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Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP

Private Equity: Buyouts

USA Guide 2026 : California

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Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP

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Private Equity: Buyouts - California

Band 3

What the Team is Known For
Weil Gotshal & Manges offers robust strengths across the full gamut of private equity matters, with its highly respected deal attorneys frequently advising clients on issues ranging from growth and venture capital investments through to high-end buyout and exit work. Its transactional talents are also utilized by a range of wider investors, including sovereigns, pension funds and family offices.
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Work Highlights

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  • Weil advised HIG Capital in its take-private of Converge Technology Solutions.

Strengths

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  • We work with hands-on senior partners with strong commercial acumen in addition to technical legal skills.

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  • The team at Weil are trusted advisers for our firm. They have keen legal insight but complement that with business judgment.

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  • They're fantastic. They understand the private equity landscape and the nuances to our fund specifically.

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  • They are so client-first and so flexible on how they work with us. They are always helping us get the answers we need and further our business.

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  • The firm has a consultative approach combined with practical business-savvy, which provides direction to successful resolutions and outcomes. It's incredibly efficient in harnessing global expertise across legal landscape to guide resolution across complex deal terms and business risks.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Craig Adas
    Craig Adas

    Craig Adas

    Craig Adas represents both corporate and private equity interests in a range of high-profile transactions.

    • Craig is very commercial. He focuses on the things that truly matter and doesn't get caught up in the minutiae.

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    • He's very bright, thorough and detail-oriented.

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    • He understands our business, the industry, and our risk tolerances. He is incredibly efficient in gathering expertise across sophisticated legal matters and advising with one voice to summarize risks and recommendations.

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  • Kyle C Krpata
    Kyle C Krpata

    Kyle C Krpata

    Kyle Krpata is recommended for his adroit handling of corporate transactions in the technology space. His expertise also includes private equity, venture capital investments and corporate governance.

    • Kyle is a fantastic and trusted partner. His depth of knowledge and expertise make him easy to rely on, and his advice is consistently practical.

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    • He's excellent and has a calm and collected nature about him. He brings this confidence-inspiring calm to everything.

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  • Tana M Ryan
    Tana M Ryan

    Tana M Ryan

    Tana Ryan advises clients on a range of domestic and cross-border matters, including M&A, buyouts and carve-outs. Industry expertise includes technology, energy and infrastructure.

    • He's incredibly talented.

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