Weil Gotshal & Manges has announced that Ramona Nee – co-head of Weil’s US private equity practice – will succeed Barry Wolf as executive partner in January 2027, marking a planned leadership transition at the firm, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Wolf, who has led Weil for 16 years, will continue as chair of the management committee until the end of 2027 before stepping into a senior counsel role in 2028.
Nee, who has served as co-managing partner for over a year, will assume responsibility for strategic direction and financial performance, while Jonathon Soler, a private funds partner, will continue as managing partner overseeing the firm’s day-to-day operations.
The transition follows a structured succession process involving the firm’s management committee, chaired by corporate partner Mike Aiello, and guidance from leadership consultancy Spencer Stuart. The arrangement ensures a smooth handover, giving Nee and Soler experience in firm management ahead of their permanent appointments.
