Regulation agency Weil, Gotshal & Manges has appointed Sophie Smith as a companion in London to increase its personal funds observe.
Smith, who joins from Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton, specialises in major fundraisings and advises managers on carried curiosity, co-investments and different incentive preparations. She additionally has ESG experience and advises on influence and development investing.
“As the worldwide personal funds market consolidates, purchasers require more and more refined personal capital recommendation,” stated Weil’s government companion Barry Wolf. “Sophie brings distinctive expertise in fund formation, significantly within the major credit score funds area. We’re delighted to welcome Sophie to the agency.”
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Ed Gander, head of Weil’s London Personal Funds Group, added: “Fund managers flip to Weil for his or her most complicated issues, and Sophie brings an intensive monitor document, in addition to robust relationships with numerous Weil’s current purchasers. She is a improbable addition to our workforce.”
Weil has been rising its personal funds observe of late, having just lately promoted Peter Boulle and Jacquelyn Volpe to companion.
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Smith’s appointment brings the London personal funds workforce’s headcount to 30.
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