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Rivals race to rescue Weil Gotshal attorneys as agency heads towards closure
A number of main legislation companies want to tackle junior attorneys and trainees from Weil, Gotshal & Manges after its administration committee really helpful an orderly wind-down of the agency’s international operations. (Photograph from Shutterstock)
A number of main legislation companies want to tackle junior attorneys and trainees from Weil, Gotshal & Manges after its administration committee really helpful an orderly wind-down of the agency’s international operations.
Legislation.com reported Thursday that Sullivan & Cromwell and Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison are talking with Weil Gotshal’s associates and trainees, and that different companies—together with DLA Piper, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett and Latham & Watkins—have various levels of curiosity and engagement. In accordance with Legislation.com, Weil Gotshal is working to seek out employment for as many individuals as potential.
Legislation.com additional reported that priorities differ among the many suitors. One supply stated Sullivan & Cromwell is at present favoring associates over companions, whereas one other stated Paul Weiss has already introduced on a number of Weil Gotshal companions and continues to be courting junior attorneys. In the meantime, one other supply advised Legislation.com that some companies are providing locations to potential trainees who have been as a result of be a part of Weil Gotshal in September.
The wind-down nonetheless wants formal approval, with a partnership vote anticipated this week. Weil Gotshal’s leaders stated the advice adopted a radical evaluate of alternate options, and sources stated companions have begun telling shoppers that the agency can’t proceed. In accordance with Legislation.com, the companies named have been approached for remark.
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