Hogan Lovells and Cadwalader strike historic deal to create $3.6bn firm
Global law firm and Wall Street institution to join forces, forming one of the world’s five largest law firms by revenue and significantly expanding global and US market reach.
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15 December 2025 The proposed 1,400-strong firm will combine Taylor Wessing's top UK and European practice with Winston & Strawn's US-focused IP litigation team.
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