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Report: Linklaters, Aussie Legal Giant AAR in Talks About Joining Forces
Law Firms' Latest Office Openings Feature Continental Shift
Greenberg Traurig is establishing a Latin American beachhead by opening a Mexico City office. Bird & Bird has entered into an association with Casablanca law firm El Amari & Associates. Squire Sanders opened a Perth office last month. And North Carolina-based Womble Carlyle is opening an office in Silicon Valley.Lateral Acquisitions Abroad Help Keep Firms Busy on Mining Deals
Australian Firms Building Bridges to China, via London
Recently regarded as regional also-rans next to U.S. and U.K. global players, Australian firms have been raising their profiles in the past year. They could aggressively expand in Asia's biggest markets, but that would mean going toe-to-toe with wealthier U.S. and U.K. firms that have already made large investments in offices and practices in the region, not to mention rising local firms. Teaming up with global firms may be their ticket in, but would their loss of independence be too high a price to pay?
Reports Suggest Australia, Canada Still Fertile Territory for Law Firm Mergers
As merger activity in the legal industry continues at a healthy clip, two countries appear to be commanding extra interest from firms looking to expand their operations: Australia and Canada. Four U.S.-based firms are looking to enter the Australian market, says one consultant, and DLA Piper is said to be considering an acquisition in Canada.
Why Global Law Firms Are Perth-Bound
Australia's mining capital has become a magnet for law firms like Allen & Overy, Clifford Chance, and Squire, Sanders & Dempsey. Once an outback outpost, the city is now a key part of those firms' Asia strategy.King & Wood Mallesons Adds Sydney Real Estate Partner
Sonya Harris joins the firm from Australian property developer Mirvac Ltd., where she was general counsel and company secretary.Asian Buyers Keep Firms Busy Through the Holidays
Seyfarth Shaw Plans Shanghai Launch
The Chicago firm, best known for its labor and employment practice, has hired former DLA Piper partner Wan Li as head of the new office.Latham Leads on Two More Carlyle Deals
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