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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General Atlantic Reinvests in Squarespace in Go-Private Deal With Permira
Paul, Weiss advised General Atlantic in its reinvestment in portfolio company Squarespace, Inc., a design-driven platform helping entrepreneurs build brands and businesses online, as part of Squarespace’s all-cash go-private deal with private equity firm Permira, valued at $7.2 billion.
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Matt Abbott Named a 2024 Law360 Private Equity MVP
Law360 honored corporate partner Matt Abbott as a 2024 MVP in the Private Equity category.
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Brookfield Asset Management Completes $1.5 Billion Strategic Partnership With Castlelake
Paul, Weiss advised Brookfield Asset Management in its $1.5 billion strategic partnership with Castlelake L.P., an alternative asset manager specializing in asset-based investments in the private specialty finance, real assets and aviation markets.
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Paul, Weiss Named “Private Equity Team of the Year” at IFLR’s Americas Awards
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International Financial Law Review recognized Paul, Weiss as “Private Equity Team of the Year” as part of its 2024 Americas Awards.
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Apollo Funds to Acquire IGT Gaming and Everi for $6.3 Billion
Paul, Weiss is advising a newly formed holding company owned by funds managed by affiliates of Apollo in its all-cash, $6.3 billion acquisition of International Game Technology’s gaming and digital business IGT Gaming, as well as Everi Holdings, one of the largest suppliers of technology solutions for the casino floor.
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Angelo Bonvino Discusses Factors Driving Improving Deal Environment with Law.com International
Law.com International interviewed Global M&A Co-Head Angelo Bonvino for an article highlighting a recent increase in high-value cross-border deals in Europe.
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KPS to Sell Eviosys to Sonoco for €3.615 Billion
Paul, Weiss is advising KPS Capital Partners, LP, and its portfolio company Eviosys, a leading global supplier of metal packaging, in the sale of Eviosys to Sonoco Products Company for €3.615 billion.
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Roger Johnson and Neel Sachdev Named to Private Equity News’ “Most Influential in Private Equity” List
Private Equity News named corporate partners Roger Johnson and Neel Sachdev to its “Twenty Most Influential in Private Equity Lawyers” list, which recognizes the top legal minds working in the buyout sector.
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Roark Capital Completes Acquisition of 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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