Story perspectives

Weil, Gotshal to wind down after partner defections

By Drooid · Oct 30, 2026 · How we work

Read the story

Story summary

Summary

Weil, Gotshal & Manges announced it will wind down its operations.
More than 30 partners left in 2026, triggering a spiral of defections.
A merger with Willkie Farr & Gallagher collapsed in late October after a memorandum of understanding.
Weil hired AlixPartners and Davis Polk to guide a wind-down, saying bankruptcy is not required if solvent.
Associates and staff will receive 90-day pay and bonuses at the end of 2026.

1 of 1

Weil, Gotshal & Manges announced it will wind down its operations.
More than 30 partners left in 2026, triggering a spiral of defections.
A merger with Willkie Farr & Gallagher collapsed in late October after a memorandum of understanding.
Weil hired AlixPartners and Davis Polk to guide a wind-down, saying bankruptcy is not required if solvent.
Associates and staff will receive 90-day pay and bonuses at the end of 2026.