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West Lane Partners Continues Expansion of Investment Team
West Lane Partners announced that Charles Corpening has left the firm to pursue other opportunities. As part of the continued buildout of its investment team, West Lane expects to announce a new Chief Investment Officer and Deputy Chief Investment Officer shortly, along with several other senior investment professionals.
Oct 2
West Lane Partners’ Sheon Karol Featured in Mergers & Acquisitions on Evolving Private Credit Dynamics
Sheon Karol, Senior Advisor at West Lane Partners, was recently featured in Mergers & Acquisitions in an in-depth examination of evolving conditions in the private credit market. The article explores how increased competition and capital inflows are reshaping lending structures and why experienced investors are responding with greater selectivity and discipline.
Dec 15, 2025
Media Coverage: Sheon Karol Quoted in IndustryWeek on Strategic M&A Outlook
IndustryWeek recently featured Sheon Karol, Senior Advisor to West Lane Partners, in its July 14 article, “Despite a Deal Flurry, M&A Watchers Say Activity Set to Slow.” The piece examines the state of M&A in the manufacturing industry and the broader industrial sector following a flurry of transactions in late June.
Jul 18, 2025
Media Coverage: Sheon Karol Quoted in Healthcare Innovation on Resilient Healthcare M&A Trends
In a recent Healthcare Innovation article, West Lane Partners Senior Advisor Sheon Karol discusses the current healthcare M&A landscape, marked by caution and opportunity. “There are opportunities for innovation-driven investment and M&A for companies that can contain costs,” Karol notes, highlighting growth potential in subsectors like behavioral health amid shifting market conditions.
Jun 23, 2025
Media Coverage: PE Hub on Sheon Karol Joining West Lane as Senior Advisor
PE Hub recently featured Sheon Karol’s appointment as Senior Advisor to West Lane Partners, highlighting his deep experience in investment banking and private equity. The article traces Sheon’s leadership roles, including Managing Director positions at Hilco Corporate Finance and The DAK Group, and his tenure as a Partner at Paladin.
Jun 12, 2025
Sheon Karol Joins West Lane Partners as Senior Advisor
West Lane Partners, a private equity firm focused on special situations in middle market companies spanning healthcare, tech, financial services and industrials, is pleased to announce that Sheon Karol, a nationally recognized investment banker and restructuring advisor, has joined the firm as a Senior Advisor.
Jun 11, 2025
West Lane Partners Welcomes Rita Sallis, Former Chief Investment Officer of New York City's Pension System, as Senior Advisor
West Lane Partners, a private equity firm focused on special situations in the middle market, is pleased to announce the addition of Rita Sallis as a Senior Advisor to the firm.
May 28, 2025
Media Coverage: Charles Corpening Featured in CNBC Article on U.S. M&A Trends
Charles Corpening, Chief Investment Officer of West Lane Partners, was a key contributor to a recent CNBC article examining the current state and future trajectory of U.S. mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity in the wake of shifting federal trade policy.
May 22, 2025
West Lane Partners Names Charles E. Corpening Chief Investment Officer and Managing Partner
West Lane Partners announced the appointment of Charles E. Corpening, a private equity executive with more than three decades of experience in middle market private equity and special situations, as Chief Investment Officer and Managing Partner.
May 7, 2025
West Lane Partners Announces New Headquarters in Montclair, NJ
West Lane Partners, a private equity firm focused on special situations in the middle market, announced the opening of its new headquarters at 363 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair, New Jersey.
Apr 30, 2025
Media Coverage: Charles Corpening Quoted in Retail Brew on Prada’s $1.4 Billion Acquisition of Versace
Charles Corpening, CIO and Managing Partner of West Lane Partners, was quoted in Retail Brew discussing how tariffs and economic uncertainty influenced Prada’s $1.4 billion acquisition of Versace.
Apr 22, 2025
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