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Clifford Chance in hunt for China merger

Clifford Chance is understood to be seeking a China merger and has held talks with some of the country’s top-tier firms.

The Lawyer understands that the magic circle firm has explored the possibility of a merger with a number of top-tier Chinese firms, with one being identified as Zhong Lun.

The discussions with Zhong Lun, China’s third highest-earning law firm, took place last year and are understood to have ended with both sides deciding not to pursue the combination further.