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Hogan Lovells: Ma Activity
Largest law firm merger in history approved - combining with Cadwalader to launch July 1
Source: PRN — Professional Services
The leadership read
Consolidation of this kind shifts demand toward integration and transformation leadership bench strength in the sector.
Market context: Backdrop: a 107.8 (Hot) Talent Market Index (up 2.4 on the month) with EMEA activity easing (-8.7pts).
Hogan Lovells: 1 signal in the last 90 days; 0.1% of MitchelLake's EMEA signal flow; 2 tracked across 89 days.
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