International law firms Herbert Smith and Freehills confirmed today that their partnerships have voted overwhelmingly in favour of merging to create a new firm, Herbert Smith Freehills. The firm will focus on providing an integrated service to clients across its 20 offices. This will be a full equity merger, with a single profit pool from day one. Launch of the firm is targeted for 1 October 2012.
Key contacts
Jay Leary
Partner
Greg Mulley
Partner, London
Sian Newnham
Partner, Brisbane
Laura Hulett
Partner, London
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