Two years after its merger talks with Greenberg Traurig ended, Berwin Leighton Paisner has secured its elusive US tie-up, confirming yesterday (26 February) that partners had approved a fully financially-integrated deal with Bryan Cave that will go live in April.

The newly merged Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner will be a top 50 player by global revenue and the first leading firm to be led by two women.