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.
Publications
Matt Goldstein Discusses the Opportunities and Challenges of PE Continuation Fund Transactions With Mergermarket
Corporate partner Matt Goldstein spoke with Mergermarket about the rapid ascent of general partner-led secondaries in recent years, as well as the intensification of liquidity needs.
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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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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 to Host Private Funds Webinar on SEC’s Enhanced Regulation Rules
Paul, Weiss will host a webinar, “SEC’s Private Funds Adviser Rules (PFAR),” led by private funds partners Aaron Schlaphoff and Lindsey Wiersma, and counsel Jennifer Songer.
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PE Fundraising at a Glance (Q4 2023)
PE Fundraising at a Glance looks at the latest quarterly trends on global and U.S.-based private equity fundraising. Private equity fundraising declined in Q4, with $164 billion raised globally, down 18% from $201 billion in Q3. The pace of funds closing slowed in Q4, with 169 funds reaching a final closing globally, down 20% from 210 funds in Q3.
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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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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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Credit Fundraising at a Glance (H2 2023)
Credit Fundraising at a Glance looks at the latest semiannual trends on global and U.S.-based credit fundraising. Credit fundraising declined in H2, with $89.8 billion raised globally, down 17% from $107.6 billion in H1, representing the weakest half year for fundraising since H1 2020. H2 also marked the lowest number of credit funds closed (92) in any half year over the last five years.
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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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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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