Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP advises sponsors and managers on fund launches, follow-on raises and liquidity-driven restructurings, alongside fund-related aspects of strategic manager transactions, supported by a broadened bench across New York, Los Angeles and London. The practice combines sponsor-side formation with experience on continuation vehicles and other liquidity solutions, working closely with corporate, finance, tax and regulatory teams on structuring, governance and execution matters across multi-product platforms. Team head Marco Masotti is active across private equity, infrastructure, credit and continuation funds, while co-head Victoria Forrester brings further strength in alternative asset management, regulatory matters and seeding arrangements. Matthew B. Goldstein advises US and non-US investors on establishing customized private investment funds, and Conrad van Loggerenberg is another key contact for formation and operational matters. Steve Y. Yoo is noted for his experience handling continuation vehicles. Kirk Anderson, Udi Grofman, Ted McBride, Ross Oliver and Michael Ronca add further depth.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Key clients
- 3G Capital
- Apollo Global Management
- Brighton Park Capital
- Centerbridge Partners
- Clearlake Capital Group
- Crestview Partners
- Flexpoint Ford
- General Atlantic
- KKR & Co.
- Kohlberg & Co.
- Liberty Strategic
- Madison Dearborn Partners
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Marco Masotti; Udi Grofman; Victoria Forrester; Matthew B. Goldstein; Conrad van Loggerenberg,
Other key lawyers
Steve Y. Yoo; Kirk Anderson; Ted McBride; Ross Oliver; Michael Ronca

