Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP

Congratulations to Weil Europe on being highly recognized in the Chambers Europe 2025 guide. Weil was ranked as a leading law firm in 10 categories and 14 partners received recommendations in their respective practice areas. Read more about these recognitions: https://lnkd.in/eJMjxaRY

A Weil team led by Private Equity partner Ackneil M. Muldrow, III (Trey) is advising Javelin Capital, a North America-based renewable energy investment banking firm, in its sale to JLL, a global commercial real estate and investment management company. Through this transaction, Javelin Capital strengthens JLL's position as a leading globally connected sustainability and infrastructure capital advisor in the growing clean energy space. View the full Weil team: https://lnkd.in/ehcWrZb2

Congratulations to Gary Holtzer on being named a finalist for the Dealmakers Hall of Fame: United States at the upcoming IFLR Americas Awards. Gary has served as Co-Chair of Weil’s Restructuring Department, is a longstanding member of our Management Committee and is an inaugural member of our newly-formed Global Leadership and Strategy Committee. He practices in all areas of domestic and international restructurings, crisis management, corporate governance, financings and acquisitions involving distressed situations. View more on Gary and his remarkable achievements: https://lnkd.in/e3JGaEKq

Congratulations to Kane Wishart, one of our newest partners. He is in our Technology & IP Transactions practice and is based in New York. Kane advises clients in a variety of matters relating to the licensing, acquisition, development, sale, use and commercial exploitation of intellectual property and technology, with a particular focus on the technology and life science industries. View more on Kane and his accomplishments: https://lnkd.in/enBM2tfH

A cross-border Weil team led by Andrew Tulumello (Drew) and James Quinn has initiated a series of legal actions in the US, UK and EU alongside the Professional Tennis Players Association and more than a dozen professional tennis players against the sport’s governing bodies. Weil has a long history of helping to re-shape and modernize the world of professional sports.  Watch the video below for Drew and Jim’s remarks on why it’s time to address the rights, health and safety of tennis players. Read the full press release: https://lnkd.in/eJgNCmTS

In a chapter of the Aztec Group’s “Fundraising in Europe – The Essential Guide for U.S. Alternatives Fund Managers,” Marc Schubert and David Wohl offer guidance on setting up compliant operations in Europe. The complexities U.S. fund managers face in Europe often mean that outsourcing to specialized partners is the best solution for successful fundraising. This guide offers a comprehensive step-by-step process to structuring, launching and managing funds in Europe, equipping U.S. fund managers with the knowledge and insight needed to navigate the complexities of European fundraising. Read this chapter and the full guide: https://azt.gr/43UTamZ

In an article for Law360, Andrew Dean and Greg Burton discuss how at first blush, the dismissal in SEC v. Silver Point is a fairly remarkable reversal of a litigated enforcement action and could portend a lighter approach in this space. But a deeper look suggests that may not be the case. Pending a commission vote, the SEC plans to seek dismissal of the charges against Silver Point Capital, a registered investment adviser, for allegedly having insufficient information barriers to guard against the misuse of material nonpublic information. Read “Why a Rare SEC Dismissal May Not Reflect a New Approach” – https://lnkd.in/e_dgYGTP

In an article for Investment Week, Sarah Chaplin and Sophie Fryer discuss how supply chain risk is informed by a myriad of evolving and overlapping factors, including recent legislative developments, case law, developing societal expectations, stakeholder demands and a move away from ‘soft’ law or ‘voluntary’ ESG standards to hard law. Globally, it is an increasingly regulated area and, across jurisdictions, it is important to consider which frameworks apply, are on the horizon or are changing. Read “Human Rights and Environmental Supply Chain Risks for M&A Investors” – https://lnkd.in/gsvjcDtk

Congratulations to Hayley Lund on being named Disputes Lawyer of the Year at the Women and Diversity in Law Awards 2025. Hayley was recognized for her standout work in advising clients on their most critical litigation and investigations matters, as well as striving to set new industry standards in pro bono, inclusion and recruitment. View more on Hayley’s achievement: https://lnkd.in/efXmiYBk

Congratulations to Corporate Department Chairman Michael J. Aiello and Mergers & Acquisitions partner Eoghan Keenan on being recognized as 2025 Dealmakers of the Year by The American Lawyer magazine. The publication featured Michael and Eoghan for advising The Home Depot in its $18.25 billion acquisition of SRS Distribution, Inc. – 2024’s largest retail deal, The Home Depot’s largest-ever acquisition and one of the largest-ever private equity exits. Together, they executed this sprawling, nationwide transaction in under 30 days from commencement of substantive engagement, a timetable driven by the powerful strategic opportunity and intense competition to acquire this desirable and growing business. Read more on Michael and Eoghan’s achievement and the uniqueness of this transaction: https://lnkd.in/g4BbqhWX