International law firm Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP today announced that David Malamed has joined the firm as a partner in its Paris office. Mr. Malamed joins Weil’s Banking & Finance practice from Gide Loyrette Nouel, where he specialized in finance and investment funds.

Mr. Malamed has a broad background working with financial sponsors, issuers, and borrowers. The depth of his financing experience extends beyond transactional work for sophisticated private equity sponsors and hedge funds to include assisting large corporations and banks with their complex financing or restructuring transactions.

“Our banking and finance practice in France has grown dramatically,” said Executive Partner Barry M. Wolf. “We are pleased to have David join us to meet the demands of our active clients in this region. His reputation for excellence precedes him and we are excited to welcome him to the firm.”

“David is a wonderful addition to our global firm,” said Claude Serra, Managing Partner of Weil’s Paris office. “Our client base works across borders and cultures and David’s field of expertise is extremely complementary to our business. His experience aligns perfectly with our clients’ needs.”

“I am pleased to be joining Weil’s banking and finance practice,” said Mr. Malamed. “The firm’s international footprint and collaborative approach to helping clients was attractive, as was the depth and breadth of the firm’s resources, which will allow me to serve clients anywhere in the world in a comprehensive manner.”

Mr. Malamed is a member of the Paris and New York Bars. He graduated from the Institut d’Etudes Politiques in Paris (Science-Po) in 1991 and has a postgraduate degree (DEA) in business law from University of Paris II (1992). Mr. Malamed received a LL.M. from Columbia Law School in 1994. He started his career at White & Case LLP in New York doing aircraft financing before joining Gide Loyrette Nouel in Paris in 1996 where he was named partner in 2003.