Weil, Gotshal & Manges (London) LLP

Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP advises sponsors and managers on major European real estate fundraisings, covering equity and debt strategies across various sectors, including residential and hospitality. Recognised for its ‘knowledge and experience’, the team handles closed- and open-end structures, evergreen semi-liquid funds and separate managed accounts. The ’excellent’ James Sargent works with a mix of sponsors and managers on capital raisings, fund establishment and operation, co-investment platforms, and GP-led secondaries. James Bromley focuses on primary fundraising, new manager establishment, and platform extensions, while the ‘very strong, experienced’ Jacquelyn Volpe represents sponsors and institutional investors in fund formation, structuring, and investment. Recent arrivals include Sophie Smith from Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton in October 2024 and Philip Baynes from A&O Shearman in August 2025, both of whom bring experience advising leading sponsors and investors. Ed Gander, Stephen Fox and Peter Boulle are no longer at the firm.