Law Firm Mergers
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Akin Gump, Biglaw, Law Firm Mergers, Partner Issues, Partner Profits, Rankings
Law Firm Merger Mania: Opinions on Orrick + Akin
Yesterday we discussed the merger talks that are currently taking place between Akin Gump and Orrick. We solicited your views on a possible combination, and we received some interesting feedback (in the comments and by other means). Let’s start with the happy stuff. Here are some positive takes on an Orrick / Akin merger, from […] -
Akin Gump, Biglaw, Law Firm Mergers
Law Firm Merger Mania: Akin Gump and Orrick Are Talking
Last week we started to hear rumors of a possible merger between Akin Gump and Orrick. One tipster offered this unenthusiastic take: “Suddenly, the firm that is known for professionalism and California-style collegiality courts the firm whose softball team is named ‘The Cheatahs?'” Meow! Well, it appears that the rumors are true. Spokespersons for each […] - Sponsored
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john quinn, Law Firm Mergers, Quote of the Day, Social Networking Websites
Tweet of the Day: John Quinn on a Possible Squire Sanders / Hammonds Merger
Since we last checked in on him on Twitter, John Quinn — founding partner of litigation powerhouse Quinn Emanuel, and one of the nation’s ‘s top business litigators — has gained about 200 followers. And if he keeps tweeting in such insightful, funny, and brutally candid fashion, his following — right now he’s at 665 […]
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Biglaw, Intellectual Property, Law Firm Mergers, Townsend and Townsend and Crew
Law Firm Merger Mania: Townsend and Kilpatrick Kill Talks
Back in May, we reported on merger rumors involving Kilpatrick Stockton and Townsend and Townsend and Crew. As it turns out, the firms were in talks — but now those talks have fallen apart. As the two firms told the Daily Journal, the talks were called off because of a familiar reason: potential client conflicts. […] -
Biglaw, Law Firm Mergers, United Kingdom / Great Britain
Mayer Brown and Simmons Call Off Their Courtship
Earlier this month, we mentioned the possibility of a merger between Mayer Brown and the U.K.-headquartered firm of Simmons & Simmons. Today we learn that the merger won’t be happening. Legal Week reports: Simmons & Simmons and Mayer Brown have called off merger talks, the two firms have confirmed in a joint press statement sent […] -
Biglaw, Law Firm Mergers, United Kingdom / Great Britain
Mayer Brown Looks Into the Transatlantic Merger Thing
First Hogan & Hartson merged with Lovells. Then Sonnenschein merged with Denton Wilde. Now comes news that Mayer Brown is looking for a transatlantic partner — again. (Mayer previously merged with London-based Rowe & Maw.) The Lawyer reports: Mayer Brown and Simmons & Simmons have resumed merger talks, with both firms’ management set to brief […] -
Law Firm Mergers, Partner Issues, Partner Profits, Sonnenschein, Thacher Proffitt & Wood
Ghosts of Thacher Proffitt Get SNR Denton Off on a Sour Note
Now that both partnerships have voted, the merger between Sonnenschein and Denton Wilde is a done deal. But the ride between now and the effective merger date of September 30th could still be bumpy. The first bump is coming from Thacher Proffitt & Wood. As TPW was dissolving, Sonnenschein scooped up 100 lawyers from Thacher […] -
Law Firm Mergers, Sonnenschein
Sonnenschein Merger with Denton Wilde Is Official
A few weeks ago, news broke that Sonnenschein would merge with the U.K.-based firm of Denton Wilde. Today the firms announced that partners on both sides of the Atlantic unanimously voted in favor of the merger. From the Sonnenschein press release: The partnerships of Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP (SNR) and Denton Wilde Sapte LLP […] - Sponsored
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Biglaw, Killing Lockstep, Law Firm Mergers, Partner Issues, Sonnenschein
Law Firm Merger Mania: Sonnenschein to Merge with Denton Wilde
Sonnenschein isn’t going to let the recession slow down its expansion. Back during the heart of the recession, Sonnenschein saved around 100 lawyers from the sinking Thacher Proffitt. Today brings news that Sonnenschein has expanded its reach across the Atlantic Ocean. The firm has proposed a merger with U.K.-based Denton Wilde, to form SNR Denton. […] -
Ho-Love, Hogan & Hartson, Law Firm Mergers, Lovells, Townsend and Townsend and Crew
Law Firm Merger Mania? Townsend and Kilpatrick Might Be in Talks; Hogan Lovells Officially Debuts
