Atty. Carl R. Sanchez

Atty. Carl R. Sanchez

Carl R. Sanchez is a partner in the Corporate practice of Paul Hastings and is based in the firm’s New York and San Diego offices.

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About Carl R. Sanchez at a glance

Carl R. Sanchez is a business and m&a attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Paul Hastings LLP. Educated at University of California Los Angeles (J.D., 1993). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026), and Lawyer of the Year — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (San Diego) (2018). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Carl R. Sanchez is a partner in the Corporate practice of Paul Hastings and is based in the firm’s New York and San Diego offices
  • Carl’s practice is primarily in the area of mergers and acquisitions, where he represents public and private companies in a wide variety of merger and acquisition transactions, including stock acquisitions, divisional asset acquisitions and divestitures, tender offers, and share exchange offers, restructurings, dissolutions, going-private transactions, joint ventures, distressed company acquisitions, cross-border acquisitions, and other business combination transactions
  • He has represented numerous public and private companies in the life sciences, technology, telecommunications, semiconductor, software, computer hardware, defense, entertainment, and financial services industries
  • Carl served as the Chair of the firm’s Mergers & Acquisitions Practice Group from 2003 through 2019
  • Between 1988 and 1990, Carl was an auditor and consultant in Deloitte & Touche’s New York office, specializing in investment banking and broker-dealer activities
  • From 1980 to 1986, Carl served in the United States Air Force Intelligence Division as a Russian crypto-linguist, where he received numerous awards for his service, including the Air Force Commendation Medal

Practice Areas Explained

Carl R. Sanchez's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Carl R. Sanchez handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

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Where is Carl R. Sanchez's law office located?
Carl R. Sanchez's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Paul Hastings LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Carl R. Sanchez handle?
Carl R. Sanchez focuses on business, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
Where did Carl R. Sanchez go to law school?
Carl R. Sanchez earned their education at (J.D., 1993).
How can I contact Carl R. Sanchez for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Carl R. Sanchez received?
Carl R. Sanchez's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law; Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law; Lawyer of the Year — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (San Diego); Lawyer of the Year — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (San Diego).

Education

J.D.
University of California Los Angeles
- 1993

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (San Diego)
- 2018
Lawyer of the Year — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (San Diego)
- 2016

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