Hogan Lovells and Cadwalader Complete Record-Breaking Law Firm Merger

The firm, which received overwhelming partnership approval in April, combines Hogan Lovells’ regulatory and corporate expertise with Cadwalader’s specialized background in finance and structured products. Operations are centered on five primary growth engines: London, Washington, D.C., New York, Germany, and the FRIS region covering France, Italy, and Spain. CEO Miguel Zaldivar described the combination as a milestone intended to address the evolving requirements of multinational corporations and sovereign entities.

Leadership emphasized that the integration prioritizes cultural compatibility to ensure continuity for clients. Patrick Quinn, Global Managing Partner for Client and Practice Integration, noted that cross-functional teams were mobilized immediately following the partnership vote to facilitate a smooth transition. The firm intends to leverage its combined scale to provide counsel on high-stakes disputes and cross-border transactions, with a stated commitment to integrating AI and digital transformation tools into its advisory services. According to Wesley Misson, Global Managing Partner for the Finance Practice, the platform is specifically engineered to bridge the gap between capital deployment and the infrastructure needs of global businesses.