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Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP

New York, NY·14 offices

Firm Overview

Weil is one of the leading private equity and M&A firms in the country, with a market-leading restructuring practice that consistently handles the most significant bankruptcy matters in the world. The firm's PE and restructuring combination is unique and creates a platform with genuine complementarity across market cycles.

Associate Experience

Weil associates gain access to high-profile PE transactions and, in restructuring, to some of the most complex and consequential matters in the profession. The culture is demanding and the quality of matters is consistently exceptional.

Lateral Recruiting Context

Weil actively recruits PE, M&A, and restructuring talent. The firm's restructuring platform is a particular draw for laterals with bankruptcy experience. Alumni from Weil's core practices are extremely portable — restructuring associates from Weil are among the most sought-after in any cycle.

Exploring Opportunities at Weil?

VortexLegal has relationships at Weil and can give you a candid read on whether your background is a strong fit — and what the lateral process typically looks like.

Rankings

Vault Law 100#15
AmLaw 100#17
TierAmLaw 100

Chambers USA Band 1

  • Private Equity
  • Restructuring/Insolvency
  • Corporate/M&A

Practice Strengths

Private EquityM&ARestructuringLitigationCapital MarketsFinance

Key Markets

New YorkWashington DCBostonHoustonDallasLondonFrankfurtParisMunichWarsaw+4 more