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Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP Offices

767 5TH AVENUE
NEW YORK, NY 10153
United States
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP > The Legal 500 Rankings
Antitrust > Merger control Tier 1
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP is a go-to firm for high-profile, business-critical merger clearance and litigation, fielding a deep bench of specialists with extensive public and private-sector experience. The team handles major transactions in the tech and healthcare spaces, with standout clients including Microsoft, Johnson & Johnson, and Walgreens. Moreover, it is regularly mandated as specialist antitrust counsel on major deals, a standout example of which was its global representation of Allergan in the $63bn acquisition by AbbVie. The vastly experienced Steven Newborn heads the team, and has continued his successful record in merger clearance; he led advice on the Allergan deal. Former senior FTC lawyer Jeffrey Perry is also a key player, regularly securing unconditional deal clearances for major clients. Michael Moiseyev joined from the FTC in April 2020, and specializes in healthcare and tech work, bringing a number of new clients and notably representing Microsoft in its acquisition of ZeniMax. Brianne Kucerik stands out on the more junior end of the partnership. She has experience defending large-scale mergers in a variety of industries before the DOJ and FTC, including a key role in the Allergan transaction. Megan Granger was promoted to the partnership in January 2020 in recognition of her strong contribution to the merger control team. All named lawyers are based in Washington DC.
Practice head(s):
Steven Newborn
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Abbott Laboratories
AbbVie
BASF
Blackstone Capital Partners
Johnson & Johnson
Kinder Morgan
Microsoft
Sanofi
The Sherwin-Williams Company
Walgreens Boots Alliance
William Hill
Work highlights
- Represented Allergan plc as both US antitrust and global coordinating counsel, securing antitrust clearances in more than a dozen jurisdictions for AbbVie Inc.’s $63bn acquisition of Allergan.
- Rrepresenting Microsoft in the US antitrust aspects of its $7.5bn acquisition of ZeniMax Media, Inc.
- Acting as US antitrust counsel to William Hill in its approximate £2.9bn sale to Caesars Entertainment, Inc.
Dispute resolution > General commercial disputes Tier 1
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP fields a 'highly skilled and attentive' nationwide team representing clients in commercial disputes and class actions covering consumer fraud, unfair competition, IP infringement, trade secrets and bankruptcy. among other areas. Among recent highlights, a team led by David Lender (New York) obtained a defense jury verdict in an $800m antitrust class action for its client C&S Wholesale Grocers, and Diane Sullivan (New Jersey) and Edward Soto (Florida) successfully defended Repsol against a multibillion-dollar fraudulent conveyance and environmental tort claim in New Jersey. Gregory Silbert (New York) continues to defend Farmers Insurance in multiple cases across the US involving allegations that the company violated antitrust and RICO laws, including a case which Silbert won in the Eleventh Circuit regarding complaints filed in Utah, Indiana and Mississippi. Jared Friedmann (New York) is also a standout litigator, with a strong corporate defense practice.
Practice head(s):
David Lender; Gregory Silbert; Edward Soto
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Weil is very professional, organized, and prepared. Their work is top notch. Their strategic advice and experience gives the client a sense of confidence and comfort.’
Key clients
C&S Wholesale Grocers
Sears Holdings Corporation
Sanofi
Panasonic Corporation
Johnson & Johnson
ExxonMobil
Starbucks
ViacomCBS
BASF
Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc.
H&R Block
PG&E
Core-Mark Holding Company
Farmers Insurance
Rent the Runway
Ross Stores
AdColony
J. Crew
Work highlights
- Secured a complete defense jury verdict for C&S Wholesale Grocers in an $800m antitrust class action, and subsequently sustained that victory before the Eighth Circuit.
- Acted for Sears in contentious Chapter 11 proceedings and related litigation, including a total of four evidentiary trials, resolving a series of subsequent disputes worth more than $6bn.
- Representing Spanish energy company Repsol, S.A. as lead trial counsel in multibillion-dollar fraudulent conveyance and environmental litigation in connection with the pollution of the Passaic River in New Jersey.
Dispute resolution > M&A litigation: defense Tier 1
Based in New York, the securities litigation practice at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP, which is jointly led by highly regarded partners Joseph Allerhand and John Neuwirth, is active in state and federal courts across the country. The firm's market-leading expertise in appraisal disputes is just one key strand within the practice, which is consistently involved in emerging areas of deal-related litigation. Veteran litigator Jonathan Polkes scored a seminal win on behalf of Carlyle Group in litigation concerning the application of a material adverse effect clause triggered in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Neuwirth and Joshua Amsel successfully resolved a massive federal litigation on behalf of pharmaceutical giant Sanofi in disputes brought by contingent value rights holders following the company's $20.1bn acquisition of Genzyme Corporation. Up-and-coming partner Evert Christensen is playing a central role in the firm's defense of Fidelity National Financial in a $150m appraisal claim arising out of the company's $2.7bn acquisition of FGL Holdings. Greg Danilow retired at the end of 2019.
Practice head(s):
Joseph Allerhand; John Neuwirth
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The team manages to understand all aspects of your business and provides advice that is targeted for your company.’
‘We have entrusted Weil with our business for some time because we know that we will get top-tier service from all attorneys involved in our engagements. Since so many of our engagements ultimately involve dealing with shareholder issues and litigation, it is important to draw on a firm with a pronounced and dedicated securities litigation capability, which is one of the traits that distinguishes Weil from other firms, and their people in that space are particularly sharp.’
‘John Neuwirth, the co-head of Weil’s securities litigation practice, has been our lead lawyer. We have had nothing but great experiences with John. He is extremely intelligent, aggressive but sensible, and at the end of the day, always focused on the client. He understands and clearly conveys the business ramifications of litigation. In addition, Evert Christensen is a securities litigation partner who works closely with John, and has for several years. Evert has extremely high acumen. He is a very impressive lawyer.’
‘The firm has deep substantive knowledge coupled with a pragmatic willingness to roll up their sleeves and do the hard work to get results. Their corporate litigators are involved from the nascent stages of deal work with their transactional collogues to proactively manage litigation risk before potential disputes reach the courtroom. Unwavering credibility and judgment to boot.’
‘John Neuwirth has become the go-to guy as the leader the group, with a rare blend of judgement, smarts and guts. Josh Amsel and Evert Christenson are relatively younger partners who are well steeped in all aspects of Delaware law and can be trusted for bet the company litigation and everything in between. Joseph Allerhand remains the senior statesman of the group with unmatched experience and bona fides as a leading expert in this area.’
Key clients
Sanofi
Willis Towers Watson
Morgan Stanley
Walgreens Boots Alliance
Brookfield Asset Management
BTG Pactual
Fidelity National Financial
Jefferies Financial Group
J.C. Flowers
Eli Lilly
Work highlights
- Successfully resolved for Sanofi a long-running multibillion-dollar breach of contract dispute in New York federal court brought by holders of contingent value rights (CVRs) issued in conjunction with Sanofi’s $20.1bn acquisition of Genzyme Corp. in 2011.
- Successfully representing Carlyle in ground-breaking deal litigation in Delaware Chancery Court arising out of a billion-dollar transaction in the travel industry, which has already led to a precedent-setting decision on material adverse effect clauses in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic.
- Representing Willis Towers Watson in connection with high-stakes shareholder class actions in Virginia federal court and Delaware Chancery Court arising out of the $18bn merger of Willis Group Holdings and Towers Watson in 2016.
Dispute resolution > Securities litigation: defense Tier 1
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP in New York is recognized by clients for the dedication and specialization of its team, as well as the individual capabilities of its lawyers. The firm has a deep bench of partners focused exclusively on securities, breach of fiduciary and M&A litigation, regulatory matters and corporate governance disputes. Its role in high-profile matters that shape the future of the market was confirmed in 2020 when it secured a favourable settlement for Signet Jewelers in a consolidated multibillion-dollar securities class action involving multiple allegations of fraud. Veteran litigator Joseph Allerhand led that case with Stacy Nettleton, who is 'a stand-out junior partner with a bright future'. Allerhand and John Neuwirth, who is 'extremely intelligent, aggressive but sensible, and at the end of the day, always focused on the client', are co-heads of securities litigation. Up-and-coming partners Evert Christensen and Caroline Zalka, who handle both deal-related cases and securities fraud claims, are increasingly prominent in the market.
Practice head(s):
Joseph Allerhand; John Neuwirth
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘We have entrusted Weil with our business for some time because we know that we will get top-tier service from all attorneys involved in our engagements. Since so many of our engagements ultimately involve dealing with shareholder issues and litigation, it is important to draw on a firm with a pronounced and dedicated securities litigation capability, which is one of the traits that distinguishes Weil from other firms, and their people in that space are particularly sharp.’
‘John Neuwirth, the co-head of Weil’s Securities Litigation practice, has been our lead lawyer on all of our litigation engagements. We have had nothing but great experiences with John. He is extremely intelligent, aggressive but sensible, and at the end of the day, always focused on the client. He understands and clearly conveys the business ramifications of litigation. In addition, Evert Christensen is a securities litigation partner who works closely with John, and has for several years. Evert has extremely high acumen. He is a very impressive lawyer.’
‘The team has a depth of experience in the securities litigation space that is unparalleled. ’
‘Stacy Nettleton has an incredible way to bring a practical perspective into your litigation strategy. She has a wonderful presence in the court room and also a stand out presence in the boardroom. Stacy is a true professional.’
‘Gold standard in terms of substantive work and results fostered by a group of dedicated specialists who focus solely on business and securities litigation.’
‘John Neuwirth is well recognized as an expert in this field with countless dismissals and successes to back up that reputation. Stacy Nettleton is a stand-out junior partner with a bright future.’
Key clients
Sanofi
Carlyle Group
Signet Jewelers
BTG Pactual
lululemon athletica
Morgan Stanley
AMC Entertainment
Walgreens Boots Alliance
Willis Towers Watson
Sasol
Fidelity National Financial
Pilgrim’s Pride
Elanco Animal Health
Eli Lilly
Campbell Soup Company
Quad/Graphics
Jefferies Financial Group
Ascena Retail
J.C. Flowers & Co.
GMF Capital
Work highlights
- Successfully resolved for Sanofi a long-running billion-dollar breach of contract dispute brought by holders of contingent value rights issued following Sanofi’s $20.1bn acquisition of Genzyme Corp. in 2011.
- Represented the Brazilian financial company in a two-week arbitration relating to the acquisition of a Swiss bank later implicated in the FIFA and 1MDB scandals, and secured an extremely favorable $260m settlement for our client.
Finance > Restructuring (including bankruptcy): corporate Tier 1
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP has maintained its outstanding reputation for debtor-side work, displaying high-level expertise in exchange offers, debt for equity swaps and pre-packaged Chapter 11 cases, as well as conventional Chapter 11 reorganizations and international insolvencies involving multiple jurisdictions. In addition, the group is rapidly gaining notoriety in the creditor space, through its increasing representation of notable equity sponsors, ad hoc creditor groups and official committees of unsecured creditors. The New York-based team is jointly chaired by Gary Holtzer, Ray Schrock and Matt Barr. Other key practitioners include Garrett Fail, who assists with crisis management and corporate governance issues, and also turns his hand to domestic and international debt restructurings. The practice was recently strengthened by the promotions of Candace Arthur, Kevin Bostel and Andriana Georgallas to partner in January 2020. Renowned lawyer Marcia Goldstein retired from the firm in 2020.
Practice head(s):
Gary Holtzer; Ray Schrock; Matt Barr
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Weil has a long history of expertise in restructuring. More than most firms, restructuring is an essential component of Weil’s DNA.’
‘Ray Schrock is absolutely top-notch. Great judgment; peerless in meetings; effective in court. Highly recommended.’
‘Weil’s corporate restructuring team is widely recognized, and they demonstrated to us that their reputation is well-earned. They provided simply exceptional service and output throughout the bankruptcy process.’
