Key facts
- Latham & Watkins hired five London trainees from Weil, Gotshal & Manges, Law.com reported on November 3, 2026.
- Simpson Thacher & Bartlett was set to hire Weil private equity partner Lewis Blakey, Legal Business reported on October 30, 2026.
- Weil management recommended a wind-down of the firm, according to Legal Business.
- Weil said departures were in line with previous quarters, according to the primary report.
Weil, Gotshal & Manges lawyers in London are looking for new positions after the firm announced plans to dissolve, with rival firms moving to hire its staff. Latham & Watkins became the first firm to confirm hires of London trainees from Weil, taking on five trainees, Law.com reported on November 3, 2026.
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett is set to hire Weil London private equity partner Lewis Blakey, who has spent his entire career at Weil, Legal Business reported on October 30, 2026. The report said partners were looking for new homes after Weil management recommended a wind-down.
The primary report said Weil described the departures as in line with previous quarters as scores of employees exit.