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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. 

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Publications

PE Fundraising at a Glance (Q1 2023)

PE Fundraising at a Glance looks at the latest quarterly trends in global and U.S.-based private equity fundraising. The pace of private equity fundraising remains sluggish. In Q1, $146.7bn was raised globally, up less than 1% from $146.5bn raised in Q4 2022. One hundred forty-four funds reached a final closing globally in Q1, down 32.4% from 213 funds closed in Q4 2022.

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Events

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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Awards & Recognition

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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Client News

Apollo Launches Clean Transition Capital Strategy

Paul, Weiss advised Apollo in the formation of Apollo Clean Transition Capital (ACT Capital), an investment strategy that aims to redefine the capital market for climate solutions.

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General Atlantic Completes Acquisition of Iron Park Capital, Forming General Atlantic Credit

Paul, Weiss advised General Atlantic in its acquisition of Iron Park Capital Partners, LP, a global credit and investment manager, to form General Atlantic Credit.

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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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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

Matt Goldstein Publishes Article on How to Stay Competitive in the Current Fundraising Market in Private Equity International

Corporate partner Matthew Goldstein discussed the five most effective and creative ways fund managers can navigate the constraints of the current market slowdown in an article published in Private Equity International on April 3.

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Publications

Marco Masotti Discusses Future of Fundraising With The American Lawyer

Private Funds Group Global Co-Head Marco Masotti spoke with The American Lawyer about what lies ahead for private equity fundraising in 2023.

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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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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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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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