Hogan Lovells Cadwalader merger completed
Hogan Lovells and Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft have completed their merger, creating Hogan Lovells Cadwalader. The combined firm counts more than 3,200 lawyers across the Americas, EMEA and APAC, positioning itself in the practices, sectors and regions relevant to clients operating in G20 markets.
The new firm brings together practices in M&A, regulatory, intellectual property and litigation with capabilities in finance, structured products and capital markets. According to the firm, its five growth hubs are now London, Washington D.C., New York, Germany and the FRIS region (France, Italy and Spain). The client base includes financial institutions, multinational corporations, private equity firms, governments, sovereign entities and companies operating in regulated sectors.
The combination followed an overwhelming vote in favor of the merger in April, after which the two firms mobilized cross-functional teams to prepare for the launch of the combined practice.
Leadership perspective
“The launch of Hogan Lovells Cadwalader marks a decisive moment for each of our firms, bringing together two institutions with a long track record in the legal sector,” said Miguel Zaldívar, CEO of Hogan Lovells Cadwalader. “We are building on these strengths with an eye on the changing needs of our clients, who increasingly look for advisers to help them manage their most complex matters in the main G20 economies”, Zaldívar added.
Zaldívar also noted that the firm is combining what he described as the oldest law firm on Wall Street with sector expertise to advise clients on trends shaping the global economy, including the future of digitalization and the future of energy.
“The preparation for our first day highlighted the importance of our compatible culture for the success of this combination”, said Patrick Quinn, global managing partner for Client and Practice Integration at Hogan Lovells Cadwalader. “We have taken a thoughtful approach to integrating practices and clients to ensure that, from Day One, our clients fully benefit from the new platform we have created.”
Wesley Misson, global managing partner for the Finance Practice at Hogan Lovells Cadwalader, commented on the role of capital in moving markets and driving companies, technologies and infrastructure, noting that the firm’s finance practices are based in financial centers designed to connect clients deploying capital with the funds and companies that need it to innovate, expand and compete.
Next steps
Hogan Lovells Cadwalader said it will continue investing in priority markets, practices, talent and technology, including artificial intelligence and other tools supporting clients on cross-border matters. The firm covers transactions, regulatory changes and litigation, drawing on its presence in regulated sectors to help clients anticipate challenges and pursue opportunities.
