July 13, 2026
Willkie has been profiled by Legal Business in an in-depth article discussing the Firm's growth strategy, European platform, and focus on London as a key market.
The article reported that Willkie has more than doubled its revenue since 2020, jumping from $986 million to $2 billion in 2025. Over the same period, the Firm has opened five offices—Chicago in 2020, Los Angeles in 2021, Munich and Dallas in 2024, and Hamburg in 2025—and has nearly doubled its global partner headcount. Matthew Feldman, joint Chairman of the Firm, and Jeffrey Poss, incoming joint Chairman, discussed Willkie's focus on expanding its global profile across its core practices, as clients are increasingly concentrating work among a narrowing pool of global advisers.
Legal Business noted that for Willkie, "standing still is not a strategy," emphasizing the Firm's focus on "supercharging growth," with London as a key priority.
“London is a critical market and the financial capital of Europe and the UK – it is very important to our clients,” said Matt.
Legal Business highlighted Willkie's London office as one of the Firm's principal investment priorities. The office's revenue rose by 7.5% in 2025 and partner count has grown by more than 75% in the past five years. The office has focused on hiring in its private capital, restructuring, and competition practices, and promoted seven to partnership this year—the second highest percentage increase in London promotions year over year, the article noted.
The Firm is laser focused on growing in London, aiming to add depth and strength across its core practices over the next five years. "You have to keep investing," said Peter Burrell, managing partner of the London office.
The article also discussed the Firm's broader European platform, with market-leading practices in both Germany and France, tier 1 rankings in key directories, and significant recruitment efforts.
"We don't have a London-centric offering with satellite offices in Paris or Germany, as a number of our peers do," said Gavin Gordon, Chair of the European Private Equity Practice Group. "Clients are looking for a pan-European offering with practices of equal strength and standing."
In addition to growth, the article highlighted the Firm's continued focus on quality, depth, and a collaborative culture: "We focus on making sure that we deliver the very best work, put the best talent on the pitch every day, and make sure they know that we're along for the journey with them," Jeff said.
Read the full article here (subscription may be required).
The article reported that Willkie has more than doubled its revenue since 2020, jumping from $986 million to $2 billion in 2025. Over the same period, the Firm has opened five offices—Chicago in 2020, Los Angeles in 2021, Munich and Dallas in 2024, and Hamburg in 2025—and has nearly doubled its global partner headcount. Matthew Feldman, joint Chairman of the Firm, and Jeffrey Poss, incoming joint Chairman, discussed Willkie's focus on expanding its global profile across its core practices, as clients are increasingly concentrating work among a narrowing pool of global advisers.
Legal Business noted that for Willkie, "standing still is not a strategy," emphasizing the Firm's focus on "supercharging growth," with London as a key priority.
“London is a critical market and the financial capital of Europe and the UK – it is very important to our clients,” said Matt.
Legal Business highlighted Willkie's London office as one of the Firm's principal investment priorities. The office's revenue rose by 7.5% in 2025 and partner count has grown by more than 75% in the past five years. The office has focused on hiring in its private capital, restructuring, and competition practices, and promoted seven to partnership this year—the second highest percentage increase in London promotions year over year, the article noted.
The Firm is laser focused on growing in London, aiming to add depth and strength across its core practices over the next five years. "You have to keep investing," said Peter Burrell, managing partner of the London office.
The article also discussed the Firm's broader European platform, with market-leading practices in both Germany and France, tier 1 rankings in key directories, and significant recruitment efforts.
"We don't have a London-centric offering with satellite offices in Paris or Germany, as a number of our peers do," said Gavin Gordon, Chair of the European Private Equity Practice Group. "Clients are looking for a pan-European offering with practices of equal strength and standing."
In addition to growth, the article highlighted the Firm's continued focus on quality, depth, and a collaborative culture: "We focus on making sure that we deliver the very best work, put the best talent on the pitch every day, and make sure they know that we're along for the journey with them," Jeff said.
Read the full article here (subscription may be required).
