Law firms Weil rehires Cravath PE head as US practice co-lead Kate Peacock · 28 September 2026 · 2 min read United States Cravath Cravath, Swaine & Moore Weil Weil, Gotshal & Manges Weil has hired the head of Cravath’s private equity practice in New York, in a major hire for the firm following a string of recent exits.Peter Feist will rejoin the firm from Cravath, where he moved in 2023 after nearly 20 years at Weil.Your limit of 1 article in 30 days is up. Please login for full access or subscribe. Corporate users - click here for simple access (no password needed). For more information, please contact [email protected] Related ContentMore in this categoryWeil under pressure: can Ramona Nee halt the exodus and deliver the change required?Law firmsGeorgina Stanley23 Sep 2026Unpacking the latest Weil exits: the London storyLaw firmsKate Peacock21 Sep 2026Weil recruits Frankfurt corporate partner in latest European exit for FreshfieldsLaw firmsEliza Winter21 Sep 2026Trading Places: Gibson Dunn picks up Paul Weiss disputes trio as Latham finance pair move to V&ELaw firmsWill Lewallen25 Sep 2026Gibson Dunn leads on Trump White House press ban caseLaw firmsAlex Ryan21 Sep 2026Weil rehires Cravath PE head as US practice co-leadLaw firmsKate Peacock28 Sep 2026LB100 2026: UK leaders prioritise profit over headcount as revenues surge to £43bnLaw firmsBen Wheway25 Sep 2026Goodhead follows Pogust in demanding his name is removed from Pogust GoodheadLaw firmsTom Cox25 Sep 2026A&O Shearman and HSFK lead as Airtel plans landmark London IPOLaw firmsWill Lewallen24 Sep 2026