Cadwalader Names Wes Misson as Co-Managing Partner

NEW YORK, Sept. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Cadwalader has elevated Wes Misson to be the firm's Co-Managing Partner along with Pat Quinn, who has served in the role since 2015.

"In recent months, Wes has been serving alongside me effectively as Co-Managing Partner, and I am thrilled that he has agreed to formally take on the role," said Pat. "In addition to leading and continuously growing one of our largest and most profitable practice groups, Wes's character, integrity, tireless work ethic and commitment to Cadwalader are qualities that he's known and admired for across the firm. As one of our next generation leaders, he is laser-focused on our long-term success."

Wes chairs Cadwalader's Finance group, serves on its Management Committee, and leads the firm's Fund Finance practice, a trans-Atlantic group that is the largest and most experienced fund finance team in the market. He will continue to maintain his own active practice, for which he has repeatedly been recognized for delivering results for clients by The Financial Times, The American Lawyer, Chambers USA, IFLR1000, North Carolina Lawyers Weekly and the Fund Finance Association which, in honoring Wes with its 2023 "Annual Contribution to the Industry Award," noted that his "innovative work and commercial approach has had a profound impact on the fund finance industry."

"Our market dominance in core practice areas, our decades-long relationships with the world's largest financial institutions, and our dedicated, elite lawyers have put us on track to have one of the best years in our history, with revenues projected to be over $600 million," said Wes. "We've added over 50 new lawyers in 2025, including 10 partners; and we are working hard to meet client demand. Together, Pat and I are committed to driving growth and building an enduring firm that continues to deliver superior client service as we take Cadwalader into the next great era in our storied history."

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SOURCE Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP