https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/paul-weiss-simpson-race-to-hire-weil-lawyers-after-collapseContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/paul-weiss-simpson-race-to-hire-weil-lawyers-after-collapsehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/paul-weiss-simpson-race-to-hire-weil-lawyers-after-collapse#u168029Sun, 01 Nov 2026 13:05:35 +0000Paul Weiss and Simpson Thacher are racing to hire attorneys from Weil Gotshal following the firm's collapse. Weil Gotshal has announced plans to dissolve and shut its doors after discussing a wind-down, capping a dramatic fall for the legal power player. The firm is actively working with other major law firms to place associates and trainees. Meanwhile, heavyweight partners have already begun leaving the stricken firm for rivals, with Paul Weiss securing two star litigators in a move that has drawn widespread industry attention.Why it mattersThe sudden collapse of Weil Gotshal marks a str