Weil Gotshal & Manges advises partners to vote on wind-down

Weil Gotshal & Manges advises partners to vote on wind-down

Weil, Gotshal & Manges said its management committee has advised partners to vote on an orderly wind-down of the firm after merger talks with Willkie Farr & Gallagher collapsed. The firm had earlier hired restructuring and merger specialists from Davis Polk following a wave of partner departures, and a senior partner told junior lawyers to look for new employment as the firm evaluated its future. Earlier reports indicated the firm was planning an orderly wind-down and a partner vote was expected soon.

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October 28, 2026
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Weil, Gotshal & Manges to Begin Orderly Wind-Down After Merger Talks Collapse
Weil, Gotshal & Manges to Begin Orderly Wind-Down After Merger Talks Collapse

CNBC • 28 Oct 22:23

The long-standing law firm Weil, Gotshal & Manges announced that its management committee has advised partners to vote on an orderly wind-down following the end of merger discussions with Willkie Farr & Gallagher.

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Weil Gotshal & Manges recommends orderly wind-down after partner departures and failed merger talks
Weil Gotshal & Manges recommends orderly wind-down after partner departures and failed merger talks

New York Post • 28 Oct 21:53

The 95-year-old law firm Weil, Gotshal & Manges is planning to shut down following a wave of partner exits and an aborted merger, with a partner vote expected soon.

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Weil Gotshal & Manges Announces Wind-Down of Firm Operations
Weil Gotshal & Manges Announces Wind-Down of Firm Operations

Bloomberg Law News • 28 Oct 19:09

The nearly century-old law firm disclosed plans to cease operations after a series of partner departures and a failed merger, marking a significant contraction for the former corporate heavyweight.

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Weil Gotshal senior partner advises junior lawyers to seek new jobs amid firm uncertainty
Weil Gotshal senior partner advises junior lawyers to seek new jobs amid firm uncertainty

Bloomberg Law News • 28 Oct 17:06

Weil Gotshal & Manges told its junior lawyers to look for employment as the firm evaluates its future after a wave of partner departures and stalled merger talks.

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October 27, 2026
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Weil Gotshal hires Davis Polk team as partner exits accelerate
Weil Gotshal hires Davis Polk team as partner exits accelerate

Reuters • 27 Oct 19:49

Weil Gotshal & Manges has engaged restructuring and merger experts from Davis Polk after a wave of partner departures and a failed merger discussion with Willkie Farr & Gallagher.

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