Willkie is advising Second Nature Brands, a leading creator of premium snacks and treats, on its acquisition of Tillamook Country Smoker, a leader in protein-rich clean label on-the-go meat snacks.   Second Nature Brands, a portfolio company of CapVest Partners LLP, recently announced...

Willkie has been profiled by The Recorder as a finalist for the "Vanguard Award" at the 2026 California Legal Awards. The award recognizes leadership and innovation in the business of law.   The Q&A discusses the growth of Willkie's California platform—including the alignment of its Los...

Willkie advised IceLake and its portfolio company Studibo Group on Studibo’s recent acquisitions of Solvexis (Denmark), Enwendo (Germany), Occinergy and BE Energhetik (France).   Studibo Group, headquartered in Belgium, is a leading specialist in sustainable buildings and environment-related...

Gavin Gordon, Chair of Willkie's European Private Equity Practice Group and a member of the Firm's Executive Committee, has been named to Financial News' "Fifty Most Influential Lawyers 2026" list.   The annual list recognizes heads of the UK's top firms and European leaders at U.S. legal...

Willkie successfully advised Saks Global Enterprises LLC through its restructuring process, paving the way for the company to exit chapter 11 in the coming weeks with a strengthened financial foundation. Saks Global’s comprehensive restructuring was led by an all-women core team, a rare...

Tamerlin Godley, Chair of Willkie’s Entertainment Litigation Practice Group, has been named to Forbes' inaugural "America's Top Women Lawyers" list.    The list spotlights the women practitioners across the country who set the standard for excellence in the law, “earning the trust of...

Willkie advised Karman Holdings Inc. (NYSE: KRMN), a leader in the rapid design, development and production of critical, next-generation system solutions that align with the U.S. Department of War’s core mission priorities and the nation’s accelerating demand for access to space, in connection...

Sixteen Willkie partners have been named to the 2026 Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation, an annual guide to the nation’s future leaders in the law. The following partners were recognized among the market-leading attorneys of their generation: Tyler Born (Chicago) (Corporate,...

Willkie has once again earned extensive recognition as a market leader in the 2026 edition of Chambers USA, an annual guide to the top law firms and attorneys across the country. The firm was recognized for excellence across its nationwide platform, receiving a total of 64 practice area...