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Events

Marco Masotti, Matt Goldstein and Vicky Forrester to Speak at IBA Private Funds Conference

Corporate partners Marco Masotti, Matt Goldstein and Vicky Forrester will speak at the International Bar Association’s 21st Annual International Conference on Private Investment Funds.

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Awards & Recognition

Amran Hussein Named a 2023 Notable Black Leader by Crain’s New York Business

Corporate partner Amran Hussein was recognized by Crain’s New York Business as a 2022 “Notable Black Leader,” a recognition awarded to accomplished professionals elevating the Black community in the New York City area.

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Publications

Marco Masotti Discusses Private Equity Trends and Challenges With Private Equity Law Report

Private Funds Group Global Co-Head Marco Masotti spoke with Private Equity Law Report (PELR) about the findings in Paul, Weiss’s most recent annual report on private equity fund trends and industry developments, “2022 Private Equity Fundraising: Key Trends and Market Survey.”

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Publications

2023 SEC Division of Examinations Priorities: Takeaways for Private Fund Advisers

This memorandum summarizes the SEC’s 2023 examination priorities particularly relevant to investment advisers to private equity, credit and hedge funds, including compliance risks related to the Marketing Rule; private funds with specific risk characteristics; fees and expenses; the use of alternative data; conflicts of interest; custody arrangements; ESG-related strategies; information security risks, cyberattack-related risks and operational resiliency; crypto assets and emerging technologies; and LIBOR discontinuation and transition.

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Client News

General Atlantic Closes Inaugural BeyondNetZero Fund

Paul, Weiss advised General Atlantic in the formation and closing of its inaugural BeyondNetZero fund, a private equity fund that invests in growth companies delivering innovative climate solutions that have the potential to meet and exceed net zero emissions targets, with a focus on decarbonization, energy efficiency, resource conservation and emissions management.

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Publications

Private Equity International Highlights Latest Paul, Weiss Annual Funds Survey

In a wide-ranging feature in Private Equity International, corporate partner and Private Funds Group Co-Head Marco Masotti highlighted the findings of the annual Paul, Weiss Private Funds Group survey of 50 recently raised private equity funds with a minimum target of $3 billion.

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Publications

Victoria Forrester Highlights Opportunities for Junior Lawyers in Private Funds Practice in Vault

Corporate partner Victoria Forrester wrote an article, “Five Reasons to Become a Private Funds Lawyer,” highlighting how Paul, Weiss’s private funds practice can be a good fit for young lawyers seeking a dynamic, collaborative and business-minded practice.

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Publications

PE Fundraising at a Glance (Q4 2022)

PE Fundraising at a Glance looks at the latest quarterly trends on global and U.S.-based private equity fundraising. While private equity fundraising is expected to remain weak through late 2023, Q4 showed signs of the market beginning to stabilize, with fundraising up 9% from Q3.

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Client News

Clearlake Opportunities Partners III Fund Closes With $2.5 Billion in Commitments

Paul, Weiss advised Clearlake Capital Group in the formation of the Clearlake Opportunities Partners III fund (COP III), which held its final closing with $2.5 billion in commitments.

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Client News

Apollo Launches $4 Billion Sponsor and Secondary Solutions Business With ADIA

Paul, Weiss advised Apollo Global Management on the formation of its Sponsor and Secondary Solutions business (S3), which formally launched with $4 billion in commitments, including affiliated capital.

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Awards & Recognition

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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Client News

Clearlake Capital Acquires Chelsea Football Club in Consortium Deal

Paul, Weiss, acting as M&A and Funds counsel, advised Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. in its acquisition of Chelsea Football Club in a consortium co-led with Todd Boehly, Chairman and CEO of Eldridge.

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Events

Udi Grofman Chaired Third Annual PLI Program for Private Fund Attorneys

Corporate partner Udi Grofman chaired the third annual Practising Law Institute (PLI) “Advanced Issues in Private Funds” program.

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Awards & Recognition

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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Client News

General Atlantic Closes Sixth Flagship Growth Equity Fund at $7.8 Billion

Paul, Weiss advised General Atlantic in connection with its sixth flagship fund, GA 2021, which closed at $7.8 billion, above its initial target of $5 billion.

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