Weil Strengthens Private Capital Team with Nichol’s Appointment
International law firm Weil, Gotshal & Manges has appointed Andrew Nichol as a partner in its private equity and private funds teams based in New York, according to Private Equity Wire. Nichol joins from Kirkland & Ellis, where he served as a partner in the firm’s investment funds and GP solutions practice.
Nichol’s Expertise in Strategic Transactions
Nichol’s work focuses on advising alternative asset managers and investors on strategic transactions, including GP-stake deals, preferred equity financings, platform investments, and bespoke seeding arrangements. At Weil, he will concentrate on advising sponsors and investors on upper-tier transactions involving asset management firms, as well as broader strategic matters such as business structuring, leadership transitions, and succession planning.
Context of the Hire Amid Growing Demand
The hire comes as demand for GP-stakes and other strategic capital transactions in the asset management sector continues to grow, prompting law firms to expand their advisory capabilities in the area, according to Private Equity Wire. As widely known in the industry, such transactions have become more common as asset managers seek capital for growth, and Weil described this appointment as part of a wider expansion of its global private capital platform.
Firm’s Ongoing Expansion Efforts
Since the beginning of 2025, Weil has added 15 lateral partners across its private equity and private funds practices and promoted eight lawyers to partner across key offices including New York, London, and Germany.
