Mayer Brown partners Paul de Bernier and Stephanie Hurst have been named to the Los Angeles Business Journal’s (LABJ) 2026 “Leaders of Influence: M&A” list. The annual list recognizes top mergers and acquisitions (M&A) professionals, advisors, and dealmakers driving business growth in the Southern California region.
Paul co-leads Mayer Brown’s global Corporate & Securities practice, which spans M&A, investment funds, and technology transactions. His practice centers on M&A, private equity, and venture capital, including minority and controlling investments, co-investments, joint ventures, and full acquisitions. Paul has particular experience in complex cross-border transactions involving major investors into California and the broader US market, including investors from Japan, Korea and Europe, all of which continue to play an increasingly important role in the California economy.
Stephanie is a partner in Mayer Brown’s Corporate & Securities practice, whose practice focuses on M&A, venture capital, private equity and other corporate transactions, including joint ventures and other collaborations, with a particular focus on cross-border transactions. She also advises on innovative and highly complex transactions spanning multiple jurisdictions, with a focus on rapidly evolving sectors, including tech, venture capital (including corporate venture capital) and Environmental, Social, and Governance.
View the 2026 LABJ “Leaders of Influence: M&A” list here.