Leading international law firm, Clifford Chance has today announced mergers with Australia's two leading boutique law firms, Chang, Pistilli Simmons (CPS) in Sydney and Cochrane Lishman Carson Luscombe (CLCL) in Perth. The mergers are among the first steps in the delivery of an ambitious growth strategy for Asia, with plans to double regional revenues for the Firm through investment in new offices, talent and practices. The new Australian operation will be known as Clifford Chance, and CPS and CLCL's partners and lawyers will be fully integrated within the international firm, creating an immediate 14- partner capacity for Clifford Chance in Sydney and Perth. The mergers, which have been approved by the Clifford Chance partnership, will take effect from 1 May 2011,...
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