‘We were fortunate to have practice group chair Matt Barr lead our team, and our engagement was led on a day-to-day basis by counsel Scott Bowling. Both were unfailingly courteous, professional, and responsive, and both their advice and work product were phenomenal. Our entire team was extremely impressed by, and appreciative of, the outstanding work of Matt, Scott, and the rest of their team. Of particular additional note, Jessie Chiang led the documentation of our corporate restructure, and she skilfully led my business colleagues through the most technical details of our complex transaction with frequent and skilful communications.’
‘The platform delivers for clients because it is always able to provide a team that includes expert deal-making lawyers and extremely experienced and sophisticated bankruptcy practitioners that can manage every issue that may be encountered by a client.’
‘I have worked closely with all three current co-heads in the past year (and have known them each for over 20 years). They are all different in their style and focus, but are all excellent practitioners and bring to each one of their mandates the team that is the best fit for the client.’
‘Key partners supporting these co-heads who I think deserve special recognition are: Ronit Berkovich (one of the best creative and technically nuanced/ competent bankruptcy partners I have ever worked with), Paul Genender (litigation – excellent in the the management of the extemporaneous court room dynamic), Mariel Cruz (M&A -excellent negotiation perspective and nuanced approach), Alfredo Perez (solid, smart, calm partner who just gets it done -every time), Alex Welch (recently promoted partner who is an up-and-comer and runs a process like a seasoned professional), Scott Bowling (another one to watch) and many more.’
Key clients
Speedcast International Limited
CEC Entertainment, Inc.
Brooks Brothers Group, Inc.
VIVUS, Inc.
J.Crew Group, Inc.
Fieldwood Energy LLC
EP Energy Corporation
Chisholm Oil and Gas Operating, LLC
NPC International
24 Hour Fitness
Work highlights
- Advised J.Crew and its debtor-affiliates on their pre-arranged Chapter 11 cases.
- Advised Skillsoft Corporation and its affiliates on their pre-packaged Chapter 11 cases with liabilities in excess of $2bn.
- Advised EP Energy Corporation and its affiliated debtors on their Chapter 11 cases, involving approximately $4.9bn in funded debt obligations.
Industry focus > Environment: transactional Tier 1
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP fields a well-established environmental practice that is adept at identifying and managing environmental risks both in the transactional context and beyond. Based in Washington DC, the team advises on the environmental aspects of all types of corporate transactions, ranging from M&A and financing deals to special projects involving real estate, infrastructure development, securities and warranties insurance. In addition to traditional corporate work, the team is also recognized for its historical track record in environmentally-sensitive restructuring and bankruptcy cases. Spearheading the department is Annemargaret Connolly, who is highly skilled at addressing environmental issues and potential liabilities to facilitate clients' business objectives. Environmental compliance is another area of activity for the group, which advises on all aspects of climate change and sustainability. Other contacts in DC include counsels Thomas Goslin, who is noted for his in-depth knowledge of the renewable and traditional power generation sector, and Matthew Morton who is trusted by clients from a variety of industries, such as chemicals, manufacturing and waste management. John O’Loughlin is another seasoned practitioner with more than three decades of experience dealing with government agencies.
Practice head(s):
Annemargaret Connolly
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Apergy Corporation (n/k/a ChampionX Corporation)
The Blackstone Group
Brookfield Asset Management
Campbell Soup Company
Citi
Credit Suisse
Culligan International Company
Exide Holdings, Inc.
Emerald Performance Materials LLC
Froneri International Limited
Genstar Capital, LLC
Goldman Sachs
Knowlton Development Corporation (KDC/ONE)
Montagu Private Equity LLP
Morgan Stanley
Mudrick Capital Acquisition Corporation
Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan
Pretium Packaging LLC
Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC
WPX Energy, Inc.
Work highlights
- Represented Exide Technologies in a challenging environmental corporate transaction which involved a first of its kind global settlement to resolve Exide’s historical environmental liabilities at more than 20 shuttered industrial sites.
- Acted for Apergy Corporation (n/k/a ChampionX Corporation), a provider of equipment and technologies that improve oil and gas drilling and production efficiency and safety, in a Reverse Morris Trust acquisition of ChampionX (f/k/a Nalco Champion), a supplier of sustainable chemistry programs and services to upstream and midstream oil and gas operators, from Ecolab Inc. creating an entity with a combined $7.4bn enterprise value.
- Advised Mudrick Capital Acquisition Corporation, a SPAC sponsored by Mudrick Capital, on its acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Hycroft Mining Corporation, a producer of gold and silver from a mine in northern Nevada, with an initial enterprise value of approximately $537m.
Intellectual property > Patents: licensing Tier 1
The team at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP shoulders a substantial transactional caseload in addition to a busy stand-alone licensing practice. The group frequently joins forces with its corporate colleagues in M&A, private equity, finance, and restructuring to guide clients through strategic and often large-cap transactions, both in the US and abroad. The stand-alone practice includes portfolio acquisitions and divestitures, strategic alliances, research and developments agreements, as well as e-commerce and other commercial contracts. New York-based practice head Michael Epstein and his team are particularly active in the healthcare and life sciences sectors, including for e-health clients, with the consumer product and technology sectors as other especially prominent sectors. Charan Sandhu and Jeffrey Osterman complete the New York partner trio while Karen Ballack is the key contact in the Silicon Valley office.Practice head(s):
Michael Epstein
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Weil’s team is a valued partner. They have a deep understanding of technology and vast legal experience. Their drafting and negotiation skills are first-rate, and importantly, the kind of people who you want to have on your side – ethical and professional.’
‘Karen Ballack is outstanding in legal knowledge and experience; one of the best drafters in the business.’
‘Charan Sandhu is a great strategist and has a deep understanding of her client’s business needs.’
‘Anne Capella has a deep understanding of patent issues; applies litigation experience to practical solutions.’
‘Marisa Geiger is super responsive; a great drafter and negotiator.’
‘Excellent IP transactions team. Deep knowledge of IP and licensing for a variety of transaction types.’
‘Sound judgement and negotiation skills, organization, clear thinking, and leadership.’
‘The level of expertise and attention to detail is extraordinary. I have worked with many firms and this is by far the most thorough group in which I have the utmost confidence.’
Key clients
American Securities
Benefytt Technologies, Inc.
The Blackstone Group
Campbell’s Soup Company
ChargePoint, Inc.
Churchill Capital Corp III
Eli Lilly and Company
Exide Technologies
Froneri International Limited
Healthcare Merger Corp.
Legg Mason, Inc.
L’Oreal USA, Inc.
MGM Resorts International
Montagu Private Equity
Wyndham Destinations, Inc.
Quest Diagnostics
Sanofi
SiriusXM
Work highlights
- Acted as Eli Lilly’s primary outside transactional counsel for matters relating to their Covid-19 antibody therapies, including their agreements relating to product supply.
- Advised ChargePoint, Inc., the operator of, at the time, the largest open electric vehicle (EV) charging network and a provider of an integrated portfolio of hardware, cloud services and support designed to charge any EV anywhere, on the technology and IP aspects of its combination with Switchback Energy Acquisition Corporation, a SPAC sponsored by NGP Switchback, LLC, in a transaction that implies a ChargePoint enterprise value of $2.4bn.
- Advised SiriusXM on the technology and IP aspects of its acquisition of Simplecast and Stitcher and its minority investment in SoundCloud.
Labor and employment > Employee benefits, executive compensation and retirement plans: transactional Tier 1
Based in New York, Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP fields an employee benefits and executive compensation team with an excellent reputation for handling big-ticket M&A transactions, restructurings and bankruptcies. Recent highlights were for clients in the retail, financial services, manufacturing, energy and electronics sectors. Practice head Paul Wessel and Amy Rubin are well known for their expertise in handling the executive compensation issues of M&A, restructurings and IPOs, while Sarah Downie assists a roster of private fund sponsors with ERISA fiduciary compliance and prohibited transaction matters. Also recommended are Michael Nissan, a go-to name for advising private equity funds and their portfolio clients with management compensation arrangements, and Jennifer Britz, who focuses on issues pertaining to equity and incentive compensation plans and severance agreements.
Practice head(s):
Paul Wessel
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
24 Hour Fitness
Advent International Corporation
AK Steel Corporation
Apergy Corporation
Black Knight, Inc.
Briggs & Stratton
Brookfield Asset Management
Brooks Brothers
Campbell Soup Company
ChargePoint, Inc.
Churchill Capital Corp III
Cornell Capital
Culligan International Company
Eli Lilly and Company
EQT Infrastructure
Exide Technologies
Fiera Infrastructure Inc.
Fortress Value Acquisition Corp.
Froneri International Limited
Genstar Capital
The Gores Group
Graycliff Partners
J. Crew Group
Lee Equity Partners
Legg Mason, Inc.
Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.
PG&E
Sanofi S.A.
SiriusXM
Speedcast International, Inc.
Topgolf International, Inc.
TPG
Willis Towers Watson PLC
WPX Energy, Inc.
Work highlights
- Advising Maxim Integrated Products on its $21bn acquisition by Analog Devices.
- Advising Gores Holdings IV on its $16.1bn business combination with United Wholesale Mortgage.
M&A/corporate and commercial > Corporate governance Tier 1
Led out of New York by Howard Dicker, Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP’s public company advisory group stands out for its strength in providing ‘thoughtful advice and guidance on complex, oftentimes sensitive issues’ to a varied client base of public companies and not-for-profit organizations. The team is noted for its significant firepower in the securities regulation and disclosure space, where it brings together the expertise of former SEC staff members, including Washington DC-based duo P.J. Himelfarb and Adé Heyliger, and a number of highly regarded securities litigators. In addition, the department regularly acts in conjunction with other of the firm's teams on M&A transactions, initial public offerings, and restructuring matters. ‘Smart and dedicated attorney’ Lyuba Goltser (New York) is well versed in issues relating to boards, such as fiduciary duty breaches, board structure, and ESG matters, among others. Former practice co-head Ellen Odoner retired from the partnership at the end of 2020.
Practice head(s):
Howard Dicker
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Depth of knowledge and experience, thought leadership and responsiveness. Extraordinary!’
‘Pragmatic, available and accessible partners and associates who provide thoughtful advice and guidance on complex, oftentimes sensitive issues. Great representation of talented, best-in-class practitioners.’
‘Weil’s public company governance team has deep knowledge related to issues pertaining to board of directors and governance matters.’
‘Extremely responsive. The right balance of confidence with humility. A real pleasure to work with. This applies to both Lyuba Goltser and Howard Dicker.’
‘Lyuba Goltser is a smart and dedicated attorney with deep knowledge in the area of public company governance.’
Key clients
Annaly Capital Management
Apergy
Briggs & Stratton
Brooks Brothers
Cardtronics
Churchill Capital
Dow
Dun & Bradstreet
Franklin Resources
IQVIA
Jefferies
Kroger
Legg Mason
Magellan Health
MarketAxess Holdings
Signet Jewelers
Thyrv
Vonage
Westinghouse
Willis Towers Watson
Media, technology and telecoms > Technology transactions Tier 1
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP's dedicated technology and IP transactions team handles a mix of standalone commercial and advisory mandates, as well as matters relating to corporate finance, M&A and restructurings. Standalone work includes outsourcing transactions, patent acquisitions, licensing agreements, strategic alliances, research and development collaborations, and internet related agreements. The team's industry expertise covers emerging technologies in the IT, software, transport, life sciences and healthcare sectors. Global head Michael Epstein has over 30 years' experience in the market. He is based in New York alongside Jeffrey Osterman and Charan Sandhu. In Silicon Valley, Karen Ballack is a strong choice for strategic advice on IP development and commercialization.
Practice head(s):
Michael Epstein
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
Key clients
American Securities
Benefytt Technologies, Inc.
The Blackstone Group
Campbell’s Soup Company
ChargePoint, Inc.
Churchill Capital Corp III
Eli Lilly and Company
Exide Technologies
Froneri International Limited
Healthcare Merger Corp.
Legg Mason, Inc.
L’Oreal USA, Inc.
MGM Resorts International
Montagu Private Equity
Wyndham Destinations, Inc.
