Wake Up Call: Shearman Said to Also Eye Baker Botts for Merger

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• As Shearman & Sterling mulls a possible merger, it isn’t just talking to Hogan Lovells but has also discussed a tie-up with Houston, Texas-based Baker Botts, according to a report. (American Lawyer)
• Transatlantic firm Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, created by a 2018 merger of US firm Bryan Cave with the UK’s Berwin Leighton Paisner, has lost 20% of its UK-registered partners in less than 12 months. Most of the 32 exiting partners have headed to big rivals ...