Arguably the most ambitious deal to hit the global legal market since the 2010 tie-up between Hogan & Hartson and Lovells looks set to go ahead as it emerges that SJ Berwin is to vote next week on its proposed merger with Asia-Pacific giant King & Wood Mallesons.
Legal Business understands that SJ Berwin partners were given a week’s notice this morning of the vote, which will close at the end of the month.
