CMS Cameron McKenna and its European network have begun integrating operations in Russia and are on track to operate as a fully merged firm in Moscow by the end of the year.

The firms confirmed that work towards a full Moscow merger – comprising lawyers from Camerons, German ally CMS Hasche Sigle and French member CMS Bureau Francis Lefebvre – is now underway, with working groups set up to handle issue such as joint accounts and an integrated IT system.