Paul Hilton | Denver | Hogan Lovells

Paul Hilton

Senior Counsel Corporate & Finance

Hilton Paul

Paul Hilton
Hilton Paul
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quote mark

'He is one of the premier corporate lawyers in town and is extremely well regarded.'

Client quoted in Chambers USA 2022

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.

quote mark

'He is one of the premier corporate lawyers in town and is extremely well regarded.'

Client quoted in Chambers USA 2022

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

Recognition

Corporate/M&A (Colorado), Senior Statesperson

Chambers USA

2022
M&A/Corporate and Commercial: Shareholder Activism: Advice to Boards

Legal 500 US

2019-2021
Corporate/M&A (Colorado), Band 1

Chambers USA

2004-2021
Corporate Law

The Best Lawyers in America

2006-2021
International Trade and Finance Law

The Best Lawyers in America

2003-2021
Mergers and Acquisitions Law

The Best Lawyers in America

2006-2021
Securities/Capital Markets Law

The Best Lawyers in America

2006-2021
Acritas Star

Acritas Stars Independently Rated Lawyers

2019-2020
Colorado Super Lawyers

2006-2019
People's Choice Securities Lawyer

Barrister's Best, Law Week Colorado

2016, 2018-2019
Overall

The Best Lawyers in America

1995-2019
Top Lawyer - Mergers & Acquisitions

5280

2018
People's Choice Best Corporate Law Lawyer

Barrister's Best, Law Week Colorado

2013
BTI Client Service All-Star MVP (one of 41 in the country)

BTI Consulting Group

2013