Department profile
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP

Investment Funds: Real Estate

UK Guide 2026 : UK-wide


Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP

Rankings

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Investment Funds: Real Estate - UK-wide

Band 4

Band 4


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. The department counts large fund managers among its client base.

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • Weil, Gotshal & Manges advised Cheyne Capital on the establishment of its £5 billion target Cheyne Real Estate Credit Holdings VII.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • The team has a very commercial mindset and easy to work with. Nothing falls through the cracks and they always call right back.

    Investment Funds: Real Estate respondentUK
  • They have great knowledge of the market, are extremely responsive and very pleasant to deal with.

    Investment Funds: Real Estate respondentUK
  • They are highly proactive and solutions-oriented. They are able to communicate issues in a non-legalese matter and have confidence in giving advice.

    Investment Funds: Real Estate respondentUK
  • They are particularly responsive, with consistently well-balanced and thoughtful advice delivered in the context of our business. They are very knowledgeable of the market, providing real value add.

    Investment Funds: Real Estate respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

  • Band 2James Sargent
    Band 2James Sargent

    James Sargent

    James Sargent focuses on the formation of major infrastructure and real estate funds. He provides extensive advice on structuring, formation and financing.
    • James brings not only deep knowledge but also great vision, and collaborating with him is always a positive experience.

      Investment Funds: Real Estate respondentUK
    • James is a well rounded lawyer who balances commerciality with practical, legal advice.

      Investment Funds: Real Estate respondentUK
    • 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.

      Investment Funds: Real Estate respondentUK
    • 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.

      Investment Funds: Real Estate respondentUK
    • I love working with James. He is super commercial, inquisitive and thorough.

      Investment Funds: Real Estate respondentUK

Ranked Individuals at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP (1)

UK-wide

Members

Provided by Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP

Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP has rankings in the following guides

What success is built on

Chambers is the leading data and intelligence partner for the legal sector.

Explore thought leadership