NEW YORK, March 9, 2026: International law firm Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP announced today that Andrew Nichol has joined the Firm as a partner in the U.S. Private Equity and Private Funds Groups in the New York office, where he will focus on GP-stake and other upper-tier transactions for alternative asset managers.

Andrew advises major fund sponsors and investors on a broad range of strategic matters in the asset management and wealth management space – including GP-stake transactions, preferred equity financings, platform investments and bespoke seeding structures, as well as other strategic matters relating to the structuring of asset management businesses and product expansions. He also represents leadership teams and founders in connection with upper-tier structuring, team transitions and succession planning matters.

“Andrew has built a strong reputation in the industry for his technical excellence and focus on exceptional client service,” said Weil Executive Partner Barry Wolf. “He is an outstanding cultural fit for Weil, and we are very pleased to welcome him to the Firm.”

“As the market for GP-stakes and strategic capital transactions involving asset managers continues to grow, Andrew’s broad experience in this space will be invaluable to our clients,” said Michael J. Aiello, Chairman of Weil’s Corporate Department. “He is highly regarded by clients and colleagues alike, and we know that he will be a tremendous asset to our team.”

“With a practice sitting squarely at the top end of the sponsor advisory market, Andrew is regularly leading clients through significant liquidity and other transformational events,” said Weil Co-Managing Partner Jonathon Soler and Private Equity partner Brian Parness. “His work is highly complementary to Weil’s strengths and client base, and Andrew will be pivotal as we continue to grow our GP-solutions capabilities.”

Since the start of 2025, Weil has brought on 15 lateral partners across the Private Equity and Private Funds practices and elevated 8 lawyers to the partnership in these key growth areas. The Firm has strategically added expertise across private equity, secondaries and fund formation, with key hires in New York, London, and Germany, reflecting the expansion of its global private capital platform.

Andrew joins from Kirkland & Ellis LLP, where he was a partner in that firm’s Investment Funds practice and GP Solutions group.

“Weil has an outstanding reputation for advising both sponsors and investors across the full lifecycle of asset management platforms,” said Andrew Nichol. “I look forward to contributing my experience and working with my new colleagues to deliver the highest-quality legal service to our investor and strategic sponsor clients.”

About Weil's Private Equity Practice

Weil's global Private Equity practice is recognized by the industry as being one of only a very small number of elite market leaders in this field. Our clients include many of the highest-profile private equity funds, sovereign wealth funds and pension funds, as well as family offices and other equity financial investors. Weil advises more than 300 private equity clients worldwide, ranging from middle-market buyout firms to each of the 10 largest global private equity funds and 80% of the top 25 largest global private equity funds as ranked by PEI 300 2024. Our advice covers all aspects of the full life cycle of investments.

About Weil’s Private Funds Group

Weil’s Private Funds Group has a global footprint, with highly ranked practitioners in the United States and Europe. Our team of more than 90 full-time dedicated private funds lawyers is able to serve all of our clients’ needs, wherever they are based and wherever they are raising funds. Our client base covers a broad range of the fund sponsor spectrum, from some of the largest, most well-established players to emerging participants. We have formed funds for a significant number of clients ranging from multi-billion dollar funds, to middle-market funds, to funds for emerging clients.

About Weil

Founded in 1931, Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP has been a preeminent provider of legal services for more than 90 years. With approximately 1,200 lawyers in offices on three continents, Weil has been a pioneer in the marketplace and a first-mover in the establishment of many significant practice areas. The Firm’s four departments, Corporate, Litigation, Restructuring, and Tax, Executive Compensation & Benefits, and more than two dozen practice groups are consistently recognized as leaders in their respective fields.