Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP advises leading private equity firms on complex buyouts, investments, and exits, offering strategic counsel across M&A, financing, and regulatory matters. Team head Matthew W. Abbott remains a key advisor to General Atlantic, overseeing acquisitions across the infrastructure, financial services, and technology sectors. Co-head Angelo Bonvino is frequently instructed by financial sponsors such as KPS Capital Partners, Oak Hill Capital, and Kohlberg & Co, while Ted Ackerman advises on a broad range of transactions, including acquisitions, strategic partnerships, carve-outs, and equity financings. Ellen Ching’s considerable sector breadth—spanning healthcare, hospitality, and shipping—coupled with her expertise in leveraged buyouts and investments, makes her a trusted adviser to a strong roster of sponsors and funds. Ross Fieldston, a key advisor to Apollo, has recently been active on high-profile take-private transactions, while Brian C. Lavin is noted for his skill in public and private M&A, leveraged buyouts, and joint ventures. Cullen Sinclair and Sarah Stasny also come recommended. Strengthening the practice further, Matt Collin, David Hepp, and Nick Olson joined from Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP in August 2024. All lawyers mentioned are in New York.
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Profile
Work Department
Corporate, Mergers & Acquisitions, Private Equity Transactions
Position
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Education
J.D., Brooklyn Law School, 1996 magna cum laude
B.B.A., Baruch College of CUNY, 1993 magna cum laude
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Key clients
- Ares Management Corporation Apollo Global Management Brookfield Asset Management Carlyle Group Charlesbank Capital Partners Davidson Kempner Capital Management EQT Partners FalconPoint Partners Five Arrows Flexpoint Ford General Atlantic Golden Gate Capital Kohlberg & Co. KPS Capital Partners Madison Dearborn Partners Oak Hill Capital OceanSound Partners Roark Capital Group TPG Capital Trivest Partners

