Key Takeaways
- • Paul, Weiss recruits Nathalie Sadler as a partner in its Investment Funds Group, London office, expanding the firm's alternative asset management advisory capabilities across Europe.
- • Sadler brings specialized expertise in structuring and managing private investment funds across multiple asset classes including private credit, private equity, and real estate, with counsel on carried interest, co-investment programs, and regulatory compliance.
- • The hire reflects Paul, Weiss's strategic growth in London and continued investment in European fund formation and sponsor activity, with Jeremy Leggate (co-head of European Investment Funds) overseeing the team's expansion.
- • Sadler was recognized as a Private Equity Rising Star by Law.com and Legal Rising Star by Private Funds CFO in 2023, signaling market credibility in the funds advisory space.
Summary
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP has announced the appointment of Nathalie Sadler as a partner in the Investment Funds Group within the Corporate Department, based in London. The move underscores the firm's commitment to deepening its advisory presence in European alternative asset management.
Sadler's practice spans the full lifecycle of private investment fund operations, covering structuring, establishment, and management across private credit, private equity, and real estate asset classes. Her expertise extends to sponsor-side advisory, including the design and implementation of carried interest arrangements, global employee co-investment programs, and general corporate, regulatory, and compliance counsel for fund managers. This breadth positions her to serve the firm's marquee roster of fund sponsors and emerging investment vehicles.
Jeremy Leggate, co-head of European Investment Funds at Paul, Weiss, characterized the hire as a strategic response to accelerating fund formation and sponsor activity across Europe. Leggate noted that Sadler's "stellar market reputation and extensive expertise in investment funds" strengthens the team's institutional capabilities. Firm Chairman Scott A. Barshay added that Sadler's deep experience advising fund sponsors across multiple asset classes represents a meaningful addition to the investment funds practice.
Sadler holds a BSc in chemistry and law from the University of Bristol and an LPC from BPP University Law School. In 2023, she earned recognition as both a Private Equity Rising Star by Law.com and a Legal Rising Star by Private Funds CFO, reflecting market acknowledgment of her standing within the alternative capital sector. The appointment reflects Paul, Weiss's ongoing expansion of its London office and its broader positioning as counsel to sophisticated institutional sponsors and large-scale alternative asset managers navigating complex fund formation and operations across jurisdictions.
Sadler's practice spans the full lifecycle of private investment fund operations, covering structuring, establishment, and management across private credit, private equity, and real estate asset classes. Her expertise extends to sponsor-side advisory, including the design and implementation of carried interest arrangements, global employee co-investment programs, and general corporate, regulatory, and compliance counsel for fund managers. This breadth positions her to serve the firm's marquee roster of fund sponsors and emerging investment vehicles.
Jeremy Leggate, co-head of European Investment Funds at Paul, Weiss, characterized the hire as a strategic response to accelerating fund formation and sponsor activity across Europe. Leggate noted that Sadler's "stellar market reputation and extensive expertise in investment funds" strengthens the team's institutional capabilities. Firm Chairman Scott A. Barshay added that Sadler's deep experience advising fund sponsors across multiple asset classes represents a meaningful addition to the investment funds practice.
Sadler holds a BSc in chemistry and law from the University of Bristol and an LPC from BPP University Law School. In 2023, she earned recognition as both a Private Equity Rising Star by Law.com and a Legal Rising Star by Private Funds CFO, reflecting market acknowledgment of her standing within the alternative capital sector. The appointment reflects Paul, Weiss's ongoing expansion of its London office and its broader positioning as counsel to sophisticated institutional sponsors and large-scale alternative asset managers navigating complex fund formation and operations across jurisdictions.
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