Willkie advised Insight Partners as co-lead investor in a $50 million Series B funding round for Omnea, a leading AI-native procurement intake and orchestration platform. On September 17, Omnea announced that it raised $50 million in a Series B funding round led by Insight Partners and...

Willkie advised Masked Rider Capital and its portfolio company 7 Crew, a leading franchisee of 7 Brew Drive-Thru Coffee, on the sale of a majority stake in 7 Crew to Franchise Equity Partners. On September 16, Franchise Equity Partners announced the acquisition of a majority stake in...

Willkie advised West Monroe, a global business and technology consulting firm, on its acquisition of 2050 Partners, a leading energy efficiency and decarbonization consultant.   On September 17, West Monroe announced that it acquired 2050 Partners, a consulting firm that helps utilities...

Willkie has been recognized in the 2025 edition of the Crain’s Chicago Business’ annual ranking of Chicago’s largest law firms.   Willkie Chicago ranked #33 on the list, continuing its rise among the city’s largest firms after placing #35 and #38 in the last two years. With 12% year-over-year...

Willkie represented Row K Entertainment in connection with its acquisition of U.S. rights for the independent motion picture Charlie Harper, which premiered at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival. The movie stars Emilia Jones (CODA) and Nick Robinson (The Kings of Summer)...

Private Equity Practice leader to become joint Chairman alongside current leader Matthew Feldman; Thomas Cerabino to step down at the end of 2026 New York, NY (September 16, 2025) --- Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP announced today that partner Jeffrey Poss will assume the role of joint...

Willkie advised Marco Capital Holdings Limited (“Marco”), a leading European P&C insurance run-off group, on the acquisition of Benteler Reinsurance Company DAC (“Benteler Re”). Benteler Re, an Irish captive reinsurance company, is wholly owned by the Benteler Group which was founded...

Willkie is representing Bluestar Alliance LLC, a global brand management firm, in a definitive agreement to acquire Dickies, an iconic American heritage brand, from VF Corporation for $600 million in cash. Dickies is an iconic American heritage brand that at sits at the intersection...

Willkie partner Steve Hurdle has been recognized as a nominee for “Dealmaker of the Year” at the Los Angeles Business Journal’s inaugural M&A Awards. The awards, presented in partnership with ACG Los Angeles, honored Steve among the professionals credited with “shaping Southern California’s...

Brett Miller, partner and  U.S. Co-Chair of Willkie’s Restructuring Department, was profiled in a recent Q&A in Financier Worldwide. The profile appeared in the Power Players: Bankruptcy & Insolvency 2025 series. In the profile, Brett discusses his career path, how he tackles complex...