Recent Publications
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PE Fundraising at a Glance (Q2 2022)
PE Fundraising at a Glance looks at the latest quarterly trends on global and U.S.-based private equity fundraising. Amid the backdrop of the deterioration of the global economy, private equity fundraising continued to decline in Q2, down 9% from Q1. With a record number of private equity funds currently in the market, some LPs may have to make tough decisions on allocations or already be fully allocated for the remainder of 2022.
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Recent Antitrust Division Statements Suggest Close Attention to Deals Involving Private Equity
Several recent statements by the assistant attorney general in charge of the U.S. Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division indicate that the DOJ is increasingly focused on issues relevant to private equity, including roll ups, acquisitions of divestiture assets and interlocking directorates.
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Private Equity Firms Face Increasing False Claims Act Scrutiny
The DOJ recently announced a settlement in an FCA case involving a medical testing company that included a parallel settlement with the company’s minority owner, a private equity firm. The settlement joins a growing number of similar FCA cases taking aim at private equity firms based on their involvement with or ownership of portfolio companies.
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M&A at a Glance - 2021 Year-End Roundup
After rebounding in the latter part of 2020, M&A activity continued to gain steam into 2021. The $2.6 trillion in total U.S. deal value for 2021 was an increase of 75% over 2020, and the $5.6 trillion in total global deal value for 2021 was an increase of 58% over 2020. Both figures were record breakers: total U.S. deal value was 37% higher, and total global deal value was 31% higher than previous records.
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Matt Abbott Publishes Article in Mergers & Acquisitions
Corporate partner Matt Abbott wrote an article, “A Look Back at Top PE Trends in 2021,” published in the November/December issue of Mergers & Acquisitions.
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Victoria Forrester and Dave Curran Co-Author Chapter in Refinitiv’s 2021 ESG Playbook
Corporate partner Victoria Forrester and Chief Sustainability & ESG Officer Dave Curran co-authored a chapter in Refinitiv’s 2021 ESG Playbook, “Top ESG Trends for 2021: Stability and Sustainability in the Investment Community.”
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September 2020 Private Equity Digest
Interest in special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) has exploded in the last couple of years. In this issue of Private Equity digest, we discuss the pros and cons of some alternatives for private equity firms looking to participate in these vehicles.
In the News
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Matt Abbott Discusses Macroeconomic Factors Impacting Global Dealmaking With Reuters
Corporate partner Matt Abbott spoke with Reuters as part of an article on the macroeconomic factors that have impacted global M&A deal volume and values over the past quarter.
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Alvaro Membrillera and Anna Pollak Discuss Current Private Equity Dealmaking Trends in Law360 Expert Analysis Column
Corporate partner Alvaro Membrillera and associate Anna Pollak discuss how private equity investors are adjusting to a new period of market volatility in an expert analysis column published in Law360.
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GPs Must Plan for Every Contingency in 2022, Marco Masotti Tells Private Equity International
Private Funds Group Global Co-Head Marco Masotti was quoted in an article, “Fund terms could be defined by these factors in 2022,” published by Private Equity International.
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Marco Masotti Quoted in The Deal on Accelerating Pace of PE Fundraising
In “Private Briefing: Dry Powder Grows as PE Branches Out,” published on May 12, The Deal included a quote by Private Funds Group co-head Marco Masotti from the group’s survey of 50 recently raised private equity funds, published annually.
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Private Equity International Highlights Latest Paul, Weiss Annual Funds Survey
In “GPs and LPs Push Envelope on Terms to Allow Continuation Funds,” Private Equity International highlighted a Paul, Weiss Private Funds Group survey of 50 recently raised private equity funds.
Events
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Lindsey Wiersma Co-Chairs, Amran Hussein Spoke at PLI Private Equity Forum
Corporate partner Lindsey Wiersma co-chaired and corporate partner Amran Hussein participated in the Practising Law Institute’s 23rd Annual Private Equity Forum.
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Josh Soven to Speak at ABA Private Equity and Venture Capital Meeting
Litigation partner Josh Soven will deliver a presentation, “Antitrust and CFIUS in the Biden Administration: Implications for M&A and Venture Capital,” at the American Bar Association’s Private Equity and Venture Capital Committee meeting.