Quest Diagnostics
Sanofi
SiriusXM
Work highlights
- Advised ChargePoint, Inc., the electric vehicle (EV) charging network operator, on the technology & IP aspects of its combination with Switchback Energy Acquisition Corporation, a SPAC sponsored by NGP Switchback, LLC, in a transaction that implies a ChargePoint enterprise value of $2.4bn.
- Advising Eli Lilly on matters relating to its Covid-19 antibody therapies, including agreements relating to product supply.
- Advised SiriusXM on the technology & IP aspects of its acquisition of Simplecast and Stitcher and its minority investment in SoundCloud.
Tax > US taxes: non-contentious Tier 1
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP handles the tax aspects of many of the most significant corporate and financing transactions in the market. Practice head Joseph Pari, who works between the firm’s offices in New York and Washington DC, leads a team of seasoned practitioners with expertise in major acquisitions, disposals, securitizations, REITs and fund formations for blue-chip corporates, financial institutions and asset management firms. Chapter 11 filings, and the associated reorganizations and restructurings, are a further key strength. Stuart Goldring, who serves on the executive committee of the New York State Bar Association’s Tax Section, is recommended for his deep knowledge of tax matters for financially troubled companies. The broadly experienced Chayim Neubort is another key figure at the New York office. Also recommended is Noah Beck, a seasoned transactional lawyer.
Practice head(s):
Joseph Pari
Other key lawyers:
Stuart Goldring; Mark Schwed; Chayim Neubort; Noah Beck
Work highlights
- Advising Willis Towers Watson PLC on the tax aspects of its pending $80bn combination with Aon PLC.
- Advising Churchill Capital Corp III, a SPAC sponsored by Churchill Capital group, on the tax aspects of its $5.7bn merger with MultiPlan, Inc.
- Advising Maxim Integrated Products, Inc., a designer, developer and manufacturer of integrated circuits, on the tax aspects of its $21bn sale to Analog Devices, Inc.
Media, technology and telecoms > Technology transactions Tier 1
Dispute resolution > Leading trial lawyers Tier 2
David Lender - Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP New York partner David Lender has a varied trial practice, which includes sprawling class actions and multidistrict litigation. Lender is currently representing ExxonMobil in state and federal court cases across the country regarding the alleged environmental impact of its use of MTBE as an additive in gasoline. Highlights in the antitrust space include acting for H&R Block in seven lawsuits by plaintiffs alleging that the company attempted to enter agreements with its competitors that would lower employee wages and stifle career advancement.
Diane Sullivan - Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP New York partner Diane Sullivan has a diverse trial practice, with a particular focus on healthcare and life sciences disputes and environmental mass torts. Among her ongoing mandates, Sullivan is serving as lead counsel to Sanofi in a multibillion-dollar antitrust case regarding Mylan's auto-epinephrine medical device monopoly. At the same time, she has been acting for Repsol in litigation in New Jersey and Delaware arising from its alleged role in polluting the Passaic River in New Jersey, which represents one of the Environmental Protection Agencies' largest Superfund projects in history.
Dispute resolution > Product liability, mass tort and class action - defense: consumer products (including tobacco) Tier 2
With a breath of experience in product liability work Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP has assisted industry-leading companies in complex consumer class actions and mass torts. The firm can also draw on extensive regulatory expertise, advising clients and representing them in proceedings before relevant agencies and commissions. Moreover, the team has been praised for its 'client-centric approach'. Following Arvin Maskin’s retirement in December 2020, acclaimed trial lawyer Diane Sullivan in Princeton now leads the group together with David Singh in Silicon Valley, who acts for some of the practice’s most high-profile clients. Silicon Valley-based Bambo Obaro was promoted to partner in January 2020 and plays a key role in several core matters.
Practice head(s):
Diane Sullivan; David Singh
Other key lawyers:
Theodore Tsekerides; Bambo Obaro
Testimonials
‘Weil Gotshal & Manges has great legal networks and they are very professional to propose legal strategy. We feel very secured by seeing their professional service, such as their legal documents and negotiation with plaintiffs.’
‘I would recommend David Yohai, David Singh, David H. Leslie, Audrey Stano.’
‘Weil Gotshal & Manges always takes a client-centric approach and they listen to our needs and wants and provide us with the practive solutions. We were impressed by their professional service. Weil Gotshal & Manges came over to Japan to have interviews with our relevant employees for the class action, and they quickly understand the complex business and technical issues, and the way they conduct the interview is very professional.’
Key clients
Johnson & Johnson
Procter & Gamble
Exxon Mobil
Repsol, S.A.
Tarkett Sports
PG&E Corporation
Panasonic Corporation of North America
Starbucks
Core-Mark
Dometic Corporation
PetroChina International (America)
Work highlights
- Serving as one of the primary nationwide lead trial counsel for Johnson & Johnson in the mass tort alleging that personal hygiene products containing talcum powder cause certain types of cancer.
- Serving as lead defense counsel to Exxon Mobil in a multi-front fight in state and federal courts around the country relating to the use of MTBE as an additive in gasoline.
- Secured the dismissal of a highly-publicized consumer class action in New York federal court for Starbucks alleging the company widely used a toxic pesticide in their Manhattan store locations.
Dispute resolution > Product liability, mass tort and class action - defense: toxic tort Tier 2
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP combines broad industry coverage with extensive first chair trial experience and regulatory expertise to defend clients in a wide range of product liability and toxic tort disputes. This includes litigation commenced by states and municipalities, state attorney actions and nationwide consumer class actions. The team acts for clients in high-profile issues such as the talcum powder litigation, or disputes related to plastic pollution. Arvin Maskin, long at the helm of the firm’s practice, retired in December 2020. New Jersey-based Diane Sullivan, a star in the product liability and toxic torts space, now leads the practice together with recognized litigator David Singh in California. Bambo Obaro, who is involved in a wide array of product liability matters, was promoted to partner in January 2020.Practice head(s):
Diane Sullivan; David Singh
Other key lawyers:
Theodore Tsekeredis
Testimonials
‘Communicative and supportive. Great outcomes.’
Key clients
Johnson & Johnson
Procter & Gamble
Exxon Mobil
Repsol, S.A.
Tarkett Sports
PG&E Corporation
Panasonic Corporation of North America
Starbucks
Core-Mark
Dometic Corporation
PetroChina International (America)
Work highlights
- Serving as one of the primary nationwide lead trial counsel for Johnson & Johnson in the mass tort alleging that personal hygiene products containing talcum powder cause certain types of cancer.
- Serving as lead defense counsel to Exxon Mobil in a multi-front fight in state and federal courts around the country relating to the use of MTBE as an additive in gasoline.
- Secured the dismissal of a highly-publicized consumer class action in New York federal court for Starbucks alleging the company widely used a toxic pesticide in their Manhattan store locations.
Finance > Capital markets: debt offerings
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP has an established DCM practice, which complements the firm's wider expertise in private equity and restructuring. In 2020, the firm saw particular growth in debt offerings linked to liquidity constraints caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. In the latter part of 2020, the firm saw additional activity in high-yield debt, as private equity transactions gained momentum. While better known for issuer representation, the firm is gaining more traction on the underwriter side, thanks in part to the experience of Michael Hickey; he led the team that advised JP Morgan, as representative of the underwriters, on a $3bn senior unsecured notes offering by Occidental Petroleum Corporation. Another name to note is Corey Chivers, who has impressive connections to big-name corporate issuers and is designated underwriters' counsel for the likes of Microsoft. Frank Adams is also a frequent advisor on high-value and headline transactions for issuers, while Faiza Rahman is an emerging talent in investment grade and high-yield debt offerings. Alexander Lynch leads the capital markets team.
Practice head(s):
Alexander Lynch
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘We have entrusted Weil with our business for several years because we know that we will get top-tier service from all attorneys involved in our engagements. Many of our capital markets engagements deal with complex corporate and financing structures, require bespoke solutions and are typically time sensitive. Weil always brings the right resources to bear, quickly and efficiently.’
‘Capital Markets head Alex Lynch and Capital Markets partner Frank Adams are the main points of contact with respect to these engagements. They are intelligent, commercial and practical in their negotiations. Alex and Frank, as well as their teams, know the market and are able to guide us on the best course of action in any given situation.’
‘The Weil capital markets and debt offerings team are unique in that they really get to know their client’s business and because of that they are in a position to negotiate with bank lawyers to get better provisions for our company. It happens multiple times in every negotiation against every bank and it is really impressive to watch. This brings them great credibility with company management and makes them indispensable in negotiating debt offerings.’
‘Frank Adams is the lead partner and always available 24/7 for consultation. He practical, down to earth, brings in subject matter experts when he needs and is as scrupulously ethical and honest as Abe Lincoln.’
Key clients
AK Steel Corporation
AMC Entertainment
Avolon Holdings Limited
Black Knight, Inc.
Blackboard Inc.
Campbell Soup Company
Citigroup
Deutsche Bank
Eli Lilly and Company
Fidelity National Financial
GameStop Corporation
Genworth Financial, Inc.
Goldman Sachs
Iron Mountain
Johnson & Johnson
JPMorgan
SoftBank Group
TE Connectivity
The Estee Lauder Companies
Tidewater Inc.
Willis Towers Watson
Work highlights
- Advised JP Morgan, as representative of the underwriters, on a $3bn senior unsecured notes offering by Occidental Petroleum Corporation.
- Advised Johnson & Johnson on its multi-tranche $7.5bn senior unsecured notes offering to primarily finance its acquisition of Momenta Pharmaceuticals.
- Advised Iron Mountain, a REIT and provider of storage and information management services, on a pair of high-yield offerings aggregating $3.5bn.
Finance > Capital markets: equity offerings
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP landed a series of major equity mandates for big-name corporates in 2020, while also consolidating its prominence in the SPAC segment. In one standout matter, the team advised Dun & Bradstreet Holdings on its $1.98bn IPO and $400m concurrent private placement—one of the first major equity offerings to close after the Covid-19 outbreak. In addition, the firm's private equity practice also continues to deliver a steady pipeline of exit transactions and portfolio company fund raisings. The team remains better-known for issuer-side engagements, but has made solid progress on the underwriter side. Although largely industry agnostic, the firm has seen growth in healthcare IPO work. Alexander Lynch is noted for engagements from private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies, and has an outstanding record in SPAC IPOs. Other names to note are Corey Chivers; Faiza Rahman, an emerging talent for private equity-related deals; Heather Emmel, who focuses on SPAC transactions; and Michael Hickey, who is helping to develop the firm's underwriter relationships.
Practice head(s):
Alexander Lynch
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Advent International
AK Steel Corporation
Avolon Holdings Limited
Barclays
Black Knight, Inc.
Campbell Soup Company
Cannae Holdings, Inc.
Ceridian HCM Holding Inc.
Churchill Capital Corp III
Citi
Deutsche Bank Securities
Dun & Bradstreet Holdings
Eli Lilly and Company
Fidelity National Financial
Foley Trasimene Acquisition Corp.
Fortress Value Acquisition Corp.
Goldman, Sachs & Co.
Gores Holdings
Healthcare Merger Corp.
Iron Mountain Incorporated
J.P. Morgan
Morgan Stanley
Sanofi S.A.
Softbank
TE Connectivity
Thomas H. Lee Partners
Thryv Holdings, Inc. (f/k/a Dex Media, Inc.)
TPG
Trebia Acquisition Corp.
WPX Energy, Inc.
Work highlights
- Advised Dun & Bradstreet Holdings on its $1.98bn IPO and $400m concurrent private placement.
- Advised Thryv Holdings on its direct listing on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange.
- Advised Foley Trasimene Acquisition Corp, a SPAC sponsored by Trasimene Capital, on its $1.5bn IPO.
