Weil Adds Tax Partner Alec Campbell in New York

Campbell joins from DLA Piper to advise investment fund managers on tax matters.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 3:58pm

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Weil, Gotshal & Manges has hired Alec Campbell as a partner in its tax department in New York. Campbell's practice focuses on advising US and international investment fund managers on tax aspects of fundraising, liquidity needs, private fund formation, secondaries transactions, GP-stake deals, and other upper-tier transactions for alternative asset managers.

Why it matters

The addition of Campbell as a tax partner at Weil's New York office reflects the firm's commitment to strengthening its capabilities in advising investment fund managers on complex tax matters as the alternative asset management industry continues to grow and evolve.

The details

Alec Campbell joins Weil from DLA Piper, where he previously worked. At Weil, he will focus on providing tax guidance to US and international investment fund managers on a range of issues, including fundraising, liquidity solutions, private fund formation, secondaries deals, GP-stake transactions, and other upper-tier matters for alternative asset managers.

  • Alec Campbell joined Weil on April 13, 2026.

The players

Weil, Gotshal & Manges

An international law firm with a strong presence in the alternative asset management industry, providing legal and tax advisory services to investment fund managers.

Alec Campbell

A new tax partner at Weil's New York office, who previously worked at DLA Piper and focuses on advising investment fund managers on complex tax matters.

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The takeaway

The addition of Alec Campbell as a tax partner at Weil's New York office underscores the firm's commitment to strengthening its capabilities in serving the evolving needs of the alternative asset management industry, particularly around tax advisory services for investment fund managers.