Wake Up Call: Big Firm Mergers Announced in Mexico, Australia

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• The large Spanish law firm Garrigues is making a “large play in Mexico” via its merger with Mexican firm Sánchez Devanny. The “landmark deal” will give the Spanish “heavyweight” the second-largest presence of any international law firm in the country, behind Baker McKenzie. (Global Legal Post)
• Gadens, a leading Australian firm, has agreed to merge with Canberra firm Trinity Law, a move that will boost Gadens’ partner count to 106. “This is a very exciting time for ...