Weil Recruits Dechert Financing Partner in New York

Lindsay Flora joins Weil's banking and finance practice as a partner.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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Weil, Gotshal & Manges has announced that Lindsay Flora has joined the firm as a partner in its banking and finance practice in New York. Flora previously worked at Dechert LLP and advises private equity sponsors, financial institutions, borrowers, lenders, and both private and public companies on a variety of complex corporate transactions and high-yield financings.

Why it matters

This move highlights Weil's efforts to strengthen its banking and finance capabilities in New York, a key market for the firm. Flora's expertise in areas like leveraged acquisitions, syndicated debt facilities, and secured lending will be valuable as Weil seeks to expand its work for clients in the private equity and financial services sectors.

The details

Lindsay Flora joins Weil as a partner in the firm's banking and finance practice in New York. She was previously a partner at Dechert LLP, where she advised clients on a range of complex corporate transactions and high-yield financings, including leveraged acquisitions, syndicated debt facilities, debt commitments, bridge loans, and secured lending.

  • Lindsay Flora joined Weil on February 24, 2026.

The players

Weil, Gotshal & Manges

An international law firm with a strong presence in New York and a focus on banking, finance, and corporate transactions.

Lindsay Flora

A partner who joined Weil's banking and finance practice in New York, previously working at Dechert LLP.

Dechert LLP

An international law firm where Lindsay Flora was previously a partner, focusing on complex corporate transactions and high-yield financings.

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The takeaway

This move by Weil to recruit a seasoned banking and finance partner like Lindsay Flora demonstrates the firm's commitment to strengthening its capabilities in New York, a key market for corporate transactions and high-yield financing work.