.
Facts at a Glance
Key Clients: Abitibi-Consolidated, EnCana Corporation, Nexen Inc., Teck Cominco Limited and Vasogen Inc.
Unique Experience: A tight-knit team of M&A, finance and securities lawyers take the lead on our Canadian cross-border transactions.
Associate Opportunities: Associates have the opportunity to develop real expertise and have hands-on experience handling securities and other issues unique to cross-border deals.
Industry Recognition
EUROPE
From our London office, we advise European corporations, private equity investors and private companies on a broad range of cross-border and international corporate matters, including capital market, private equity, and merger and acquisition transactions.
Facts at a Glance
Key Clients: Swiss Reinsurance Company, Citigroup, Inc., Oak Hill Capital Partners and Metromedia International Group, Inc.
Collegial Environment: The size of our London office offers associates the opportunity to work directly with partners and on small teams.
Global Reach: Our work will take you to all corners of the globe such as Argentina, Canada, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Israel, Japan, Kazakhstan, Luxembourg, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Multidisciplinary Legal Experience: Although our lawyers tend to focus on one of our core practice areas, each of our associates has the opportunity to work across practices. Associates also have many opportunities to interact with clients.
Cultural Counseling: Our work involves more than advising on the law; we regularly help our clients to bridge cultural differences and reach solutions notwithstanding different market practices.
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