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.
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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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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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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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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General Atlantic Closes Inaugural BeyondNetZero Fund
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- Aaron J. Schlaphoff
- Suhan Shim
- Matthew W. Abbott
- Cullen L. Sinclair
- Robert D. Tananbaum
- Christine Lin
- Lindsay B. Parks
- Shane Milam
- Claudine Meredith-Goujon
- Jarrett R. Hoffman
- Jake Glazeski
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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