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Victoria Forrester to Moderate Gender Equity in Private Equity Panel
Corporate partner Victoria Forrester will moderate a panel, “Practical Solutions for Female Recruitment Strategies,” as part of Sahar Global Summits’ Second Annual Gender Equity in Private Equity Summit.
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Mike Vogel to Participate in M&A and Private Equity Expert Webcast
Corporate partner Mike Vogel will participate in a panel hosted by Expert Webcast, “M&A and Private Equity Outlook 2022.”
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Amran Hussein to Speak at Practising Law Institute’s Annual Private Equity Forum
Corporate partner Amran Hussein will participate in a panel, “Diversity and Inclusion in the Private Equity Industry,” as part of the Practising Law Institute’s 22nd Annual Private Equity Forum.
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Paul, Weiss Hosts Private Equity Fundraising Webinar
Paul, Weiss hosted a webinar, “Deep Dive: Private Equity Fundraising in 2020,” to an audience of more than 150 existing and prospective clients and industry participants.
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Udi Grofman Chairs PLI Program for Private Fund Attorneys
Corporate partner Udi Grofman will chair the second annual Practising Law Institute (PLI) “Advanced Issues in Private Funds” program. Corporate partner Victoria Forrester is also participating as a faculty member.
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Paul, Weiss Hosts Webinar on Private Equity Funds Market Survey
On May 20, Paul, Weiss hosted a webinar, “Private Equity Fundraising: Market Survey and Recent Trends.”
Awards
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Matt Abbott Named a 2022 Law360 “MVP” in Private Equity
Corporate partner Matt Abbott was recognized as a Law360 2022 “MVP” in the Private Equity category.
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Vicky Forrester Named a Law360 “Rising Star” in Fund Formation
Corporate partner Vicky Forrester was recognized as a Law360 2022 “Rising Star” in the Fund Formation category.
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Cullen Sinclair Named a Law360 “Rising Star” in Private Equity
Corporate partner Cullen Sinclair was recognized as a Law360 2022 “Rising Star” in the Private Equity category.
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Conrad van Loggerenberg Recognized Among Private Equity International’s 40 Under 40
Corporate partner Conrad van Loggerenberg was named to the Private Equity International (PEI) 2022 “40 Under 40: Future Leaders of Private Equity” in the lawyer category.
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Taurie Zeitzer Shortlisted for "Women Dealmakers Hall of Fame" in IFLR Americas Awards
Corporate partner Taurie Zeitzer is shortlisted for the "Women Dealmakers Hall of Fame" in the International Financial Law Review's 2022 IFLR Americas Awards.
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Alvaro Membrillera Recognized Among Financial News’ 50 Most Influential Lawyers in Europe
Corporate partner Alvaro Membrillera has been named one of Europe’s “Fifty Most Influential Lawyers” by Financial News, a news publication focused on business and political leaders in London and across Europe’s financial markets.
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Paul, Weiss Shortlisted for Private Equity "Team of the Year" in IFLR Americas Awards
Paul, Weiss is shortlisted as a “Team of the Year” for Private Equity in the International Financial Law Review's 2022 IFLR Americas Awards.
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Jeff Marell and Laura Turano Named “Dealmakers of the Year” by The American Lawyer
Corporate partners Jeff Marell and Laura Turano were named “2021 Dealmakers of the Year” by The American Lawyer.
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Law360 Recognizes Private Equity Practice Group Among the Year’s Best
The Paul, Weiss Private Equity Group won a Law360 “Practice Group of the Year” recognition for its outstanding achievements in 2020.
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Law360 Recognizes Private Funds Practice Group Among the Year’s Best
The Paul, Weiss Private Funds Group won a Law360 “Practice Group of the Year” recognition in the “Fund Formation” category for its outstanding achievements in 2020.
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Taurie Zeitzer Named Among “Top Women in Dealmaking” by The Deal
Corporate partner Taurie Zeitzer was recognized as one of the “Top Women in Dealmaking” by The Deal in the Q4 2020 edition of The Dealmaker Quarterly.