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Weil Gotshal Weighs Rescue Deal as Merger Collapses

By Drooid · Oct 28, 2026 · How we work

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Weil Gotshal & Manges hired Davis Polk & Wardwell advisers to explore options, including winding down.
The firm has lost partners, including the chair of its global corporate practice.
A failed succession plan left Weil without a clear next leader.
A planned merger with Willkie Farr & Gallagher was scuttled.
Weil is weighing a rescue deal as lawyers continue to prepare to leave.

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Weil Gotshal & Manges hired Davis Polk & Wardwell advisers to explore options, including winding down.
The firm has lost partners, including the chair of its global corporate practice.
A failed succession plan left Weil without a clear next leader.
A planned merger with Willkie Farr & Gallagher was scuttled.
Weil is weighing a rescue deal as lawyers continue to prepare to leave.