“Amy and Sergio are powerhouse additions to our private equity team” commented Akin Gump chairperson Kim Koopersmith. “They have advised on transformational transactions for an impressive roster of private equity clients and their portfolio companies. I am thrilled to welcome them to the firm.”

Corporate practice co-head Zachary Wittenberg added, “Amy and Sergio are highly talented dealmakers. Their arrival adds scale to our private equity footprint, and their experience will be a terrific benefit to Akin Gump’s private equity and other financial sponsor clients.”

Ms. Wollensack said of the move, “Akin Gump has a long history in the private equity world, and has worked with many of the industry’s premier investors. We are delighted to be joining such a strong platform that was built to represent sponsors.”

Added Mr. Urias, “We are very excited to be joining Akin Gump. We have been impressed by Akin Gump’s breadth of experience in the investment management industry and focused approach to growth. I am also looking forward to working with our new colleagues around the firm to further expand its reach in Latin America.”

About Ms. Wollensack

Ms. Wollensack represents private equity funds and other clients in a wide range of complex transactions such as leveraged buyouts, growth equity investments, recapitalizations, mergers and acquisitions, and other transactional matters. Ms. Wollensack was recognized among The Deal’s Top Women Dealmakers in 2021 and is highly regarded by IFLR1000 in the area of private equity. Ms. Wollensack earned her J.D. from Washington University, a BSN/MSN from Virginia Commonwealth University and a B.S. from University of Richmond.

About Mr. Urias

Mr. Urias’ practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions, recapitalizations, leveraged buyouts, growth equity investments and related corporate transactions for leading private equity funds and their portfolio companies as well as buyers and sellers in the United States and throughout Latin America. Mr. Urias was recognized among The American Lawyer Dealmakers of the Year in 2020 and Latinvex’s 2022 list of Latin America’s Top 100 Lawyers as well as for his role in LatinFinance’s 2021 Private Equity Deal of the Year.

Mr. Urias earned his L.L.M. from Harvard Law School and his J.D. from Escuela Libre de Derecho.