Michael Aiello, a top deal lawyer at Weil Gotshal & Manges, is departing the firm along with five other partners to join Cravath Swaine & Moore. The group's exit marks a significant move for Weil Gotshal, a firm known for its strength in complex corporate transactions.
Aiello, who led Weil’s global antitrust practice, was a key figure in the firm’s M&A and private equity groups. His departure, along with that of his colleagues, follows a period of increased partner attrition at Weil Gotshal. The specific reasons for the group’s move were not immediately clear, but such shifts in major law firms often involve strategic decisions by partners regarding their practice areas or client service opportunities.