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Paul, Weiss Adds Leading Financing Partner
June 2, 2014 Read the press release
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP announced today that Brian Kim has joined the firm as a partner in its corporate department, resident in New York, where he will focus on acquisition financing, distressed debt and other financing transactions, including representing private equity funds in leveraged buyouts and overleveraged companies in restructuring their balance sheets.
"We are delighted to welcome Brian to our firm and to our preeminent corporate department," said Paul, Weiss chair Brad S. Karp.
"Brian is an ideal addition to our dynamic corporate practice," said partner and corporate department chair Robert B. Schumer. "I know clients will benefit from his extensive experience advising clients on a broad range of finance transactions."
Mr. Kim earned his J.D. from Columbia Law School and his A.B. from Harvard University.
Events & Publications
M&A Partner Joins Paul, Weiss in New York
- Aug 26, 2024
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M&A Partner Joins Paul, Weiss in New York
Nickolas Bogdanovich has joined the firm as a partner in the Mergers & Acquisitions practice. Nick advises clients on a wide range of corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, private equity investments, and…
Private Equity GC Joins Paul, Weiss in London
- Aug 21, 2024
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Private Equity GC Joins Paul, Weiss in London
David Holdsworth, a partner and general counsel at leading private investment firm TDR Capital, will join Paul, Weiss in London as a partner in the Private Equity Group. David was previously a senior corporate partner in private…
OFAC’s Updated Reporting Regulations and New Statute of Limitations Guidance
- Aug 19, 2024
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OFAC’s Updated Reporting Regulations and New Statute of Limitations Guidance
New recordkeeping and reporting requirements imposed by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) recently went into effect, including a number of updates that are of particular relevance to…
Derivatives Partner Joins Paul, Weiss in New York
- Aug 19, 2024
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Derivatives Partner Joins Paul, Weiss in New York
Kerri Durso has joined the firm as a partner in the Finance Group. Kerri's practice focuses on broad-based over-the-counter and exchange-traded derivatives and the negotiation of complex derivatives instruments across all major asset…
Paul, Weiss Adds Senior Practice Manager for M&A and Private Equity Practices in London
- Aug 14, 2024
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Paul, Weiss Adds Senior Practice Manager for M&A and Private Equity Practices in London
Catherine Campbell will join the firm as senior legal counsel and practice manager in the Mergers & Acquisitions and Private Equity practices in London.
Paul, Weiss Bolsters Investment Funds Group in London with New Partner
- Aug 12, 2024
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Paul, Weiss Bolsters Investment Funds Group in London with New Partner
Investment funds lawyer David Pritchett will join the firm as a partner in the Corporate Department within the Investment Funds Group, resident in London.
Paul, Weiss Adds Two Leading Asset Management M&A Partners in New York; David Hepp to Lead Asset Management M&A Practice
- Aug 08, 2024
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Paul, Weiss Adds Two Leading Asset Management M&A Partners in New York; David Hepp to Lead Asset Management M&A Practice
David Hepp and Matthew Collin are joining the firm in New York as partners in the Asset Management M&A practice.
Lawyers Are Getting the First Calls on Deals, Rob Kindler Tells Law360
- Aug 02, 2024
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Lawyers Are Getting the First Calls on Deals, Rob Kindler Tells Law360
Global M&A Chair Rob Kindler was featured in a Law360 article, “Banking Vet Still Has Work To Do As Paul, Weiss M&A Head,” discussing his move from investment banking and trends in the M&A market.
The UK Expands and Enhances Its Consumer Law Regime
- Aug 05, 2024
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The UK Expands and Enhances Its Consumer Law Regime
On 31 July, the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) launched a consultation on how it will implement its new consumer law powers.
EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR) and What You Need to Know for M&A
- Aug 01, 2024
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EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR) and What You Need to Know for M&A
The European Union’s Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR) regime is a unique piece of legislation globally, designed to enable the European Commission to investigate and remedy possible distortive effects of foreign subsidies in the EU. …
Awards & Recognition
Paul, Weiss Shortlisted for 2024 Corporate Practice of the Year by The American Lawyer
- Aug 20, 2024
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Paul, Weiss Shortlisted for 2024 Corporate Practice of the Year by The American Lawyer
The American Lawyer named Paul, Weiss a finalist for “Corporate Practice of the Year (General)” in its 2024 Corporate Practice awards.
Krishna Veeraraghavan Named American Lawyer Corporate Attorney of the Year Finalist
- Aug 20, 2024
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Krishna Veeraraghavan Named American Lawyer Corporate Attorney of the Year Finalist
The American Lawyer shortlisted corporate partner Krishna Veeraraghavan for “Corporate Attorney of the Year (Private Equity and M&A)” in its 2024 Law Firm Corporate Practice awards.
Paul, Weiss Shortlisted for 2024 Law Firm of the Year by The American Lawyer
- Aug 20, 2024
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Paul, Weiss Shortlisted for 2024 Law Firm of the Year by The American Lawyer
The American Lawyer named Paul, Weiss a finalist for “Law Firm of the Year” as a part of its 2024 Industry Awards.
Chris Kaoutzanis Named a Law360 Capital Markets Rising Star
- Aug 13, 2024
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Chris Kaoutzanis Named a Law360 Capital Markets Rising Star
Law360 named corporate partner Chris Kaoutzanis a 2024 Rising Star in the Capital Markets category.
Jonathan Ashtor and Catherine Nyarady Named to IAM Strategy 300
- Aug 15, 2024
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Jonathan Ashtor and Catherine Nyarady Named to IAM Strategy 300
IAM named corporate partner Jonathan Ashtor and litigation partner Catherine Nyarady to its “IAM Strategy 300: The World’s Leading IP Strategists 2024.”
Ravi Purohit Shortlisted for Lawyer of the Year by TMT Finance
- Aug 14, 2024
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Ravi Purohit Shortlisted for Lawyer of the Year by TMT Finance
TMT Finance has named corporate partner Ravi Purohit a finalist for “Lawyer of the Year” in its M&A Awards USA 2024.
Three Paul, Weiss Real Estate Partners Recognized by Lawdragon
- Aug 09, 2024
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Three Paul, Weiss Real Estate Partners Recognized by Lawdragon
Lawdragon named real estate partners Peter Fisch, Harris Freidus and Salvatore Gogliormella to its inaugural list of “500 Leading Global Real Estate Lawyers 2024,” which recognizes lawyers who have shown outstanding skills in real…
Judie Ng Shortell Named Finalist for Two 2024 Asian Legal Business Hong Kong Law Awards
- Aug 02, 2024
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Judie Ng Shortell Named Finalist for Two 2024 Asian Legal Business Hong Kong Law Awards
Asian Legal Business shortlisted corporate partner Judie Ng Shortell for “Dealmaker of the Year” and “Woman Lawyer of the Year” in its 2024 Hong Kong Law Awards.
Jarryd Anderson and Tee St. Matthew-Daniel Among Savoy’s Most Influential Lawyers
- Jul 26, 2024
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Jarryd Anderson and Tee St. Matthew-Daniel Among Savoy’s Most Influential Lawyers
Savoy Magazine named corporate partner Jarryd Anderson and litigation partner Tee St. Matthew-Daniel to its 2024 “Most Influential Lawyers” list.
Robert Killip Named a “Rising Star” by ITR Americas Tax Awards
- Jul 26, 2024
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Robert Killip Named a “Rising Star” by ITR Americas Tax Awards
International Tax Review recognized tax partner Robert Killip as a “Rising Star” as part of its 2024 Americas Awards.