Finance > Commercial lending
The team at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP showcases impressive breadth of service, acting for investment banks, private equity firms and corporate borrowers in all types of financings. Many of the largest investment banks, including Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs and Deutsche Bank, consult the firm for assistance in their capacity as arrangers, while the firm also aids a number of private equity firms with acquisition financing and dividend recapitalizations. The firm's focus on the borrower side is high-value investment-grade transactions. As a recent example, in 2020 the team worked with General Electric Company on a $15bn senior unsecured revolving credit facility. Based in New York, Daniel Dokos and Douglas Urquhart lead the practice group. Other key team members include Morgan Bale, who focuses on representing banks in cross-border acquisition financings, and Heather Viets, who in recent years has developed a strong reputation as a generalist finance lawyer.Practice head(s):
Daniel Dokos; Doug Urquhart
Other key lawyers:
Andrew Colao; Benton Lewis; Morgan Bale; Heather Viets; Justin Lee
Testimonials
‘Responsive and agile – the team is able to digest and provide guidance and advice on complex structures and security issues efficiently and in a way that can be understood by the client. The way the team works drives better instructions and therefore superior outcomes more cost efficiently than their competitor firms.’
‘Doug Urquhart and Sabrina Lyon are technically excellent, accessible, responsive and highly engaged – you always feel like the only deal notwithstanding how busy they truly are.’
Key clients
Advent International Corporation
Deutsche Bank
Alaska Air Group, Inc.
Doncasters Group
American Securities
Forest City Enterprises, L.P.
Avolon Holdings Limited
Goldman Sachs
Berkshire Partners
J.Crew Group, Inc.
Briggs & Stratton Corporation
JP Morgan Chase
Brookfield Asset Management
Kayne Anderson
Campbell Soup Company
Lee Equity Partners
Cardtronics
Lindsay Goldberg
Ceridian HCM Holding Inc.
Morgan Stanley
Citi
Providence Equity Partners/Providence Strategic Growth
Cornell Capital
Thomas H. Lee Partners
Credit Suisse
Westinghouse Electric Company
Work highlights
- Advised Morgan Stanley and Credit Suisse on a $7.5bn committed bridge financing to support the merger of IFF and DuPont.
- Advised Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC on a $3bn amended senior secured term facility to reprice existing indebtedness.
- Advised Goldman Sachs on a $2.2bn first and second lien committed financing to support the acquisition of Duff & Phelps LLC by Stone Point Capital and Further Global.
Finance > Structured finance: securitization Tier 2
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP's New York-based securitization team is known for its track record in whole-business securitizations and transactions involving esoteric assets, such as music royalties. The group is also highly active in the CLO space, with a number of major fund-side clients. Practice head Frank Nocco leads on much of the esoteric work, with recent highlights including the securitization of diamond inventories and in an asset-backed medium term note offering effected by a bankrupt company. Shawn Kodes' broad-based practice covers auto loans and leases, as well as US and foreign trade receivables. Jason Smith has experience in structuring rental care fleet financings, and vehicle and equipment lease securitizations.
Practice head(s):
Frank Nocco
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
American Securities LLC
Apollo Credit Management
BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited
Blackstone
BlueBay Asset Management
Brigade Capital Management
Brookfield Asset Management Inc.
Caribbean Financial Group
The Carlyle Group
CELF Advisors LLP
Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC
Delaware Life Insurance Company
Fair Oaks Capital Ltd
Goldman Sachs
GreensLedge Capital Markets LLC
Guggenheim Partners / Guggenheim Securities
Hertz Global Holdings, Inc.
Lendmark Financial Services, LLC
Libremax
Oaktree Capital Management (Europe) LLP
OnDeck
Providence Equity Partners
SkillSoft Corporation
Tempo Music Investments, LLC
Thomas H. Lee Partners
Work highlights
- Advised Guggenheim Securities, LLC, as placement agent and initial purchaser, on a $100m ABS bond offering by PG Receivables Finance LP, a special purpose vehicle sponsored by the Pluczenik Group.
- Advised Guggenheim Securities, LLC, as structuring advisor and placement agent, with respect to $200m of investment-grade asset-backed notes issued by a wholly-owned special purpose subsidiary of Diversified Gas & Oil plc, collateralized by operated working interests in DGO’s upstream proved developed producing oil and gas portfolio.
- Advised Credit Suisse as administrative agent and a lender, on a $250m accounts receivable securitization facility for Sinclair Broadcast Group-controlled Diamond Sports Group related to sports broadcast rights.
Industry focus > Healthcare: life sciences Tier 2
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP has a significant presence in top-end life science transactions and litigation. Among its recent standout work, the team advised Eli Lilly on its negotiation with Gates Foundation to make its antibody therapies available and supplied to lower-income countries. Co-head and leading patent litigator Edward Reines acted alongside Derek Walter (both in Silicon Valley) in securing a complete, $24m verdict for Bio-Rad Laboratories and the University of Chicago in a patent infringement suit brought against 10X Genomics concerning certain genetic testing methods. In New York, co-head and fellow patent litigator Elizabeth Weiswasser represents leading clients in business-critical litigation concerning biologics, pharmaceuticals, chemicals and medical devices. Jeffrey Osterman focuses on commercial and technology transactions in the healthcare space.
Practice head(s):
Edward Reines; Elizabeth Weiswasser; Michael Epstein
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Sanofi
Johnson & Johnson
AbbVie
Eli Lilly
Guardant Health
Illumina
Bio-Rad Laboratories
Pacific Biosciences
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
Quest Diagnostics
Work highlights
- Representing Illumina in numerous patent litigations related to prenatal testing methods for the early diagnosis of fetal abnormalities, delivering a preliminary injunction at the district court level and a pair of appellate victories at the Federal Circuit, one of which broke new ground in Section 101 jurisprudence.
- Advising Allergan on the antitrust aspects of Allergan’s blockbuster $63bn acquisition by AbbVie, which featured a highly complex and in-depth ten month review and overcame significant public opposition in the US to secure antitrust clearances and close the transaction.
- Lead counsel to Sanofi in IPR proceedings and litigation in the US District Court for the District of New Jersey asserting seven patents directed to Sanofi’s multibillion-dollar LANTUS SOLOSTAR franchise, an insulin biologic delivered in an innovative pre-filled injection device, which is one of Sanofi’s most important and successful drug products and devices.
Intellectual property > Copyright Tier 2
The team at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP focuses exclusively on IP litigation and counseling, with significant work handling copyright infringement cases, DMCA safe harbor compliance, and music licensing disputes. Among its core clients, the team has had repeat engagements representing radio broadcasters and television networks. New York-based practice leader Benjamin Marks advises music streaming companies, social media platforms, ISPs, publishers, and radio and television broadcasters; he has a long track record of advising on high-risk claims regarding fair use doctrine, DMCA, and secondary liability matters. Randi Singer divides time between New York and Silicon Valley, and co-heads the firm's privacy and cybersecurity group; she has also handled major copyright claims for e-commerce and internet-based platforms.
Practice head(s):
Benjamin Marks
Other key lawyers:
Rani Singer
Testimonials
‘Responsiveness, excellent communication skills with clients, patience and insight on issues and expertise.’
‘Benjamin Marks is superb on copyright and intellectual property issues and represented our organizations for well over a decade.’
Key clients
Sirius XM Radio
Pandora Media
Alibaba Group
Getty Images
Facebook (including subsidiaries Instagram, WhatsApp, and Oculus)
Oxford University Press, Cambridge University Press, SAGE Publications
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
North American Concert Promoters Association
Spotify
eBay
Association of American Publishers
Copyright Clearance Center
Hearst Communications
American Folk Art Museum
Work highlights
- Acting on behalf of Pandora Media, convinced the DC Circuit to vacate in part and remand a Copyright Royalty Board (CRB) royalty rate decision in Phonorecords III, a proceeding involving billions of dollars in royalty payments for the on-demand streaming of musical works for the years 2018-2022.
- Represented Getty Images in its defense, currently on appeal to the Second Circuit, of a summary judgment victory in a case involving copyright infringement and falsification of copyright management information claims, with potential statutory damages exceeding $3bn.
- Acted on behalf of Alibaba Group to successfully resolved a putative class action filed in California federal court asserting claims for direct and contributory copyright and trademark infringement.
Intellectual property > Patents: litigation (full coverage) Tier 2
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP stands out through its combination of in-depth technology and life sciences sector knowledge and comprehensive patent disputes offering, with the strong district court experience and PTAB practice , especially in inter partes reviews, combining well with the team's Federal Circuit and ITC investigations skills. The locations of practice heads Brian Ferguson in Washington DC, Edward Reines in Silicon Valley and Elizabeth Weiswasser in New York indicates the national scope of the practice, with recent highlights also including a number of cross-border matters, for example involving Japan, China or France. Garland Stephens and Doug McClellan are the key contacts in the Houston office. Derek Walter in Silicon Valley is particularly effective in life sciences litigation.Practice head(s):
Brian Ferguson; Edward Reines; Elizabeth Weiswasser
Other key lawyers:
Anish Desai; Derek Walter; Garland Stephens; Doug McClellan; Anne Cappella
Testimonials
‘Weil is without question one of the very best patent law firms in the US! They did a fantastic job! They had total credibility with the judges.’
‘Garland Stephens is amazingly smart and very, very experienced both in bringing and defending patent infringement actions. I have seen him argue several times before the PTAB and the Federal Circuit and he was outstanding.’
‘Judges love Ed Reines. Total credibility. Excellent trial skills.’
Key clients
General Electric
Sanofi
Johnson & Johnson
Hewlett-Packard, Inc.
Bio-Rad Laboratories
Illumina
Nuance Communications
LiquidPower Specialty Products, Inc.
Pacific Biosciences
Guardant Health
Altria
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
AbbVie
Oracle
Work highlights
- Representing Sanofi in IPR proceedings, district court, and Federal Circuit litigation to protect Sanofi’s multibillion-dollar Lantus Solostar franchise, which featured a noteworthy certiorari petition before the Supreme Court implicating the Federal Circuit’s Arthrex opinion.
- Representing Illumina in two Federal Circuit litigations against Ariosa relating to patents concerning methods for prenatal testing, securing wins in both cases.
- Representing Nuance in IPR proceedings against competitor M*Modal, successfully invalidating two asserted patents by M*Modal and defeating a challenge to one of Nuance Communications’ patents before the PTAB.
Intellectual property > Trade secrets (litigation and non-contentious matters) Tier 2
Covering the full litigation life-cycle, Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP acts for plaintiffs and defendants in a range of trade secret and restricted covenant matters. The firm has a deep bench of expertise across relevant disciplines, including employment, technology, IP and patent work, which it combines with its broad geographic coverage, across the US and abroad. First-chair trial lawyer Gary Friedman in New York is an expert in labor and employment law issues in the area; he co-leads the practice with Dallas-based Paul Genender, who specializes in commercial litigation. Also notable is experienced litigator Bambo Obaro, who is based in Silicon Valley and frequently represents clients in complex technology cases.
Practice head(s):
Gary Friedman; Paul Genender
Other key lawyers:
Jeffrey Klein; Bambo Obaro
Testimonials
‘The distinguishing attributes of the Weil, Gotshal & Manges team includes: superior intellectual skills matched by equally impressive command of the law, an uncompromising commitment to the “win”, interest in developing younger lawyers capable of operating at the Weil performance expectation level, and perhaps most importantly, guided by an acutely calibrated moral compass – doing the “right thing” in the “right way”.’
‘Paul Genender’s knowledge of the law and its practice are unimpeachable. I have observed his preparation and his work including a number of highly contentious depositions, court hearings, and difficult negotiations with opposing counsel. All were handled in superlative fashion and all contributed to acquiring the win.’
Key clients
Marsh & McLennan Companies and its Guy Carpenter subsidiary
L3 Technologies (n/k/a L3Harris Technologies)
AlixPartners
Creative Artists Agency
S&P Global Platts
Internetwork Expert
Sena Lifestyle Studio
FleetPride, Inc.
Varian Medical Systems
Work highlights
- Successfully defended Marsh & McLennan in extremely high-profile and well-publicized litigation against three former senior executives of Marsh’s subsidiary, Guy Carpenter, who were aggressively recruited by global competitor Lockton.
