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Mergers & Acquisitions

Dec. 13, 2011

In-house lawyers wary of law firm mergers

The recent flurry of law firm mergers has in-house attorneys talking about whether these newly formed relationships are as good for the clients as the lawyers themselves.


By Saul Sugarman


Daily Journal Staff Writer


The recent flurry of law firm mergers has in-house attorneys talking about whether the newly formed relationships are as good for the clients as the lawyers.


While some corporate counsel say they see the benefits of an increased team of lawyers, many cite a list of drawbacks they've witnessed in post-merger relationships with clients. Those pitfalls include spiking rates and increased conflicts ...

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