Key Takeaways
- • Weil, Gotshal & Manges private equity partner Lewis Blakey, based in London, is set to move to Simpson Thacher & Bartlett, according to people with knowledge of the matter cited by Bloomberg.
- • The move marks the latest departure from Weil, which is described as a stricken Wall Street law firm.
- • Blakey's profile on Weil's website lists deal work for private equity firms including Advent International, Bain Capital and Blackstone Inc.
Summary
Lewis Blakey, a private equity partner at Weil, Gotshal & Manges based in London, is set to join Simpson Thacher & Bartlett, Bloomberg reported on October 30, 2026, citing people with knowledge of the matter. The report describes the move as the latest exit from Weil, a firm the article characterizes as stricken.
According to Blakey's biography on Weil's website, he has advised private equity firms including Advent International, Bain Capital and Blackstone Inc. on various transactions. The sources cited by Bloomberg did not disclose further details on the timing or terms of the move, and the article does not specify the broader circumstances behind Weil's departures.
According to Blakey's biography on Weil's website, he has advised private equity firms including Advent International, Bain Capital and Blackstone Inc. on various transactions. The sources cited by Bloomberg did not disclose further details on the timing or terms of the move, and the article does not specify the broader circumstances behind Weil's departures.
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