Partner, Finance Group
Paul Weiss
Sung Pak is a partner in the Finance Group at Paul, Weiss, where he heads the Hybrid Capital & Special Situations Group. He represents a diverse range of clients, including private equity sponsors, investment funds, creditors, borrowers, issuers, and distressed debt investors. Sung focuses on complex transactions such as liability management transactions, acquisition financings, distressed debt investments and restructurings. He works closely with the firm’s Restructuring Department to create innovative solutions for distressed capital structures. His practice is particularly focused on special situations, where he helps investors and companies find opportunities in dislocated markets and distressed businesses.
Some of Sung’s recent matters include advising key parties of interest in the financings of EchoStar/DISH Network, New Fortress Energy, Xplore, Emergent Biosolutions, Sound Physicians, Nexus Capital, Cennox and Locus Solutions, among others. Sung also represents key constituents in major restructurings, most recently in the restructurings of National CineMedia, Westmoreland Coal, Sunlight Financial, Benefytt Technologies, Clovis Oncology and QualTek Services which was shortlisted for “Telecommunications Deal of the Year” and “Restructuring Deal of the Year ($250 million - $1 billion)” in the 2024 M&A Advisor Awards.
Sung has significant experience in a wide array of financing transactions, including liability management transactions, direct lending, bespoke debt trades, and debt portfolio transactions. He also handles syndicated loan facilities, high-yield bond issuances, and public equity offerings.
He has earned recognition as one of Lawdragon’s “Leading Dealmakers in America” for both 2025 and 2024.
