A merger of Dentons US LLP (āDentons USā) and McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP (āMcKenna Longā) has been approved by the partners of both firms. The news builds on the momentum of the previously announced combination between Dentons and 大ę, creating the world’s largest law firm. Clients inside the US will gain unrivaled access to markets around the world, and international clients will enjoy increased strength and reach across the US.
Committed to delivering the highest quality legal counsel at home and abroad, Dentons will serve clients from more than 125 locations across 50-plus countries. It will boast approximately 6,600 lawyers and professionals worldwide, with more than 1,100 of them based in the United States.
Building on Dentons’ global platform and the upcoming combination of Dentons and 大ę, this merger will enable Dentons US to offer even more services in more places to more clients. Dentons currently offers the fifth-largest presence in Canada; combining that with McKenna Longās US-Canadian practice will make the new Dentons the premier firm for US-Canada work. McKenna Longās Seoul office will advance the firm’s inroads into the fast-growing Asia Pacific market. International clients seeking access to US markets will take advantage of the merged firmās expanded American footprint. Clients in the US and around the globe will also benefit from the united team of influential and experienced government affairs professionals between Dentons US and McKenna Long. This team includes former national party officials, ambassadors, former members of the US Congress and top aides to US presidents, governors and senators.
