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Transatlantic crossing – BLP and Bryan Cave to complete merger vote in February

Transatlantic crossing – BLP and Bryan Cave to complete merger vote in February

The partnerships of Berwin Leighton Paisner (BLP) and US law firm Bryan Cave are to vote on their transatlantic tie-up, with the outcome set to be unveiled at the end of February.

If successful, the union would bring to an end the City firm’s quest for a US suitor, with BLP having less than two years ago failed to strike a deal with Greenberg Traurig.

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