King & Wood Mallesons (KWM) has dropped litigation against Goodwin Procter and its former corporate partner Richard Lever, as the US firm brings on 26 partners from the legacy SJ Berwin practice.
It is understood KWM partners have voted on the move of six partners, who moved with influential partner Michael Halford alongside 15 associates and five trainees. At the same time the beleaguered firm agreed to drop the litigation claim of approximately £15m.
