Eversheds has achieved its longstanding desire for a US merger but the hard work has only just begun, according to chief executive elect Lee Ranson. Critical to the success of the deal with Atlanta’s Sutherland Asbill & Brennan, which goes live today (1 February), will be how well the two firms align their focus on clients and practice areas.
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