Weil's Corporate Chair Decamps For Cravath, Which Weil Would Like You To Know Is 'A Smaller Platform'

Weil's Corporate Chair Decamps For Cravath, Which Weil Would Like You To Know Is 'A Smaller Platform' — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/weil-s-corporate-chair-decamps-for-cravath-which-weil-would-like-you-to-know-is-a-smaller-platformContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Weil Corporate Chair Mike Aiello and M&A Team Move to Cravathhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/weil-s-corporate-chair-decamps-for-cravath-which-weil-would-like-you-to-know-is-a-smaller-platformhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/weil-s-corporate-chair-decamps-for-cravath-which-weil-would-like-you-to-know-is-a-smaller-platform#u67333Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:22:51 +0000Weil Gotshal is losing its corporate chair, Mike Aiello, and five other partners to rival law firm Cravath. Aiello, described as a top dealmaker, is departing alongside his M&A team. While the move represents a significant loss of leadership for Weil, the firm has characterized Cravath as a smaller platform. This group hire marks a major shift in M&A talent between the two firms.Why it mattersThe departure of a corporate chair and multiple partners typically triggers client poaching and revenue loss. These firms compete for high-stakes corporate mandates. The move reflects ongoing comp