In a strategic move, Willkie Farr & Gallagher has bolstered its asset management department with the addition of Debra Franzese as a partner in their New York office. The firm announced the hiring on Monday, highlighting her extensive expertise in fund formation practices.
Franzese brings her experience to the firm from her previous tenure at Seward & Kissel. Her practice is focused on advising sponsors and managers of private investment funds across a range of asset classes and strategies. Her portfolio includes advising on fund formation and structuring, managing fund offerings and investments, and navigating both domestic and offshore partnerships and investment vehicles.
Willkie Farr & Gallagher’s decision to appoint Franzese reflects a growing demand in the legal sector for highly specialized expertise in private investment funds. This hire underscores the firm’s commitment to enhancing its capabilities in asset management, particularly in the competitive New York market.
For further details on this development, Bloomberg Law covered the announcement in a more comprehensive segment here.