Behind Cooley’s London Opening

In January, Cooley LLP made a move that caused heads to turn in the legal community: The Northern California technology law firm opened its first office in London, with a massive takeover of 55 attorneys from Morrison & Foerster, as well as Edwards Wildman.

The firm, founded in 1920 in San Francisco, is known for its work with tech and life sciences companies. Cooley chief executive officer Joe Conroy spoke to Big Law Business about what drove the firm’s decision to move to London, why it’s so difficult for U.S. firms to establish an office there, and what the future ...