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US: Andrews Kurth, Hunton & Williams sign off on merger deal

By  |  February 8, 2018

Merger talks between Hunton & Williams and Andrews Kurth Kenyon now appear to be in advanced stages, with the law firms signing a merger agreement, reported Law360.

The proposed merger has advanced despite multiple defections and group exits from Andrews Kurth Kenyon over the last few months. In 2018 alone, Andrews Kurth partners have headed to DLA Piper, Katten Muchin & Rosenman, and Haynes and Boone, while Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe is expected to hire a team of public finance lawyers and White & Case and Shearman & Sterling have been in advanced discussions with partners to open offices in Texas.

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