LONDON, October 7, 2024: International law firm Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP announced today that Sophie Smith has joined the Firm as a partner in London.

Sophie specializes in primary fundraisings and advises managers on carried interest, co-investments and other incentive arrangements. In addition, Sophie has significant ESG expertise, as well as advising widely on impact and growth investing.

“As the global private funds market consolidates, clients require increasingly sophisticated private capital advice. Sophie brings exceptional experience in fund formation, particularly in the primary credit funds space. We are delighted to welcome Sophie to the Firm,” said Weil’s Executive Partner Barry Wolf.

“Fund managers turn to Weil for their most complex matters, and Sophie brings an extensive track record, as well as strong relationships with a number of Weil’s existing clients. She is a fantastic addition to our team,” added Ed Gander, Head of Weil’s London Private Funds Group.

Sophie becomes the third new partner in Weil’s 30-lawyer London private funds practice following the recent promotions of Peter Boulle and Jacquelyn Volpe to the partnership. A dedicated focus on internal growth has significantly contributed to the team’s targeted expansion.

About Weil’s Private Funds Practice

Weil’s Private Funds Group has over 100 dedicated attorneys in the US and UK, advising a broad range of fund sponsors across the private equity, infrastructure, real estate, credit and secondaries sectors.

About Weil’s London Office

Weil is one of the global elite law firms in London advising on the largest, most complex and challenging matters. London is the Firm’s largest office outside of New York, with approximately 250 lawyers.

About Weil

Founded in 1931, Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP has been a preeminent provider of legal services for more than 90 years. With approximately 1,200 lawyers in offices on three continents, Weil has been a pioneer in the marketplace and a first mover in the establishment of many significant practice areas. The Firm’s four departments, Corporate, Litigation, Restructuring, and Tax, Executive Compensation & Benefits, and more than two dozen practice groups are consistently recognised as leaders in their respective fields.