Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP fields a rapidly growing team with a reputation for expertise in public and private M&A, fund formation, restructurings, and secondary fund matters. The group has diverse sector expertise, covering the automotive, energy, technology and real estate industries, among many others. Co-leading the group are Timothy Lowe and Cian O’Connor, both of whom moved from Kirkland & Ellis International LLP in 2023. Lowe, who is additionally co-head of the firm’s global tax department, has deep expertise in the private equity sector. Also key are Adam Parry, Jamie Chambers, and Rohit Pisal.
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Testimonials
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‘Paul Weiss have brought together an excellent team. They are a top PE practice!’
‘Cian O'Connor is an excellent operator who drives deals forward. He gets behind the complexity of tax systems to develop and implement concrete ways forward.’
Key clients
- KPS Capital Partners, LP (KPS)
- Noble Corporation
Work highlights
Advised KPS Capital Partners LP in its acquisition of Innomotics GmbH from Siemens AG for €3.5 billion.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Timothy Lowe; Cian O’Connor
Other key lawyers
Adam Parry; Jamie Chambers; Rohit Pisal