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The American Lawyer

UK and US Law Firms in Merger Talks as Demand for Scale Grows

"There have been a number of direct outreach inquiries from U.K. to U.S. firms," noted a firm consultant.
5 minute read

International Edition

Latest Law Firm Office Closures Are Just the Beginning

Moves by A&O Shearman and Hogan Lovells show Big Law's strategy has changed, with the relative importance of smaller markets diminishing, explains the Global Lawyer
5 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

For Troutman Pepper and Ballard Spahr, the Path to Growth Points Outside of Phila.

Rising costs and a lukewarm local economy continue to push firms with roots in the City of Brotherly Love to seek growth elsewhere, but some firm leaders remain bullish on their home city.
7 minute read

The American Lawyer

Womble Bond, Lewis Roca Seeing Competitive Advantages in Combined Firm

"You're really looking at IP, real estate and financial services. Those three areas are really going to differentiate us," said incoming CEO Merrick Benn.
6 minute read

The American Lawyer

Second 50 Law Firms Are Moving Up With Game-Changing Combinations

If you're outside the top 50, it's harder to grow through laterals without being dented by attrition of your own, industry analysts say.
5 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Anapol Weiss Acquires Boutique Led by Star Litigator Alexandra Walsh

Walsh left Paul Weiss to found a trial boutique with partner Beth Wilkinson in 2016 before departing in 2020 to launch a plaintiffs-side practice.
5 minute read

The American Lawyer

Womble Bond Dickinson to Combine With Lewis Roca Jan. 1

"We thought that this would be a firm that would be worth having discussions with. Since a lot of others were reaching out to us, why not talk to one where we know some people?" said Lewis Roca managing partner Ken Van Winkle.
6 minute read

The Recorder

Leech Tishman Combines Forces With Nelson Hardiman

The firm will now operate as Leech Tishman Nelson Hardiman in California.
2 minute read

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

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