The American Lawyer reports….
Norton Rose Fulbright has confirmed it is in late-stage merger talks with Australian firm Henry Davis York.
The firms were first rumored to be holding discussions in November last year.
“Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright and leading Australian law firm Henry Davis York are exploring a potential combination to create one of the largest providers of legal services in the Australian market, with leading positions in key industry sectors and practices,” the two firms said in a joint statement.
Partners at both firms will vote on the proposed merger this summer.
Henry Davis York has offices in Brisbane, Canberra and Sydney. The firm consists of 45 partners, 71 special counsel or senior associates and 63 lawyers. It is a full-service firm with a focus on the financial services, government, infrastructure, health care and university sectors.
Norton Rose Fulbright has more than 600 lawyers in Australia based in Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney, a legacy of its 2010 merger with Australian firm Deacons.
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