Weil, Gotshal & Manges (London) LLP brochure 2020/21

OUR PRACTICE AREAS

Banking

Our industry-leading Private Funds team is part of an integrated global funds practice, which has a reputation for establishing some of the most innovative private equity, infrastructure, real estate and debt funds in the market. Private Funds

We represent both private equity sponsors and banks on the financing of high-value leveraged buyouts, and other finance transactions. These deals comprise of bank and high yield financings and are international in nature. Our London team regularly works hand-in-hand with our practices across Europe, the US and Asia.

Restructuring

We advise on the most technically complex matters in the market for their full life cycle, from strategic advice through to negotiations, ADR processes, cross-border litigation, arbitration and regulatory investigations. Dispute Resolution

We have advised on some of the largest UK, European and global restructuring cases, and major international out-of-court restructurings. Our broad client base includes financial institutions, hedge funds, private equity houses, distressed creditors, corporates and insolvency practitioners.

Structured Finance

Clients come to Weil for M&A advice when the stakes are high and the typical game plan will not do. Our experience across industries and throughout geographies allows us to guide our clients through these transformative, and often complex, corporate events. Mergers & Acquisitions

Our top-tier London Structured Finance team advises on the full range of securitisation and derivatives transactions. The team has a reputation for structuring new, innovative and bespoke approaches for some of the market’s biggest and most sophisticated players.

Tax

Private Equity

Private Equity is the cornerstone of our business. We are leaders in our market with an unrivalled reputation for working on the largest and most innovative cross-border transactions, advising more than 200 private equity clients worldwide.

Our Tax practice is global in scope. More than 50 lawyers across the US and European offices work with multinational clients and private equity sponsors to navigate the complex tax aspects of M&A, restructurings and finance work that cross national borders.

Be in the action

We operate at the very top of the market in our respective areas of expertise. Whether we are closing a multibillion-pound deal, saving a business from insolvency or resolving a highly complex dispute, it is all hands on deck. We have an enviable list of high-profile clients – some that you would have heard of before, others you will in the future. The work is varied, exciting and from the very start of your training contract, you will be in the spotlight – tackling the problems our clients face. With high-profile cases come headline-worthy results; you will be able to see your achievements in the real world and take pride in saying; “I helped make that happen.”

We are the go-to firm for some of the most active and premier Private Equity Infrastructure and Real Estate Funds, with brand sector coverage across a wide range of areas including transportation, social infrastructure and real estate. The team is part of a global bench of experts with local knowledge based throughout Europe, the US and Asia. Private Equity – Infrastructure and Real Estate

Specialists

Our key disciplines are complemented by specialist teams, who provide advice on transactions and matters to clients on an on-going basis. These specialisms include: Intellectual Property, Employment and Competition.

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