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Three banking and finance and dispute resolution partners join the firm following landmark split from Mallesons
M&A
Partners at both firms have voted in favour of the tie-up, which marks ‘the largest law firm merger in history’
M&A
The combination between Ashurst and Perkins Coie, which will create a $2.8 billion law firm, is expected to close in Q3
M&A
Michelle Phang, who joined the firm as head of M&A for Southeast Asia in January, breaks down key trends shaping the region’s dealmaking
M&A
Amid US and European market stagnation, Australia is emerging as a vibrant mid-market M&A hub, attracting investors with strong deal flow and stable economic policies
M&A
Veteran partners Ian Ho and Anthony King will co-lead the new office, which will also welcome two new partners from Baker McKenzie and Latham
Newly independent King & Wood has established offices in North America, while Mallesons has entered a ‘new era’ with a 1,200-lawyer firm across Australia and Singapore
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