Law Firm Mergers, Pitched as Benefiting Clients, Also Can Bring Headaches, Conflicts
"As these mergers continue to happen, law firms and clients need to be prepared. The conflicts piece is really the biggest con," said Kelleen Brennan, assistant general counsel at Axon Enterprise.
May 25, 2023 at 12:10 PM
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Law Firm Client RelationshipsThe original version of this story was published on Corporate Counsel
When Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling announced their merger plans Sunday, they said it was "driven by clients' needs for a seamless global offering of the highest quality and depth."
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