New York and Washington, D.C. – Paul Hastings LLP, a leading global law firm, announced today that the firm advised AGP Group, a premier global leader in designing and manufacturing high-tech automotive glazing, in a strategic partnership and investment by funds affiliated with BDT Capital Partners, a merchant bank that provides family and founder-led businesses with long-term, differentiated capital.

The minority investment from BDT Capital Partners, which is led by Byron Trott, will provide long-term capital to accelerate AGP Group’s global expansion plans of its eGlass division.

The Paul Hastings team for the growth equity financing was led by Corporate partner Robert Leung and included associates Daniel Grossman, Regina Mendoza Diaz, and Carolina Gonzalez. The team was assisted by Tax partners David Makso and Eric Keller and Tax associates William McCue and Brendan Counihan; and Antitrust of counsel Michael Wise.

At Paul Hastings, our purpose is clear — to help our clients and people navigate new paths to growth. With a strong presence throughout Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the U.S., Paul Hastings is recognized as one of the world’s most innovative global law firms.