Adam M. Turteltaub

Willkie Farr & Gallagher has added a private equity and mergers and acquisitions partner from Cravath, Swaine & Moore in its New York office, the latest in a series of transaction-focused partners to make lateral moves in recent months. Maurio Fiore joined Willkie’s corporate & financial services department on Wednesday and its private equity and M&A practice groups, according to the firm’s announcement. Fiore was a partner at Cravath for three years in New York, after serving as an associate there. Fiore is one of several transaction-focused attorneys to make moves during the especially active lateral market of the past year, and only the latest of the finance and transaction partners that Willkie has already brought on in 2026. The firm already added Jesse Kean, an asset management partner from Sidley Austin, and private wealth partner Kenneth Halcom, a former Cravath partner himself who joined Willkie from a Florida-based trust. Fiore is at least the fifth partner to leave Cravath in 2026, with others headed to competitor firms such as Paul Hastings and Davis Polk & Wardwell, while another partner moved to a fintech company. A representative for Cravath said in an email to Law.com that the firm wishes Fiore well in his future endeavors. Jeffrey Poss, co-chair of Willkie’s private equity practice and incoming joint chairman of the firm as a whole, said in a statement on Fiore’s arrival that his knowledge and talents will benefit the firm and its clients in the transactional space. “Maurio is an accomplished dealmaker, and his broad experience advising private equity sponsors and corporations on complex, high-value transactions makes him an excellent fit for Willkie and further enhances our ability to deliver best-in-class solutions to clients across the transactional landscape,” Poss said. Poss’ sentiments were echoed by Adam Turteltaub, co-chair of the firm’s M&A practice group, who said that Fiore “has played a significant role in some of the most sophisticated M&A and private equity transactions in the market in recent years.” In a statement on his move to Willkie, Fiore said the firm is “widely regarded for its strength across corporate sectors” and that he had long-admired the firm’s global transaction platform. He said he looked forward to working with the practitioners at his new firm and helping his clients navigate “dynamic changes shaping private equity and other key markets.”

Feb 11

2 min

Willkie represented LS Power Equity Advisors, LLC in the successful sale of a portfolio of natural gas generation facilities and a commercial and industrial virtual power plant platform to NRG Energy Inc. (NYSE: NRG). LS Power recently announced that it completed the sale of 18 natural gas-fired facilities totaling approximately 13 GW of capacity, and of CPower, a leading commercial and industrial virtual power plant platform, to NRG in a cash and common stock transaction valued at approximately $13 billion. The milestone deal closed shortly after Willkie secured antitrust clearance for the transaction. The Willkie team was led by partner Adam Turteltaub with partners Archie Fallon, Giovanni Smedley and Christian Truman. The team also included partners Robert Lepore, Hannah Frank, Lisa Lind and Antonio Yanez, and counsel Christi Davis.

Feb 4

1 min

New York, NY (February 11, 2026) — Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP today announced that Maurio A. Fiore has joined the Firm as a partner in New York. He is a member of the Corporate & Financial Services Department and the Private Equity and M&A Practice Groups. Maurio focuses his extensive practice on mergers and acquisitions involving public and private companies, private equity investments, joint ventures and corporate governance matters. His experience spans multiple industries, including the financial services, insurance and technology sectors. He regularly leads high-profile deals for private equity sponsors, public companies, insurers, reinsurers, financial institutions and other global clients. Maurio has earned top-tier rankings in national and international legal directories for his private equity work. He joins from Cravath. Jeffrey Poss, Co-Chair of the Private Equity Practice Group, and incoming joint Chairman of the Firm, commented: “Maurio is an accomplished dealmaker and his broad experience advising private equity sponsors and corporations on complex, high-value transactions makes him an excellent fit for Willkie and further enhances our ability to deliver best-in-class solutions to clients across the transactional landscape.” “Maurio has played a significant role in some of the most sophisticated M&A and private equity transactions in the market in recent years,” said Adam Turteltaub, Co-Chair of the M&A Practice Group. “His arrival further builds on our corporate platform’s momentum in New York and across the Firm, and we are pleased to welcome him to Willkie.” Maurio commented: “Willkie is widely regarded for its strength across corporate sectors, and I have long admired the Firm’s standout global transactional capabilities. I’m thrilled to join this talented team of practitioners amid the dynamic changes shaping private equity and other key markets.” Willkie is one of the industry’s preeminent advisors to private equity funds. We provide a full-service, 360° platform advising on everything from fund structuring and formation, platform and add-on investments and acquisitions, tuck-in acquisitions, co-invest structures and joint ventures, to bank credit, direct lending and other debt financings and offerings, IPOs, follow-on offerings, SPACs, PIPEs, other “bet-the-company” and lifecycle events, and ultimate exits. Willkie’s top-tier Mergers & Acquisitions Practice represents public and private buyers, sellers, special committees of boards of directors, debt and equity investors and financial advisors in some of the most significant and complex acquisition transactions. Our transactional teams advise on PE and M&A matters worldwide, with attorneys based in 16 key market centers across the United States, UK and Europe. ***************************************************** Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP provides leading-edge legal solutions on complex, business critical issues spanning markets and industries. Our approximately 1,300 attorneys across 16 offices worldwide deliver innovative, pragmatic and sophisticated legal services across approximately 45 practice areas. Learn more at www.willkie.com.

