Arnie Fridhandler Rejoins Weil as Private Equity Partner in New York

Arnie Fridhandler Rejoins Weil as Private Equity Partner in New York

International law firm Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP has announced the appointment of Arnold (Arnie) Fridhandler as a partner in the global Private Equity practice, based in the New York office.

It is kind of a homecoming for Fridhandler who had in the past served with the firm as a Private Equity senior associate for three years between 2017 and 2020 before taking up the role of Vice President and Assistant General Counsel at the GIC Private Limited's New York office in February 2020.

"Arnie is a fantastic addition to our premier global Private Equity practice," said Weil Executive Partner Barry Wolf.

"We know him well and we know our clients will greatly value the unique experience and skills he brings to Weil. He will be a seamless addition to our practice, particularly given his strong background in deal execution," added.

Michael Aiello, Chairman of Weil's global Corporate Department, termed Fridhandler as a corporate lawyer with "deep experience" in navigating global buyouts, joint ventures, and other complex transactions for some of the world's most respected private and public investors.

"He brings sophisticated client-side experience along with an extensive law firm background. His return to our private equity deal team—as a former colleague and client—reflects the quality of Weil's lawyers and strong culture of the firm," Michael Aiello said.

While at GIC, Fridhandler focused on private equity investments and real estate acquisitions, ranging from sponsor-backed ventures to GIC-controlled investments and take-privates.

Qualified to practice in the US and Canada, Fridhandler in the past was associated with the Canadian law firm Bennett Jones as M&A and Security associate for one year between 2014 and 2015 in Calgary, before joining Sidley Austin LLP as an M&A associate in its New York office for a year between 2016 and 2017.

"Weil's Private Equity team is an elite group of market leaders dedicated to delivering exceptional results for sophisticated global clients," Fridhandler said and added that he was truly excited to be able to work alongside some of his former colleagues and mentors again, helping to secure positive outcomes for clients on complex transactions of all types.