Adam Neumann
Former WeWork CEO Adam Neumann is trying to buy back the company he cofounded.
  • Adam Neumann is trying to buy back WeWork, the now-bankrupt company he cofounded.
  • He's being aided by lawyer Alex Spiro, who helped Elon Musk take over Twitter in 2022.
  • Spiro's other high-profile clients include the rappers Jay-Z and Megan Thee Stallion.

Adam Neumann is trying to buy back WeWork – with the help of a lawyer close to Elon Musk.

The New York Times' DealBook published a letter Tuesday that said Neumann has met several times with the company he cofounded since December to discuss buying it or its assets, or providing it with financing.