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Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP

Investment Funds: Private Equity: Fund Formation

Global Guide 2026 : Global: Multi-Jurisdictional


Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP

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Investment Funds: Private Equity: Fund Formation - Global: Multi-Jurisdictional

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Weil, Gotshal & Manges has a well-regarded fund formation practice with a significant presence across major financial centres such as London and New York. Weil offers:

• A distinguished team with a broad scope of expertise, ranging from mid-market to mega funds, with a particular focus on the private equity and real estate areas.

• A wide range of related expertise with noted strength in tax law, regulatory compliance, and restructuring and insolvency.

• Notable experience acting for first-time fund managers and venture capital funds.

Key contact

New York-based Jonathon Soler heads the firm's private funds practice in the USA. James Sargent and James Bromley head up the practice in London.

Strengths

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  • I appreciate their all-round expertise, from the senior partner to the associate; the whole team is very smart and efficient.

    Investment Funds: Private Equity: Fund Formation respondentGlobal
  • They are very attentive, always available and approachable. They are good communicators and their knowledge of the asset class and broader fundraising is second to none.

    Investment Funds: Private Equity: Fund Formation respondentGlobal

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