International law firm Weil, Gotshal & Manges today announced that James MacArthur will join the firm as a partner in the Corporate practice. He will be based in Weil’s London office and will focus on private equity and M&A transactions in the infrastructure and real estate sectors.
Mr. MacArthur joins from Herbert Smith Freehills, where he is a partner. He has broad experience acting for both corporate and private equity sponsors across infrastructure and real estate.
At Weil, Mr. MacArthur will focus on boosting the Firm’s global private equity and M&A infrastructure and real estate offering across the United States, Europe and Asia. He will specialize in global private equity and M&A infrastructure and real estate transactions, working closely with Weil’s market-leading Private Equity, Banking and Funds teams across the Firm’s international offices.
Weil Executive Partner Barry Wolf said: “We are delighted that James is joining us. His private equity and M&A experience makes him a great fit for Weil and he will strengthen our private equity infrastructure and real estate M&A capabilities across the US, Europe and Asia.”
Weil London Managing Partner Mike Francies said: “Many of our clients have funds dedicated to infrastructure and real estate deals, either as standalone funds or as part of a wider multi-fund alternative investment strategy. James’ recruitment will help us increase the range of services we offer our clients. We are excited by his appointment and his experience adds further depth to our market-leading Private Equity practice.”
Mr. MacArthur’s recent work includes advising a number of leading global private equity funds on infrastructure and real estate transactions.
Source: www.weil.com
