Weil, Gotshal & Manges
London·New York
Restructuring·M&A·Litigation
Weil's restructuring practice is widely described as the 'gold standard' of the industry, having served as lead debtor counsel in six of the ten largest bankruptcy filings in US history.
Why this firm
Called in for 6 of the 10 largest US bankruptcies ever
One of only four firms named a Law360 Bankruptcy Group of the Year for 2025, having led First Brands Group's Chapter 11 (over $12bn in liabilities) and Steward Health Care's $9.2bn restructuring that year
The longest-running training contract of any US law firm in London, retaining more of its original UK character than most later US entrants
A genuine M&A and litigation bench sits alongside its restructuring core, not a single-practice firm
What this firm looks for
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Genuine market and practice-area fluency
An Early Careers & Development Manager says candidates should show a keen interest in Weil by being able to discuss its practice areas and understand its market position, not generic firm interest.
"Hungry for success," scale-tolerant
Weil's own training-contract description asks for people hungry for success and determined to take on challenges no matter how big and complex, language tied to the firm's heavyweight private equity, finance and restructuring caseload.
Comfort with autonomy, out of comfort zone
Weil wants candidates who thrive when challenged and out of their comfort zone; trainees independently describe the firm's defining trait as a culture of autonomy, consistent with its leading private equity market position.
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