Attorney Ravi Purohit, a seasoned expert in the energy and infrastructure sector, is set to join the corporate department of Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, where he is going to take the role of co-head of its infrastructure practice in New York. This appointment is in line with the firm’s estimation of Purohit’s substantial experience.
Purohit’s specialisation primarily deals with counselling companies, institutional investors, and financial sponsors regarding handling of mergers and acquisitions, asset sales and dispositions, along with the formation and governance of joint ventures. His role in advising these stakeholders is of great importance for the appropriate decision-making process concerning these financial moves.
Before joining Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, Purohit held significant positions at other major entities. He was a partner at Latham & Watkins and served as the global vice chair of its Energy & Infrastructure group. Earlier, he served as a managing director and founding member of the investment team at Blackstone Infrastructure Partners.
This summary incorporates news originally reported by Bloomberg Law.