Law Firms Kramer Levin and Herbert Smith Freehills Approve Merger, Creating 2700-Lawyer Firm

U.S. law firm Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel and global legal giant Herbert Smith Freehills said in a joint statement on Friday that their partners voted to approve a merger, creating a 2,700-lawyer firm.

The deal is expected to take effect on June 1. The firms said the combination will create a top 20 firm globally, with over $2 billion in revenue and 26 offices.

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