Firm Overview
Willkie Farr has built a highly competitive private equity and M&A practice alongside one of the leading insurance practices in BigLaw. The firm's growth trajectory — fueled by strategic lateral hiring and genuine investment in its platform — has placed it firmly among the top-tier PE firms in the market.
Associate Experience
Willkie associates describe a firm that is growing deliberately and investing in its people. The PE and M&A practices provide access to high-quality transactions, and the firm's culture is characterized as less rigidly hierarchical than some larger peers.
Lateral Recruiting Context
Willkie is an active lateral recruiter at both associate and partner levels in PE, M&A, and insurance. The firm's growth trajectory creates genuine partnership opportunities for high-performing laterals.
Rankings
Chambers USA Band 1
- Private Equity
- Insurance