Our Private Equity Group provides trusted counsel derived from deep industry knowledge to established as well as up-and-coming private equity firms. We represent firms of every size across the spectrum of investment strategies, and we build long-standing relationships with our clients. As active participants in the private equity industry, we are able to advise our clients on the latest innovations, as well as current market practices and trends.
Awards & Recognition
Paul, Weiss Wins Law360 “Private Equity Group of the Year” Recognition
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Paul, Weiss won Law360 “2023 Private Equity Group of the Year” recognition for its achievements in the private equity industry.
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General Atlantic and Stone Point Capital to Acquire HireRight
Paul, Weiss is advising a consortium comprised of investment funds affiliated with General Atlantic and Stone Point Capital in their $1.65 billion take-private acquisition of HireRight Holdings Corporation, a leading provider of global background screening services and workforce solutions.
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TPG to Invest in G&A Partners
Paul, Weiss is representing TPG in its investment, through its U.S. and European private equity platform TPG Capital, in leading human resources and technology services platform G&A Partners.
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Matt Abbott Discusses Expected Uptick in Private Equity M&A Deals for 2024 With The American Lawyer
Corporate partner Matthew Abbott was quoted in an article in The American Lawyer about the recent surge in M&A deal activity, with private equity behind two of the six biggest deals announced over the past week.
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Blackstone Real Estate to Acquire Tricon Residential in $3.5 Billion Deal
Paul, Weiss is advising Toronto-based Tricon Residential Inc. in its $3.5 billion take-private acquisition by Blackstone Real Estate Partners X and Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust, Inc.
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General Atlantic to Acquire Actis, Global Infrastructure Investor With $12.5 Billion in Assets Under Management
Paul, Weiss is advising General Atlantic in its acquisition of Actis, a leading investor in sustainable infrastructure, to create a diversified global investment platform with approximately $96 billion in combined assets under management (AUM).
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Brian Lavin to Discuss 2024 Dealmaking Outlook on Expert Webcast
Corporate partner Brian Lavin will participate in a webinar, “Outlook for M&A and Private Equity 2024,” hosted by Expert Webcast.
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Madison Dearborn and HPS to Sell NFP to Aon in $13.4 Billion Deal
Paul, Weiss advised funds affiliated with Madison Dearborn Partners and HPS Investment Partners in their sale of portfolio company NFP to leading global professional services firm Aon plc.
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Leading Private Equity Partner Joins Paul, Weiss in London
Christopher Sullivan is joining the firm in London as a partner in the Mergers & Acquisitions practice in the Corporate Department.
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Ted Ackerman Named 2023 “Legal Advisor of the Year” by The M&A Advisor
The M&A Advisor named corporate partner Ted Ackerman “Legal Advisor of the Year” in the publication’s 22nd Annual M&A Advisor Awards, which recognize the most impressive legal professionals in M&A over the past year.
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Brookfield Infrastructure Partners to Acquire Cyxtera Assets
Paul, Weiss is advising Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. and its institutional partners in the $775 million acquisition of substantially all of Cyxtera’s assets.
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Roark Capital to Acquire Subway Restaurants
Paul, Weiss advised Roark Capital Group in its acquisition of Subway Restaurants, one of the world’s largest quick service restaurant brands.
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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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Apollo Funds Complete Acquisition of Arconic
Paul, Weiss advised funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management, Inc. in their take-private acquisition of Arconic Corporation, a leading provider of aluminum sheet, plate and extrusions, as well as innovative architectural products.
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Sarah Stasny Named Among “Top Women in Dealmaking” by The Deal
Corporate partner Sarah Stasny was profiled in a Q&A as one of The Deal’s 2023 “Top Women in Dealmaking.”
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