London-based Hogan Lovells has announced to merge with Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft, to create a nearly £2.7bn law firm, as the trend of mega-mergers continues in the market.
Hogan Lovells Cadwalader is subject to customary closing conditions, including a vote by the partners of each firm in 2026.
The combined entity will field 3,100 lawyers globally. The merged firm will operate through five primary hubs: Washington, DC., New York, London, Germany, and the Mediterranean region (France, Italy, Spain).
It is proposed that Miguel Zaldivar of Hogan Lovells will serve as chief executive, while Cadwalader’s leadership, Pat Quinn and Wes Misson, will take on major international management roles.
“Clients are increasingly looking for law firms with deep sector expertise and broad global reach to advise on their most complex mandates around the world,” Zaldivar said on the plans.
Quinn added, “Throughout our discussions, it has been clear that we are driven by the same core values – excellence, ambition, collaboration, and an unwavering commitment to our clients, people, and society.”
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