Hunton & Williams is to decide in the next fortnight whether it will move to the next stage in merger talks with Addleshaw Goddard, Legal Business has learned, with Addleshaws also in talks to merge with German outfit Luther. Continue reading “Addleshaws US talks reach decisive stage as firm enters discussions with German outfit Luther”
Eversheds votes for US merger as Singapore tie-up delayed
Partners at Eversheds and Atlanta-based Sutherland Asbill & Brennan have voted today (16 December) to create a new global firm called Eversheds Sutherland. Eversheds’ threshold was two thirds of the partners who were eligible to vote, while in the US Sutherland only needed 50% of the partnership vote. Continue reading “Eversheds votes for US merger as Singapore tie-up delayed”
United states: Kaye Scholer/Arnold & Porter union sees reshuffle in City practice
Merger will create a $1bn firm with over 1,000 lawyers
In what is the largest announced US law firm merger of 2016, Washington DC’s Arnold & Porter and New York’s Kaye Scholer confirmed last month they are to merge, creating a firm with $1bn in revenue.
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‘We learnt a few lessons’: Fieldfisher tries again in China
Firm completes Beijing merger, plans Shanghai return in 2017
Fieldfisher re-established its China practice in November by merging with 12-partner Beijing firm JS Partners in a combination that operates under a Swiss Verein structure.
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Shoosmiths enters Northern Ireland through takeover of insolvency firm McManus Kearney
The second LB 100 firm to announce a move into Northern Ireland this week, national firm Shoosmiths has confirmed plans to merge with Belfast firm, McManus Kearney. Continue reading “Shoosmiths enters Northern Ireland through takeover of insolvency firm McManus Kearney”
‘Under one roof’: Nabarro and Olswang confirm move to CMS’ Cannon Place
Nabarro and Olswang have signed up to move into CMS Cameron McKenna‘s offices at Cannon Place, taking on two additional floors in the building. Continue reading “‘Under one roof’: Nabarro and Olswang confirm move to CMS’ Cannon Place”
‘An element of control’: Market reacts as Eversheds confirms talks with Atlanta-based Sutherland
It is no secret that Eversheds has long wanted a US tie-up, with the partnership heavily backing the strategy in 2014. However apart from a few well-placed external and internal sources, most of the partnership and important clients this side of the Atlantic had no idea the firm was so close to a deal with Atlanta-based full service firm Sutherland Asbill & Brennan. Continue reading “‘An element of control’: Market reacts as Eversheds confirms talks with Atlanta-based Sutherland”
Eversheds in talks with Sutherland Asbill & Brennan as firm gets closer to long-held US ambitions
Eversheds is in talks with Atlanta-based Sutherland Asbill & Brennan as the firm gets closer to its long-held ambition of an American tie-up. Continue reading “Eversheds in talks with Sutherland Asbill & Brennan as firm gets closer to long-held US ambitions”
‘A major business hub’: HFW enters the US with Houston acquisition
Holman Fenwick Willan (HFW) is to gain a US presence by taking over Houston law firm Legge, Farrow, Kimmitt, McGrath & Brown. Continue reading “‘A major business hub’: HFW enters the US with Houston acquisition”
‘Rapidly changing’: DWF enters Northern Ireland market through Belfast merger
National firm DWF has secured a merger in Northern Ireland with Belfast firm C&H Jefferson as the 20-partner firm prepares to join on 1 December. Continue reading “‘Rapidly changing’: DWF enters Northern Ireland market through Belfast merger”