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Silver Point Closes on $4.6 Billion of New Capital for Opportunistic Credit Investments
Paul, Weiss advised global credit investing firm Silver Point Capital in the formation of its latest opportunistic credit fund.
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Leading Financial Regulatory Partner Joins Paul, Weiss Investment Funds Group in London
Financial regulatory lawyer Prem Mohan will join the firm as a partner and head of European Financial Services Regulation. Mohan advises on the regulatory aspects relating to the structuring and formation of private funds and M&A and private equity transactions.
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Anusha Simha Recognized as a “Rising Star” at IFLR’s Americas Awards
International Financial Law Review named corporate partner Anusha Simha a “Rising Star” as part of its 2024 Americas Awards.
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OceanSound Partners Closes $1.49 Billion Fund II
Paul, Weiss advised OceanSound Partners in the formation of its second flagship fund, OceanSound Partners Fund II, LP.
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Fundraising Market on the Rebound, Marco Masotti Tells Private Equity Law Report
Investment Funds Group Global Co-Head Marco Masotti spoke with Private Equity Law Report about the findings of the Group’s annual survey of recent private equity funds with minimum sizes of $2.5 billion.
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Credit Fundraising at a Glance (H1 2024)
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Credit Fundraising at a Glance looks at the latest semiannual trends on global and U.S.-based credit fundraising. Credit fundraising declined in H1 as $74.9 billion was raised globally, down 30% from $106.4 billion in H2 2023 and representing the weakest half year for fundraising since H1 2019. H1 also marked the lowest number of credit funds closed (77) in any half year over the last five years.
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PE Fundraising at a Glance (Q2 2024)
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PE Fundraising at a Glance looks at the latest quarterly trends for global and U.S.-based private equity fundraising. Private equity fundraising declined in Q2, with $150.8 billion raised globally, down 11% from $168.8 billion in Q1. The pace of funds closing slowed in Q2, with 184 funds reaching a final closing globally, down 2.6% from 189 funds in Q1.
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Udi Grofman and Matthew Goldstein to Speak at Practising Law Institute Private Funds Program
Corporate partners Udi Grofman and Matthew Goldstein will participate in the “Advanced Issues in Private Funds 2024” program hosted by the Practising Law Institute.
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Marco Masotti, Maury Slevin and Aaron Schlaphoff Speak at IBA Private Investment Funds Conference
Corporate partners Marco Masotti, Maury Slevin and Aaron Schlaphoff participated in the International Bar Association’s Annual International Conference on Private Investment Funds, which took place in London from March 10-12.
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Private Funds Regulatory Compliance Calendar 2024
The calendar covers certain (but not all) regulatory obligations of a typical U.S.-based private fund adviser.
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Angelo Gordon Completes Sale to TPG in $2.7 Billion Deal
Paul, Weiss advised alternative investment firm Angelo Gordon in its sale to TPG in a deal valued at approximately $2.7 billion.
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Matthew Goldstein Named a 2023 Law360 MVP in Fund Formation
Corporate partner Matthew Goldstein was honored as a Law360 2023 MVP in the Fund Formation category.
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Davidson Kempner Closes $3 Billion Opportunities Fund VI
Paul, Weiss advised Davidson Kempner Capital Management LP in the fundraising of Davidson Kempner Opportunities Fund VI with $3 billion in capital commitments.
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Conrad Van Loggerenberg Named a Law360 “Rising Star” in Fund Formation
Corporate partner Conrad van Loggerenberg was recognized as a Law360 2023 “Rising Star” in the Fund Formation category.
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Matt Abbott and Marco Masotti Recognized as “Dealmakers of the Year” by The American Lawyer
Corporate partners Matt Abbott and Marco Masotti were named among The American Lawyer’s 2023 “Dealmakers of the Year,” which honors the lawyers who drove the biggest deals of the past year.
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