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Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP

Private Equity

Europe Guide 2026 : Europe-wide


Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP

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Private Equity - Europe-wide

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Weil, Gotshal & Manges has market-leading teams in London and Paris, with a further strong presence in Germany. The law firm acts for traditional private equity firms and other institutional investors on transactions that touch on multiple European jurisdictions. It frequently handles multi-jurisdictional transactions both for private equity and venture capital investment funds, assisting with LBOs and take-private matters. Weil Gotshal's further activity includes advising US private equity and Canadian pension funds on European deals in the TMT and healthcare sectors.

Notable practitioners

Marco Compagnoni, global practice co-head, is based in London. David Aknin in Paris and Kamyar Abrar in Munich are also key contacts.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Weil, Gotshal & Manges is very good at handling complex and sophisticated matters.

    Private Equity respondentEurope
  • The Weil team shows creativity to adapt to the complexities of a transaction.

    Private Equity respondentEurope
  • The firm distinguishes itself in being able to simplify complex issues and find creative and legally sound solutions.

    Private Equity respondentEurope

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