Weil, Gotshal & Manges has received high rankings in the Chambers Global 2026 guide, which evaluates leading law firms and attorneys worldwide. The firm was recognized as a top law firm in 48 categories, an increase from its previous year’s performance, with advancements or new placements in nine sections compared to 2025. Additionally, 54 Weil lawyers were individually recommended for their expertise across various practice areas and regions.
The rankings cover multiple jurisdictions and legal fields. In the global multi-jurisdictional category, Weil was noted for its work in banking and finance, competition/antitrust, corporate/M&A, investment funds (private equity fund formation), private equity, restructuring/insolvency, and tax.
Regionally, the Asia-Pacific section highlighted Weil’s capabilities in corporate/M&A with a focus on private equity. In China, the firm was recognized among international firms for elite corporate/M&A work and cross-border transactions as well as private equity buyouts and venture capital investments.
In Europe and France specifically, Weil earned recognition for restructuring/insolvency; banking and finance; elite status in corporate/commercial litigation; high-end capability in corporate/M&A; and international cross-border transactions.
The United Kingdom rankings included capital markets (CLOs and securitisation), competition law, finance and capital markets (international & cross-border), investment funds & asset management (international & cross-border), leveraged finance (both borrowers/sponsors: big ticket and lenders: big ticket), private equity buyouts, restructuring/insolvency, tax, and transaction capabilities.
In the United States section of the guide, Weil was ranked for antitrust cartel matters; banking & finance; bankruptcy/restructuring (the elite); several capital markets categories including equity issuer counsel and manager counsel as well as high yield products; investment grade debt representation; securitisation of ABS; competition/antitrust at both national and international levels; corporate/M&A (including international & cross-border); disputes (international & cross-border); energy sector transactional work related to oil & gas; intellectual property focusing on patents; investment funds regulatory compliance; private equity buyouts with high-end capability; fund formation; tax concerning corporate & finance issues.
A representative from Weil stated: “Weil continues to earn high rankings from Chambers & Partners, a comprehensive listing of the world’s top law firms and attorneys. In the publication’s Global 2026 guide, Weil was ranked as a leading law firm in 48 categories, moving up or being newly ranked in nine sections, as compared to 2025. Weil lawyers also received 54 individual recommendations recognizing the Firm’s deep bench of expertise across practice areas and jurisdictions.”
Further details about these recognitions can be found on Chambers & Partners.