Chatham to Acquire Hodes Weill, Expanding Real Assets Advisory Platform
Chatham Financial has agreed to acquire Hodes Weill & Associates, a global capital advisory firm specializing in real estate, infrastructure and other real assets, in a move that strengthens its position across institutional capital markets.
Under the agreement, Hodes Weill will operate as “Hodes Weill & Associates, a Chatham Financial Company.” Founders David Hodes and Doug Weill will join Chatham’s executive leadership team and are expected to become significant shareholders.
“Hodes Weill’s specialized expertise and deep relationships with the most senior executives across real assets, as well as the institutions allocating to these sectors, will further enhance and extend Chatham’s global platform,” said Matt Henry, CEO of Chatham Financial.
Since its founding in 2009, Hodes Weill has advised on approximately $33 billion in capital placements across institutional offerings, including funds, separate accounts and joint ventures. The firm also provides strategic advisory services spanning M&A, GP-led recapitalizations, continuation vehicles and restructuring initiatives.
“Clients are looking for expertise, greater efficiency, and technology solutions combined with deep personal relationships,” said Amol Dhargalkar, Chairman of Chatham’s Board. “Together, we will deliver enhanced capabilities to our clients and be best positioned to achieve long-term success in this dynamic capital markets landscape.”
The acquisition is expected to close in the second quarter of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals. Chatham serves more than 4,500 clients globally and processes approximately $2 trillion in annual transaction volume, with $2.9 trillion in commercial real estate debt managed on its platform.
Chatham was advised by Latham & Watkins LLP as legal counsel, and by KPMG LLP on accounting and tax diligence. Hodes Weill received legal counsel from Goodwin Procter LLP, financial advisory services from Piper Sandler & Co., and tax advice from Eisner Advisory Group LLC.