Akin Welcomes Weil as New Firm Partner
International law firm Weil, Gotshal & Manges has announced a new addition to its team, with Menachem Danishefsky joining the firm's New York office as a partner. With nearly two decades of experience in the legal field, Danishefsky brings a wealth of expertise in tax matters, particularly in the private investment fund space.
Danishefsky's extensive background encompasses a broad spectrum of fund types, including private equity and hedge funds. His primary focus is on fund formation, fundraising, and investment structures. He is renowned for his ability to design tax-efficient investment vehicles tailored to diverse investor constituencies such as U.S. taxable, tax-exempt, and non-U.S. investors.
In addition to his expertise in private investment funds, Danishefsky also advises clients on tax concerns stemming from a variety of sectors. He is adept at negotiating complex structures globally, implying significant expertise in areas such as financial restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, and international tax.
Weil's executive partner, Barry Wolf, expressed delight at Danishefsky joining the firm. Wolf considers Danishefsky highly regarded for his work in guiding private equity investors and fund managers through complex tax matters. Joseph Pari, Weil's tax co-chair, views Danishefsky as an ideal fit for the team as the firm seeks to meet the growing needs of clients in the private funds space.
Pari believes Danishefsky's sophisticated knowledge of private funds tax law will be of great value to Weil's clients as the firm continues to grow its platform in the years ahead. Danishefsky himself expressed his excitement about bringing his expertise to bear on behalf of Weil's top-tier clients.
Prior to joining Weil, Danishefsky was a partner at Akin. Before that, he held a four-year long role as an associate at Israeli law firm Herzog Fox & Neeman. Danishefsky's clients primarily consist of hedge fund and private equity managers, sovereign wealth funds, and sovereign wealth-related platforms.
With Danishefsky on board, Weil, Gotshal & Manges continues to strengthen its position as a leading law firm in the private funds space, providing clients with top-tier advice and solutions in tax matters.
Menachem Danishefsky, with his expertise in private equity and hedge funds, will provide valuable insights to Weil, Gotshal & Manges' clients in the realm of investing and business. As a renowned tax advisor, Danishefsky's knowledge in designing tax-efficient investment vehicles will significantly contribute to the firm's private funds practice.
