Key Takeaways
- • Weil, Gotshal & Manges expanded its Private Funds Group with the addition of partner David J. Greene in February 2026, based in New York and Washington, D.C., strengthening the firm's fund formation and alternative asset advisory capabilities.
- • Andrew Nichol joined Weil as a partner in the U.S. Private Equity and Private Funds Groups in March 2026, specializing in GP-stake transactions and upper-tier alternative asset manager advisory work, addressing growing market demand for such transactions.
- • Greene brings deep expertise in private fund formation, global fundraising, structuring investment platforms, and advisory work across energy, infrastructure, power, renewables, and financial services sectors.
- • Nichol's practice focuses on strategic capital transactions for asset managers, including GP-stake deals, preferred equity financings, platform investments, succession planning, and leadership team structuring.
- • The two-part expansion reflects Weil's strategic positioning to capture opportunities in the growing GP-stakes and upper-tier alternative asset management transaction market.
Summary
International law firm Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP announced two significant partner additions to its Private Funds and Private Equity Groups in early 2026, signaling the firm's commitment to expanding its alternative asset management advisory capabilities.
David J. Greene joined the firm as a partner in its Private Funds Group in February 2026, operating from the New York and Washington, D.C. offices. Greene represents private fund sponsors across fund formation, operation, and management of alternative investment vehicles and related arrangements. His practice encompasses global fundraising, structuring of U.S. and international investment and operating platforms, negotiating strategic partnerships and co-investments, and regulatory and compliance advisory. His sector expertise spans energy, infrastructure, power and renewables, oil and gas, and financial services. Barry Wolf, Weil's Executive Partner, emphasized Greene's "deep technical expertise and strong reputation for client service," while Michael J. Aiello, Chairman of Weil's Corporate Department, noted that Greene's arrival "strengthens our ability to support clients in today's increasingly complex and competitive environment." U.S. Private Funds Co-Heads Andrew Chizzik and Stephanie Srulowitz highlighted his experience advising leading sponsors on significant fundraising and investment initiatives.
Following Greene's arrival, Weil added Andrew Nichol as a partner in the U.S. Private Equity and Private Funds Groups in March 2026, based in New York. Nichol specializes in GP-stake transactions and upper-tier advisory work for alternative asset managers. His practice includes GP-stake deals, preferred equity financings, platform investments, bespoke seeding structures, and strategic matters related to asset and wealth management business structuring and product expansion. He also advises leadership teams and founders on upper-tier structuring, team transitions, and succession planning. Wolf stated that Nichol represents "an outstanding cultural fit for Weil," while Aiello emphasized that "as the market for GP-stakes and strategic capital transactions involving asset managers continues to grow, Andrew's broad experience in this space will be invaluable to our clients."
These hires position Weil to capitalize on the expansion in GP-stakes and strategic capital markets for alternative asset managers, reflecting broader industry growth in upper-tier sponsor advisory services.
David J. Greene joined the firm as a partner in its Private Funds Group in February 2026, operating from the New York and Washington, D.C. offices. Greene represents private fund sponsors across fund formation, operation, and management of alternative investment vehicles and related arrangements. His practice encompasses global fundraising, structuring of U.S. and international investment and operating platforms, negotiating strategic partnerships and co-investments, and regulatory and compliance advisory. His sector expertise spans energy, infrastructure, power and renewables, oil and gas, and financial services. Barry Wolf, Weil's Executive Partner, emphasized Greene's "deep technical expertise and strong reputation for client service," while Michael J. Aiello, Chairman of Weil's Corporate Department, noted that Greene's arrival "strengthens our ability to support clients in today's increasingly complex and competitive environment." U.S. Private Funds Co-Heads Andrew Chizzik and Stephanie Srulowitz highlighted his experience advising leading sponsors on significant fundraising and investment initiatives.
Following Greene's arrival, Weil added Andrew Nichol as a partner in the U.S. Private Equity and Private Funds Groups in March 2026, based in New York. Nichol specializes in GP-stake transactions and upper-tier advisory work for alternative asset managers. His practice includes GP-stake deals, preferred equity financings, platform investments, bespoke seeding structures, and strategic matters related to asset and wealth management business structuring and product expansion. He also advises leadership teams and founders on upper-tier structuring, team transitions, and succession planning. Wolf stated that Nichol represents "an outstanding cultural fit for Weil," while Aiello emphasized that "as the market for GP-stakes and strategic capital transactions involving asset managers continues to grow, Andrew's broad experience in this space will be invaluable to our clients."
These hires position Weil to capitalize on the expansion in GP-stakes and strategic capital markets for alternative asset managers, reflecting broader industry growth in upper-tier sponsor advisory services.
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