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Weil London head Francies set to step down as successors line up to take charge

Weil London managing partner Mike Francies is preparing to stand down after more than 20 years in the role

Weil is set to shake up its London leadership team for the first time in more than two decades
Weil is set to shake up its London leadership team for the first time in more than two decades Photo: Getty Images

Weil Gotshal & Manges is set to change its London leadership for the first time in more than two decades as M&A heavyweight Mike Francies prepares to step down.

Francies has led the elite US law firm’s London office since 2000, having joined from Magic Circle stalwart Clifford Chance in 1998. He is set to retire from the firm at the end of 2024.

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