Katherine Bell is a partner in the Finance and Restructuring practice of Paul Hastings and is based in the firm’s Orange County office.

Her practice focuses on commercial and corporate finance transactions. Ms. Bell regularly represents commercial banks, investment banks, finance companies, other lenders, and borrowers in working capital facilities (cash flow and asset-based), acquisition financings, structured financings, and other leveraged finance transactions including leveraged buyouts, restructurings, and recapitalizations. Ms. Bell has significant experience negotiating intercreditor relationships, including 1st Lien/2nd Lien transactions, split collateral arrangements, and unitranche “A/B” transactions. She has industry experience in a variety of business sectors and has considerable experience in cross-border transactions.

Ms. Bell is recognized by Chambers USA as a leading finance lawyer. Chambers USA 2015 has noted that Ms. Bell "is one of the most hard-working people and she really pushes for her clients." In addition to directory recognition, Ms. Bell’s article, “Women in Commercial Finance: Growing Our Ranks” was published in the industry periodical, The Secured Lender.