- Representing global restructuring consultancy AlixPartners in two separate cross-border trade secrets disputes (including proceedings in Delaware Chancery Court and the courts of France), with former managing directors in Paris and Italy who are alleged to have stolen proprietary AlixPartners information.
- Representing Internetwork Expert (INE), a premier provider of technical training in the IT industry, in litigation pending in the District of Delaware involving a seller’s alleged breach of a non-compete provision after agreeing to sell his IT training business to INE in a multi-million dollar transaction.
Investment fund formation and management > Private equity funds (including venture capital) Tier 2
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP handles matters across the spectrum of fund formation, and is active in both high-end and middle-market deals, acting for well-known names like Brookfield as well as emerging managers working in the middle-market. Buyout funds are a key area of work for the firm, both in terms of their mid-market and large-scale clients, with notable recent instructions including Lee Equity Partner's third fund, which closed at $803m; Brookfield Capital Partners V, a $9bn fund; and Altas Partners Holdings II, which reached $3bn in commitments, the latter of which was handled by practice head Jonathon Soler. Soler focuses predominantly on sponsor-side work, particularly fund formation and operational matters, and also has an investor-side practice. Andrew Chizzik leads the firm's work for Brookfield Asset Management and handles several of the team's largest matters, such as the $20bn formation of Brookfield Infrastructure Fund IV. Stephanie Srulowitz is also recommended for fund formation, in addition to advising sponsors on carried interest sharing and other governance issues, as well as secondary transactions. All lawyers are based in New York.
Practice head(s):
Jonathon Soler
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
22C Capital
Altamont Capital Partners
Altas Partners
American Securities
Backcast Partners
Berkshire Partners
Brookfield Asset Management
Centre Partners Management
Cohesive Capital Partners
Crow Holdings Capital Partners
Genstar Capital
Graycliff Partners
IFM Investors
Jadian Capital
JLL Partners
Lee Equity Partners
Lindsay Goldberg
Mubadala Investment Company
Snow Phipps Group
Strattam Capital
Stripes Group
TPG Global
WindRose Health Investors
Work highlights
- Advised Brookfield Asset Management on its formation of Brookfield Infrastructure Fund IV, L.P., a $20bn global infrastructure fund, the second largest infrastructure ever raised.
- Advised Brookfield Asset Management on its $9bn formation of Brookfield Capital Partners V, L.P., a buyout fund focused on investments globally.
- Advised Altas Partners on its $3bn formation of Altas Partners Holdings II, L.P., a buyout fund focused on investments in North America.
Labor and employment > Labor and employment disputes (including collective actions): defense Tier 2
The New York-based team at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP is appreciated for being 'very thorough and bringing significant resources to the table'. It is sought out by large employers, in particular from the financial and professional services sectors. The group has considerable knowledge of discrimination and wage and hour class and collective actions, misconduct allegations and restrictive covenant actions. Practice head Gary Friedman is 'strategic, has an encyclopedic knowledge of applicable employment-related laws, and obtains results'. Jeffrey Klein has more than 35 years of experience, while Nicholas Pappas and counsels Ami Zweig and Celine Chan are also integral team members.
Practice head(s):
Gary Friedman
Other key lawyers:
Jeffrey Klein; Nicholas Pappas; Ami Zweig; Celine Chan; Quinn Christie
Testimonials
‘There is no finer team than the Labor and Employment team at Weil. From partner to associate, the Weil team provides top class legal services in terms of strategy and work product.’
‘Gary Friedman is an outstanding lawyer. He is strategic, has an encyclopedic knowledge of applicable employment-related laws, and obtains results. He works very well with clients, and makes an effort to understand our businesses. Gary also surrounds himself with associates who strive for the same level of excellence.’
‘Experienced, practical and user friendly. Nothing phases them because they have seen it all.’
‘Gary Friedman is a star. On many occasions I’ve called him with a difficult situation and each time he has delivered. He’s thoughtful and practical. Gary is also a hell of a nice guy.’
‘The team is very thorough and brings significant resources to the table. They work extremely hard and have quickly grasped particularly complex business operations.’
‘Gary Friedman has done an excellent job of keeping us informed in what is our first potential class action case. He’s done an admirable job leading his team and advising us on matters adjacent to the litigation in addition to the litigation itself.’
‘Quinn Christie and Ami Zweig have quickly become subject matter experts on the way our business operates and have been able to digest and organize copious amounts of varying and sometimes confusing data and organize it into a coherent narrative.’
‘The team is direct and detailed. When you are working with them, you know you have a highly talented group supporting you. The lead attorney for our company is Gary Friedman and I can say that without a doubt he is a highly regarded and trusted advisor to us. He is smart, strategic and can help you navigate even the most complex situation effortlessly.’
Key clients
Sterling Jewelers
Marsh & McLennan Companies and its Guy Carpenter subsidiary
Goldman Sachs
L3 Technologies (n/k/a L3Harris Technologies)
AlixPartners
Country Fresh
NBA Pro Basketball Player Zion Williamson
Air Methods
ScotiaBank
Epiq Systems
Creative Artists Agency
Mastercard
Ingevity
Community Brands
Elite Model Management
Briggs & Stratton
Vonage
Work highlights
- Defending Sterling Jewelers in Jock v. Sterling, a 44,000-plaintiff class arbitration, including handling several important appeals and a petition for certiorari before the U.S. Supreme Court.
- Successfully defended Marsh & McLennan in a well-publicized litigation against three former senior executives of Marsh’s subsidiary, Guy Carpenter, who were recruited by global competitor Lockton.
- Successfully resolved a nine-figure exposure “business model” wage and hour dispute for Air Methods Corporation in California.
Labor and employment > Workplace and employment counseling Tier 2
The New York-based group at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP has established itself as a go-to name for the management teams of large corporations across various industries; key clients include Goldman Sachs, the Creative Artists Agency and Mastercard. Areas of experience include compliance audits, workforce reductions and terminations as well as training sessions and whistleblower matters. The team is led by the 'incredibly knowledgeable' Gary Friedman, who is an expert in conducting internal investigations arising from a variety of allegations. Jeffrey Klein has notable experience in the sports sector, and Nicholas Pappas and counsel Ami Zweig are also integral team members.
Practice head(s):
Gary Friedman
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Gary Friedman is an excellent lawyer. He is smart and has great technical knowledge, but more importantly, he is incredibly pragmatic and understands that there are often commercial factors that are important to keep in mind. He has been our trusted adviser on employee issues for over a decade. He is truly first rate.’
‘Gary Friedman is a fantastic lawyer. He is incredibly knowledgeable and has subject matter expertise, and he is a great communicator and is thoughtful in his approach. These situations, particularly with respect to employees, can have an emotional element to them, but Gary is a calm and steady voice in the face of that.’
‘ Solid team with a deep bench.’
‘Gary Friedman is a true professional. He has seen it all. As such, he has a tremendous demeanor and provides sound, practical advice. He’s great in a pinch. Moreover, he is responsive and personally engaged. In sum, Gary is the best employment lawyer that I have dealt with.’
Key clients
Mastercard Inc.
Signet Jewelers
Creative Artists Agency
NBA Pro Basketball Player Zion Williamson
Ingevity
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Goldman Sachs
Annaly Capital Management
Scotiabank
FleetPride, Inc.
Willis Towers Watson
The Trump Group
M&A/corporate and commercial > M&A: large deals ($1bn+) Tier 2
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP has a prolific M&A offering, and has continued to record solid deal numbers, combining a regular flow of mandates from top clients including Eli Lilly, Maxim, and Magellan Health, with strong capabilities in handling major bet-the-company deals, generally. Corporate department chair Michael Aiello maintained his profile in the market as lead counsel to long-standing client Willis Tower Watson in relation to its pending merger with Aon, a major development in the risk advisory sector valued at $80bn. Elsewhere, the team has been active in the technology, fintech, and healthcare sectors, and also regularly works on restructuring-driven transactions and distressed M&A. Gavin Westerman and Mariel Cruz are both active in the firm's restructuring department and the corporate team. Senior partner Michael Lubowitz is another key team member, who represents clients in a variety of transactions, with a notable expertise in bulge-bracket work on behalf of major investment banks. Frederick Green is a respected senior figure, and has a broad practice across business combinations, securities transactions, and wider corporate advisory work, including activist investor issues and commercial matters. Matthew Gilroy is a highly rated younger partner with a strong deal sheet, having recently led on deals for Eli Lilly and Churchill Capital Corp. Jackie Cohen is also noted as an up-and-comer, with a diverse practice encompassing work for acquirers, targets, investors, and special committees on large-scale mergers, exits, and SPAC investments. All named lawyers are in New York.Practice head(s):
Michael Aiello; Michael Lubowitz
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Diverse, talented group of practitioners. Representation of talented, best in class female partners. Collegiate teams that work seamlessly to drive outcomes and provide guidance and support in complex transactions. Excellent experience in advising and assisting to resolve interloper and activist engagement in complex transactions.’
Key clients
AK Steel Corporation
Apergy Corporation (n/k/a ChampionX Corporation)
Benefytt Technologies, Inc.
Brookfield Asset Management Inc.
Black Knight, Inc.
Campbell Soup Company
ChargePoint, Inc.
Churchill Capital Corp III
Discovery Communications, Inc.
Eli Lilly and Company
Emerald Performance Materials LLC
Fidelity National Financial, Inc.
Fiera Infrastructure Inc.
Fortress Value Acquisition Corp.
Front Yard Residential Corporation
Healthcare Merger Corp.
Legg Mason, Inc.
Magellan Health, Inc.
Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.
MCS
Quest Diagnostics Inc.
RealPage, Inc.
Sanofi S.A.
SiriusXM
Principal shareholders and directors of Skillz Inc.
SoftBank Group Corp.
Total S.A.
Willis Towers Watson PLC
Work highlights
- Advising Willis Towers Watson PLC on its pending $80bn combination with Aon PLC.
- Advising Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. on its $21bn sale to Analog Devices, Inc., in a transaction that values the combined enterprise at over $68bn.
- Advising ChargePoint, Inc. on its combination with Switchback Energy Acquisition Corporation, a SPAC sponsored by NGP Switchback, LLC, in a transaction that implies a ChargePoint enterprise value of $2.4bn.
M&A/corporate and commercial > Private equity buyouts Tier 2
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP stands out for its strong share of work from a number of major private equity funds, with regular representations of Blackstone, Advent International, and Providence, among others. The team handles a variety of complex buyouts, sales, restructurings, and minority investments, and has been particularly active in the SPAC market during 2020, with its representation of Gores Holdings IV in its $16.1bn combination of UWM being a standout transaction in the space. The practice group is jointly led by New York's Doug Warner, who has extensive expertise in in leveraged buyouts and disposals in the US and Europe, acting for the likes of TPG and Centrebridge; and Boston-based Kevin Sullivan, who leads the team's relationship with Providence and affiliated funds, and regularly represents other of the team's key clients. Sullivan also stands out for his role in establishing the firm's Global PE Watch tool, a notable innovation providing market intelligence to funds and investors. New York's Christopher Machera has continued to build his reputation as an emerging market leader, advising Blackstone on a number of transactions, including the $3.2bn sale of Vivint to Sunrun; while Boston's Shayla Harlev is noted for her productive relationship with Berkshire Partners, as well as her recruitment of Charlesbank as a new client, further bolstering the firm's portfolio.
Practice head(s):
Doug Warner; Kevin Sullivan
Other key lawyers:
Christopher Marchera; Shayla Harlev
Key clients
Advent International
American Securities
AMP Capital
Antin Infrastructure Partners
Apollo Infrastructure
Aterian Investment Partners
Berkshire Partners
Blackstone
Centerbridge Partners
Cornell Capital
CPPIB
CVC Capital Partners
EQT Infrastructure
Genstar Capital
GI Partners
Goldman Sachs Merchant Banking Division
The Gores Group
J.C. Flowers & Co
Lee Equity Partners
Oak Hill Capital Partners
OMERS Private Equity
Providence Equity Partners/Providence Strategic Growth Partners
PSP Investments
Snow Phipps
Softbank Group/Softbank Vision Fund
Susquehanna Growth
TCV
Thomas H. Lee Partners
Thompson Street
TPG and TPG Growth
Trive Capital
Work highlights
- Advised Gores Holdings IV, Inc, a SPAC sponsored by an affiliate of The Gores Group, on its business combination with United Wholesale Mortgage, in a transaction that values UWM at approximately $16.1bn.
