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The American Lawyer

Ballard Spahr to Merge With Seattle's Lane Powell

The tie-up will go into effect at the start of 2025, and the combined firm will have more than 750 attorneys in 18 U.S. offices.
4 minute read

The American Lawyer

With Locke Lord, Troutman Pepper Merger OK'd, Firms Have Much to Decide Before January Launch

While Locke Lord and Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders are set to merge on Jan. 1, 2025, firm leaders remain focused on finishing 2024 strong.
5 minute read

International Edition

A&O Shearman to Cut Equity Partnership, Close in South Africa and End Consulting Division in Post-Merger Drive

The seismic changes, announced internally on Friday, affect the firm's 800-strong partnership and come just as the firm was set to celebrate a decade in Johannesburg.
5 minute read

The American Lawyer

Troutman Pepper, Locke Lord Secure Merger With Partner Vote

The combined firm will be known as Troutman Pepper Locke.
3 minute read

The American Lawyer

Client Conflicts May Have Led Some to Leave Locke Lord as Merger Talks Unfold

As in many mergers, conflicts may prompt departures as the Am Law 100 firm continues merger talks with Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders. The firms are aiming to close the deal by the end of this year.
3 minute read

The American Lawyer

Four Law Firm Mergers That Could Make Sense

Just like online dating, matches don't often mean weddings, Paul Hodkinson writes in Letter From London. But even the pickiest people sometimes find the right partner.
6 minute read

Pro Mid Market

Ohio Firms Combine to Create 200-Lawyer Shop

Forty-three attorneys from Brouse McDowell will be joining NLJ 500 firm Roetzel & Andress effective Oct. 1.
3 minute read

The American Lawyer

Taking Big Leaps in Head Count, 'Show Me' State Law Firms Aggressive in Growth

Several Am Law 200 law firms with roots in Kansas City are quickly attracting talent and clients across the U.S.
6 minute read

International Edition

Rouse Group Merges With European IP Firm aera Amid Global Consolidation

Rouse's merger with aera strengthens its European presence and patent expertise, following a wave of global IP firm consolidations, including IPH Group's recent deal in Canada.
2 minute read

The American Lawyer

Am Law 200 Firm's Merger Yields 25% Attorney Growth and $60M More in Revenue

A combination with a Silicon Valley law firm will give Lathrop GPM "one of the nation's largest" private client services practices, advising high-net-worth individuals, the firm said.
4 minute read

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