Weil Gotshal & Manges is a French law firm established through a merger in 2003. The firm is part of the international law firm of the same name. It has one office in Paris, which is led by managing partner Emmanuelle Henry and has more than 80 lawyers. 

Weil Gotshal & Manges is an international law firm established in 1931. The firm has 1,100 lawyers and is led by executive partner Barry Wolf. 

Focusses / specialisms 

The firm has a focus on private equity and restructuring and insolvency work, where the firm has achieved top-tier status in France. The firm is also very active in M&A work. 

Key clients 

In M&A, key clients of the firm include Casino, Orange, Engie, Vinci, Eutelsat, Total, Vallourec, Lagardère, Altarea Cogedim and April. 

In private equity, key clients of the firm include 3i, Advent International, Alpha Private Equity, A&M Capital, Antin Infrastructure, Apax Partners, APG, ArchiMed, Ardian and Astorg Partners. 

In restructuring and insolvency, key clients of the firm include Rallye, Casino, Bpifrance, the French State, Glass Holdings, Arc Holdings, Hayfin Capital Management, Foraco, Corsair and Vallourec. 

Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023) 

Financial restructuring 

"Deep knowledge of French restructuring and insolvency-related issues, providing sound advice in complex situations." 

"Trust, understanding of our key issues, knowledge of the French restructuring world and advice on how to handle different stakeholders, including the government, collaboration with other advisors."