Key Takeaways
- • Kirkland & Ellis LLP announced on Friday, November 6, 2026, the addition of 40 attorneys from Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP, according to Law360.
- • The team is led by Ramona Nee, Weil's private equity practice co-leader, who was once set to lead Weil.
- • The lateral move is a significant talent acquisition for Kirkland's private equity practice, as reported by Law360.
Summary
Kirkland & Ellis LLP announced Friday the addition of 40 attorneys from Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP, according to Law360 reporting by Anna Sanders and Daniel Moritz-Rabson. The group is led by Ramona Nee, who serves as co-leader of Weil's private equity practice and was once slated to lead the firm.
The move brings a sizable lateral team to Kirkland, one of the largest law firms by revenue, and strengthens its private equity capabilities. Law360's report is limited in the material available to this summary, so further details on deal practice areas, office locations, and client transitions are not covered here.
The move brings a sizable lateral team to Kirkland, one of the largest law firms by revenue, and strengthens its private equity capabilities. Law360's report is limited in the material available to this summary, so further details on deal practice areas, office locations, and client transitions are not covered here.
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