Business Details
Expert Legal Services in London
Established in 1888, Willkie Farr & Gallagher has evolved from a small New York practice into a globally recognised legal services provider with 16 offices across six countries. Our firm specialises in delivering innovative legal solutions across 45+ practice areas, combining deep industry expertise with a client-centric approach. With over 1,300 lawyers, we serve clients through an international network of local market specialists, maintaining a commitment to excellence demonstrated by 220+ awards in 2024. Our leadership team, including Chairs Thomas Cerabino and Matthew Feldman, prioritises understanding client needs to deliver pragmatic, sophisticated legal counsel.We maintain a collegial culture that fosters inclusion and professional development, evidenced by our recognition as an 'A-List' firm by The American Lawyer in 2025. Our track record includes advising on complex, business-critical issues for clients worldwide, supported by top-tier rankings in multiple Chambers guides. We combine technical excellence with a commitment to corporate citizenship, including pro bono work and sustainability initiatives that reflect our core values.
Services
Corporate Law
Litigation
Private Equity
Regulatory Compliance
Restructuring
Intellectual Property
Real Estate Finance
White-Collar Defense
Tax Advisory
Environmental Law
Highlights and features
- Established in 1888 with continuous legal excellence
- International network covering 16 business centres worldwide
- Ranked among top 20 innovative firms in North America
- 220+ awards and recognitions in 2024 alone
- Client retention spanning decades for many businesses
Associations and certifications
- Chambers UK
- Chambers Global
- The American Lawyer A-List
Services
Corporate Law
Our Corporate Law practice provides comprehensive legal solutions for business transactions across international markets. We advise on mergers, acquisitions, corporate governance and regulatory compliance, leveraging our global network of 1,300+ lawyers. Clients benefit from our expertise in complex cross-border deals and industry-specific knowledge spanning finance, technology and healthcare sectors.
Litigation
The Litigation practice handles complex commercial disputes in courts and arbitration tribunals worldwide. With specialists in 45+ jurisdictions, we offer strategic counsel on risk management and dispute prevention. Our team has particular strength in class action litigation, regulatory enforcement matters and high-stakes commercial disputes for multinational corporations.
Private Equity
Our Private Equity group advises funds and investors on acquisitions, divestitures and financing transactions globally. We provide integrated legal support covering fund formation, portfolio company investments and exit strategies. The team's expertise includes leveraged buyouts, co-investments and complex deal structuring across multiple industry sectors.
Regulatory Compliance
The Regulatory Compliance practice assists clients in navigating complex legal frameworks across jurisdictions. We specialise in financial services regulation, data privacy laws and industry-specific compliance requirements. Our proactive approach helps businesses implement effective compliance programs while managing enforcement risks in evolving regulatory environments.
Restructuring
Our Restructuring team represents debtors, creditors and investors in complex insolvency matters globally. We provide strategic counsel on debt restructurings, bankruptcy proceedings and distressed asset acquisitions. The practice combines legal expertise with commercial insight to deliver practical solutions for stakeholders in financial distress situations.
People
Thomas Cerabino
Firm Chair
Thomas Cerabino leads the firm as Chair, bringing extensive experience in corporate governance and strategic management. He oversees global operations and maintains client relationships while driving the firm's innovation initiatives and commitment to excellence.
Matthew Feldman
Firm Chair
Matthew Feldman co-chairs the firm, focusing on maintaining legal excellence and client service standards. He plays a key role in attorney development and ensuring the firm's continued growth across international markets since joining in 1988.
Questions
What areas of law does Willkie Farr & Gallagher specialise in?
We specialise in 45+ practice areas including corporate law, litigation, private equity, regulatory compliance, restructuring, intellectual property, and tax advisory services across multiple industry sectors.
How many offices does the firm have globally?
Willkie Farr & Gallagher operates from 16 offices across six countries, with locations in major business centres including New York, London, Paris, Frankfurt, and Hong Kong.
What recognition has the firm received recently?
In 2024, we received 220+ awards and recognitions, including being named an 'A-List' firm by The American Lawyer and achieving 100+ practice area rankings in Chambers guides.
What makes Willkie different from other law firms?
Our combination of global reach with local market expertise, innovative approach to legal challenges, and commitment to client relationships spanning decades distinguishes us in the legal profession.
Reviews (2)
Yael Scherler
Jan 07, 2020
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Global Elite firm! We had top-nodge experience for our investment fund. Leading law firm also for M&A
Christine Wang
Dec 09, 2013
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This law firm that handles large Fortune 500 Corporate also helps the little person as it has won Legal Aid Society's 2010 and 2011 Pro Bono Publico Award, they assist those in need financially, because they are a caring, humane, law firm, working with both Legal Aid Society, Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts, as well as such multi-national Corporations as Facebook, Shell, Verizon. It was founded over one hundred years ago by Felix Frankfurter who founded the ACLU and was a close friend of FDR.
Some of the outstanding attorneys include ex Gov. Mario Cuomo, Joseph T. Baio. In terms of Real Estate, they have represented Forest City Ratner Co. & Bruce Ratner, as well as Macklowe Properties in its $4.6 billion bid with investor Carl Icahn to acquire Reckson Associates Realty Corp.
Some of the outstanding attorneys include ex Gov. Mario Cuomo, Joseph T. Baio. In terms of Real Estate, they have represented Forest City Ratner Co. & Bruce Ratner, as well as Macklowe Properties in its $4.6 billion bid with investor Carl Icahn to acquire Reckson Associates Realty Corp.
