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Overview
Amaan A. Shaikh is an associate in the Securities and Capital Markets practice of Paul Hastings and is based in the firm’s San Francisco office. Amaan focuses primarily on emerging growth companies and venture capital. He represents early- and late-stage startups throughout all stages of their life cycle, along with numerous venture investors.
Amaan regularly counsels clients through a variety of transactions, including private financings, secondary transactions, tender offers, recapitalizations and acquisitions, as well as corporate governance and compliance matters.
Prior to joining Paul Hastings, Amaan was an associate at another international law firm.
Education
- Santa Clara University, J.D. (High Tech Law Certificate, with Honors), 2018
- Santa Clara University, M.B.A., 2018
- University of California, Davis, B.A., 2012
News
- Paul Hastings Advises HEN Technologies on $20 Million Series A Financing Round - January 5th, 2026
- Paul Hastings Advises Groq on Its Non-Exclusive Inference Technology Licensing Agreement With Nvidia - December 31st, 2025
- Paul Hastings Advises Mubadala Capital in Connection With Crusoe’s $1.375 Billion Series E Funding - November 5th, 2025
- Paul Hastings Advises Bain Capital in Connection With $82 Million Funding Round for Meanwhile - November 5th, 2025
Engagement & Publications
- Published in the Santa Clara Law Review