Weil, Gotshal & Manges is one of the leading US law firms globally, renowned for its private equity practice. It offers comprehensive legal services to private equity firms and investment funds, working on complex transactions and offering strategic guidance throughout the investment lifecycle. In this workshop, lawyers from the firm’s private equity team will discuss their complex and challenging work, offering an understanding into the role of a private equity lawyer, the skills needed, and the exciting work they carry out for Weil’s clients. They will also share their commercial awareness insights from the frontline of their practice areas and how they are working with clients in response to the current financial market. The speakers will also reflect on their career journeys and offer advice to students hoping to follow a similar path.
This presentation is ideal for students curious about the legal side of private equity, those exploring career paths in corporate law, or anyone interested in the intersection of finance and law.