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Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP

Private Equity: Buyouts

USA Guide 2026 : New York

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Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP

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Private Equity: Buyouts - New York

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Weil, Gotshal & Manges offers a distinguished practice with a formidable track record in advising an array of leading sponsors on some of the most significant transactions in the market. It advises buyers and sellers across the full gamut of private equity matters, including buyouts, growth investments, minority investments, exits and private capital work.
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Work Highlights

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  • Weil, Gotshal & Manges advised American Securities and its portfolio company Foundation Building Materials, as well as Clayton Dubilier & Rice, in the $8.8 billion sale of FBM to Lowe's Companies.

Strengths

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  • They have superior business judgment and are incredibly responsive.

    Private Equity: Buyouts respondentUSA

  • The Weil team is super helpful and commercial. They know what is market down to the minute.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Douglas P Warner
    Douglas P Warner

    Douglas P Warner

    Douglas Warner is a veteran deal-maker with a long-standing reputation for excellence when advising private equity clients on major acquisitions, dispositions and wider investments.
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  • Christopher Machera
    Christopher Machera

    Christopher Machera

    Christopher Machera is recognized as a talented lawyer who is able to handle a broad spectrum of complicated acquisitions and dispositions for private equity investors.

    • Christopher is an extremely good client-facing lawyer.

      Private Equity: Buyouts respondentUSA

    • Christopher has a great command of the industry.

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  • Brian Parness
    Brian Parness

    Brian Parness

    Brian Parness is a talented attorney who advises a range of notable clients in complex private equity transactions.

    • Brian is excellent. He strikes the right balance between technical and commercial.

      Private Equity: Buyouts respondentUSA

    • Brian is an outstanding attorney.

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  • Timothy Burns
    Timothy Burns

    Timothy Burns

    Timothy Burns is a rising talent in the private equity space. He advises notable clients on a range of sophisticated transactions.

    • Tim is a great and sophisticated lawyer. He provides great commitment and service.

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