One merger is an accident. Two mergers … well, that could be a trend. The merger of Hogan & Hartson and Lovells is in the books. The new firm is up and running, and it’s already saying goodbye to people. The Blog of the Legal Times reports that Hogan Lovells had some departures over the […] -
Hogan & Hartson, Law Firm Mergers, Layoffs, Lovells
Nationwide Layoff Watch: Lovells Makes Cuts Ahead of May Merger
Not everybody from Lovells will be jumping on the Ho-Love bandwagon this May. Legal Week reports that Lovells will close its Chicago office: Lovells is set to shut down its Chicago office by the end of October following a strategic and financial review of its business. The office, which has seven partners and 15 fee […] -
Hogan & Hartson, Law Firm Mergers, Lovells
Hogan and Lovells Merger: All Systems Go
Last night partners at Hogan & Hartson and partners at Lovells voted on the proposed merger between the two firms. According to sources, Ho-Love will be coming to an office building near you. Here’s the report on the partner vote, from a Lovells source: Late last night, the voting closed on our proposed merger with […] -
Hogan & Hartson, Law Firm Mergers, Lovells, Mergers and Acquisitions, United Kingdom / Great Britain
Law Firm Merger Mania: Lovells and Hogan & Hartson Talks Still on Track
Earlier this month, we mentioned that Hogan & Hartson and London-based Lovells were in “early stages of merger talks.” Today brings the news that the firms are in “advanced talks to merge,” according to Nathan Koppel of the Wall Street Journal. But it’s not a done deal yet: One of the biggest challenges to a […]
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Allen & Overy, Law Firm Mergers, Magic Circle
Law Firm Merger Mania: Allen & Overy and a Mystery Suitor?
Could transatlantic law firm mergers become the hot new trend? Last week brought news of merger talks between Hogan & Hartson and Lovells. And now we’re hearing rumors of a possible merger involving Allen & Overy, a top U.K. firm and a member of the prestigious Magic Circle. This is not, of course, the first […] -
Hogan & Hartson, Law Firm Mergers, Lovells, United Kingdom / Great Britain
Law Firm Merger Mania: Lovells 'Hearts' Hogan & Hartson
Back at the beginning of the legal recession, when Heller and Thelen were collapsing, there was talk that a number of firms would either have to fold or engage in mega-mergers. For the most part, that hasn’t happened. But today, Legal Week is reporting that Hogan & Hartson and London-based Lovells are at least talking […] -
Law Firm Mergers, McKee Nelson
Law Firm Merger Mania: Bingham McCutchen Acquires McKee Nelson
Bingham McCutchen has found a way to expand during the recession. Just weeks after losing 11 lawyers (5 partners and 6 associates) to Morgan Lewis, Bingham McCutchen has acquired McKee Nelson. The American Lawyer reports: After enduring a rough few years caused by the collapse of the structured finance market, the elite specialty firm of […] -
Law Firm Mergers
Law Firm Merger Mania: Haynes & Boone Signs Up for New California Adventures
Expanding during a recession? Hey the Empire State Building was constructed during the height of the Great Depression, and that worked out well. Today, Texas readers demanded that we herald the merger of California IP boutique MacPherson, Kwok, Chen & Heid with Texas powerhouse Haynes & Boone. We aim to please. According to the Haynes […] -
Dissolution, Law Firm Mergers, Locke Lord Bissell & Liddell, Morgan & Finnegan
Nationwide Dissolution Watch: Locke Lord Locks Down Morgan & Finnegan Laterals
Last week we brought you news of an impending partner defection from Morgan & Finnegan to Locke Lord. Today, Locke Lord made it official. A press release from Locke Lord heralds the bad news for Morgan & Finnegan: Locke Lord Bissell & Liddell, a full-service national law firm of approximately 700 attorneys, announces that more […] -
Law Firm Mergers
Law Firm Merger Mania: K&L Gates and Bell Boyd Merge
In early December, we reported that K&L Gates was engaged in merger talks with Bell Boyd. Today, the firms made it official. An email just went out to K&L Gates associates from Peter Kalis: Colleagues: We wrote you in December to announce that our firm and the Chicago-based law firm Bell, Boyd & Lloyd LLP […] -
Dissolution, Law Firm Mergers, Layoffs, Locke Liddell & Sapp, Locke Lord, Locke Lord Bissell & Liddell, Morgan & Finnegan
Nationwide Dissolution Watch: Morgan & Finnegan?
The law firm of Morgan & Finnegan, a leading intellectual property boutique, will be dissolving imminently, according to several sources at the firm. Some (but not all) of its lawyers, including prominent partners John Sweeney and James Gould, will join Locke Lord Bissell & Liddell. Last month, we mentioned the possibility of a merger between […]