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Weil: Timeline of a collapse

Kate Peacock
Kate Peacock · 29 October 2026 · 6 min read
Leadership United States Weil Weil, Gotshal & Manges
Weil: Timeline of a collapse

Weil announced yesterday evening (28 October) that it intends to wind down its operations.

The New York-headquartered firm has been in existence for more than 90 years, with nearly $2.1bn in revenue in its most recent financial year, and $5.6m in PEP.

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