Our Private Equity Group is considered the go-to practice for complex, bespoke and firm-defining transactions. With clients ranging from the world’s leading institutional asset managers to prominent middle-market private equity and growth equity firms, we offer comprehensive advice to general partners, limited partners, co-investors and other equity stakeholders, as well as portfolio companies, lenders and financial sponsor groups. The depth and continuity of our relationships across the industry gives us a nuanced understanding of each client’s objectives and allows us to provide seamless, efficient counsel across the investment lifecycle.
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Events & Publications
Paul, Weiss Adds Fund Finance Partner in London
- Apr 16, 2025
- Firm News
Paul, Weiss Adds Fund Finance Partner in London
Cameron Roper will join the firm in London as a partner in the Finance Group within the 鶹Ƶ Department. Cameron has extensive expertise in fund finance and general lending and advisory work, acting for both fund managers and…
FSR Update: Insights From the First In-Depth FSR Decision
- Apr 15, 2025
- Publications
FSR Update: Insights From the First In-Depth FSR Decision
On April 4, 2025, the European Commission published the much-anticipated public version of its first decision to conditionally clear the acquisition of PPF Telecom by e& under the EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR). This…
Paul, Weiss Adds Investment Funds Partner in Los Angeles
- Apr 02, 2025
- Firm News
Paul, Weiss Adds Investment Funds Partner in Los Angeles
Steve Yoo will join the firm as a partner in the Investment Funds Group in the 鶹Ƶ Department, resident in Los Angeles.
FCA Review of Private Market Valuation Practices
- Mar 12, 2025
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FCA Review of Private Market Valuation Practices
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) recently concluded its recent multi-firm review of valuation processes for private market assets and published its detailed findings. Our client alert provides an overview of the FCA’s findings …
White House “America First Investment Policy” Directs Changes to CFIUS and Outbound Investment Programs
- Mar 10, 2025
- Publications
White House “America First Investment Policy” Directs Changes to CFIUS and Outbound Investment Programs
President Trump recently issued a national security presidential memorandum outlining the America First Investment Policy. Mainly focusing on the recently implemented U.S. Outbound Investment Security Program (OISP) and the Committee …
Leticia Ossa Daza to Discuss Future of Private Equity in Latin America at IBA Conference
- Mar 20, 2025
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Leticia Ossa Daza to Discuss Future of Private Equity in Latin America at IBA Conference
Latin America Practice Chair Leticia Ossa Daza will participate in a panel, “The Future of Private Equity: Evaluating and Improving Legal Structures in Latin America,” at the Biennial International Bar Association Latin American…
Treasury Department Announces Suspension of 鶹Ƶ Transparency Act Enforcement for U.S. Entities or Their Beneficial Owners
- Mar 06, 2025
- Publications
Treasury Department Announces Suspension of 鶹Ƶ Transparency Act Enforcement for U.S. Entities or Their Beneficial Owners
The Treasury Department announced that it will not enforce any penalties or fines associated with the beneficial ownership information reporting rule under the existing regulatory deadlines, and will issue a proposed rulemaking…
Marco Masotti, Vicky Forrester and Jeremy Leggate to Discuss Private Funds at IBA Conference
- Mar 10, 2025
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Marco Masotti, Vicky Forrester and Jeremy Leggate to Discuss Private Funds at IBA Conference
鶹Ƶ partners Marco Masotti, Vicky Forrester and Jeremy Leggate will be featured participants in the IBA’s 23rd International Conference on Private Investment Funds.
Vicky Forrester Discusses Key Investment Considerations at the With Intelligence Women’s Private Equity Summit
- Mar 03, 2025
- Events
Vicky Forrester Discusses Key Investment Considerations at the With Intelligence Women’s Private Equity Summit
鶹Ƶ partner Vicky Forrester participated on a panel, “Scaling Up: Key Legal and Operational Considerations,” as part of the Women Investing in Women forum at the With Intelligence Women’s Private Equity Summit on March 3.
