February 23, 2026

NEW YORK/WASHINGTON, D.C., February 23, 2026: International law firm Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP announced today that David J. Greene has joined the Firm as a partner in its Private Funds Group, based in the New York and Washington, D.C. offices.
David represents private fund sponsors in the formation, operation and management of private investment funds and related alternative asset arrangements. His practice spans global fundraising, structuring U.S. and international investment and operating platforms, negotiating strategic partnerships and co-investments, and advising on regulatory and compliance matters. He also advises sponsors across energy, infrastructure, power and renewables, oil and gas, financial services and other private investment strategies.
“David is a highly accomplished private funds lawyer with deep technical expertise and a strong reputation for client service,” said Weil Executive Partner Barry Wolf. “We are thrilled to welcome him to Weil and confident that he will be an excellent substantive and cultural fit both for the Private Funds Group and the Firm more broadly.”
“David brings an impressive combination of sophisticated fund formation experience and commercial judgment,” said Michael J. Aiello, Chairman of Weil’s Corporate Department. “He has advised a broad spectrum of fund clients, including institutional sponsors, and his arrival strengthens our ability to support clients in today’s increasingly complex and competitive environment.”
“David has advised leading sponsors on some of the market’s most significant fundraising and investment initiatives,” said U.S. Private Funds Co-Heads Andrew Chizzik and Stephanie Srulowitz. “His broad experience and sophisticated market perspective will be invaluable assets to our private funds clients across the global platform.”
David joins from Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP, where he was a partner in the firm’s Investment Funds Practice.
“I am excited to be joining Weil as a member of its renowned Private Funds Group,” said David. “I look forward to working alongside this team of exceptional colleagues in helping sponsors make the best possible legal, commercial and strategic decisions.”
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.
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