Law Firm Mergers

International Edition

African Firm Bowmans Expands into Namibia

By Jennigay Coetzer | February 27, 2024

With its merger in the country, Bowmans will operate across six African nations.

2 minute read

International Edition

Controversial UK-Nigeria Trade Deal: Which Law Firms Will Benefit Most?

By Alfred Olufemi | February 26, 2024

Africa's second largest economy is viewed as a strategic business location for international law firms.

7 minute read
International Edition

'There Is Concern': A&O Shearman Insiders on Initial Hurdles Facing Firm

By Jack Womack | February 8, 2024

Questions are being asked internally about how the impending tie-up will work in the US, the timing of merger architect Wim Dejonghe's departure, and the integration of certain offices.

8 minute read

International Edition

Montreal Moves: KPMG Acquires 10-Lawyer Firm in Montreal, DLA Piper Hires Real Estate Litigation Partner

By Gail J. Cohen | February 2, 2024

Sweibel Novek Rabbat brings tax, estates and trust services expertise to the Big Four's legal presence in Canada's French-speaking province.

2 minute read
International Edition

Podcast: Here's What to Do When Your Firm Is Mulling a Merger

By Zack Needles | January 30, 2024

In this week's episode, Law.com Editor-in-Chief Zack Needles chats with Melinda Wallman, a London-based partner at recruiting firm Macrae about how mergers impact legal professionals'—and particularly diverse legal professionals'—careers.

1 minute read
International Edition

King & Wood, Eversheds Alliance a 'Good Model For The World as it Currently Stands', CEO Says

By Jessica Seah | January 25, 2024

In its first six months, the relationship has already generated hundreds of referrals, according to Eversheds' Lee Ranson, and could lead to further integration in the years to come.

5 minute read
International Edition

The Time to Do a Transatlantic Merger is Now

By Paul Hodkinson | January 21, 2024

As international GDP growth slows, law firms hoping to keep up with Kirkland, Latham, Skadden, and Simpson Thacher need to consider mergers involving the US, writes the Global Lawyer.

8 minute read
International Edition

CVC Ditches GC Role as it Taps A&O for Next Legal Head

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar | January 15, 2024

The private equity giant's new legal head is currently the senior partner of A&O Amsterdam.

3 minute read
International Edition

Midsized Toronto Firm Minden Gross Shutting Doors After 70 Years

By Gail J. Cohen | January 7, 2024

The recent loss of senior lawyers, including its managing partner, indicated trouble at the firm despite statements of solvency and an excellent financial performance in 2023.

6 minute read
International Edition

8 Stories That Changed the Legal Industry in 2023

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar | December 27, 2023

From A&O Shearman to Israel-Gaza—here are our picks for the biggest stories of the year.

8 minute read
The Legal Intelligencer

Focused on Long-Term Profit Growth, Blank Rome Sees Strong 2023

By Amanda O'Brien | February 29, 2024

This is the fifth consecutive year in which net income growth surpassed 8.5%, coinciding with the course of the firm's five-year strategic plan.

6 minute read
Daily Report Online

As Big Law Moves in, Native Firms Have Advantages in Battle for Clients and Talent

By Thomas Spigolon | February 29, 2024

"You demonstrate to prospective clients that your geographic and cultural knowledge in cities that the big (firm) has moved into … gives you an advantage that they will not be able to duplicate," said consultant Joshua Peck.

8 minute read
Daily Report Online

Nelson Mullins' Litigation Demand Helps Grow Revenues, Profits by 9%

By Thomas Spigolon | February 29, 2024

"Our clients are asking us to open up other offices [in the U.S.], but they're not asking us to open foreign offices," said managing partner Jim Lehman.

6 minute read
The Legal Intelligencer

Refusing Potential Mergers, Former Phila. Trial Lawyers Association President Founds Personal Injury Boutique

By Amanda O'Brien | February 29, 2024

Ken Fulginiti had been with Duffy + Fulginiti, now the Duffy Firm, for over three decades.

4 minute read
Pro Mid Market

Despite Economic Challenges, California Leads in Law Firm Merger Activity, Office Openings

By Andrew Maloney | February 27, 2024

California had the most law firm mergers and office openings of any U.S. state last year. "It's the revival of the Southern California economy, particularly Los Angeles. And you have life sciences and biotech in San Diego that's been very interesting, and some of that leading out to Orange County," one consultant said.

8 minute read
The Recorder

Fennemore Merges With Sacramento-Based Tax Firm

By Colleen Murphy | February 20, 2024

The merger is the firm's third combination of 2024.

3 minute read
The American Lawyer

Sacramento Play Gives Am Law 200 Firms Its Third Merger This Year

By Colleen Murphy | February 20, 2024

The firm previously picked up all lawyers from Sullivan Hill Rez & Engel effective Feb. 1, the same day as its combination with Seattle-based Savitt Bruce & Willey.

3 minute read
The American Lawyer

'There is Concern': A&O Shearman Insiders on Initial Hurdles Facing Firm

By Jack Womack | February 8, 2024

Questions are being asked internally about how the impending tie-up will work in the US, the timing of merger architect Wim Dejonghe's departure, and the integration of certain offices.

8 minute read
Daily Business Review

Smith Gambrell Continues Florida Expansion, Adding Jacksonville Boutique

By Alexander Lugo | February 6, 2024

The addition of five attorneys from ABL Law, who focus on litigation and outside general counsel services, brings Smith Gambrell's headcount in the city to 37.

3 minute read
Daily Business Review

New England's Hinckley Allen Expands Southward, Opening 7th Office in Fort Lauderdale

By Alexander Lugo | February 5, 2024

The Am Law 200 firm is absorbing construction-focused Ferencik Libanoff Brandt Bustamante & Goldstein.

2 minute read

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