Hogan Lovells Cadwalader Merger Launch
Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Jul 01, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026
The merger of Hogan Lovells and Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft to form Hogan Lovells creates the largest law firm merger in history, impacting the legal services industry by establishing a new global powerhouse. This could lead to increased competition and consolidation within the legal sector, potentially affecting other law firms and their market strategies. The new firm's enhanced capabilities in corporate M&A, finance, and capital markets will likely influence how financial institutions and multinational corporations seek legal advice.
Hogan Lovells and Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft have officially completed their merger, launching the combined firm as Hogan Lovells on July 1, 2026. This historic combination creates the largest law firm merger in history, with over 3,200 lawyers across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC, and total revenue exceeding $3.6 billion. The new firm, led by CEO Miguel Zaldivar, aims to serve clients at the intersection of business, finance, and government, with key growth engines in United Kingdom — London, United States — Washington (state), New York, Germany, and FRIS (France, Italy, and Spain). The merger enhances capabilities in corporate M&A, regulatory, IP, disputes, finance, structured products, and capital markets, positioning Hogan Lovells to address complex global matters and invest in technology like AI.
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