- Advised Blackstone as controlling shareholder of Vivint Sola on the sale of Vivint to Sunrun Inc.
- Advising American Securities on its pending $1.37bn take-private of Foundation Building Materials.
Media, technology and telecoms > Advertising and marketing: litigation Tier 2
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP's multi-disciplinary team has core strengths in consumer class actions, false advertising and antitrust matters, with an impressive client roster including Sanofi, Stabucks and Johnson & Johnson. The practice is jointly led by Randi Singer, who is recommended for Lanham Act false advertising disputes, and Carrie Mahan, who is a key name for antitrust-related work and is especially active in the hospitality space, acting for high-profile clients such as Hilton. Singer is based in New York, while Mahan is in Washington DC. On the West Coast, Silicon Valley-based David Singh is recommended for consumer class action and false advertising matters.
Practice head(s):
Randi Singer; Carrie Mahan
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Johnson & Johnson
Hilton Domestic Operating Company, Inc.
NBA All-Star Zion Williamson
Sanofi
Starbucks
AdColony
Core-Mark
CareDx
Work highlights
- Defending Hilton against two antitrust class action lawsuits alleging that that the client entered into an illegal agreement with other hotels to eliminate competition for branded keyword search advertising.
- Filed a Lanham Act action on behalf of CareDx alleging that competitor, Natera is engaging in a false advertising campaign.
- Represented AdColony in a class action alleging that its app unlawfully collected personal information for advertising purposes.
Media, technology and telecoms > Media and entertainment: litigation Tier 2
Based in New York, Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP stands out in particular for its strength in copyright law, particularly in the music sector, though the team is also highly proficient in handling copyright matters in the publishing and photography segments. Benjamin Marks leads the practice and has been acting for Pandora in disputes concerning its royalty rates to musicians and record labels. Yehudah Buchweitz is another key name, with expertise in both commercial disputes and antitrust matters, and acting for clients including Viacom. Also recommended is Jessica Falk. Bruce Rich has retired.Practice head(s):
Benjamin Marks
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Sirius XM Radio
Pandora Media
Getty Images
CBS Corp.
S&P Global
North American Concert Promoters Association
Facebook (including subsidiaries Instagram, WhatsApp, and Oculus)
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Leonard Lauder
Association of American Publishers
Spotify
Twitter Inc.
Oxford University Press, Cambridge University Press, SAGE Publications
Discovery Communications
A&E Networks
Alibaba
Creative Artists Agency and Zion Williamson
The Spectator (1828), Ltd
Hearst Communications
Work highlights
- Advised Pandora Media in a royalty payments dispute.
- Advised Getty Images in its defense involving copyright infringement and falsification of copyright management information claims.
- Advised CBS in a private putative class action lawsuit on behalf of direct purchasers of broadcast television spot advertising for allegedly colluding to fix prices in TV advertising.
Media, technology and telecoms > Telecoms and broadcast: transactions Tier 2
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP has a strong track record in mergers and takeovers, equity investment and bankruptcies, acting for a range of telecoms, broadband and broadcasting companies. Michael Aiello chairs the corporate department and advises and has an active public companies practice with a number of clients active in these sectors. Fellow practice head Frederick Green is an expert in corporate and securities transactions, with a particular focus on telecoms infrastructure. Michael Lubowitz, is another key name and recognized here for his transactional work in the wireless and wireline spaces. All lawyers are based in New York. Former practice head Howard Chatzinoff has retired.Practice head(s):
Michael Aiello; Fred Green
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Apax Partners
Antin Infrastructure
Apollo Infrastructure
Berkshire Partners
Discovery, Inc.
Fiera Infrastructure
FirstLight Fiber
GI Partners
Goldman Sachs
Guggenheim Securities
Picture Head Holdings
Providence Equity Partners
PSP Investments
Scripps Network Interactive
Speedcast International
Work highlights
- Advised Apollo Global Management on its acquisition of Lendlease (US) Telecom Holdings LLC, a developer of cell towers, from Lendlease Americas Inc.
- Advised GI Partners on its acquisition of Vast Broadband.
- Advised Fiera Infrastructure on the acquisition, together with APG Group, of the equity interests not already owned by Fiera in Conterra Ultra Broadband Holdings, Inc.
Real estate > Real estate investment trusts (REITs) Tier 2
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP has deep experience in IPOs and follow-on offerings, private placements of debt and equity, public debt issuances and M&A. The firm has developed a strong relationship with Brookfield Asset Management, having advised the client on transactions with a total value surpassing $40bn. Other key clients include CBL, Iron Mountain and Sears Holdings. Michael Bond and Philip Rosen co-head the firm from its New York office. Also recommended in the team are Evan Levy, who has broad experience in financing and securities offerings, and David Herman, who focuses on M&A, restructuring and dispositions, with a particular emphasis on the retail sector.Practice head(s):
Michael Bond; Philip Rosen
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Evan Levy is our relationship partner. He is smart and experienced.’
Key clients
AIG
The Blackstone Group
Brookfield Asset Management Inc.
CBL & Associates Properties, Inc.
Colony Capital
Front Yard Residential Corporation
Herald Square Properties
Iron Mountain Incorporated
MGM Resorts International
OUTFRONT Media
Sears Holdings
Silverpeak Real Estate Partners
Work highlights
- Advised MGM Resorts International on the formation of a joint venture to acquire the Las Vegas real estate assets of the MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay, and the Bellagio.
- Advising CBL on exploring several alternatives to reduce overall leverage and interest expense and to extend the maturity of its debt, among other things.
- Represented Front Yard Residential Corporation in its pending $2.4bn partnership formed by Pretium Partners and Ares Management.
Real estate Tier 2
At Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP, a key distinguisher is the heavy emphasis on real estate-related restructuring, which also often sees the team involved in M&A and spin-offs. In addition, the group also counts its joint venture work as a defining trait, working on single asset and portfolio acquisitions of all asset classes via structures such as bridge and preferred equity, forward purchases and cutting-edge hybrid structures. The representation of REITs and real estate funds is also a strength for the group, which has recently advised on numerous fund formations for Opportunity Zone investments, calling upon the firm’s dedicated private funds departments in New York and London to complement its offering in this space. New York-based duo Michael Bond and Philip Rosen jointly chair the practice; the former provides the team with development and leasing expertise, while the latter is recommended for his hospitality and gaming practice which supplements the group’s core asset expertise in the office, co-working platform, retail, student, logistics and mixed-use segments.Practice head(s):
Michael Bond; Philip Rosen
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘I find their team to be very responsive and knowledgeable. What I particularly like is their ability to focus on what issues are must haves and what issues may perhaps not be standard, but can be conceded if the deal team does not believe they are worth fighting for.’
‘Weil is able to involve lawyers with whatever specialty we have required on a deal.’
Key clients
24 Hour Fitness
AIG
Amherst Holdings, LLC
Atalaya Capital Management LP
Belmond Ltd.
The Blackstone Group
Brookfield Asset Management Inc.
C-III Asset Management
Cain International
CBL & Associates Properties, Inc.
Centerbridge Partners
Colony Capital
Dwight Capital
Fortress Credit Corporation
Front Yard Residential Corporation
HEI Hotels & Resorts
J. Crew
JZ Capital
King Street Capital
LendLease Group
Madison International Realty, LLC
MGM Resorts International
The Moinian Group
Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan
OPTrust
PropCap Advisors
Sears Holdings
SoftBank Group Corp.
Topgolf International, Inc.
TPG Global
Walnut Capital Management
Work highlights
- Advised Brookfield Asset Management Inc. and Brookfield Property Partners L.P. in the latter’s $14.4bn acquisition of the approximately 66% of common stock that it did not already own of General Growth Properties Inc., a REIT that owns, develops, and operates regional shopping malls across the US.
- Advising Topgolf International, Inc., an operator of golf entertainment facilities in the US and the UK, in its $2bn merger of equals with Callaway Golf Company.
- Advised MGM Resorts International on its $4.25bn sale of the Bellagio, a resort, luxury hotel and casino on the Las Vegas Strip, to a joint venture MGM Resorts formed with Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust and its leaseback of the Bellagio.
Tax > International tax Tier 2
Recent workflows for Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP’s international tax practice have included tax-forward, global corporate restructurings in the oil and gas sector; exits in the for-profit healthcare space; and inbound investment structuring for prominent sovereign wealth funds. Kimberly Blanchard is a name to note for institutional investor work, having advised public pension funds on a suite of investments and recapitalizations. Greg Featherman acted on corporate and private equity-backed M&A and take-private transactions in the fintech sector. The team is also retained by a considerable number of SPACs, for which Devon Bodoh and practice head Joseph Pari handle big-ticket IPOs and forward purchase agreements. Mark Schwed left the firm in April 2021.Practice head(s):
Joseph Pari
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘A very smart and creative tax group.’
Key clients
Hour Fitness Worldwide, Inc.
Front Yard Residential Corporation
AK Steel Corporation
Genstar Capital, LLC
American Securities LLC
The Gores Group / Gores Metropoulos, Inc.
Apergy Corporation (n/k/a ChampionX Corporation)
Legg Mason
Berkshire Partners
Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.
Black Knight, Inc.
MGM Resorts
The Blackstone Group L.P.
Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan
Brookfield Asset Management Inc.
PG&E
Brooks Brothers
PSP Investments
Campbell Soup Company
Legg Mason, Inc. YCEC Entertainment, Inc.
Sanofi S.A. N
Churchill Capital Corp III
SoftBank Group Corp.
CPP Investments N 29 SiriusXM
Dunn and Bradstreet Holdings, Inc.
Total S.A. N
Foley Trasimene Acquisition
TPG Capital/TPG Global
Froneri International Limited
Willis Towers Watson PLC
Work highlights
- Advising Willis Towers Watson (Ireland), a global provider of corporate risk advisory services, on the tax aspects of its pending $80bn combination with Aon (Ireland), a provider of risk management, insurance placement and human resource, retirement and health consultation services.
- Advising Churchill Capital Corp III, a SPAC sponsored by Churchill Capital group, on the tax aspects of its $5.7bn merger with MultiPlan (a portfolio company of Hellman & Friedman), a provider of healthcare cost-management solutions.
- Advising Maxim Integrated Products—a designer, developer and manufacturer of integrated circuits—on the tax aspects of its $21bn sale to Analog Devices, a designer, manufacturer, and marketer of integrated circuits used in analog and digital signal processing, in a transaction that values the combined enterprise at over $68bn.
Antitrust > Civil litigation/class actions: defense Tier 3
On the defense side of antitrust litigation, Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP specializes in the application of antitrust laws to music licensing, patent and other IP-related disputes. Handling civil and criminal cases in state and federal courts across the US, the 'collaborative and engaged’ practice also frequently defends clients in suits alleging collusion, illegal pricing and restraints of trade, as well as monopolization claims. In Washington DC, group head Steven Newborn and Carrie Mahan routinely act as lead counsel in multi-district litigations. Other standout practitioners include Adam Hemlock and Eric Hochstadt, both of whom are based in New York.Practice head(s):
Steven Newborn
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘I find Weil to be efficient relative to their competitors and they really value client relationships. Repeat work matters to them and building trust and loyalty is something that is intrinsic across the firm.’
‘The team at Weil is collaborative and engaged across the firm – they do not work in silos and where expertise sits in a group beyond the one the main matter sits in they introduce and utilise appropriately experienced practitioners to drive outcomes.’
‘There is a disproportionate number of super talented women at Weil across practice areas who make for diverse teams which I appreciate.’
‘I found them cost-effective and practical in their approach.’
