Investment Funds: Private Equity
Europe Guide 2024 : UK
Band 3
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Chambers Review
Weil, Gotshal & Manges has an exceptional private funds team that is active across EMEA and the USA, offering integrated and holistic fund services in formation, marketing, tax and secondary transactions. Private equity, real estate and infrastructure are the focuses of the team. The London team counts large fund managers among its client base.
Work Highlights
- Weil, Gotshal & Manges acted as international funds counsel for PAI Partners on the launch and closing of PAI Partners VIII. The fund targeted EUR7 billion.
Strengths
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"No field is outside Weil Gotshal's reach, whose knowledge of legal trends and market sophistication is simply outstanding. Responsiveness levels are simply faultless, with no impact on the fabulous quality of service rendered at any single point in time. It makes one wonder whether we are the only client they look after!"
"The team is very knowledgeable on market terms, commercial and pragmatic, and extremely responsive."
"I'm always very, very impressed with the thoroughness of Weil's work. The lawyers are very good at drafting; they capture all aspects and every detail. They have great expertise, and know what it takes when it comes to marketing complex global funds to LPs."
"Experienced, skilled, fast and commercial."
"With their interdisciplinary approach and specialists in-house they can handle complex situations well."
"No field is outside Weil Gotshal's reach, whose knowledge of legal trends and market sophistication is simply outstanding. Responsiveness levels are simply faultless, with no impact on the fabulous quality of service rendered at any single point in time. It makes one wonder whether we are the only client they look after!"
"The team is very knowledgeable on market terms, commercial and pragmatic, and extremely responsive."
"I'm always very, very impressed with the thoroughness of Weil's work. The lawyers are very good at drafting; they capture all aspects and every detail. They have great expertise, and know what it takes when it comes to marketing complex global funds to LPs."
"Experienced, skilled, fast and commercial."
"With their interdisciplinary approach and specialists in-house they can handle complex situations well."
Notable Practitioners
Ed Gander is head of Weil's London private funds team. He is commended for his work acting for leading asset management groups on international private equity fundraises.
"Ed is an absolute star. He is experienced, skilled and commercial, allowing him to provide sound advice."
"An excellent partner."
"Ed is extremely responsive, commercial and creative."
James Sargent focuses on the formation of major infrastructure and real estate funds. He provides extensive advice on structuring, formation and financing.
"Working with James is always a pleasure: he is sharp, commercial and a very good negotiator."
"James is not only an excellent counsel, he is also highly present and available and a very pleasant person to work with."
"James is leading the market from the new generation at Weil."
"James possesses a lot more commercial knowledge than many lawyers have. He understands the financial aspects of setting up a fund. He gets the numbers and understands how terms work."
James Bromley is a private equity-focused partner who specialises in sponsor-side representation. He advises on everything from fund formation to closing.
"We have complete confidence in James, and the advice he presents to us. He's always able to provide market and LP context, as well as knowing the technical legal points inside out. We genuinely feel he is invested in the partnership between our two firms, understands our strategy, and is the best partner to help us deliver a best-in-class offering to investors."
"James is a very collaborative lawyer to work opposite."
"A perfect partner to our business."
"James is knowledgeable and has been a constant source of wisdom as he supports us through our growth phase of business. He has ensured we have strong client contracts in place through his extensive commercial awareness and vision."
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