Lovells LLP has announced that it is to merge with US firm Hogan & Hartson next May.
The new firm, which will have total revenues of around $1.8bn, will be known as Hogan Lovells and will have 2,500 lawyers in more than 40 offices throughout the
For the real estate division, it will be one of the largest in the world with almost 200 real estates lawyers working in 25 offices across 13 countries.
Commenting on the merger, managing partner of Lovells, David Harris, said: “Hogan Lovells presents a compelling proposition to our clients and to the market generally. The new firm will have unrivalled global capability and distinctive strengths in dispute resolution, regulatory, antitrust, corporate, finance, intellectual property and real estate areas. It will also provide clients with access to considerable industry knowledge and resource in key sectors, including energy, financial services, telecommunications, real estate and infrastructure.”
Chairman of Hogan & Hartson, Waren Gorrell, said: “Hogan Lovells will have a global presence with high-quality practices and geographic depth unmatched in the market, including in the world’s major business and financial centres. At the same time, each firm will preserve its shared cultural and core values – collegiality, teamwork, and worldwide leadership in community service.”
Hogan Lovells will be jointly led by Gorrell and Harris as co-chief executive officers
