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Weil Gotshal is negotiating a merger with an unnamed firm, Bloomberg Law and Law.com report
Weil, Gotshal & Manges is in talks to merge with another law firm and is negotiating a memorandum of understanding, Bloomberg Law reported on October 19, 2026, citing two people familiar with the matter. An announcement could come as early as this week, though the talks could still fail. Law.com, citing several sources, also reported that the firm plans to merge. Weil did not immediately comment.
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Key points
- Law.com's sources said any partner would have a large national or international presence, Texas offices and interest in building out in New York.Law.com (The American Lawyer)
- Weil's leadership briefed certain practice group chiefs; the firm is led by Barry Wolf, successor Ramona Nee and managing partner Jonathon Soler, Bloomberg Law reported.Bloomberg Law
- Weil has lost about 28 partners in 2026 while hiring 23, according to Law.com.Law.com (The American Lawyer)
- Corporate chair Michael Aiello left for Cravath in September; former corporate co-managing partner Michael Hickey is expected to join Sullivan & Cromwell.Bloomberg Law
- Weil had previously denied being in merger talks, Law.com reported.Law.com (The American Lawyer)
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