‘Strong antitrust litigation practice, comparable to Dechert and some other firms.’
‘Carrie Mahan is an excellent lawyer that is fully committed to her clients. Eric Hochstadt is also an outstanding lawyer.’
Key clients
Bridgestone
Bio-Rad Laboratories
GrubHub
Hilton
H&R Block
Marelli (f/k/a Calsonic Kansei)
Nuance Communications
Panasonic
Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Saks Fifth Avenue
Torrent Pharma, Inc.
ViacomCBS
Work highlights
- Defending Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation, the second-largest poultry producer in the US, in In re Broiler Chicken Antitrust Litigation.
- Representing H&R Block in connection with antitrust lawsuits that allege the company conspired to implement agreements between franchisees not to solicit or recruit other franchisees’ personnel.
- Defending Hilton in a nationwide antitrust class action, as well as stand-alone litigation, alleging that Hilton and other hotel chains conspired to eliminate competition for branded keyword search advertising.
Dispute resolution > Corporate investigations and white-collar criminal defense
The white-collar defense, regulatory and investigations team at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP acts for major corporations, financial institutions and individuals in a range of investigations, enforcement matters and litigation. Key areas of focus include criminal antitrust law, securities violations, FCPA matters, environmental crime, cyber security and economic sanctions. The team is headed by Steven Tyrrell in Washington DC and Christopher Garcia in New York. Tyrell is well versed in multi-jurisdictional investigations and anti-corruption issues, while Garcia has noted expertise in insider trading and DOJ and SEC investigations. Sarah Coyne is another contact in the New York team.
Practice head(s):
Steven Tyrrell; Christopher Garcia
Other key lawyers:
Sarah Coyne; Susan Shin
Key clients
Sanofi
Vantage Drilling
SourceAmerica
Morgan Stanley
Abraaj Investment Management Ltd.
VEREIT
Suffolk County Police Benevolent Association
BTG Pactual
Work highlights
- Successfully representing Sanofi in connection with a multi-faceted DOJ investigation into alleged violations of the FCPA in emerging markets.
- Representing Abraaj in headline DOJ and SEC investigations relating to an illegal misappropriation of investors’ money by the company’s principal.
- Representing Swiss bank BSI in connection with criminal and regulatory investigations in the US and Switzerland, involving a money laundering scheme related to the FIFA and 1MDB scandals.
Finance > Capital markets: high-yield debt offerings
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP recorded a strong performance in 2020, thanks in part to the surge in acquisition financing activities among its private equity clients. The firm maintains an outstanding corporate issuer client base that regularly accesses the high-yield debt markets. Given the nature of the firm's prestigious client base, it is active in both domestic and international offerings. Though it is better known for issuer engagements, the team is gaining ground on the underwriter side, an areas where emerging talent Michael Hickey. Corey Chivers is an experienced capital markets specialist with an impressive record in high-yield debt deals. Heather Emmel is also making an impression in the high-yield space. Alexander Lynch leads the wider capital markets group.
Practice head(s):
Alexander Lynch
Other key lawyers:
Industry focus > Energy transactions: oil and gas Tier 3
Led from Texas by Rodney Moore (who splits his time between Dallas and Houston) and also regularly drawing upon the expertise of corporate and finance practitioners based out of the firm's New York headquarters, Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP's 'thorough and thoughtful' oil and gas transactions team is well equipped to resource big-ticket and often complex mandates throughout the value chain. Benefiting from deeply entrenched private equity relationships, as well as strong and developed ties with many public and private oil and gas companies, the team stands out in upstream and midstream oil and gas-related M&A and joint venture mandates. Working in harness with New York corporate heavyweight Michael Aiello, Moore recently played a pivotal role in the firm's work for French multinational integrated oil and gas company, Total, on its $4bn acquisition of all of the oil and natural gas assets, liabilities, businesses and operations of Anadarko Petroleum Corporation in Mozambique and South Africa. The team is also well placed to pick up a significant flow of work as a result of the major economic harm the sector suffered as a result of the pandemic, both in terms of distressed M&A, as well as formal insolvency and restructuring mandates, by dint of the firm's market-leading insolvency offering.
Practice head(s):
Rodney Moore
Other key lawyers:
Jeff Malonson; Samuel Peca
Testimonials
‘The firm provides a high level of specialized expertise and experience.’
‘The team is extremely thorough and displays a thoughtful approach.’
Key clients
Aethon Energy Management
Apergy Corporation
Basic Energy Services, Inc.
ChampionX Corporation
Cresta Energy LLC
Discovery Midstream Partners LLC
Emerge Energy Services L.P.
EP Energy Corporation
Epic Midstream
Gavilan Resources, LLC
Halcón Resources Corporation
HPS Investment Partners
Kinder Morgan
Kingfisher Midstream, LLC
Old Ironside Energy
Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan
Total S.A.
WPX Energy, Inc.
Work highlights
- Advised Total S.A. (France) on its $4bn acquisition of all of the oil and natural gas assets, liabilities, businesses and operations of Anadarko Petroleum Corporation in Mozambique and South Africa, in connection with the merger between Anadarko and Occidental Petroleum Corporation.
- Advised Apergy Corporation (n/k/a ChampionX Corporation), a provider of equipment and technologies that improve oil and gas drilling and production efficiency and safety, on a Reverse Morris Trust acquisition of ChampionX (f/k/a Nalco Champion), a supplier of sustainable chemistry programs and services to upstream and midstream oil and gas operators, from Ecolab Inc. creating an entity with a combined $7.4bn enterprise value.
- Advised WPX Energy, Inc, an oil and gas E&P company with operations in the Permian Basin in Texas and New Mexico and the Williston Basin in North Dakota, on its $2.5bn acquisition of Felix Energy, LLC.
Industry focus > Sport Tier 3
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP‘s multidisciplinary practice group handles a wide range of litigation and disputes, representing major league athletes, professional organizations, teams, and team staff. The firm is representing Zion Williamson in connection with a multimillion-dollar ongoing dispute and litigation arising out of an agreement entered into, prior to turning professional. In addition, the team has experience in labor and employment matters, with practice head Jeffrey Klein taking the lead in representing numerous college football coaches in high-profile employment disputes. Alongside Klein, Yehudah Buchweitz and Eric Hochstadt also jointly lead the practice. Buchweitz’s expertise is in complex commercial litigation, with a specific focus on sports broadcasting, while Hochstadt focuses on civil antitrust matters and class actions. Andrew Tulumello joined the team from Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP in June 2021. All named lawyers are based in New York.Practice head(s):
Jeffrey Klein; Yehudah Buchweitz; Eric Hochstadt
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Zion Williamson (NBA #1 Draft Pick)
Creative Artists Agency
CBS Corporation
Providence Equity Partners
Topgolf International
Major League Baseball Players Association
Jim Harbaugh
Work highlights
- Representing NBA star and #1 draft pick Zion Williamson in connection with major headline-making litigations arising out of a marketing contract he entered into prior to going pro, with in excess of $100m in potential damages at stake.
- Representing CBS in a numerous sports-related disputes, including the “grant-in-aid” litigation brought by student-athletes and the collapse of the Alliance of American Football league.
- Acting for CAA, the preeminent entertainment and sports agency in the country.
Intellectual property > Trademarks: litigation Tier 3
The ‘incredibly knowledgeable’ trademark litigation team at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP is a key resource for clients operating in the digital media landscape, including music streaming companies, social media platforms, and major radio and television broadcast corporations. Based in New York, head of the IP practice Benjamin Marks is a highly experienced trademark litigator for a number of notable clients in the financial services sector, and has expertise in digital rights management matters. Splitting her time between New York and Silicon Valley, ‘highly responsive, direct, and super smart‘ Randi Singer specializes in trademark litigation and false advertising. Additionally, New York-based partner Jessica Falk is known for her litigation experience on fair use and alleged DMCA violations. In January 2020 Bruce Rich retired.
Practice head(s):
Benjamin Marks
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Incredibly knowledgeable! Extremely fast turnaround times and topnotch work product.‘
‘Excellent legal advice with a high-touch focus that feels like a smaller firm.‘
‘Randi Singer is highly responsive, direct, and super smart. She gets the business context.‘
Key clients
American International Group
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Alibaba
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.
The Spectator (1828) Ltd.
eBay
Hilton Domestic Operating Company
CareDx
Sanofi
Work highlights
- Secured a total summary judgement victory for American International Group, Inc. in the US District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri, defeating plaintiff A.I.G. Agency’s trademark infringement lawsuit asserting damages worth in excess of $1bn.
- Successfully defended Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba in a putative class action asserting claims of direct and contributory copyright and trademark infringement.
- Represented Samsung in a trademark infringement action in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York regarding the availability of allegedly infringing downloadable digital watch face apps on the Samsung Galaxy Store.
M&A/corporate and commercial > Shareholder activism Tier 3
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP's public company advisory group has experience in shareholder engagement and proxy contests. Corporate group chair Michael Aiello in New York has notable takeover defense experience; Adé Heyliger is a standout practitioner in Washington DC.
Practice head(s):
Michael Aiello
Other key lawyers:
Media, technology and telecoms > Media and entertainment: transactional Tier 3
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP handles a full range of M&A, joint venture, private equity investments, and corporate finance, for clients in the areas of TV, film, music and new media. Howard Chatzinoff co-chairs the practice and has currently been very active advising Discovery and Major League Baseball on joint ventures. Also recommended are senior partner Michael Lubowitz, and Jackie Cohen, who is highly skilled in M&A, divestitures and joint ventures.Practice head(s):
Howard Chatzinoff; Michael Lubowitz
Other key lawyers:
Jeffrey Osterman; Jackie Cohen
Key clients
AMC Entertainment Inc.
Discovery Communications, Inc.
Goldman Sachs, Inc.
LBI Media, Inc.
Liberty Media Corporation
Major League Baseball Players Association
MGM Resorts International
Picture Head Holdings, LLC
Providence Equity Partners
Scripps Network Interactive
SiriusXM
Skillz Inc.
Starz, Inc.
Thryv Holdings, Inc.
TPG Global, LLC
Work highlights
- Advised Discovery on its joint venture with Magnolia.
- Advised Skillz Inc on its joint venture with Flying Eagle Acquisition Corp.
- Advised SiriusXM on its acquisition of Stitcher.
Antitrust > Cartel Tier 4
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP‘s antitrust services include the representation of clients in government investigations, amnesty proceedings, and international investigation coordination. Adam Hemlock in New York and the Washington DC-based Steven Newborn head the department, which places an emphasis on assisting Japanese clients with US-led antitrust investigations and has been particularly active of late in the electronics space. Associate Kayleigh Golish (New York) offers key support to the cartel practice, from investigations right through to follow-on litigation.Practice head(s):
Adam Hemlock; Steven Newborn;
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Bridgestone
Marelli (f/n/a Calsonic Kansei)
Chemtrade Logistics Income Fund
Panasonic
Work highlights
- Represented Panasonic in connection with numerous governmental investigations and related multi-district litigation comprising dozens of class and individual actions pertaining to alleged industry-wide price fixing in the market for cathode-ray tubes (CRTs) and finished products containing CRTs.
Dispute resolution > Appellate: courts of appeals / Appellate: supreme courts (states and federal)
Traditionally, Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP has a discernable strength in handling appeals in all federal circuit courts. However, of recent note, the group’s growing appetite for US Supreme Court work manifested itself in its high-profile appearance on behalf of the petitioners in Republic of Hungary v Simon, a case raising complex jurisdictional questions pertaining to the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act and international comity; Gregory Silbert led on the appellate effort. The department is led out of New York and Washington DC, respectively by Silbert and the ‘extremely quick-thinking‘ Zachary Tripp. In addition, the firm has presence in Silicon Valley, where Edward Reines specializes in IP appeals. Post-publication, in May 2022 the team also gained Mark Perry from Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP, who now co-chairs the practice in Washington DC.Practice head(s):
Gregory Silbert; Zachary Tripp; Mark Perry
Other key lawyers:
Adam Banks; Edward Reines
Testimonials
‘Zack Tripp is phenomenal. He is extremely quick-thinking, he writes beautifully, and he gets right to what matters. He knows the US Supreme Court especially well. We retained Zack to write a couple briefs for us this year and they were excellent — well-designed, well-researched, and altogether persuasive.’
