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Private Equity partner and Head of our Entertainment, Sports & Media practice Tom Ara recently spoke at Bloomberg Screentime for the “Community Curator Session | Private Investment’s Playbook for Entertainment, Sports & Media” discussion, sponsored by Weil. Tom sat down with Edward Hamati to discuss how the dynamic landscape of private investment is flowing into entertainment, sports and media ventures, driving innovation and transformation across these interconnected industries. They examined emerging investment trends, valuation strategies and the evolving relationship between traditional players and private equity firms, family offices and sovereign funds as they compete for returns from the next generation of content, sports properties and audience engagement. Tom also spoke with Bloomberg Businessweek Daily to discuss the dynamic state of entertainment, sports and media industry investing and the opportunities that lie ahead. Watch their discussion here: https://lnkd.in/eer6TkqN Bloomberg Screentime gathered the moguls, celebrities and entrepreneurs defining the next phase of pop culture. Over a day and a half in the heart of Hollywood, the event addressed the future of Hollywood studios, the boom in sports and live music and the impact of AI on the creative industries. Community Curator Session photos were provided by Bloomberg Screentime. #BloombergScreentime

A Weil team led by Private Funds Co-Head Stephanie Srulowitz, Private Funds partner Lana Castor and Private Equity partner Ryan Taylor advised Lee Equity Partners in the closing of a $1.6 billion recapitalization of McLarens Global Limited, the largest pure-play provider of technical insurance claims services to the complex commercial insurance claims market. The transaction provides existing shareholders with the option to receive liquidity or remain invested and provides McLarens with access to significant new growth capital commitments to support the continued execution of the Company’s growth strategy. Read more about this transaction and view the full Weil team: https://lnkd.in/gGdr8Bzy

A Weil team led by Private Equity partners Robert A. Rizzo and Emily Willey advised Cove Hill Partners in its over $300 million investment in Vantaca, the AI-first community association management platform, at a valuation of $1.25 billion. Cove Hill Partners joins existing investor JMI Equity in supporting Vantaca’s vision and next phase of growth, with the founding management team continuing to lead the company’s strategy and operations. View the full Weil team: https://lnkd.in/eQHQxqDE

A Weil team led by M&A partners Michael J. Aiello and Sachin Kohli and M&A counsel Rachel Shapiro is advising MGM Resorts International in its agreement to sell the operations of MGM Northfield Park to private equity funds managed by Clairvest Group Inc. for $546 million in cash, subject to customary purchase price adjustments. Read more about this transaction and view the full Weil team: https://lnkd.in/euGVJWUS

A Weil team led by Finance partners Tom Richards and Alex Eagle advised Bain Capital in relation to the financing for its successful acquisition of Softway Medical, a leading cloud-based software and service provider for health institutions in France. View the Weil team: https://lnkd.in/e5RQ3VqV

Congratulations to Weil’s London Private Funds Group on winning Legal Advisor of the Year at the Real Deals Sustainable Investment Awards. The award recognizes the success of the legal profession in advising the private equity community on sustainability issues. Our Private Funds Group advises some of the world’s largest and most innovative sustainability-focused sponsors on the creation of new business strategies and fundraisings, including those targeting opportunities in decarbonization, clean energy/energy transition and natural climate solutions. James Bromley, Co-Head of Weil’s London Private Funds Group and the Global Sustainability Group, commented, “The award is a testament to the efforts of the PFG and our wider global sustainability group in developing a market-leading capability in this critical area. Our focus is always on providing a best-in-class offering that combines the essential legal, strategic and commercial elements that are needed to help our clients navigate the opportunities and challenges presented by this evolving space. We are delighted that Real Deals recognized the strength of that offering.” Read more about this honor and the breadth and quality of Weil’s advisory work: https://lnkd.in/eRKfVR4H

Weil is excited to continue our new video podcast series – Leaders – featuring our Executive Partner Barry Wolf as host. In our latest episode, Barry speaks with Robert Niles-Weed, Co-Head of Weil’s Appeals and Strategic Counseling practice. Among a range of topics, Robert shares insights about: 💡 The surprises he learned as a Supreme Court clerk 💡 The importance of using appellate expertise at every stage of litigation 💡 Goals for our Appeals and Strategic Counseling practice 💡 A Leader outside of the legal industry he admires Plus, every episode of Leaders ends with the signature Lightning Round of fun and engaging questions. Watch their full discussion below. Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/e9QvMV6m Spotify: https://lnkd.in/ew6zyGez

Congratulations to Andriana Georgallas on being named to the American Bankruptcy Institute’s 40 Under 40 list, which honors insolvency professionals under the age of 40 who are setting the standard for excellence in the field. Andriana’s accomplishments include representing well-known companies in major restructurings and bankruptcies, including advising First Brands, Everstream Solutions, RentPath, PG&E Corporation, syncreon Group Holdings B.V., Southeastern Grocers, Tidewater, Tops Supermarket and Westinghouse Electric Company. Andriana was also named among Turnarounds & Workouts’ Outstanding Young Restructuring Lawyers, another series that honors bankruptcy and insolvency practitioners under the age of 40. Read more about this accolade: https://lnkd.in/eiJCTgA7

Private Equity partner Brian Parness recently spoke at FT Live’s Future of Asset Management North America conference during the “M&A 2.0 – Building Strength Through Partnerships and Joint Ventures” session. Before the panel, Brian spoke with Sam Heller about the current M&A landscape, the evolution of partnership strategies and his insights on the wealth and alternatives environment. Watch their discussion, provided by FT Live, below. The Future of Asset Management North America conference brought together senior executives from top asset management firms, policymakers and disruptors to share strategic insights, debate the future direction of the industry and uncover where the next wave of growth will come from. #FTFOAM

The latest Weil European Distress Index finds that while overall corporate distress across Europe eased slightly in Q3 2025, pressures remain elevated – with Retail and Consumer Goods once again the most distressed sector. Modest relief in Germany has done little to shift its position as Europe’s most distressed market, while France has overtaken the UK amid tightening liquidity, fiscal strain and weak investment. In the UK, distress eased marginally but remains above last year’s levels. Businesses face continued uncertainty ahead of the Autumn Budget. Reach out to Weil’s European Restructuring team to find out more: Andrew Wilkinson, Neil Devaney, Matt Benson, Jenny Davidson, Lois Deasey, Mark Lawford, Gemma Sage, Jean-Dominique Daudier de Cassini, Céline Domenget-Morin, Gerhard Schmidt, Britta Grauke and Dr. Matthias Eiden. Read the full report: https://www.weil.com/wedi #CorporateDistress #Restructuring #WeilEuropeanDistressIndex