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Michael Wolitzer Quoted in Private Funds CFO on Hiring in GP M&A Space
07.25.25
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Michael Wolitzer, Chair of Funds and Funds Adjacencies, was quoted in a Private Funds CFO article, which discussed the growth of sponsor deals including GP stakes, and how law firms are capitalizing on this growth through strategic hiring practices. When discussing the impetus for the increase in sponsor tie-ups, Michael noted, “The alternative investment management industry is going through a lot of maturation and growth,” leading to consolidation in various forms. He further highlighted the growth of the Firm’s Fund Transactions Practice as the space develops, and how the team’s cross-practice collaboration supports the specialized skill set of M&A lawyers with fund knowledge.
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