Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP

Congratulations to Kane Wishart, one of our newest partners. He is in our Technology & IP Transactions practice and is based in New York. Kane advises clients in a variety of matters relating to the licensing, acquisition, development, sale, use and commercial exploitation of intellectual property and technology, with a particular focus on the technology and life science industries. View more on Kane and his accomplishments: https://lnkd.in/enBM2tfH

A cross-border Weil team led by Andrew Tulumello (Drew) and James Quinn has initiated a series of legal actions in the US, UK and EU alongside the Professional Tennis Players Association and more than a dozen professional tennis players against the sport’s governing bodies. Weil has a long history of helping to re-shape and modernize the world of professional sports.? Watch the video below for Drew and Jim’s remarks on why it’s time to address the rights, health and safety of tennis players. Read the full press release: https://lnkd.in/eJgNCmTS

In a chapter of the Aztec Group’s “Fundraising in Europe – The Essential Guide for U.S. Alternatives Fund Managers,” Marc Schubert and David Wohl offer guidance on setting up compliant operations in Europe. The complexities U.S. fund managers face in Europe often mean that outsourcing to specialized partners is the best solution for successful fundraising. This guide offers a comprehensive step-by-step process to structuring, launching and managing funds in Europe, equipping U.S. fund managers with the knowledge and insight needed to navigate the complexities of European fundraising. Read this chapter and the full guide: https://azt.gr/43UTamZ

In an article for Law360, Andrew Dean and Greg Burton discuss how at first blush, the dismissal in SEC v. Silver Point is a fairly remarkable reversal of a litigated enforcement action and could portend a lighter approach in this space. But a deeper look suggests that may not be the case. Pending a commission vote, the SEC plans to seek dismissal of the charges against Silver Point Capital, a registered investment adviser, for allegedly having insufficient information barriers to guard against the misuse of material nonpublic information. Read “Why a Rare SEC Dismissal May Not Reflect a New Approach” – https://lnkd.in/e_dgYGTP

In an article for Investment Week, Sarah Chaplin and Sophie Fryer discuss how supply chain risk is informed by a myriad of evolving and overlapping factors, including recent legislative developments, case law, developing societal expectations, stakeholder demands and a move away from ‘soft’ law or ‘voluntary’ ESG standards to hard law. Globally, it is an increasingly regulated area and, across jurisdictions, it is important to consider which frameworks apply, are on the horizon or are changing. Read “Human Rights and Environmental Supply Chain Risks for M&A Investors” – https://lnkd.in/gsvjcDtk

Congratulations to Hayley Lund on being named Disputes Lawyer of the Year at the Women and Diversity in Law Awards 2025. Hayley was recognized for her standout work in advising clients on their most critical litigation and investigations matters, as well as striving to set new industry standards in pro bono, inclusion and recruitment. View more on Hayley’s achievement: https://lnkd.in/efXmiYBk

Congratulations to Corporate Department Chairman Michael J. Aiello and Mergers & Acquisitions partner Eoghan Keenan on being recognized as 2025 Dealmakers of the Year by The American Lawyer magazine. The publication featured Michael and Eoghan for advising The Home Depot in its $18.25 billion acquisition of SRS Distribution, Inc. – 2024’s largest retail deal, The Home Depot’s largest-ever acquisition and one of the largest-ever private equity exits. Together, they executed this sprawling, nationwide transaction in under 30 days from commencement of substantive engagement, a timetable driven by the powerful strategic opportunity and intense competition to acquire this desirable and growing business. Read more on Michael and Eoghan’s achievement and the uniqueness of this transaction: https://lnkd.in/g4BbqhWX

Total return swaps and repos have become increasingly popular with credit funds seeking to provide leveraged returns to their investors. In our latest Structured Finance Talking Point, Jacky Kelly, Andrew Lauder and Steven Ong consider their use in the financing of fund assets. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eU83eZWP #StructuredFinance

The Professional Tennis Players Association, alongside more than a dozen professional tennis players, and on behalf of the entire player population, and Weil initiated a series of legal actions in the US, UK, and EU against the sport’s governing bodies—the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP), Women’s Tennis Association (WTA), International Tennis Federation (ITF), and International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA). The lawsuits expose systemic abuse, anti-competitive practices, and a blatant disregard for player welfare that have persisted for decades. Weil has a long history of advocating for the rights of professional athletes dating back more than fifty years. Read the full press release and watch a video clip of Andrew Tulumello (Drew) and James Quinn, the current and former Co-Chairs of Weil’s global Litigation Department: https://lnkd.in/eJgNCmTS The cross-border Weil team is led by Drew and Jim, the Weil US team includes partners Luna Barrington and Meagan Bellshaw and associates Zach Schreiber and Nick Reade, and Weil’s UK and EU teams include partners Neil Rigby and Hayley Lund and counsel Matt Gibbon and Annagiulia Zanazzo.

A Weil deal team led by Banking & Finance Co-Head Andrew Colao advised Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board and its portfolio company, APCO Holdings, LLC, in connection with the second amendment for incremental term loans and the repricing of revolving loans. Founded in 1984, APCO Holdings, LLC is a leading marketer and administrator of extended vehicle service contracts, warranties and other related products sold primarily by automobile dealers located throughout the United States. View the full Weil team: https://lnkd.in/euEz7zKJ