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Roy Strom

Roy Strom

November 09, 2017 | International Edition

The merger machine: how Dentons puts the pieces together in tie-ups around the world

This year the world's largest law firm announced deals with three firms on three continents in just three months - but how does it put together these tie-ups so quickly?

By Roy Strom

7 minute read

November 08, 2017 | International Edition

Paradise lost: what will the latest leaks mean for the offshore legal market?

Will the Paradise Papers leaks spark a regulatory crackdown for offshore law firms?

By Roy Strom

5 minute read

November 06, 2017 | The American Lawyer

As Paradise Papers Sizzle Appleby, What's Next for Offshore Firms?

The offshore legal industry largely avoided a regulatory crackdown in the wake of the Panama Papers. Will the same be true after the Paradise Papers?

By Roy Strom

6 minute read

November 03, 2017 | The American Lawyer

How Dentons Puts the Pieces Together in Tie-Ups Around the World

This year the world's largest law firm announced deals with three firms on three continents in just three months. But it's had plenty of practice.

By Roy Strom |

7 minute read

November 03, 2017 | The American Lawyer

McDermott Lures E-Discovery Vet to Compete With Vendors

Christopher Adams, a former managing director at an electronic discovery firm, has been hired as chief strategic counsel.

By Roy Strom |

3 minute read

November 02, 2017 | The American Lawyer

Vorys Sater Names Sixth Managing Partner in 108-Year History

As is tradition at the nearly 375-lawyer, Ohio-based firm, the outgoing managing partner, Russell Gertmenian, handpicked his successor.

By Roy Strom |

8 minute read

October 25, 2017 | The American Lawyer

Reince Priebus Heads Home to Milwaukee's Michael Best

President Donald Trump's first Chief of Staff Reince Priebus is headed back to Michael Best as the firm's president and chief strategist. He'll also serve as chair to the firm's lobbying arm, Michael Best Strategies.

By Roy Strom |

3 minute read

October 25, 2017 | International Edition

Clydes' merger talks with ailing US firm Sedgwick falter amid partner defections

Details emerge of discussions between struggling US firm Sedgwick and UK insurance leader Clydes as talks stall following partner exits

By Roy Strom

4 minute read

October 25, 2017 | The American Lawyer

Sedgwick Sees Clyde & Co Tie-Up Talks Hit the Skids

For months, the Am Law 200 firm has been in merger negotiations with the insurance-focused U.K. outfit, but a deal could be in jeopardy as partner defections continue at Sedgwick.

By Roy Strom |

4 minute read

October 24, 2017 | The American Lawyer

Lathrop Gage's New Leader Stresses Innovation, 'Re-Imagining Everything'

The next managing partner of Lathrop Gage is not alone in thinking that law firms need to innovate in order to provide more efficient services. He will also have considerable work to do.

By Roy Strom |

4 minute read