
Praised for its 'deep expertise that helps cut through questions', the private wealth team at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP regularly represents private equity fund managers, hedge fund managers, family offices and business founders. Its work includes estate and tax planning, business succession, wealth transfers, and private foundation matters. Alan Halperin and Loretta Ippolito co-head the team.
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Testimonials
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- 'Loretta Ippolito is the practice partner and she does an incredible job managing the team Loretta is excellent with clients. She is empathetic, gives professional advice, tells it straight and will support her recommendation strongly with a client, even if the client disagrees. She is a very straight shooter. Super important on a topic of estate planning.'
- 'The team really cares. No matter how stressed and busy, they take each case as if it is the only case. There are no short cuts. No cookie cutter solutions. Each review is custom made for the unique circumstances.'
- 'Deep expertise that helps cut through questions, problems, dilemmas quickly and set up strategies to meet goals.'
- 'Loretta Ippolito is deeply knowledgeable and wise. She doesn't just tell you the law, she is a partner in achieving strategic goals. She is available at all times to consult on issues. Her follow through is impeccable..'
- 'What is unique is that, from Senior Partner to Junior Associate, everyone is top notch; there are no weak links. The knowledge base is phenomenal.'
- 'The entire practice group is personable and pleasant, and they adapt to their audience, such that their explanations vary whether they are speaking to in-house counsel, the direct client or finance professionals..'
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Practice head
Alan Halperin; Loretta Ippolito
Other key lawyers
Renee Stern-Kaplan
