Firm News
Firm News
Paul, Weiss Adds Leading Financing Partner
June 2, 2014 Read the press release
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP announced today that Brian Kim has joined the firm as a partner in its corporate department, resident in New York, where he will focus on acquisition financing, distressed debt and other financing transactions, including representing private equity funds in leveraged buyouts and overleveraged companies in restructuring their balance sheets.
"We are delighted to welcome Brian to our firm and to our preeminent corporate department," said Paul, Weiss chair Brad S. Karp.
"Brian is an ideal addition to our dynamic corporate practice," said partner and corporate department chair Robert B. Schumer. "I know clients will benefit from his extensive experience advising clients on a broad range of finance transactions."
Mr. Kim earned his J.D. from Columbia Law School and his A.B. from Harvard University.
Events & Publications
Paul, Weiss Announces Election of 12 New Partners
- Dec 01, 2023
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Paul, Weiss Announces Election of 12 New Partners
Bonnie Chen, David Friedman, Matthew Friedman, Reuven Garrett, Benjamin Goodchild, Martha Goodman, Joe Graham, Sohail Itani, Nina Kovalenko, Anne McGinnis, Marian Shin and Anusha Simha have been elected to the partnership.
FDIC Adopts Final Rule on Special Assessment Following March 2023 Bank Failures
- Nov 30, 2023
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FDIC Adopts Final Rule on Special Assessment Following March 2023 Bank Failures
The FDIC recently adopted a final rule to impose a $16.3 billion special assessment for the recovery of losses to the Deposit Insurance Fund stemming from the protection of uninsured depositors after the closures of Silicon Valley…
Rob Kindler Discusses Growing Importance of M&A for Public Companies on ICE House Podcast
- Nov 27, 2023
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Rob Kindler Discusses Growing Importance of M&A for Public Companies on ICE House Podcast
Corporate partner Rob Kindler spoke on episode 389 of the podcast “Inside the ICE House” about his history in the boardroom, his role on several blockbuster M&A deals, and his outlook for 2024.
Paul, Weiss Adds IP and Technology Transactions Partner in London
- Nov 28, 2023
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Paul, Weiss Adds IP and Technology Transactions Partner in London
John Patten, a specialist in intellectual property and technology transactions, will join the firm in the Corporate Department, resident in London.
New Filing Requirements Under the Corporate Transparency Act
- Nov 27, 2023
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New Filing Requirements Under the Corporate Transparency Act
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network’s Beneficial Ownership Reporting Rule under the Corporate Transparency Act goes into effect on January 1, 2024, introducing new filing requirements for certain non-exempt businesses. This memo…
FSOC Finalizes Guidance on Nonbank Systemically Important Financial Institution Designations
- Nov 15, 2023
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FSOC Finalizes Guidance on Nonbank Systemically Important Financial Institution Designations
In a change likely to have substantial impact on the financial services sector, the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC) recently issued final guidance on FSOC’s non-bank financial company determination process and a newly…
Delaware Court of Chancery Questions Enforceability of Con Ed Provisions
- Nov 13, 2023
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Delaware Court of Chancery Questions Enforceability of Con Ed Provisions
The Delaware Court of Chancery recently addressed the enforceability of merger agreement provisions related to the recovery of lost-premium damages by the target. The opinion suggests that while Delaware courts will likely not permit…
Paul, Weiss Adds Leading Bank Regulatory Partner in Washington
- Nov 13, 2023
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Paul, Weiss Adds Leading Bank Regulatory Partner in Washington
Jarryd Anderson, a nationally prominent bank regulatory lawyer, has joined the firm as co-chair of the Financial Services Group and a partner in the Corporate Department.
Shruti Chopra to Discuss Managing Global Teams to Reduce Social Distance at NAPABA Conference
- Nov 09, 2023
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Shruti Chopra to Discuss Managing Global Teams to Reduce Social Distance at NAPABA Conference
Intellectual property and technology transactions associate Shruti Chopra will participate in a panel, “Power Dynamics, Acclimation, and Rules of Engagement When Working Across Borders,” as part of the 35th annual National Asian…
Chris Kaoutzanis Discusses Rise of Cross-Border U.S.-Based IPOs With Global Finance Magazine
- Nov 03, 2023
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Chris Kaoutzanis Discusses Rise of Cross-Border U.S.-Based IPOs With Global Finance Magazine
Corporate partner Chris Kaoutzanis spoke with Global Finance Magazine about the steep increase in cross-border IPOs on U.S. exchanges in the last few years.
