Squire Sanders & Dempsey chairman Jim Maiwurm is set to become global chairman following its proposed merger with Hammonds, as details of the new firm’s framework begin to emerge.

The proposed tie-up, announced last week (25 August), would see Maiwurm (pictured above left) head the transatlantic firm, with a European chair position also being discussed, likely to be filled by Hammonds managing partner Peter Crossley.