Rob Carlson is a partner and chair of the Corporate practice of Paul Hastings in Palo Alto, where he is based. With extensive experience in corporate finance matters, Mr. Carlson focuses on mergers and acquisitions transactions, public and private securities offerings, joint ventures, and other strategic transactions, representing corporations as well as private equity and Venture Capital funds.

Mr. Carlson’s practice also includes representation of private equity fund sponsors and investors in connection with the formation and operation of private equity funds, and representation of issuers and underwriters in public offerings and private placements of debt and equity securities. He also counsels boards of directors and committees on corporate governance matters. His industry focus includes working with companies and investors in the medical device, biotechnology, software, e-commerce, payment systems, telecommunications and gaming industries.