The Biglaw merger teased back in April between Holland & Knight and Thompson & Knight has been agreed upon by both firms. The tie-up is scheduled for August 1st. The new firm even has a name all picked out — Holland & Knight.
Welp, there go hopes that the new mega firm will go by the catchy Knight & Knight. Or even Knight Law. It was always a long shot that each of the second named partners would somehow emerge on the top of the masthead by a quirk of the merger partner, but those who imagine new and fun branding opportunities can still dream.
The joint statement from the firms on the merger:
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Holland & Knight and Thompson & Knight have agreed to combine on or about August 1, 2021. The combined firm will operate under the Holland & Knight name. It will have approximately 1,600 lawyers and other professionals in 30 offices around the globe. The announcement follows favorable votes by the Holland & Knight Directors Committee and Thompson & Knight partnership, and the execution of a definitive merger agreement by both firms. Further information concerning the combined firm will be released upon completion of the merger.
And another upside to the merger: rising 2Ls will no longer embarrassingly confuse the two & Knight firms.
Nicely done.
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