Recognized as one of the most active and highly regarded investment management practices in the United States, our group represents all types of asset managers across the liquidity spectrum, including private equity funds, credit funds, hedge funds, venture capital funds, real estate funds, hybrid funds and family offices. We have successfully raised hundreds of billions of dollars for our clients, who benefit from our extensive market knowledge, industry-leading networking events and strong relationships with all major market participants.
Awards & Recognition
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.
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Paul, Weiss Adds Brad Brown, Former GC of Leading Investment Management Firm
Brad Brown has joined Paul, Weiss as a partner in the Private Funds Group. Brad was formerly partner and general counsel at 3G Capital, a major investment management firm.
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PE Fundraising at a Glance (Q3 2023)
PE Fundraising at a Glance looks at the latest quarterly trends on global and U.S.-based private equity fundraising. There was an uptick in private equity fundraising in Q3 as $170.1 billion was raised globally, up 18% from $140.2 billion raised in Q2. However, the pace of funds closing has slowed with 181 funds reaching a final closing globally in Q3, down 26% from 243 funds closed in Q2.
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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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Aaron Schlaphoff Discusses New SEC Rules for Fund Managers With PitchBook
Corporate partner Aaron Schlaphoff spoke with PitchBook about the SEC’s recently approved rules and Investment Advisers Act amendments affecting private fund managers.
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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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Udi Grofman, Maury Slevin and Bob Hirsh Participate in PLI Event on Advanced Issues in Private Funds
Corporate partners Udi Grofman and Maury Slevin, and of counsel Bob Hirsh participated in the program “Advanced Issues in Private Funds 2023,” hosted by the Practising Law Institute (PLI).
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Lindsey Wiersma and Vicky Forrester Speak at PLI Private Equity Forum
Private funds partners Lindsey Wiersma and Vicky Forrester participated in Practising Law Institute’s 24th Annual Private Equity Forum.
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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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MPowered Capital Closes First Fund to Invest in Diverse Investment Talent
Paul, Weiss advised MPowered Capital, a women-led, independently-managed investment firm founded by Värde Partners co-founder Marcia Page, in the formation and final closing of MPowered Capital Access Fund I.
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Marco Masotti, Matthew Goldstein and Vicky Forrester to Speak at IBA Private Funds Conference
Corporate partners Marco Masotti, Matthew Goldstein and Vicky Forrester will speak at the International Bar Association’s 21st Annual International Conference on Private Investment Funds.
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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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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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