Winston & Strawn and Taylor Wessing UK to Combine to Create Winston Taylor

Hogan Lovells and Cadwalader Announce Intent to Combine, Creating Hogan Lovells Cadwalader

December 18, 2025

Professional Services

Hogan Lovells and Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft announced their intention to combine to form a new unified firm, Hogan Lovells Cadwalader. The proposed combination is expected to enhance the firms’ cross-border finance and regulated-sector capabilities across major G20 markets, particularly the New York–London corridor.

Taft Stettinius & Hollister to Merge With Morris, Manning & Martin

August 11, 2025

Professional Services

Taft Stettinius & Hollister and Morris, Manning & Martin announced a plan to combine effective December 31, 2025, operating under the joint brand “Taft and Morris Manning” in Atlanta and Washington, D.C. The deal will add more than 100 lawyers to the Taft platform and expand Taft’s Southeast and Washington, D.C. presence.

Lovell Minnick Partners Takes Majority Stake as London & Capital and Waverton Merge

February 29, 2024

Financial Services

London & Capital Group and Waverton Investment Management Group have agreed to merge to create a combined independent wealth management business with over £17 billion AUM. Lovell Minnick Partners, an existing majority shareholder in London & Capital, will take a majority stake in the merged business to provide growth capital and strategic support; Somers will remain a significant shareholder.

Wren Sterling Acquires TW Financial Planning Limited

May 28, 2024

Financial Services

Wren Sterling has acquired TW Financial Planning Limited, a Newcastle-under-Lyme-based advisory firm with three financial planners that services over 750 households and manages approximately £265 million in client assets. The acquisition expands Wren Sterling's national office network into the West Midlands and aims to retain the TW team while leveraging Wren Sterling's technology, central resources and Investment Committee to support future growth.

Perkins Coie and Ashurst Agree to Combine, Forming Ashurst Perkins Coie

November 17, 2025

Professional Services

Perkins Coie and Ashurst announced plans to merge and create Ashurst Perkins Coie, positioning the combined firm as a top-20 global law firm. The union is expected to combine deep capabilities across technology, energy and infrastructure, financial services, corporate transactions, and complex litigation, with AI and advanced technology investment a stated focus.

Boyd Watterson and Amber Infrastructure Combine to Form Global Alternatives Platform

May 30, 2024

Financial Services

Boyd Watterson Asset Management and Amber Infrastructure Group have combined under a common parent (Boyd Watterson LLC) to create a global alternatives investment platform with approximately $35.7 billion in AUM and over 300 investment professionals. The strategic combination expands geographic reach and product capabilities across real estate, infrastructure and fixed income, and was facilitated by investor Hunt Companies.