Paul Hastings announced that Christopher Zochowski and Bradley Noojin have joined the firm as partners. Zochowski and Noojin join the firm from A&O Shearman, adding depth to Paul Hastings’ strong private equity team. The firm has added over 20 partners to its premier global private equity and M&A platforms over the last several years.
As a trusted adviser to private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies, Zochowski guides clients through complex transactions with a focus on mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, and strategic corporate matters. Known for the ability to manage high-stakes deals across a range of industries, he combines deep transactional experience with a commercial mindset to deliver practical, results-driven counsel. And his work spans the financial services, energy, manufacturing,g and industrial sectors.
Zochowski has overseen many transactions on behalf of Atlas Holdings and Atlas portfolio companies, including ASG, Carlex, Greenidge Generation Holdings, Iconex, Motus Integrated Technologies, Stryten Manufacturing, and US Farathane. Representative matters include leading the team in acquiring US Farathane from The Gores Group and the acquisition of the operating assets of Exide Technologies out of bankruptcy to form Stryten Energy. Zochowski also led or advised on a variety of transactions for other sponsors, including Compass Diversified Holdings, Perella Weinberg Partners, Siris Capital, Terra Mar, and The Firmament Group, as well as multiple corporate strategics, such as BP America, Macquarie, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Morgan Franklin, and Tyco International.
Noojin represents private equity sponsors, portfolio companies, and other investors, with a particular focus on M&A, joint ventures, and financings. And he brings a business-oriented approach to both domestic and cross-border deals, navigating complex capital structures and industry-specific considerations. He also has experience across a diverse range of sectors, including transportation and logistics, healthcare, financial services, government contracting, packaging, and alcoholic beverages. Representative matters include advising Atlas Holdings on the acquisition of Carlex from Central Glass and the subsequent sale of Luxembourg operations to Webasto and representing Coinmint in its sale to Stone Ridge affiliate NYDIG. Other clients include ASG and Greenidge Generation Holdings.
Paul Hastings’ private equity practice and the firm broadly continue to gain market share with a wide range of asset managers, including ABRY, Apollo, Ares, Blackstone, Brookfield, Carlyle, EQT, Fortress, Francisco Partners, Goldman Sachs, Great Hill, H.I.G., KKR, Morgan Stanley, Sixth Street Partners, Symphony Technology Group, and TPG.
KEY QUOTES:
“Chris and Brad further strengthen our already strong global private equity offering, particularly in the upper middle market, where we see significant growth opportunities given the fragmented market. Their arrival, combined with our broad range of market-leading practices, positions Paul Hastings to gain market share with traditional PE firms and asset managers more broadly.”
Chair Frank Lopez
“Paul Hastings boasts a preeminent private equity practice with an impressive roster of leading PE clients to match. The opportunity to be part of a team of this caliber, and with such strong momentum, is not only professionally satisfying for both Brad and me but also provides our clients with access to a robust and growing global platform of comprehensive legal services.”
Chris Zochowski
