Weil Expands Private Funds Group with Addition of David Greene

Greene joins as partner in New York and Washington, D.C. offices

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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Weil, Gotshal & Manges has announced that David Greene has joined the firm as a partner in its private funds group, based in the New York and Washington, D.C. offices. Greene represents private fund sponsors in the formation, operation and management of private investment funds and related alternative asset arrangements, advising sponsors across various sectors.

Why it matters

The addition of an experienced private funds attorney like David Greene signals Weil's commitment to expanding its capabilities in this growing area of legal practice, as private investment funds continue to play a significant role in the alternative asset management industry.

The details

David Greene joins Weil from Simpson Thacher & Bartlett, where he advised private fund sponsors on the formation, operation and management of their investment funds and related alternative asset arrangements. At Weil, Greene will leverage his expertise to counsel clients across sectors such as energy, infrastructure, power and renewables, oil and gas, and financial services.

  • David Greene joined Weil on February 23, 2026.

The players

David Greene

A partner in Weil's private funds group, based in the firm's New York and Washington, D.C. offices.

Weil, Gotshal & Manges

An international law firm that has announced the addition of David Greene to its private funds group.

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett

The law firm that David Greene previously worked at before joining Weil.

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The takeaway

The hiring of David Greene, an experienced private funds attorney, underscores Weil's strategic focus on expanding its capabilities in this growing area of legal practice, positioning the firm to better serve clients in the alternative asset management industry.