Wachtell Litigation Chief Savitt Leads Six-Partner Move to Gibson Dunn
William Savitt, co-chair of Wachtell Lipton, is leaving for Gibson Dunn with five partners to lead its litigation practice. The move follows a coffee meeting and signals a shift in Big Law’s competitive landscape, as Gibson Dunn strengthens its appellate and trial capabilities while Wachtell retains its elite status despite recent departures.