Hogan Lovells 2024 Election Impact and Congressional Outlook Report
Paul Hilton
Senior Counsel Corporate & Finance
Denver
New York
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Overview
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Experience
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Credentials
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Insights and events
Client quoted in Chambers USA 2022'He is one of the premier corporate lawyers in town and is extremely well regarded.'
Clients say, "[Paul Hilton] has decades of experience, and has very deep expertise in corporate and securities matters, as well as commercial transactions of all kinds. In addition to having the technical expertise in these areas, he is very practical in rendering advice and coming up with solutions. He has excellent communications skills, both in respect of transaction negotiations, and communications with our board and management." This is according to the legal directory Chambers USA.
As a leader of the firm's Securities and Public Company Advisory team, Paul counsels companies in a wide range of industries, including consumer products, engineering and construction, mining, restaurants, technology, and software. He advises public and private companies in corporate, securities, and merger and acquisition matters. He represents companies seeking to go public, public companies, private equity firms, investment banking firms, and public and private acquirers and targets in acquisition transactions. He also regularly counsels complex debt and equity offerings, including both U.S. and cross-border transactions, securities law compliance issues, fiduciary duty for boards of directors and committees, and complex corporate governance matters, including dealing with activist investors.
Paul has received a #1 ranking from Chambers USA for Corporate/M&A every year since 2004 and has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America for many years as well.
"[Paul Hilton] is an excellent attorney... He is one of the leading practitioners, without doubt." This is one of many accolades Paul has received year after year from legal rating programs like Chambers USA. He is known throughout the corporate legal field for his thorough understanding of the intricacies within corporate transactions, and a track record of proven success.
Chambers USA 2022Paul Hilton is highly accomplished across a range of corporate governance and transactional matters. He has advised both public and private companies throughout the US and further afield.
Credentials
Education
- J.D., Cornell Law School, 1977
- M.A., University of Colorado, 1977
- B.A., University of Colorado, with honors, 1972
Bar admissions and qualifications
- Colorado
- New York