Key clients
Signet Jewelers Ltd.
C&S Wholesale Grocers
Willis Towers Watson plc
Sterling Jewelers, Inc.
Illumina, Inc.
Farmers Insurance Group
Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.
Westinghouse Electric Corporation
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Morgan Stanley
Pandora Media
Getty Images, Inc.
Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc.
HP Inc.
Sanofi S.A.
Bridgestone Corporation
Work highlights
- Representing the Republic of Hungary and Magyar Államvasutak Zrt. (MÁV) in the US Supreme Court’s case of Republic of Hungary v Simon, which tackles whether federal courts can abstain from exercising jurisdiction under the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act for reasons of international comity.
- Scored a victory for C&S Wholesale Grocers at the Eight Circuit, which unanimously affirmed the district court’s judgment dismissing all claims against the client, following a complete $800m defense jury verdict in 2018.
- Petitioned the US Supreme Court on behalf of a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Trustee in relation to the question of whether a debtor may keep a state-law homestead exemption inside bankruptcy, notwithstanding that the proceeds would be subject to attachment and execution outside bankruptcy because the debtor sold the home and the exemption expired under applicable state law.
Dispute resolution > International trade Tier 4
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP runs a strong CFIUS practice, with the international trade team often collaborating with the firm’s highly regarded M&A and private equity groups. The department’s recent investment work stands out in sectors such as financial services, technology, and manufacturing, among others. Practice head Theodore Posner has longstanding broad experience working for the government as well as in private practice; his expertise also stands out in relation to issues arising at the junction of trade law and policy, in addition to trade-related dispute resolution.
Practice head(s):
Theodore Posner
Key clients
Chevron Corporation
Canada Pension Plan Investment Board
MOL Hungarian Oil and Gas Company
The Williams Cos.
Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board
Brookfield Asset Management
Labor and employment > ERISA litigation Tier 4
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP defends plan sponsors in defined contribution fiduciary breach litigation, health plan litigation and DOL enforcement actions. New York-based Jeffrey Klein and Nicholas Pappas are the main contacts.
Dispute resolution > Product liability, mass tort and class action - defense: pharmaceuticals and medical devices
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Diversity and Inclusion
Diversity and Inclusion
A commitment to diversity and inclusion has been at the core of our firm since Frank Weil, Sylvan Gotshal, and Horace Manges found many doors closed to them because of their religious beliefs. They founded Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP to open those doors. For over 30 years, Weil has been a leader in investing in formal initiatives to cultivate an inclusive culture where all feel comfortable and encouraged to excel.
We believe the results of our inclusion efforts tell a remarkable story. Today, 16 Firm leaders are LGBT+, people of color, or women serving as heads of practice groups, Firmwide committee chairs, or Management Committee members. The General Counsel and three Management Committee members (19 percent) are women. Three of the Firms practice group leaders and two office heads are attorneys of color.
Weil has consistently been at the forefront of law firm diversity training programs for over two decades, and regularly introduces new programs and initiatives to further bolster our efforts in this area. For example, in 2011, Weil implemented an annual 2-hour diversity education requirement for all US attorneys and staff. Each year, a new program is developed and customized specifically for Weil to provide concrete skills for achieving inclusion. Program topics have included unconscious bias, mentoring and delivering feedback across difference, working with difference generations, religious diversity, and managing cross-cultural relationships. In 2015, Weil launched an innovative new initiative called Upstander@Weil to inspire all attorneys and staff to stand up for inclusion in the workplace, community and at home. This campaign expands the powerful ally concept within the LGBT+ community to a broader spectrum of groups, including people of color, women, veterans, etc.
For more information on Diversity & Inclusion at Weil, click here.
Q&A with Diversity Leadership
Business Finance & Restructuring Partner Jacqueline Marcus discusses her role as Diversity Committee Co-Chair, TOWER Co-Chair, and one of the Firms first flex-time partners.
Q: How did you get involved in Diversity and Inclusion efforts at Weil?
Ive been involved with the Firms Diversity Committee for more than 20 years. I first started as the counsel representative when now retired partner Andrea Bernstein was heading up the Committee. Andrea was a true pioneer in this area so Ive had some big shoes to fill. I took over from Andrea as Chair in 2015. As of this year, Chris Garcia became Co-Chair of the committee. With respect to gender diversity, I became Co-Chair of TOWER, the Taskforce of Womens Engagement and Retention, in 2014. I currently co-lead this effort with Britta Grauke in Frankfurt and Paul Genender in Dallas.
Q: Tell me about the Committees and what your roles entail.
The Diversity Committee consists of partners, counsel and senior staff in Weils offices around the world, and we work closely with our very talented Global Diversity team, led by Weils Global Diversity & Social Responsibility Director Meredith Moore. Because we currently have TOWER dedicated to gender diversity, the Diversity Committee is focused on race, sexual orientation, gender identity, veterans, disability, and other forms of diversity. Its really a collaborative effort to leverage off of everyones ideas. In each of these committees, we are focused on recruitment, retention, development, and advancement. We discuss metrics, feedback from recent programs and initiatives, and ideas for new efforts. In addition, I often work with other groups like Business Development and Legal Recruiting, for example, because issues of Diversity and Inclusion are relevant and important in every area of our Firm. I try to go to recruiting events as often as I can to show support and importance for diversity to new recruits. I also try to attend a number of affinity group meetings and events so that I can learn, first hand, what is important and impactful for our diverse associates.
Q: Do you receive feedback on programs and initiatives from lawyers and staff who arent involved specifically with the Diversity Committee?
Yes, were always looking for feedback. While we love the positive feedback, negative feedback can be helpful too. Its wonderful that Weil has been doing diversity programming and events for so long. There is a risk, however, that people can get diversity fatigue, so its a challenge to keep things interesting and current. Many of the programs we embark on are based on or inspired by feedback. Our Upstander initiative, for example, was developed in part because we heard from many of our people that they wanted to do more for inclusion but didnt know how. Mentoring circles developed because of feedback from female associates that some wanted more access to female partners, some to male partners, and others to female senior associates. The program incorporated elements of all three (one female and one male partner and 5-6 female associates across levels). As time went on, some female associates wanted male associates to participate, so now more than half of the circles include equal numbers of men and women.
Q: Whats an example of a recent program or initiative that you feel was particularly successful?
As a result of recent and ongoing events, we as a Firm wanted to be more forthright about addressing racial issues, so we devoted our 2017 annual diversity training to Talking Boldly About Race: Being an Upstander in a Time of Cultural Unrest. Because the sessions were so interactive, there were differences in the subjects that were raised and the individual experiences that were shared. We followed up with a session open to all where the facilitator, Verna Myers, shared her insights from the 30 sessions we held at the Firm. A lot of people attended and participated in discussing what they had learned during the diversity training and in the months since. This is also a great example of our efforts to keep our ideas for programming fresh and to maintain the momentum over time. Diversity also isnt just about race, ethnicity or gender, but its also ways of thinking about things perspectives and perceptions, so our 2017 diversity month theme was Diversity of Thought. I think we can sometimes forget that not everyone has the same opinions as we do or thinks the same way that we do.
Q: Why do you think diversity and inclusion are so important at Weil?
It truly is ingrained in firm culture the Firm was founded by three gentlemen who couldnt find work because of their religion, so I think its particularly incumbent upon us to pay it forward. It may not be the case these days that people cant find work because they are Jewish, but whatever the defining characteristic may be, I feel that its incumbent upon us to make sure that those kinds of barriers to advancement dont exist for other people now or in the future. And the Firm and its clients reap the benefit of our diversity efforts research reflects diverse work groups produce better work product.
Q: How important do you think diversity is to clients?
Law firms have been completing diversity surveys for years, and I think sometimes in the past, clients inquiries regarding the diversity of their law firms was simply about checking a box. Whats changed in the past several years is that companies are actually withholding work if your survey results arent adequate. The other thing thats changed is that clients and potential clients are not only asking for diversity statistics firmwide, but what they really want is diverse teams working on their matters. We believe that diverse teams bring a greater array of skillsets, experiences, and creativity, and allow more voices to be heard in terms of approach, which ultimately generates a better work product. In addition, many of our clients are international and global, so its important to have teams that can be sensitive to issues all over the world.
Q: In addition to being involved in Weils Diversity efforts, you were also one of the Firms first flex-time partners. Can you explain what the flex-time program is?
You could say that career path diversity is another way we strive to be inclusive at the Firm. Weil created the role of Flex-Time Partner in 2007, which is available for both women and men who have made a long-term career choice to work on a flexible schedule. I was among the first in that class, which also happens to be the first time that women comprised more than one-half of the new partner class at the Firm. Now Im currently one of four Flex-Time Partners at the Firm. Additionally, the firm has a long-standing Flex-Time Program for associates to adopt a reduced work schedule while continuing their commitment to practicing law.
Q: Why did you choose to work as a Flextime partner and how has it worked out for you?
What prompted me to be flex-time was my personal upbringing. I was brought up in a Sephardic Jewish family with strong pride in the traditions of our culture. It was highly unusual for a woman to get an education or have a job. While my parents were very supportive an encouraging, at the same time, these cultural traditions were ingrained in me. When I had my first child, I didnt feel comfortable working full time, so thats when I started flex-time. I was an associate at that time and after several years I did become counsel and eventually partner. Im eternally grateful to the firm for making that flex-time option available for me. Whats interesting and different these days is theres much more focus on work life balance, and much more effort by the firms to make working easier for men and women with families. Maybe this will mean that less people will opt for the flex-time arrangement, and instead utilize these other programs and be able to juggle the demands of work and family better more easily.
Q: Whats next for Diversity & Inclusion at Weil?
From a diversity and gender point of view, I think were generally doing a pretty good job of bringing people into the firm, although we need to maintain a focus on this area. Where we are redoubling our efforts is making sure that everyone has the tools and the opportunities to thrive at the firm, so that youll see the percentages of female, people of color, and LGBT+ partners accelerate over time. Our work is far from over, but were up for the challenge!
Awards and Accolades
Below are a few of the awards Weil has received honoring our commitment to diversity and inclusion:
- ‘Best International Firm for Diversity‘ – Euromoney Legal Media Groups Americas Women in Business Law Awards 2017
- ‘Top 10 for Diversity‘ – Chambers Associate 2017
- ‘Top Law Firm for Equality: 100% Rating in the Corporate Equality Index‘ – Human Rights Campaign Foundation 2018
- ‘Leadership and Excellence in Inclusion and Diversity Award‘ – Morgan Stanley Legal Compliance and Division 2016
Diversity Stats
Firm has a written diversity strategy that has been communicated to all Firm attorneys. | Firm gives billable credit for work that is directly related to diversity efforts (but is not pro bono work). | Firm ties a component of partner compensation to diversity efforts. | Firm has a diversity committee that includes senior partners and that reports to the Firm’s highest governing body. | Firm has a full or part-time diversity professional who performs diversity-related tasks. | Firm has affinity or employee resource groups for its women and diverse attorneys, which meet at least quarterly. | Firm has a succession plan that specifically emphasizes greater inclusion of women and diverse lawyers. | Firm mandates and monitors that minority and women attorneys have equal access to clients, quality work assignments, committee appointments, marketing efforts and Firm events. | Firm requires inclusion of at least one diverse candidate in all hiring decisions. | Firm policy specifically prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression. | Firm provides opportunity for attorneys to voluntarily disclose their sexual orientation or gender identity and expression through Firm data collection procedures. | Firm policy specifically provides for paid maternity leave. | Firm policy specifically provides for paid paternity leave. | Firm has a formal, written part-time policy that permits partners to be part-time. | Firm has a flex-time policy. | Firm provides for or mandates diversity training for all lawyers and staff. | Firm has a supplier diversity program. |
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