Feb 11

2 min

New York, NY, November 10, 2025 -- Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP announced today that Heather Weigel has joined the Firm as a partner in New York, where she is part of Willkie’s Mergers & Acquisitions Practice Group. Heather focuses on advising U.S. and international clients on a wide range of public and private company M&A transactions, including investments, carve-outs, spinoffs, joint ventures and other general corporate and restructuring matters. She has significant experience with U.S. public company M&A and has successfully guided clients through major domestic and cross-border transactions. She joins from Davis Polk. Adam Turteltaub, Co-Chair of Willkie’s Mergers & Acquisitions Practice Group, commented: “Heather is a talented transactional attorney whose strategic insight and outstanding dealmaking track record across numerous key industries will further enhance our team’s capabilities. As deal activity continues to pick up and transactions are getting increasingly complex, Heather’s addition reflects Willkie’s continued investment in expanding its premier global M&A practice, and we’re excited to welcome her to the firm.” Heather’s experience spans the oil and gas, consumer products, retail and financial services sectors, and she has counseled fintech and media clients on transactional and governance matters. She also regularly represents private equity firms and their portfolio companies on the full spectrum of private equity transactions, including acquisitions and dispositions of investments, leveraged buyouts and minority investments. Heather commented: “I’m thrilled to join Willkie’s world-class, global transactional platform. I look forward to using my experience to contribute to the team’s continued success in delivering exceptional results for clients nationally and internationally.” Willkie’s top-tier Mergers & Acquisitions Practice represents public and private buyers, sellers, special committees of boards of directors, debt and equity investors and financial advisors in some of the most significant and complex acquisition transactions. Our transactional teams advise on PE and M&A matters worldwide, with attorneys based in 16 key market centers across the United States, UK and Europe. ***************************************************** Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP provides leading-edge legal solutions on complex, business critical issues spanning markets and industries. Our approximately 1,300 attorneys across 16 offices worldwide deliver innovative, pragmatic and sophisticated legal services across approximately 45 practice areas. Learn more at www.willkie.com.

Nov 10

2 min

New York, NY (September 8, 2025) --- Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP today announced that leading Private Equity and M&A dealmaker Brian Hamilton has joined the Firm as a partner in New York. He is a member of the Corporate & Financial Services Department, and the Private Equity and M&A Practice Groups. He joins from Sullivan & Cromwell, where he was co-head of that firm’s Private Equity Group. Jeffrey Poss, Co-Chair of the Private Equity Practice Group and member of Willkie’s Executive Committee commented: “Brian brings decades of experience advising on high-profile, complex deals for a wide range of global clients. His commercial approach, significant experience, leadership skills, and commitment to excellent client service make him a tremendous addition to help lead our PE and M&A teams. His addition follows the additions of several other high-profile PE and M&A dealmakers to Willkie in key markets in recent months as we continue to operate in a dynamic dealmaking landscape.” Adam Turteltaub, Co-Chair of the M&A Practice Group and member of Willkie’s Executive Committee added: “We are thrilled to welcome Brian to Willkie. He is a private equity and M&A powerhouse, adding strength and depth to our transactional platform. Expanding our integrated transactional team with someone of his caliber underscores the firm’s commitment to our market-leading PE and M&A practices, and is a key component of our growth strategy.” Brian’s practice focuses on private equity and M&A transactions, both in and outside the U.S., and in a variety of industries. He regularly advises on high profile private equity and venture capital transactions, buyouts, strategic investments, and mergers and acquisitions across numerous sectors, including digital infrastructure, consumer products, energy, hospitality, financial services and more. He is widely recognized as a leader in the field by both business and legal press. Brian commented: “I’m excited to join Willkie, a firm I have long admired for its strong position in the market and diverse capabilities across both private equity and M&A. I look forward to working alongside my new colleagues to advise our clients on their most sophisticated deals as we continue operating in a complex and constantly evolving deal environment.” Willkie is one of the industry’s preeminent advisors to private equity funds. We provide a full-service, 360° platform advising on everything from fund structuring and formation, platform and add-on investments and acquisitions, tuck-in acquisitions, co-invest structures and joint ventures, to bank credit, direct lending and other debt financings and offerings, IPOs, follow-on offerings, SPACs, PIPEs, other “bet-the-company” and lifecycle events, and ultimate exits. Willkie’s top-tier Mergers & Acquisitions Practice represents public and private buyers, sellers, special committees of boards of directors, debt and equity investors and financial advisors in some of the most significant and complex acquisition transactions. Our transactional teams advise on PE and M&A matters worldwide, with attorneys based in 16 key market centers across the United States, UK and Europe. ***************************************************** Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP provides leading-edge legal solutions on complex, business critical issues spanning markets and industries. Our approximately 1,300 attorneys across 16 offices worldwide deliver innovative, pragmatic and sophisticated legal services across approximately 45 practice areas. Learn more at www.willkie.com.

Sep 8

2 min