Biography
Recognized for being a “a leader in alternative structures” in Chambers USA, Benjamin Wells is at the forefront of developing novel and commercial solutions for clients to provide individual investors access to private markets across all asset classes–real estate, private credit, private equity, infrastructure, sports and others. A Partner in Simpson Thacher’s Registered Funds Practice in New York, his practice focuses on advising leading asset management sponsors including, Blackstone, Blue Owl, Brookfield, Clarion, Cohen & Steers, KKR, New Mountain, PGIM, Starwood Capital Group and TPG.
Benjamin brings deep market experience and knowledge in helping clients design, develop and structure private funds tailored for individual investors, conglomerates, REITs, closed-end tender offer funds and interval funds, business development companies and various non-U.S. fundraising vehicles. He regularly represents these clients on transactional, regulatory and ongoing governance and compliance matters.
Benjamin is recognized by Chambers USA for both Registered Funds and REITs, as well as by Chambers Global (USA) for Registered Funds. He is also recognized by IFLR1000 for Registered Funds. He was named a Rising Star at the 2017 Mutual Fund Industry Awards. Benjamin is also on the Institute for Portfolio Alternatives’ Board of Directors as an Industry Partner.