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Chambers Review

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Investment Funds: Private Equity - UK

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Weil 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 department counts large fund managers among its client base.

Work Highlights

  • Weil advised Brookfield Asset Management regarding the USD2.4 billion initial closing of the Catalytic Transition Fund.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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James Sargent
2
James Sargent
2
Band 2
James Sargent focuses on the formation of major infrastructure and real estate funds. He provides extensive advice on structuring, formation and financing.

James is a well-rounded lawyer who balances commerciality with practical, legal advice.

James Sargent is a phenomenal expert in something that goes beyond legal expertise: he's a true businessman who understands the legal wiring and commercial infrastructure.

I love working with James. He is super commercial, inquisitive and thorough.

James brings not only deep knowledge but also great vision, and collaborating with him is always a positive experience.

James is so knowledgeable: he knows the legal framework and gives us commercial and legal advice that is adjusted to our size and position in the market.

James Bromley
4
James Bromley
4
Band 4
James Bromley is a private equity-focused partner who specialises in sponsor-side representation. He advises on everything from fund formation to closing.

James is very knowledgeable, communicative and provides excellent insights into the market in a commercially astute manner.

I hugely value his responsiveness. You can count on him to reply to you any time day or night.

James has a high level of sophistication and deep understanding of the matters at hand.

James is a brilliant individual and character. He is highly competent, a great personality and an enjoyable person to work with.

James is bright and able to distil a complex issue that enables us to make a judgement call.

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Jacquelyn Volpe
U
Up and Coming

Jacquelyn Volpe is an up-and-coming individual in Weil's private funds practice. She is experienced in advising clients on the formation, raising and closure of funds.

Jacquelyn is a rising star. She brings US experience and helps us navigate complex issues.

Jacquelyn is one of the most outstanding lawyers I've ever come across. She is extremely detailed and very assertive in her point of view.

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Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP

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UK

Investment Funds: Private Equity

James Bromley
4
James Bromley
4
Band 4
James Sargent
4
James Sargent
4
Band 4
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Jacquelyn Volpe
U
Up and Coming
Investment Funds: Real Estate

James Sargent
2
James Sargent
2
Band 2

Members

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David Irvine

James Sargent

Nigel Clark

Stephen Fox