Former Weil partners lawyer up over firm’s wind-down
Former partners of Weil Gotshal are retaining lawyers as the 95-year-old law firm executes a rapid wind-down. The sudden collapse has triggered an aggressive talent scramble among rival firms, including Latham & Watkins hiring five Weil trainees and Kirkland closing in on Ramona Nee alongside a 20-member team. Goodwin has also secured a Weil leader as the firm dissolves. This abrupt closure leaves major lawsuits in transition, threatens approximately 50 jobs in Boston, and impacts trainees across multiple destinations.
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- ✓ Weil Gotshal is winding down after a 95-year history.
- ✓ Former Weil attorneys have retained lawyers as the firm winds down.
- ✓ Latham & Watkins hired five Weil trainees ahead of the closure.
- ✓ Kirkland is getting closer to hiring Ramona Nee alongside a 20-member team.
What changed
Former Weil partners have retained legal representation as the firm's sudden wind-down unfolds.
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Former Weil Partners Retain Counsel Amid Firm Dissolution
Former partners of Weil Gotshal are retaining lawyers as the 95-year-old law firm executes a rapid wind-down. The sudden collapse has triggered an aggressive talent scramble among rival firms, including Latham & Watkins hiring five Weil trainees and Kirkland closing in on Ramona Nee alongside a 20-member team. Goodwin has also secured a Weil leader as the firm dissolves. This abrupt closure leaves major lawsuits in transition, threatens approximately 50 jobs in Boston, and impacts trainees across multiple destinations.
Why it matters
Weil Gotshal operated for 95 years before its sudden careening close over just days. Historical data from law firm dissolutions shows that nine out of the twelve most impactful dissolutions since 2007 involved litigation during or after the wind-down. Rival firms are aggressively circling the collapsing giant for talent, sparking a widespread legal industry scramble.
What is confirmed
- Weil Gotshal is winding down after a 95-year history.
- Former Weil attorneys have retained lawyers as the firm winds down.
- Latham & Watkins hired five Weil trainees ahead of the closure.
- Kirkland is getting closer to hiring Ramona Nee alongside a 20-member team.
- Goodwin grabbed a Weil leader as the talent frenzy began.
Still unconfirmed
- A messy fight or scorched-earth litigation is in store for the firm's wind-down process.
What to watch next
- Developments regarding potential litigation arising from the Weil Gotshal dissolution
- Finalization of team moves and departures to rival firms like Kirkland and Goodwin
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