Press Release
July 22, 2026

Willkie Teams Up with OpenAI to Accelerate Firmwide AI Innovation and Proprietary Platforms

OpenAI will help power the next generation of AI solutions developed through Willkie Works, the firm's AI and innovation organization New York, NY (July 22, 2026) – Willkie today announced a collaboration with OpenAI that will accelerate the development and deployment of next-generation...
News
July 22, 2026

Willkie Advises Clipway on Close of Debut Secondaries Platform at $6.4 Billion

Willkie advised Clipway on the close of Clipway Secondary Fund I (“CSF I”) at $6.4 billion, making it the largest-ever debut secondaries platform and establishing Clipway as the world’s largest independent, dedicated, tech-enabled secondaries firm.   On July 21, Clipway announced the...
News
July 22, 2026

Willkie Advises VSS Capital Partners and Centroid Systems on Sale to Gridiron Capital

Willkie advised VSS Capital Partners and its portfolio company Centroid Systems, a premier Oracle Cloud Infrastructure service provider, on the sale of Centroid to Gridiron Capital LLC. VSS recently announced that it completed its successful exit from Centroid, having supported the company’s...
News
July 22, 2026

Willkie Advises ITE Management on Acquisition of North American Chassis Pool Cooperative

Willkie advised ITE Management L.P. on its acquisition of North American Chassis Pool Cooperative (NACPC), a provider of premium chassis serving major intermodal markets across North America. ITE's chassis platform now includes NACPC, Milestone Chassis, and Trend Intermodal, providing...
Speaking Engagement
July 21, 2026

National Bar Association 18th Annual Corporate Counsel Leadership Summit

On July 27, Partner LaRue Robinson is speaking on the panel "Being a Bridge Over Troubled Waters: Guiding Clients Through Legal and Business Storms" as part of the National Bar Association's 18th Annual Corporate Counsel Leadership Summit in Nashville, Tennessee.   The event brings together...
News
July 21, 2026

Willkie Advises Ad Hoc Group of Bondholders in Victoria PLC’s Financial Restructuring

Willkie is advising an ad hoc group of bondholders (the "Ad Hoc Group") in connection with the comprehensive refinancing of Victoria PLC (LSE: VCP), an international manufacturer and distributor of innovative flooring products.   On July 21, Victoria announced that over 75% of the holders...
News
July 21, 2026

Willkie Secures D.C. Circuit Affirmance to End Defamation Claims Against Human Rights Advocate Sir William Browder

Willkie secured the affirmance of the complete dismissal of defamation claims brought in 2018 by Russian lobbyist Rinat Akhmetshin against international human rights advocate Sir William Browder, conclusively ending the case after eight years.  Akhmetshin’s original 2018 complaint, filed...
News
July 21, 2026

Willkie Advises Growth Equity at Goldman Sachs Alternatives on Series E Investment in Helsing GmbH

Willkie advised Growth Equity at Goldman Sachs Alternatives on its investment in Helsing GmbH, Europe's leading defense AI company, as part of a Series E financing round that raised $1.8 billion and values Helsing at $18 billion.  Helsing, based in Germany with operations throughout...
Recognition
July 20, 2026

Six Willkie Partners Recognized in 2026 Lawdragon 100 Leading Global Wealth Lawyers

Six Willkie partners have been recognized as market leaders in Lawdragon’s inaugural guide to the 100 Leading Global Wealth Lawyers.  Lawdragon named the Willkie lawyers among the most experienced and highly regarded practitioners serving high-net-worth individuals and their families,...
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