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Sullivan & Cromwell Lands Weil London Co-Leader Amid Firmwide Talent Exodus
law-firm-management1 month ago

Sullivan & Cromwell Lands Weil London Co-Leader Amid Firmwide Talent Exodus

Weil, Gotshal & Manges is losing its London co-managing partner, David Avery-Gee, to Sullivan & Cromwell, marking the latest in a series of high-profile departures. Avery-Gee will join as co-head of European M&A, accompanied by partner Sarah Flaherty. This follows the recent exit of corporate chair Michael Aiello to Cravath, Swaine & Moore, prompting Weil to appoint new leadership to stabilize its corporate and private equity practices.

Weil Partners Frame Aiello’s Exit as Relief, Not Loss, as Firm Pivots Under New Leadership
legal-industry1 month ago

Weil Partners Frame Aiello’s Exit as Relief, Not Loss, as Firm Pivots Under New Leadership

Michael Aiello’s departure from Weil Gotshal & Manges for Cravath has sparked internal relief rather than mourning, according to multiple sources. While Aiello was a top rainmaker, his resistance to growth and territorial behavior stalled Weil’s expansion into private equity and other areas. The firm is now positioning itself for broader diversification under incoming executive chair Ramona Nee, while Cravath gains a major M&A asset but faces structural challenges in diversifying its own practice.

Weil’s Corporate Chair Leads Six-Partner M&A Exodus to Cravath
legal-industry1 month ago

Weil’s Corporate Chair Leads Six-Partner M&A Exodus to Cravath

Michael Aiello, corporate chair at Weil, Gotshal & Manges, is leaving for Cravath Swaine & Moore with five other M&A partners. The move, confirmed by Weil and reported by The Wall Street Journal, marks the latest in a series of senior departures from the firm. It highlights intensifying competition for top legal talent amid a shift away from traditional lockstep pay models.