Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP leverages a deciated private equity team across the US, Europe and Asia to provide comprehensive counsel to global funds and their portfolio companies. Doug Warner leads the team from New York and is the key relationship partner to many of the firm’s most high-profile sponsor clients, bringing extensive transactional expertise to domestic and cross-border acquisitions and disposals. Co-head Kyle Krpata, based in Silicon Valley, is well-placed to advise on significant deals in the tech and manufacturing sectors, while New York co-head Christopher Machera is widely recognised for his expertise in leveraged buyouts. Based in Boston, co-head Ramona Nee continues to lead multiple high-value acquisitions for clients such as Advent, Providence, and TruArc. New York’s Timothy Burns is noted for his skill in public and private M&A, take-privates, and recapitalisations. Nicholas Doloresco is active on extensive tech sector deals from Silicon Valley, whereas Jenna McBain is frequently instructed on infrastructure and energy transactions from New York. Jakub Wronski also comes recommended, operating from Boston. The team saw several key lateral hires in 2024, with Jacqui Bogucki joining from Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP in April, Luke Laumann arriving from White & Case LLP in September, and Navneeta Rekhi and Tana Ryan making the move from Latham & Watkins LLP in July.
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Key clients
- Advaya Capital
- Advent International
- American Securities
- Antero Midstream Corporation
- Antin Infrastructure Partners
- Apollo NoArcosa, Inc.
- Ardian NoAstorg Partners
- Aterian Investment Partners
- Avista Capital Partners
- Bain Capital
Work highlights
- Advised TPG in several matters, including the up to $3.4 billion acquisition of Angelo, Gordon & Co., L.P.
- Advised Advent International in several matters, including the sale of Sovos Brands, Inc.to Campbell Soup Company.
- Advised American Securities in several matters, including its approximately $1.9 billionsale of Paragon Medical
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Doug Warner; Kyle Krpata; Christopher Machera; Ramona Nee
Other key lawyers
Timothy Burns; Nicholas Doloresco; Jenna McBain; Jakub Wronski; Jacqui Bogucki; Luke Laumann; Navneeta Rekhi; Tana Ryan