David E. Wohl

Partner New York

Biography

David Wohl is a partner in Weil’s Corporate Department and is based in New York. Mr. Wohl represents sponsors and underwriters in structuring and launching new open- and closed-end investment companies, business development companies, employees' securities companies and investment advisory and broker-dealer firms. He also provides general corporate and regulatory advice to registered investment companies, private funds, investment advisers and broker-dealers, including extensive experience with the SEC and FINRA.

Mr. Wohl's experience includes representing investment companies, investment advisers and broker-dealers in these capacities with respect to mergers, reorganizations and public and private acquisitions of investment advisers and the organization of registered and unregistered investment vehicles. He has also advised investment advisers, issuers and underwriters on a variety of securities matters.

Mr. Wohl also helps guide investment companies, private funds, and investment advisers through challenges associated with financial reform legislation.

Mr. Wohl has been recommended for Private Equity Funds by Legal 500 US.

Mr. Wohl earned his J.D., magna cum laude, from Harvard Law School and his B.A., magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, from Williams College. He is a member of the American Bar Association and the Association of the Bar of the City of New York.

Practice Areas

Areas of Focus

Hedge Funds

Admissions

New York State

Education

Williams College (B.A., 1992)
Harvard Law School (J.D., 1995)

Awards and Recognition, Speaking Engagements, Guides and Resources, Latest Thinking, Firm News & Announcements

Speaking Engagements

What to Expect from the Upcoming Second Round of SEC Cybersecurity Exams Speaker(s): David E. Wohl
October 22, 2015 — Part of Weil’s 2015 Private Equity Webinar Series
Cybersecurity: Key Considerations in Dealmaking Speaker(s): Michael A. Epstein, David E. Wohl and Randi W. Singer
February 04, 2015 —
Weil Technology & IP Transactions practice head Michael Epstein, IP/Media partner Randi Singer and Private Funds Regulatory partner David Wohl discuss top due diligence considerations when acquiring a company, the utility and purchase of cyber insurance, and regulatory involvement/oversight by the SEC and implications for investment advisers.

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Latest Thinking

Regulatory Developments and Annual Compliance Obligations Applicable to Private Fund Sponsors Alert — Private Equity — By David E. Wohl — PDF — January 22, 2019
SEC Proposes Rules and Interpretations Regarding Duties of Investment Advisers and Broker-Dealers Alert — Private Equity — By David E. Wohl and Nathan H. Atkins — PDF — May 09, 2018
Regulatory Developments and Annual Compliance Obligations Applicable to Private Fund Sponsors Alert — Private Equity — By David E. Wohl and Gregory A Denis — PDF — February 16, 2018
Recent SEC Developments Impacting Private Fund Sponsors Alert — Private Equity — By David E. Wohl and Gregory A Denis — PDF — October 17, 2017
SEC Sanctions Private Fund Manager and Two Principals for Improperly Valuing Assets and Related Violations Alert — Private Equity — By David E. Wohl — PDF — July 26, 2017

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Firm News & Announcements

Weil Advised Legg Mason in its $6.5B Sale to Franklin Templeton Deal Brief — July 31, 2020
Weil Advised InfraRed Capital Partners in its $396M Sale of an 80% Stake to Sun Life Financial Deal Brief — July 01, 2020

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