International law firm Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP announced today that David J. Greene has joined the Firm as a partner in its Private Funds Group, based in the New York and Washington, D.C. offices. David joins from Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP, where he was a partner in the firm’s Investment Funds Practice.

David represents private fund sponsors in the formation, operation and management of private investment funds and related alternative asset arrangements. His practice spans global fundraising, structuring U.S. and international investment and operating platforms, negotiating strategic partnerships and co-investments, and advising on regulatory and compliance matters. He also advises sponsors across energy, infrastructure, power and renewables, oil and gas, financial services and other private investment strategies.

“David is a highly accomplished private funds lawyer with deep technical expertise and a strong reputation for client service,” said Weil Executive Partner Barry Wolf. “We are thrilled to welcome him to Weil and confident that he will be an excellent substantive and cultural fit both for the Private Funds Group and the Firm more broadly.”

“David brings an impressive combination of sophisticated fund formation experience and commercial judgment,” said Michael J. Aiello, Chairman of Weil’s Corporate Department. “He has advised a broad spectrum of fund clients, including institutional sponsors, and his arrival strengthens our ability to support clients in today’s increasingly complex and competitive environment.”

“David has advised leading sponsors on some of the market’s most significant fundraising and investment initiatives,” said U.S. Private Funds Co-Heads Andrew Chizzik and Stephanie Srulowitz. “His broad experience and sophisticated market perspective will be invaluable assets to our private funds clients across the global platform.”