Head of the Los Angeles office of Paul, Weiss, and Global Co-Chair of the firm’s Finance and Capital Markets group, Eric Wedel has adeptly represented top-tier private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies in some of the largest and most complex acquisition financings for over two decades. Over the course of his career, Wedel has advised on more than 200 completed financings with a combined value exceeding $150 billion.
Lawdragon Honors
| Honor | Year | Practice |
|---|---|---|
| The 2027 Lawdragon 500 Leading Dealmakers | 2027 | Private Equity, Acquisition Financing |
| The 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America | 2026 | Private Equity, Acquisition Finance |
| The 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Dealmakers in America | 2026 | Private Equity, Acquisition Financing |
| The 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America | 2025 | Private Equity, Acquisition Finance |
| The 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Dealmakers in America | 2025 | Private Equity, Acquisition Financing |
| The 2024 Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America | 2024 | Private Equity, Acquisition Finance |
| The 2024 Lawdragon 500 Leading Dealmakers in America | 2024 | Private Equity, Acquisition Financing |
In recognition of his work and reputation in Los Angeles, Wedel was recognized in the “2026 Banking and Finance Visionaries” list by the Los Angeles Times. His reputation in the private equity and finance realms have been widely recognized, and clients note that Wedel is “known to be one of the best sponsors’ counsels on the street,” and describe him as “an absolute all-star” who has “done an outstanding job.” Additionally, he is a sought-after speaker at industry events, including Refinitiv’s leveraged finance conferences, and Columbia and Wharton’s private equity conferences. He has represented many of the industry’s leading private equity firms, with representative clients including Warburg Pincus, KKR, Hg Capital, Stone Point Capital, Stonepeak, Thomas H. Lee Partners, Investindustrial and Strategic Value Partners, among others.
Beyond his professional accomplishments, Wedel is deeply committed to civic engagement and actively involved in numerous charitable organizations. Currently, he serves on the Board of Trustees of the University of Arizona Foundation, the Board of Directors of the Melanoma Research Alliance (where he is also co-chair of the Leveraged Finance Fights Melanoma (LFFM) benefit gala), NYPACE, The Foundation for Education in Honduras and The Crest Society for the US Soccer’s Men’s National Team.