John is a private funds counsel in London. He advises sponsors on the structuring, formation, fundraising and operation of private investment funds across multiple asset classes, including credit and private equity, as well as on separate managed accounts, co-investment vehicles and carried interest vehicles. He also advises sponsors on secondaries transactions, including GP minority stakes and continuation vehicles.
Clients for whom John has acted include: Ares Management, BC Partners, CapVest, Capvis, Kirkoswald Capital Partners, Montagu Private Equity, Oakley Capital and TDR Capital.
John is recognised in Legal 500 2023/2024 as a “Key Lawyer” for Private Funds and described as "a pleasure to work with; he is always available and provides sensible and practical advice."
John spent nine months on secondment at Oakley Capital as a Legal Director (Funds). Prior to joining Weil, John was an associate at a US-headquartered international firm in London.