Willkie partners Craig C. Martin, Chairman, Americas, and Barbara Grayson, National Chair of the Firm’s Private Wealth Group, have been named to the 2026 “Notable Leaders in Accounting, Consulting & Law” by Crain’s Chicago Business.   Craig was recognized for his leadership in Chicago's...

Willkie is advising Genstar Capital on its investment in Ascensus, the leading independent provider of tax-advantaged savings solutions and technology, together with Stone Point Capital.   On August 18, Ascensus announced a new ownership structure co-led by Stone Point Capital and Genstar...

New York, NY (August 17, 2026) - Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP today announced that energy and infrastructure attorney Matthew Penny has joined the Firm as a partner. Matthew’s practice focuses on the development and construction – including Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC)...

Willkie partners Steve Hurdle, Ray LaSoya, and Stephen Lee have been recognized as "2026 Private Equity and M&A Business Visionaries" by LA Times Studios.   Steve Hurdle, partner in the Corporate & Financial Services Department and the Entertainment Transactions Practice, was recognized...

Willkie partner Larissa Marcellino has been named a finalist for Young Lawyer of the Year (Corporate) at The American Lawyer Industry Awards 2026.   The shortlisting recognizes Larissa, a partner in the Asset Management Department, as one of the leading dealmakers of the year under the...

Willkie placed among the market leaders in 9fin's H1 2026 Private Credit law firm league tables, earning numerous top 5 borrower counsel rankings and top 10 lender counsel rankings across the U.S. and Europe. Willkie's Private Credit & Direct Lending practice featured extensively in 9fin's...