New York office of Paul Hastings expanding with additions of Corey Wright and Lisa Collier as new partners
**Top Finance Attorneys Join Paul Hastings to Bolster Global Finance Platform**
In a strategic move to strengthen its Global Finance platform, law firm Paul Hastings has announced the addition of partners Corey Wright and Lisa Collier to its New York office. The duo, who previously worked together at Latham & Watkins LLP and before that at Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP, bring a wealth of experience in complex leveraged finance transactions.
Corey Wright and Lisa Collier are renowned for their work in high-stakes financing deals, having advised on a broad range of transactions including high-yield bonds, leveraged bridge loans, acquisition financings, and recapitalizations. Some key transactions they have advised on include Warner Bros. Discovery’s tender offer for its outstanding debt securities and its $17.5 billion leveraged bridge loan agreement, a $4 billion high-yield loan related to the acquisition of mortgage provider Mr. Cooper, Databricks’ $5.25 billion credit facilities, and the lead arrangers on OpenAI’s $4 billion credit facility.
The arrival of Corey Wright and Lisa Collier at Paul Hastings is expected to create significant opportunities to gain even more market share in the finance sector, particularly in the $15.5 billion sale of Truist Financial Corporation's stake in Truist Insurance Holdings. This high-stakes financing transaction, which the duo has been involved in, is a significant milestone for both Corey Wright and Lisa Collier.
Firm Chair Frank Lopez praised the recruitment of Corey Wright and Lisa Collier as a major strategic gain for Paul Hastings:
> “We’re thrilled to welcome Corey and Lisa. Their longstanding relationships serving top-tier financial institutions are highly synergistic with many of our core practices. Corey’s reputation is stellar as one of a handful, if not the leading, finance practitioner of his generation. Corey and Lisa’s arrival will further elevate our position as the go-to firm for complex, high-stakes financings and create significant opportunities to gain even more market share at the top of the market.”
Corey Wright expressed enthusiasm about joining Paul Hastings and continuing his partnership with Collier:
> “We’re excited to join a practice of this calibre and to reunite with several former colleagues. Paul Hastings has built a dominant position in various financings and direct lending, and we couldn’t pass up an opportunity to be part of a firm delivering high-impact, market-shaping work for clients across the capital spectrum. I am particularly pleased to be able to continue collaborating with Lisa, who has been instrumental to building my practice.”
Lisa Collier also expressed her excitement about joining Paul Hastings and working with her new colleagues, including some familiar faces, on the $15.5 billion sale of Truist Financial Corporation's stake in Truist Insurance Holdings.
The addition of Corey Wright and Lisa Collier to Paul Hastings is part of the firm’s strategy to expand its presence and capabilities in top-tier finance legal work. This high-profile hire underscores Paul Hastings’ commitment to strengthening its Global Finance practice with leading talent recognized by Chambers USA and Legal 500.
In addition to their work on the $15.5 billion sale of Truist Financial Corporation's stake in Truist Insurance Holdings, Corey Wright and Lisa Collier have advised major financial institutions such as Bank of America, Citigroup, Goldman Sachs, J.P. Morgan, and Morgan Stanley. Their move to Paul Hastings is expected to further elevate the firm’s position as a leader in complex, high-stakes financings.
- Corey Wright and Lisa Collier, recognized for their expertise in complex financings, will likely bolster Paul Hastings' business in the banking-and-insurance sector due to their involvement in the $15.5 billion sale of Truist Financial Corporation's stake in Truist Insurance Holdings.
- The arrival of Corey Wright and Lisa Collier, who bring extensive experience in leveraged finance transactions, will significantly contribute to Paul Hastings' industry-leading position in finance, investing, and other related business areas.
