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Middle East Firms Habib Al Mulla and Hage-Chahine Agree Tie-Up

After a rift with Baker McKenzie, Habib Al Mulla & Partners has formed an alliance with a regional firm.
3 minute read

International Edition

The Case for Launching in India

All international firms should follow Baker McKenzie and HSF in taking the liberalization opportunity in such a major economy seriously—the future of their institution could depend on it, writes the Global Lawyer.
6 minute read

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After Merger Talks End, Shearman Accelerates Transition to New Leader

Senior partner David Beveridge said now is the right time to "accelerate the pace of the firm's ongoing transformation" and begin "a new strategic vision."
3 minute read

International Edition

Taylor Wessing and Spain's ECIJA Finalise Tie-Up

ECIJA is among Spain's fastest growing law firms, and has 33 offices across 16 countries.
3 minute read

International Edition

The Big Risks for Shearman, Cravath, Private Equity Lawyers, and Everyone Else

The risk-reward profile for large strategic decisions has never looked quite so daunting as it does now for corporate law firms, writes The Global Lawyer.
6 minute read

International Edition

'A Terrible Situation' or 'Still Well Established': Where Do the Failed Merger Talks Leave Shearman?

Reacting to the end of the Hogan Lovells discussions, UK market opinion is split on whether Shearman & Sterling should now pursue other merger options, or double down in the US.
5 minute read

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The Merger Is Dead. Long Live the Merger | Cravath's London Play is Overdue. Will it be Worth the Hype?

It's been a blockbuster week of news for U.S. firms. Where does Shearman go now its merger with Hogan Lovells is off - and where does Cravath go now its U.K. expansion is on?
4 minute read

International Edition

Shearman and Hogan Lovells Call Off Merger Talks

"After careful consideration, we have mutually agreed that a combination at this time is not in the best interest of either firm," said a joint statement from the firms.
3 minute read

International Edition

A Decade On, Howse Williams Goes All In on Hong Kong. Here's Why

The firm is now the second-largest law firm in Hong Kong and has found a way to thrive in a market dominated by massive international firms that are headquartered halfway around the globe.
6 minute read

International Edition

Ecuadoran Boutique Falconi Puig Abogados Absorbs Firm in Guayaquil

The expansion brings the firm depth in dispute resolution via five lawyers based in Ecuador's second-largest city.
2 minute read

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