Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP has a preeminent private funds group that is renowned for the breadth of its expertise, spanning primary fundraisings and complex GP-led secondaries across the full gamut of asset classes. Private equity, infrastructure, energy transition, and credit are among some of the key strategies that the group advises on. James Sargent is a key port of call for the team’s leading clientele, handling the establishment and operation of private investment funds. James Bromley advises fund managers throughout the entire lifecycle, from mega funds to start-ups on primary fundraisings. Stephen Fox frequently advises on infrastructure funds and is well regarded for his extensive experience in fund structuring, GP-led secondaries and co-investments. Jacquelyn Volpe is also key to the team, assisting with the full spectrum of private investment fund mandates.
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‘The Weil team is extremely responsive, collaborative and market-leading in terms of intel and comps on terms, particularly economic terms. The team is client-centric, pragmatic and has a problem-solving mindset. It is commercial, flexible and pragmatic in terms of billing arrangements ’
‘Stephen Fox and James Bromley are standout partners and market leaders - in particular, they are commercially minded, have market intel at their fingertips and go above and beyond in terms of responsiveness and offering up solutions to complex problems - very client-centric approach ’
‘James Bromley is phenomenal - very smart and solution-oriented ’
‘The commercial awareness of the team, in particular James Sargent, is exceptional. They have a great understanding of investor preferences as well as the overall trends in the fundraising / alternative assets market, combined with precise and technically solid drafting skills. When we are thinking of something new, complex or out-of-the-box, one of the very first things we do is call James to get his insights. ’
‘The Weil team are extremely knowledgeable on all aspects of private fund structuring. They provide very commercial advice and are responsive. In our experience, they are the best firm in the City that we deal with for private funds.’
‘James Sargent is very knowledgeable on the law, but also very strategic and commercial. He gets the broader picture. Jacquelyn Volpe is a very strong, experienced and commercially minded lawyer and a pleasure to deal with. ’
Key clients
- Brookfield Asset Management
- PAI Partners
- InfraRed Capital Partners
- Arcus
- Actis
- Cheyne Capital
- PATRIZIA
- Generation Investment Management / Just Climate
- Astatine Investment Partners
- Px3 Partners
- Terra Natural Capital AG
- Ashgrove Capital
Work highlights
Acted as international funds counsel for PAI Partners on its latest flagship fundraise, PAI Partners VIII, which surpassed its fundraising target to secure €7.1 billion in total capital commitments.
Advised Brookfield Asset Management in the $2.4 billion initial closing for the Catalytic Transition Fund (CTF), marking a significant milestone towards the target of raising up to $5 billion for deployment towards clean energy and transition assets in emerging markets.
Advised InfraRed on the establishment and fundraising of its $1 billion flagship global private equity infrastructure fund, InfraRed Infrastructure Fund VI, plus various related co-investment and managed account vehicles.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Jacquelyn Volpe
Practice head
James Sargent; James Bromley
Other key lawyers
Stephen Fox; Jacquelyn Volpe