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Law firm secure international merger

Law firm Osborne Clarke Alliance have announced a merger with two, like-minded, firms with the aim to create flexibility for domestic and international growth plans.

The move see the firm merge with OC Spain and SLA, and will double the number of offices OC currently has to 12 and add 21 partners to the firm and is expected to increase OC’s global turnover to around €140m.

Simon Beswick, Managing Partner, Osborne Clarke, said: “Our planned merger is the next step in giving our clients access to international legal services in our user-friendly, sector-focused style under the OC brand.

“I am also pleased that we will continue to meet client needs in other jurisdictions alongside our Alliance partners. Working together on a best friends basis will enable clients to continue to benefit from the firms’ collective experience and expertise in many European countries.”

He added: “We are very excited about our international expansion plans. Along with our continued relationship with our Alliance partners and our continued growth in Germany and the UK, the plans will enhance our firm and our clients’ experience.”

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Tom Keighley .