08 Sep 2026
Weil, Gotshal & Manges Welcomes Damian Ridealgh Back to U.S. Banking & Finance Group
"Weil, Gotshal & Manges has welcomed Damian Ridealgh as a partner in its U.S. Banking & Finance Group in New York. He will work on private capital, capital solutions, special situations and liability management."
Damian specializes in representing private capital clients, including credit funds, private equity funds and other financial institutions. His practice focuses on capital solutions, special situations and liability management transactions. He also advises on complex U.S. and European financings, including acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, restructurings, REIT and fund financings, and asset-based lending.
Damian joins Weil from Freshfields LLP, where he served as Global Co-Head of Private Credit and Capital Solutions. He was previously a partner in Weil’s Banking & Finance practice. Damian is the 21st partner to return to Weil since the beginning of 2023.