James Curley
Partner, Corporate Department, Attorney at Paul Hastings LLP
About
James Curley, a Private Equity partner at Paul Hastings LLP in Boston, concentrates on leveraged buyouts for private equity sponsors in the middle and upper-middle market. Working with clients in education, healthcare, manufacturing, retail, and technology, he represents sponsors and their portfolio companies, along with early and later-stage growth companies, in mergers and acquisitions and corporate finance. He earned his J.D. from Boston University School of Law and a B.A. from Brandeis University. Before joining Paul Hastings he was a partner at an AmLaw 100 firm. Earlier, as general counsel and a member of senior management at an autobody business, he helped it grow from its early days and then led the legal work on its sale.
Who is a good fit for James Curley
- Private equity sponsors pursuing a middle market or upper-middle market leveraged buyout.
- Portfolio companies in healthcare or manufacturing facing an acquisition.
- Later-stage technology companies considering a merger or a sale.
Education and admissions
- Education
- Boston University School of Law, J.D., 1996
- Brandeis University, B.A., 1993
- Bar admissions
- Massachusetts
Recognition
- Private Equity: Buyouts, Chambers USA
- Notable Practitioner, Massachusetts/United States, IFLR 1000
- Lawyer of the Year, Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law, Best Lawyers in America
- Corporate Law, Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law, Best Lawyers in America
Specialties
Deal profile
- Typical deal size
- Any deal size
- Remote work
- In-person / regional