‘Fast-moving, highly responsive and very commercial’, the litigation practice at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP works with an impressive roster of global corporate and private equity clients. Members of the practice work closely with the competition and restructuring teams of the firm. Team head Jamie Maples boasts wide-ranging experience spanning arbitration, investigations, insolvency proceedings, and contentious regulatory work. Chris Marks is praised as ’dynamic, technically excellent, and at the top of his game’, while Hayley Lund is well regarded for her 'practical professionalism’. Insolvency specialist Mark Lawford is regarded by one client as a ‘market leader’.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Accolades
Client satisfaction
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Weil's litigation practice is fast-moving, highly responsive and very commercial. It doesn't get bogged down in trench warfare with the other side, but focuses on what needs to be done. It's very client-friendly.’
‘Hayley Lund stands out for her charm and practical professionalism. She is a wonderful client lawyer--very commercial, focused on what matters, and has a refreshingly straightforward and sensible approach to things. A really fun person to work with.’
‘The team is intelligent, sharp, commercial and strategic whilst maintaining an exceptional bedside manner to guide clients through (what can be) emotive and devouring litigation. The professionalism and pride in their work is second to none. Everything was presented in a beautiful and practical way to assist at every stage of the litigation.’
‘Chris Marks is bright and fast to address every technical issue that may arise from complex litigation. Jamie Maple is a first-class litigator.’
‘Chris Marks and Jamie Maples are the standout partners. Chris is more junior, dynamic, technically excellent, and the top of his game. Jamie is a standout individual. He is at the top of his game. All the technical expertise you can ask for, plus excellent judgment and really great client manner.’
‘This is a really well-regarded team in the City, and well-positioned to take on market-leading cases through existing Weil and private equity connections, and in its own right.'
Key clients
- Microsoft Corporation
- Ad hoc group of creditors of McDermott International
- Shop Direct Finance Company Limited (the consumer finance arm of The Very Group, the major online retailer)
- The administrators of VTB Capital
- Bluestar Genomics
- Parse Biosciences
- Barclay Family
- Parmalat
Work highlights
Advised the joint administrators of VTB Capital plc in its $1 billion claim against the Republic of Mozambique.
Acted for Microsoft in its challenge before the Competition Appeal Tribunal to the CMA’s decision in April 2023 to prohibit its $70 billion acquisition of video games giant Activision Blizzard, Inc.
Supporting Creditors in relation to the global restructuring of McDermott International.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Jamie Maples
Other key lawyers
Chris Marks; Hayley Lund; Mark Lawford