Awards & Recognition
Judie Ng Shortell and Jack Sun Recognized by The Legal 500’s China Awards 2023
- Dec 07, 2023
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Judie Ng Shortell and Jack Sun Recognized by The Legal 500’s China Awards 2023
The Legal 500’s inaugural China Awards recognized corporate partner Judie Ng Shortell as “Lawyer of the Year” in the technology, media and telecommunications (TMT) category, and counsel Jack Sun as “Rising Star of the Year” in the…
Paul, Weiss Shortlisted as a PDI Fund Formation “Americas Law Firm of the Year”
- Dec 07, 2023
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Paul, Weiss Shortlisted as a PDI Fund Formation “Americas Law Firm of the Year”
Private Debt Investor (PDI) named Paul, Weiss an “Americas Law Firm of the Year” finalist in the Fund Formation category as part of the publication’s annual PDI Awards.
Paul, Weiss Shortlisted as Transactions “Law Firm of the Year in North America” by Private Equity International
- Dec 07, 2023
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Paul, Weiss Shortlisted as Transactions “Law Firm of the Year in North America” by Private Equity International
For the third consecutive year, Private Equity International (PEI) recognized Paul, Weiss as a “Law Firm of the Year in North America” finalist in the private equity Transactions category as part of the publication’s annual PEI…
Paul, Weiss Recognized Among the Nation’s Most Innovative Law Firms, Shortlisted in Top Legal Practitioners, Practice of Law Categories in FT Innovative Lawyers Report
- Dec 05, 2023
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Paul, Weiss Recognized Among the Nation’s Most Innovative Law Firms, Shortlisted in Top Legal Practitioners, Practice of Law Categories in FT Innovative Lawyers Report
The Financial Times featured Paul, Weiss among the top-10 most innovative law firms in North America.
Kyle Seifried Commended in Financial Times Special Report on North America’s Most Innovative Lawyers and Firms
- Dec 05, 2023
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Kyle Seifried Commended in Financial Times Special Report on North America’s Most Innovative Lawyers and Firms
The Financial Times recognized corporate partner Kyle Seifried as “commended” for his role advising World Wrestling Entertainment on its merger with Ultimate Fighting Championship to create TKO Group in the Deals & Financing…
Four Paul, Weiss Associates Complete Leadership Council on Legal Diversity Programs
- Nov 28, 2023
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Four Paul, Weiss Associates Complete Leadership Council on Legal Diversity Programs
Four associates have successfully completed 2023 programs through the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD), an organization of more than 400 corporate chief legal officers and law firm managing partners working to enhance the…
Ted Ackerman Named 2023 “Legal Advisor of the Year” by The M&A Advisor
- Nov 15, 2023
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Ted Ackerman Named 2023 “Legal Advisor of the Year” by The M&A Advisor
The M&A Advisor named corporate partner Ted Ackerman “Legal Advisor of the Year” in the publication’s 22nd Annual M&A Advisor Awards, which recognize the most impressive legal professionals in M&A over the past year.
Paul, Weiss Wins Three M&A Advisor Awards
- Nov 15, 2023
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Paul, Weiss Wins Three M&A Advisor Awards
Paul, Weiss was recognized in three categories in The M&A Advisor’s 22nd Annual M&A Advisor Awards, which celebrate outstanding transactions, deal teams and professionals from the past year.
Paul, Weiss Named 2023 “New York Firm of the Year” by Who’s Who Legal
- Nov 09, 2023
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Paul, Weiss Named 2023 “New York Firm of the Year” by Who’s Who Legal
For the second consecutive year, Who’s Who Legal honored Paul, Weiss as the “New York Firm of the Year” in the publication’s Legal Awards, which honor leading firms in more than 75 countries and jurisdictions that have performed…
Laura Turano Named to Crain’s New York Business’s 40 Under 40
- Nov 06, 2023
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Laura Turano Named to Crain’s New York Business’s 40 Under 40
Crain’s New York Business profiled corporate partner Laura Turano as one of its 2023 “40 Under 40” honorees.