Weil Gotshal law firm closes after 95 years

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By Emma Johnson • Updated Oct 29, 2026 at 10:00

Weil's Lehman moment - Financial Times — Weil Gotshal law firm closes after 95 years

Weil Gotshal law firm has declared its dissolution after 95 years of operation. The firm, renowned for managing major corporate bankruptcies, including Lehman and Enron, has appointed AlixPartners to manage its wind-down process. This marks the end of its legacy in the legal sector. The announcement is a significant event in the legal industry, reflecting the firm's long-standing reputation and the challenges it has encountered over the years.

“The firm, renowned for managing major corporate bankruptcies, including Lehman and Enron, has appointed AlixPartners to manage its wind-down process,” — Nadia Ashcombe, senior market analyst at Wilcroft Wick Partnership, observed.

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Oct 29 — Weil Gotshal law firm has declared its dissolution after 95 years of operation....

Oct 29 — The announcement is a significant event in the legal industry, reflecting the firm's long-standing reputation ...

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