The proposed combination to form Hogan Lovells Cadwalader has been approved by partner vote, and the new firm is all set to be launched on July 1.
The combination aims to create “a scaled global finance platform with deep, globally integrated regulatory and disputes capabilities serving key G20 markets, including New York and London,” Hogan Lovells Cadwalader said in their statement.
The combination is set to bring together Hogan Lovells with Cadwalader Wickersham & Taft’s market-leading finance, structured products, and capital markets capabilities.
With approximately 3,100 lawyers across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC, Hogan Lovells Cadwalader will be among the top firms globally by revenue and size.
The combination creates a firm with deep historic roots and offices in many of the world’s leading commercial and legal centers – Hogan Lovells Cadwalader will be the second largest firm in Washington D.C., one of the top 10 in London, and one of the top 25 in New York.
The firm will have one of the largest offices of any major law firm in the rapidly growing financial capital of Charlotte, North Carolina.
“We are creating a firm like no other, with the expertise to advise clients on their most complex work across the G20,” said Hogan Lovells CEO Miguel Zaldivar, who will serve as CEO of Hogan Lovells Cadwalader. “We have been on the road over the past few months speaking with clients, partners, associates, and business teams—and these conversations have emphatically affirmed the strategic thinking that inspired this combination. We see strong opportunities for growth, and clients have expressed enthusiasm and excitement for the combined firm’s expanded reach and depth.”
Both firms are entering this combination from a position of strength, having come off robust financial years.
“Our combined strength will enhance our ability to invest in top talent in a fiercely competitive legal market, as well as in AI and other technology at a vital time for these investments. Ourshared heritage of ambition, innovation, and commitment to our clients’ success provides us with a strong foundation to integrate our firms, and to continue building a legal platform that anticipates client needs,” said Cadwalader Co-Managing Partner Patrick Quinn, who will become Global Managing Partner for Client and Practice Integration of the combined firm.
“Clients have told us they want integrated teams that collaborate across practices and offices, and provide comprehensive, business critical advice,” observed Cadwalader Co-Managing Partner Wesley Misson, who will serve as Global Managing Partner for the Finance Practice. “This is particularly true for those executing complex financing and transactional work along the New York-London corridor—a major opportunity for Hogan Lovells Cadwalader.”
Following the completion of the merger, New York will become the fifth engine of the combined firm, alongside London, Washington, D.C., Germany, and FRIS (the region of France, Italy, and Spain).
A new Hogan Lovells Cadwalader logo, developed collaboratively by a team from both firms, pays tribute to the heritage of the Hogan Lovells and Cadwalader brands while pointing ahead to the future.
