Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP

Willkie has been recognized in the 2025 edition of Benchmark Litigation, an annual guide to the leading litigation firms and litigators in the U.S. Willkie earned high national rankings in the Insurance and White-Collar Crime categories, as well as Dispute Resolution recommendations in the California, Illinois and New York jurisdictions. The recognitions further establish Willkie as a market leader, highlighting its deep experience and accomplishments in complex litigation as well as the successful build-out of its capabilities nationwide. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/egpeQMHp

Willkie has been recognized by The AmLaw Litigation Daily with a “Shout Out” for its victory for private equity client CCMP Capital Advisors, LP in a securities litigation case that further establishes the growing case law that private equity sponsors cannot be held directly liable even when they own equity and appoint directors. The Willkie team was led by partner Tariq Mundiya, counsel Joshua Levy and law clerk Matthew Davis. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eW25nUMa

Today, October 11, is #NationalComingOutDay and we are proud to celebrate our #LGBTQ+ colleagues and their courage to live openly. Thank you to members of Willkie’s LGBTQ+ Affinity Group, Devin Ringger, Sherry Xueer Yu, Andrés Cantero Jr. (he/him/his/él) and Josefina Ayala Wilkins for sharing their reflections on how they have been supported and how they support others in relation to coming out in the workplace. 

In California’s 2023-24 legislative session, Governor Gavin Newsom signed 17 artificial intelligence bills into law, governing matters such as deepfakes, AI watermarking, digital replicas of entertainers, and training data disclosures. While this means that California may now have more laws regulating AI than any other state, its approach stands in stark contrast to the comprehensive, industry-agnostic approach taken by other jurisdictions, such as Colorado, Utah, and the European Union. Full background: https://lnkd.in/eMj76Wpn

Willkie was proud to support Black Women in Asset Management (BWAM) last week at its annual conference in London. Partner Tiana Rambatomanga moderated the Pre-Launch Blueprint: Essentials for First Time Fund Managers panel.   In addition, Willkie lawyers Solomon Wifa, Tiana Rambatomanga, Brianna McRae and Camille Grant, along with clients of Willkie, attended BWAM’s 40 Under 40 Awards Gala, to celebrate Black women across the world who are shaping the future of asset management.

On September 30, 2024, the Bank of England and the Financial Conduct Authority published Joint Policy Statement PS24/12, guidance and other materials setting out their approach to implementing and operating the UK Digital Securities Sandbox. The DSS was opened to applications on September 30. Full background: https://lnkd.in/eTMvK7Ft

The UK’s existing Securitisation Regulation will be replaced as part of the UK government’s ongoing post-Brexit “Smarter Regulatory Framework”. The Existing SR will, from November 1, 2024, be replaced by the Securitisation Regulations 2024, new rules of the Prudential Regulation Authority, and new rules of the Financial Conduct Authority. Full background: https://lnkd.in/eDrfXheX

On October 22, U.S. Co-Chair of the Restructuring Department and Chair of the Company Restructuring & Reorganization practice Debra Sinclair will participate in a CLE webinar panel hosted by Strafford, titled “Advanced DIP Financing: Structuring Equity-Linked Facilities, Roll-Overs, Cross-Collateralization, Priming, and More.” Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dYzfVeMi

The Real Deal has recognized Willkie as one of the top real estate law firms in New York City in 2024. Willkie ranked #12 on the 2024 list of the city’s preeminent real estate practices, based on overall deal value. The accolade further establishes Willkie’s Real Estate Department as a market leader in New York City and highlights the broad capabilities of its national platform. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dPjQab3c

On October 22, partner Neesa Patel Sood will participate on the panel titled “Governance Practices: Board Composition, Strengthening Collaboration with Management, and More.” The session is part of the 2024 Fund Directors Conference, hosted by the Independent Directors Council in Chicago. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/emyksKQ6