CEO Miguel Zaldivar assures that the merger with Cadwalader, effective July 1, 2026, will focus on growth, leveraging past merger experience to integrate approximately 3,100 lawyers and generate $3.9 billion in revenue.

Dentons has appointed Diarmuid Mawe as a partner in its Dublin real estate practice, effective May 27, 2026, enhancing its strategic presence in Ireland’s growing property market.

Hogan Lovells advised banks on RCI Banque’s inaugural EUR 1 billion securitisation of German auto leases, featuring AAA-rated notes and an innovative tax structure to avoid VAT on residual values.

Dentons has been recognized for the third year in a row in the Best Law Firms in Australia, earning accolades in 12 national legal areas and 66 metropolitan categories, highlighting its diverse legal expertise.

Hogan Lovells advised a syndicate of banks on the placement of three Green Bonds totaling €2.75 billion for Volkswagen Bank GmbH, supporting financing for Battery Electric Vehicles and adhering to Green Bond Principles.

In 2025, law firms prioritized hiring experienced lateral associates, surpassing entry-level hires for the first time in two years, influenced by evolving industry demands and the rise of artificial intelligence.

Eversheds Sutherland has hired Michael Robotti, a former EDNY prosecutor and co-head of Ballard Spahr’s anti-money laundering group, to strengthen its white-collar defense and litigation teams.

Joseph M. Landolfi, Jr. joins Cole Schotz in Boca Raton, enhancing the firm’s tax, trusts, and estates practice with his expertise in wealth preservation, asset protection, and tax mitigation strategies.

Dechert has hired partner Jerry Hall from McDermott, marking its fourth restructuring partner acquisition in a month, as part of its strategy to strengthen its New York presence.

Winston & Strawn LLP has hired a partner from Baker Botts LLP to enhance its litigation and intellectual property practices in Dallas, strengthening its competitive position in Texas.