News
January 9, 2026

Willkie Advises Silver Hill Energy Partners on Acquisition of South Texas Oil and Gas Assets from 1776 Energy

Willkie represented affiliates of Silver Hill Energy Partners, LP in its acquisition of 100 percent of 1776 Energy’s interest in oil and gas properties, rights, and related assets primarily in Karnes and Gonzales Counties, Texas. The acquisition includes approximately 17,500 net acres...
Speaking Engagement
January 8, 2026

Hot Topics in SEC and DOJ Enforcement and Litigation 2026

On January 22, partner and Co-Chair of the Securities Enforcement and Willkie Digital Works Practice Groups Kristy Littman will speak at the event titled “Hot Topics in SEC and DOJ Enforcement and Litigation 2026,” hosted by Sandpiper Partners LLC in New York City.  The program faculty...
Recognition
January 8, 2026

Alex Weingarten Shortlisted for 2026 Entertainment Litigator of the Year by Benchmark Litigation

Alex Weingarten, managing partner of Willkie’s Los Angeles office and Chair of the firm’s Entertainment Litigation Practice, has been shortlisted for “Entertainment Litigator of the Year” at the Benchmark Litigation US Awards 2026. Alex is a leading commercial trial attorney who represents...
Speaking Engagement
January 7, 2026

2026 AIPLA Virtual Corporate Practice Institute

On January 20, partner Susan Rohol will speak during the virtual session titled “Updates on Data Privacy Law & Best Practices” as part of the 2026 American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) Virtual Corporate Practice Institute, presented by the AIPLA Corporate Practice Committee. The...
Recognition
January 7, 2026

Willkie Announces 2026 LCLD Fellows and Pathfinders

The Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) has selected associates Taaj Reaves and Andrés Cantero to serve as 2026 LCLD Fellows and associates Bridget Hamway, Khara John and Margaret O’Brien to serve as 2026 LCLD Pathfinders. Taaj Reaves, an associate in the Intellectual Property...
News
January 7, 2026

Willkie Advises Atlantic Group and Its Founders on Sale to Howden

Willkie represented the founders and Atlantic Global Risk LLC (“Atlantic Group”), a leading independent transaction liability insurance broker in the United States, in connection with Howden’s acquisition of Atlantic Group. On January 5, Howden announced that it agreed to acquire Atlantic...
News
January 7, 2026

Willkie Advises Bank of America and Merrill Lynch in Municipal Bond Commodity Prepayment Transaction

Willkie represented Bank of America Corporation and its Merrill Lynch commodities business unit in a $850,000,000 municipal bond commodity prepayment transaction.  The transaction involved the issuance of $850,000,000 of municipal bonds by Texas Municipal Gas Acquisition and Supply Corporation...
Recognition
January 7, 2026

Willkie Shortlisted for Top Law Firm Honors at 2025 SecLink Awards

Willkie has been shortlisted for two top honors at the 2025 SecLink Awards for its accomplishments in market-leading secondary transactions.  Willkie has been named among the nominees for “Top GP-Led Secondaries Law Firm” for its success advising GP-led secondary transactions, including...
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