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Hi Milan, Thanks for your questions. Our M&A practice will evolve to cover (and is already covering for the most part): Major PE clients and their portfolio companies on core PE transactions Corporates and financial investors involved in financial institutions or insurance M&A transactions...- Anthony - Paul Weiss
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Hello, All of our clients are standout clients :) A deal I have worked on that stood out to me was the sale of Eviosys by KPS as this involved working with our NY colleagues and advising a new client for the London office. Paul, Weiss has a strong relationship with KPS in the US and this...- Anthony - Paul Weiss
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Hello, I would encourage you to take a look at the "Private Equity Insights" page on our website which includes articles on current trends by people more knowledgeable than me! From an M&A perspective, a big trend at the moment is the rise of alternative liquidity options for PE funds looking...- Anthony - Paul Weiss
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Hi Michelle, 1. Please see my other response on what attracted me to PE. What makes Paul, Weiss' approach to PE different from other firms is that we are starting with a blank slate but with a foundation of (i) great quality US clients who want to do deals in Europe, (ii) clients from existing...- Anthony - Paul Weiss
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Hi both, There is absolutely no bar to applying based on someone's academic background (this is also stated in the FAQs of our graduate recruitment website). Whilst there are associates and partners who have studied at the universities mentioned above, there are lots of others who have studied...- Anthony - Paul Weiss
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Hi Matthew, Thank you for your questions. 1. We have taken a very thoughtful approach to hiring and I think that has led to building an office which has a lot of team players who are committed to our ambitious growth plans in Europe. Partners encourage associates getting to know one another...- Anthony - Paul Weiss
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Hi Sammy, 1. This is to be confirmed but you can expect the M&A seat will cover working on private/public M&A and PE matters. 2. I think a big thing that makes Paul, Weiss stand out is that we have a fantastic elite platform in the US and we are now developing that from the ground up in London...- Anthony - Paul Weiss
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Hi Daniel - yes, historically I think the firm has roots a predominantly litigation practice. The focus of the London office at present is on Private Equity and Corporate transactions.- Anthony - Paul Weiss
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Hi Daniel, Thanks for your questions. There is definitely a sense of connectivity between the US and European parts of the firm. The US partners are very invested in the development and progress of the European expansion. Several senior US partners visit the London office every week...- Anthony - Paul Weiss
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Hello, On your second question, please see one of my replies earlier: "The once in a career opportunity to build a law firm almost from the ground up was a major attraction for me. Paul, Weiss in US is a very established elite law firm and the chance to build a platform of the same quality in...- Anthony - Paul Weiss
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Hello, Thanks for your questions. I will take the first and second questions. I think the firm is very good at hiring associates from a range of backgrounds and is committed to continuing this. From a diversity and inclusion perspective, the London office has hired associates from a range of...- Anthony - Paul Weiss
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Hi Srishti, Everyone is encouraged to work across a range of transaction types and industries. There is no specialisation into certain industries/clients. Given my background infrastructure is an area I am interested in but by no means limited to! Kind regards, Anthony- Anthony - Paul Weiss
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Hi Isaac, Thank you for your message. We are currently in the process of speaking with clients and engaging on transactions so I cannot provide specific details! Prior to joining Paul, Weiss I have been on secondments to Macquarie Asset Management in their Real Assets division as a trainee...- Anthony - Paul Weiss
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Hi Tamilore, Please see other replies on what I enjoy about working at Paul, Weiss. On the qualities that make a successful trainee, I think some of these are: Being entrepreneurial: This is a key part of the Paul, Weiss culture and we want trainees to be self-starters who are excited by the...- Anthony - Paul Weiss
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Hi Funmi, Thanks for your question. The once in a career opportunity to build a law firm almost from the ground up was a major attraction for me. Paul, Weiss in US is a very established elite law firm and the chance to build a platform of the same quality in Europe was a very exciting...- Anthony - Paul Weiss
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Hello Shana, Thanks for your question. I will take the one for me and add my thoughts on your general question. I enjoy the dynamic and entrepreneurial culture of working in the London office. As we are developing a growing platform in Europe, there are lots of opportunities for associates to...- Anthony - Paul Weiss
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Hello everyone! I thought I would briefly introduce myself and then I will start getting to your questions! I am an associate in the Paul, Weiss Corporate M&A/PE team in London. The Corporate team advises public and private companies, including private equity sponsors and their portfolio...- Anthony - Paul Weiss
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