The Am Law Daily began hearing rumors of it last week, and now sources at both firms confirm it: Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld and Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe have begun merger talks. Spokespersons for both Akin and Orrick tell us that the two firms have held "preliminary" talks. The combined firm would have 1,800 lawyers worldwide -- but considering Orrick's failed dalliances with at least six other firms over the years, any merger is far from a done deal.
September 29, 2010 at 12:00 AM
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The original version of this story was published on Law.Com
We began hearing rumors of it last week, and now sources at both firms confirm it: Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld and Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe have begun merger talks.
Spokespersons for both Akin and Orrick tell us that the two firms have held “preliminary” talks.
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