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Weil rehires Willkie restructuring co-chair Debra Sinclair as partner
Weil, Gotshal & Manges is bringing back Debra M. Sinclair as a partner in its U.S. restructuring practice, the Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg Law reported on September 24, 2026. Sinclair, co-chair of Willkie Farr & Gallagher’s strategic capital and restructuring department, began her career at Weil in 2013 and is expected to return in the coming weeks. At Willkie she led matters including the Saks Global chapter 11 restructuring, WSJ said, amid leadership changes at both firms.
Announcement (The Wall Street Journal) → · Bloomberg Law
Key points
- Weil said Debra Sinclair will return as a U.S. restructuring partner in coming weeks.Bloomberg LawThe Wall Street Journal
- Sinclair has been co-chair of Willkie’s strategic capital and restructuring department.The Wall Street Journal
- She began her legal career at Weil in 2013, Bloomberg Law reported.Bloomberg Law
- At Willkie she led notable work including the Saks Global chapter 11 restructuring.The Wall Street Journal
- Willkie recently hired Kirkland’s Ryan Bennett to lead its restructuring group, WSJ said.The Wall Street Journal
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