Weil Gotshal & Manges is on a rehiring spree, reclaiming three returnee partners in a week—the latest a Gibson Dunn & Crutcher tax partner in Germany. Benjamin Rapp is rejoining Weil as head of the German tax practice, with the announcement coming just one week after private equity partner Kamyar Abrar returned to Weil after a stint as Germany co-managing partner at Willkie, Farr & Gallagher. Weil has welcomed back 19 partners globally since 2023, with others including private equity partner Peng Yu in China, who had joined Kirkland & Ellis. Rapp is familiar with Weil’s clients, culture, and strategic positioning, Weil said in a statement. “His return, after roughly two years, is a strong sign of loyalty and shows how attractive the firm is as a platform for sophisticated tax law and transaction-related advice.” "He remained closely connected to us personally even after his departure," said German tax partner Tobias Geerling. Weil has a profit per equity partner of about $5.4 million on average, according to AmLaw’s Global 200 rankings, compared to Gibson Dunn’s PEP of roughly $7.2 million. Gibson Dunn has been on maneuvers for lateral hires in the Germany-Austria-Switzerland (DACH) region, hiring a former Kirkland & Ellis restructuring partner in Germany last week and opening an office in Zurich in September. Gibson Dunn and Weil have been contacted for comment.