Key facts
- Gibson Dunn is hiring nearly 40 private funds lawyers from Weil, Gotshal & Manges.
- The team includes approximately 10 partners.
- The move is described as one of the most significant team hires of the year.
US law firm Gibson Dunn is set to hire a team of almost 40 private funds lawyers, including around 10 partners, from Weil, Gotshal & Manges in London. The discussions between the firms have been ongoing for nearly a year. This move is being described as one of the most significant team hires in the global legal industry this year.