Ed.
note:
Welcome
to
our
daily
feature, Quote
of
the
Day.
We
are
creating
a
firm
like
no
other,
with
the
expertise
to
advise
clients
on
their
most
complex
work
across
the
G20.
We
have
been
on
the
road
over
the
past
few
months
speaking
with
clients,
partners,
associates,
and
business
teams—and
these
conversations
have
emphatically
affirmed
the
strategic
thinking
that
inspired
this
combination.
We
see
strong
opportunities
for
growth,
and
clients
have
expressed
enthusiasm
and
excitement
for
the
combined
firm’s
expanded
reach
and
depth.
—
Miguel
Zaldivar,
CEO
of
Hogan
Lovells,
in
a
statement
announcing
partnership
approval
of
the
mega-merger
of
Hogan
Lovells
and
Cadwalader.
As
noted
by
the
American
Lawyer,
partners
voted
“overwhelmingly”
to
approve
the
combination,
with
over
95%
of
the
firms’
partners
supporting
the
Biglaw
tie-up.
“Our
combined
strength
will
enhance
our
ability
to
invest
in
top
talent
in
a
fiercely
competitive
legal
market,
as
well
as
in
AI
and
other
technology
at
a
vital
time
for
these
investments,”
said
Cadwalader
co-managing
partner
Patrick
Quinn.
As
of
July
1,
2026,
the
combined
firm
will
have
about
3,100
lawyers
spread
across
the
globe,
with
a
gross
revenue
of
about
$3.9
billion.
Zaldivar
will
serve
as
CEO
of
Hogan
Lovells
Cadwalader,
while
Quinn
will
serve
as
global
managing
partner
for
client
practice
integration.
Staci
Zaretsky is
the
managing
editor
of
Above
the
Law,
where
she’s
worked
since
2011.
She’d
love
to
hear
from
you,
so
please
feel
free
to email her
with
any
tips,
questions,
comments,
or
critiques.
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