Regulation agency Weil, Gotshal & Manges has appointed Sophie Smith as a associate in London to broaden its non-public funds apply.
Smith, who joins from Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton, specialises in main fundraisings and advises managers on carried curiosity, co-investments and different incentive preparations. She additionally has ESG experience and advises on affect and progress investing.
“As the worldwide non-public funds market consolidates, shoppers require more and more subtle non-public capital recommendation,” mentioned Weil’s government associate Barry Wolf. “Sophie brings distinctive expertise in fund formation, significantly within the main credit score funds house. 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 advanced issues, and Sophie brings an intensive monitor report, in addition to robust relationships with various Weil’s current shoppers. She is a unbelievable addition to our group.”
Weil has been rising its non-public funds apply of late, having just lately promoted Peter Boulle and Jacquelyn Volpe to associate.
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Smith’s appointment brings the London non-public funds group’s headcount to 30.
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