President Trump Significantly Raises Tariffs
- Feb 28, 2025
- Publications
President Trump Significantly Raises Tariffs
As part of President Trump’s “America First Trade Policy” framework, the new administration has rapidly issued a number of executive orders and presidential memoranda that have significantly raised certain tariffs and signal that…
Awards & Recognition
Paul, Weiss Named Finance and Private Capital Team of the Year Finalist in The Lawyer Awards
- Apr 11, 2025
- Awards
Paul, Weiss Named Finance and Private Capital Team of the Year Finalist in The Lawyer Awards
The Lawyer named Paul, Weiss a finalist in two categories in its annual awards celebrating the best of the UK legal industry over the past year.
Eric Wedel Named a Banking and Finance Visionary by LA Times
- Mar 24, 2025
- Awards
Eric Wedel Named a Banking and Finance Visionary by LA Times
The Los Angeles Times named corporate partner Eric Wedel to its “2025 Banking and Finance Visionaries” list, highlighting his leadership as the head of the firm’s Los Angeles office and work advising on high-profile deals for clients…
Paul, Weiss Shortlisted Across Twelve Categories for IFLR Americas Awards
- Mar 21, 2025
- Awards
Paul, Weiss Shortlisted Across Twelve Categories for IFLR Americas Awards
International Financial Law Review (IFLR) shortlisted Paul, Weiss across twelve categories in its 2025 Americas Awards.
Five Partners Recognized as 2025 “Dealmakers of the Year” by The American Lawyer
- Mar 19, 2025
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Five Partners Recognized as 2025 “Dealmakers of the Year” by The American Lawyer
The American Lawyer recognized five corporate partners for their leading roles in the year’s biggest and most newsworthy deals.
Annie Herdman Named a Law.com International Rising Star
- Mar 06, 2025
- Awards
Annie Herdman Named a Law.com International Rising Star
Law.com International named antitrust partner Annie Herdman to its “Rising Stars: The UK Legal Industry's Best Up-And-Coming Women, 2025” list, which annually recognizes the most exceptional up-and-coming women lawyers from the…
Paul, Weiss Named Americas Firm of the Year by PEI and PDI
- Mar 03, 2025
- Awards
Paul, Weiss Named Americas Firm of the Year by PEI and PDI
Private Equity International (PEI) and Private Debt Investor (PDI) both recognized Paul, Weiss as an “Americas Law Firm of the Year” in their annual awards, which recognize the firms, funds, deals, exits and more across the private…
Paul, Weiss Receives Top Rankings in Chambers Global 2025
- Feb 21, 2025
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Paul, Weiss Receives Top Rankings in Chambers Global 2025
Chambers & Partners recognized Paul, Weiss as a leading firm across 36 practice areas and ranked 51 individual lawyers in the 2025 edition of its Global Guide.
Paul, Weiss Shortlisted for Five IFLR Europe Awards
- Feb 06, 2025
- Awards
Paul, Weiss Shortlisted for Five IFLR Europe Awards
International Financial Law Review (IFLR) shortlisted Paul, Weiss for five recognitions in its 2025 Europe Awards.
Bloomberg Law Names Paul, Weiss Among Top Firms Leading 2024’s Biggest PE Deals In Big Law
- Dec 24, 2024
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Bloomberg Law Names Paul, Weiss Among Top Firms Leading 2024’s Biggest PE Deals In Big Law
Paul, Weiss’s representation of Stone Point Capital on the debt financing aspects of its $15.5 billion acquisition of Truist Insurance Holdings, led by Stone Point and Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, was featured among Bloomberg Law’s&;
Paul, Weiss Earns Over a Dozen Top-10 UK and European M&A League Table Rankings in 2024
- Jan 10, 2025
- Awards
Paul, Weiss Earns Over a Dozen Top-10 UK and European M&A League Table Rankings in 2024
Four top league table publications – Bloomberg, Mergermarket, Dealogic and London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) – ranked Paul, Weiss among the top legal advisors on UK and European M&A transactions in 2024, with more than a dozen…