City of London Law Society vows to support Weil trainees as firm faces closure

The City of London Law Society has pledged its support to trainees and junior lawyers at Weil following news that the US law firm is preparing to wind down its operations.

The society said its immediate concern was for those working in Weil’s London office, particularly junior lawyers facing uncertainty over their careers as the firm moves towards closure.

Colin Passmore, chairman of the CLLS, said: "Our primary concern is everyone at Weil’s office, particularly the trainees and junior lawyers here in London, who will understandably be anxious about what these latest developments mean for their careers.”

He continued: “As we have demonstrated when others have faced difficulties in the past, the CLLS is steadfast in its support to City law firms and their people, and will look to provide guidance however it can when the need arises.”

The pledge of support comes after Weil’s management committee recommended an “orderly wind-down” of the firm, with partners expected to vote on the proposal in the coming days.