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Jeffrey Poss

Jeffrey Poss

USA 2026

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Co-Chair of Willkie’s Private Equity Practice Group, member of the firm’s Executive Committee and incoming joint Chairman of the firm (January 2027). Leads a cross-border, multidisciplinary private equity team practicing in 16 key markets across the US and Europe. Advises on domestic and cross-border private equity and venture capital transactions, and M&A transactions involving both public and private companies. Focuses on the financial services, Fintech, insurance and technology/media/telecom sectors, and represents some of the most prominent investors in these sectors, including Aquiline Capital Partners and Genstar Capital.

Professional Memberships

Currently serves, and in the past has served, on several boards and advisory councils at The University of Pennsylvania, including a current appointment to the Penn Institute for Urban Research Advisory Board. Additionally, he was a longtime member of the advisory board of the David Rubenstein Atrium at Lincoln Center, and serves as the relationship partner for Willkie’s pro bono representation of Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts.

Personal

JD, Boston University School of Law, 1991; BA, University of Pennsylvania, 1988. See: https://www.willkie.com/professionals/p/poss-jeffrey-r

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Private Equity: Buyouts - New York

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial
Jeffrey Poss is highlighted for his deep experience in significant private equity transactions, with expertise advising clients across mid-market and high-end deals.

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