{"id":56044,"date":"2026-05-14T10:34:16","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T10:34:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/developments\/?post_type=press_releases&p=56044"},"modified":"2026-05-14T10:34:16","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T10:34:16","slug":"international-trade-partner-billy-phalen-joins-weils-regulatory-transactions-group","status":"publish","type":"press_releases","link":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/developments\/press-releases\/international-trade-partner-billy-phalen-joins-weils-regulatory-transactions-group\/","title":{"rendered":"International Trade Partner Billy Phalen Joins Weil\u2019s Regulatory Transactions Group"},"content":{"rendered":"

BOSTON, April 27, 2026: International law firm Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP announced today that leading international trade lawyer William (\u201cBilly\u201d) Phalen has joined the Firm as a partner in the Regulatory Transactions Group, based in the Boston office.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Billy advises a diverse portfolio of clients on the interplay of global investment, trade and national security regulations. With a deep understanding of complex cross-border transactions, Billy is a trusted advisor to private equity funds, portfolio companies, multinational corporations, venture capital firms and financial institutions navigating the evolving regulatory environment. His practice focuses on strategic counseling related to the trade and national security aspects of M&A, fund formation and debt finance, including navigation of U.S. national security reviews.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is our pleasure to welcome Billy to the Firm,\u201d said Weil Executive Partner Barry Wolf. \u201cHe further strengthens our ability to guide clients through complex cross-border regulatory matters, including CFIUS and related national security and international trade issues in M&A and private equity transactions.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe world\u2019s leading companies turn to Weil to execute their most complex and sophisticated transactions,\u201d said Michael J. Aiello, Chairman of Weil\u2019s Corporate Department. \u201cBilly\u2019s insight into the evolving trade and national security landscape will be instrumental in helping clients anticipate risk and execute transactions with confidence.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cBilly brings deep experience in international trade, foreign investment and national security issues, enabling him to deliver practical, solutions-oriented advice to clients,\u201d said\u00a0Shawn Cooley, Head of Weil\u2019s Regulatory Transactions Group. \u201cHe will be a terrific addition to our team.\u201d<\/p>\n

Billy joins from Kirkland & Ellis LLP, where he was a partner in that firm\u2019s International Trade & National Security Practice Group.<\/p>\n

\u201cWeil\u2019s Regulatory Transactions Group stands out for its ability to navigate the full range of trade, investment and national security issues that arise in sophisticated M&A\u00a0and funds transactions,\u201d said Billy. \u201cI\u2019m thrilled to join a platform where I can continue advising clients on the complex, fast-moving regulatory landscape that defines cross-border transactions today.\u201d<\/p>\n

About Weil\u2019s Regulatory Transactions Group<\/b><\/p>\n

Weil\u2019s Regulatory Transactions Group works closely with the Firm\u2019s Corporate and Restructuring Departments, providing comprehensive regulatory advice in connection with mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, financings, securities offerings and disclosure, restructurings and liquidations. The team also advises on special projects involving real estate, infrastructure development, securities disclosure, environmental and representations and warranties insurance and loan guarantees. Our lawyers are skilled at analyzing complex technical facts and ever-changing legal regimes and decoding them into strategic advice that our clients can utilize and manage alongside other transactional aspects.<\/p>\n

About Weil’s Boston Office<\/b><\/p>\n

Weil’s Boston office provides sophisticated legal counsel in challenging and complex private equity and other corporate transactional and litigation matters. The Firm’s relationships with regional, national and international institutions have been a catalyst for our continued growth. Weil advises many of the largest private equity firms in the Boston area \u2013 including Advent International, Providence Equity Partners, PSG and many others \u2013 on their most significant matters. The Firm also represents clients in high-stakes commercial litigation and other complex business disputes.<\/p>\n

About Weil<\/b><\/p>\n

Founded in 1931, Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP has been a preeminent provider of legal services for more than 90 years. With approximately 1,200 lawyers in offices on three continents, Weil has been a pioneer in the marketplace and a first-mover in the establishment of many significant practice areas.\u00a0The Firm\u2019s four departments, Corporate, Litigation, Restructuring, and Tax, Executive Compensation & Benefits, and more than two dozen practice groups are consistently recognized as leaders in their respective fields.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","class_list":["post-56044","press_releases","type-press_releases","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/developments\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/press_releases\/56044","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/developments\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/press_releases"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/developments\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/press_releases"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/developments\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=56044"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}