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Womble Bond Dickinson to Merge With Am Law 200 Firm

"We thought that this would be a firm that would be worth having discussions with. Since a lot of others were reaching out to us, why not talk to one where we know some people?" said Lewis Roca managing partner Ken Van Winkle.
6 minute read

International Edition

A&O Shearman to Cut Equity Partnership, Close in South Africa and End Consulting Division in Post-Merger Drive

The seismic changes, announced internally on Friday, affect the firm's 800-strong partnership and come just as the firm was set to celebrate a decade in Johannesburg.
5 minute read

International Edition

Four Law Firm Mergers That Could Make Sense

Just like online dating, matches don't often mean weddings. But even the pickiest people sometimes find the right partner.
6 minute read

International Edition

Rouse Group Merges With European IP Firm aera Amid Global Consolidation

Rouse's merger with aera strengthens its European presence and patent expertise, following a wave of global IP firm consolidations, including IPH Group's recent deal in Canada.
2 minute read

International Edition

Garrigues, Cuatrecasas & Uría Menéndez Dominate M&A as Deal Value Surges in 2024

Spain's top law firms are demonstrating their supremacy in the M&A market.
4 minute read

International Edition

'We Want to be Global, Not International': CMS Reports 5% Revenue Growth Amid Expanded US Merger Search

The firm's managing partner Stephen Millar indicated that the firm, which has for years sought a stateside merger, is assessing the possibility of looking at several smaller U.S. firms for potential tie-ups.
2 minute read

International Edition

The Looming Shadow of Consolidation

Law firm strategy has never been so focused on mega scale as it is today, writes the Global Lawyer. Thanks a lot Dentons and Kirkland!
5 minute read

International Edition

UK 100 Firm and Consulting Group Alvarez & Marsal to Create New Law Firm

"Big law firms are pricing themselves out of quality work, yet mid-market firms are failing to capitalize on this dynamic due to structural headwinds," said the firm's managing partner.
3 minute read

International Edition

Spain's Pérez-Llorca Eyes Americas Growth Via Mexico Merger

The road map for Pérez-Llorca is diverging from that of its top Spanish rival, Uría Menendez, which opted to close its New York office in June and shied away from an acquisition in Mexico during the COVID-19 pandemic. But more Spanish firms are expected to seek tie-ups in Mexico.
5 minute read

International Edition

Australia Law Firm Gadens Merges with Smaller Rival to Enter Canberra Market

The new office provides a base to pursue government-sector work.
2 minute read

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