Our Private Equity Group is considered the go-to practice for complex, bespoke and firm-defining transactions. With clients ranging from the world’s leading institutional asset managers to prominent middle-market private equity and growth equity firms, we offer comprehensive advice to general partners, limited partners, co-investors and other equity stakeholders, as well as portfolio companies, lenders and financial sponsor groups. The depth and continuity of our relationships across the industry gives us a nuanced understanding of each client’s objectives and allows us to provide seamless, efficient counsel across the investment lifecycle.
Awards & Recognition
鶹Ƶ, Weiss Named “Private Equity Team of the Year” at IFLR’s Americas Awards
International Financial Law Review recognized 鶹Ƶ, Weiss as “Private Equity Team of the Year” as part of its 2024 Americas Awards.
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Apollo Funds to Acquire IGT Gaming and Everi for $6.3 Billion
鶹Ƶ, Weiss is advising a newly formed holding company owned by funds managed by affiliates of Apollo in its all-cash, $6.3 billion acquisition of International Game Technology’s gaming and digital business IGT Gaming, as well as Everi Holdings, one of the largest suppliers of technology solutions for the casino floor.
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Angelo Bonvino Discusses Factors Driving Improving Deal Environment with Law.com International
Law.com International interviewed Global M&A Co-Head Angelo Bonvino for an article highlighting a recent increase in high-value cross-border deals in Europe.
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KPS to Sell Eviosys to Sonoco for €3.615 Billion
鶹Ƶ, Weiss is advising KPS Capital Partners, LP, and its portfolio company Eviosys, a leading global supplier of metal packaging, in the sale of Eviosys to Sonoco Products Company for €3.615 billion.
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Roger Johnson and Neel Sachdev Named to Private Equity News’ “Most Influential in Private Equity” List
Private Equity News named corporate partners Roger Johnson and Neel Sachdev to its “Twenty Most Influential in Private Equity Lawyers” list, which recognizes the top legal minds working in the buyout sector.
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Brookfield Asset Management Forms Strategic Partnership With Castlelake
鶹Ƶ, Weiss is advising Brookfield Asset Management in its strategic partnership with Castlelake L.P., an alternative asset manager specializing in asset-based investments in the private specialty finance, real assets and aviation markets.
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Roark Capital Completes Acquisition of Subway Restaurants
鶹Ƶ, Weiss advised Roark Capital Group in its acquisition of Subway Restaurants, one of the world’s largest quick service restaurant brands.
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鶹Ƶ, Weiss Wins Law360 “Private Equity Group of the Year” Recognition
鶹Ƶ, Weiss won Law360 “2023 Private Equity Group of the Year” recognition for its achievements in the private equity industry.
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TPG to Invest in G&A Partners
鶹Ƶ, Weiss is representing TPG in its investment, through its U.S. and European private equity platform TPG Capital, in leading human resources and technology services platform G&A Partners.
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Blackstone Real Estate to Acquire Tricon Residential in $3.5 Billion Deal
鶹Ƶ, Weiss is advising Toronto-based Tricon Residential Inc. in its $3.5 billion take-private acquisition by Blackstone Real Estate Partners X and Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust, Inc.
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General Atlantic to Acquire Actis, Global Infrastructure Investor With $12.5 Billion in Assets Under Management
鶹Ƶ, Weiss is advising General Atlantic in its acquisition of Actis, a leading investor in sustainable infrastructure, to create a diversified global investment platform with approximately $96 billion in combined assets under management (AUM).
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Madison Dearborn and HPS to Sell NFP to Aon in $13.4 Billion Deal
鶹Ƶ, Weiss advised funds affiliated with Madison Dearborn Partners and HPS Investment Partners in their sale of portfolio company NFP to leading global professional services firm Aon plc.
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Ted Ackerman Named 2023 “Legal Advisor of the Year” by The M&A Advisor
The M&A Advisor named corporate partner Ted Ackerman “Legal Advisor of the Year” in the publication’s 22nd Annual M&A Advisor Awards, which recognize the most impressive legal professionals in M&A over the past year.
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Matt Abbott and Marco Masotti Recognized as “Dealmakers of the Year” by The American Lawyer
Corporate partners Matt Abbott and Marco Masotti were named among The American Lawyer’s 2023 “Dealmakers of the Year,” which honors the lawyers who drove the biggest deals of the past year.
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Sarah Stasny Named Among “Top Women in Dealmaking” by The Deal
Corporate partner Sarah Stasny was profiled in a Q&A as one of The Deal’s 2023 “Top Women in Dealmaking.”
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