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Cross-Border Legal Expansion: Mergers, Market Shifts, and Global Strategies with Gerard Tanja (Part 1 of 2)
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Welcome back to GMT! In this episode, Rob Bata and Murray Coffey sit down with trusted advisor Gerard Tanja of Venturis Partners to unpack what's really going on in the global legal market. We take a deep dive into cross-border expansion, major mergers making headlines, and why litigation boutiques are gaining traction worldwide. It is a thoughtful, candid conversation aimed at law firm leaders navigating a rapidly shifting landscape. If your firm is eyeing growth beyond borders, you will not want to miss this one.
Featured Quotes:
- Gerard Tanja: "We will see in the future—a kind of global elite type of 10 to 15 firms consisting mainly of and dominated by U.S. firms."
- Rob Bata: "What we are seeing is that disputes generally—litigation, arbitration, mediation—are becoming global. This is why litigation boutiques are becoming more international."
Main Topics Discussed:
- The big mergers that have garnered significant attention: Allen & Overy teaming up with Shearman & Sterling, and the pending Herbert Smith Freehills-Kramer Levin combination.
- How U.S. and U.K. firms are positioning themselves for European expansion—and why they are choosing certain markets over others.
- The increasing presence of Chinese and Japanese firms in Europe and what that means for regulatory dynamics.
- The rise of specialized litigation boutiques and their shift toward a global footprint.
- Why the Nordic and Benelux regions are becoming hot spots for law firm growth.
- What law firm leaders should expect in the next few years—more transatlantic mergers, aggressive European expansions, and a reshaping of the mid-market landscape.
Call to Action:
Make sure to subscribe to GMT and catch Part 2 of this conversation, where Rob and Gerard dive even deeper into what is ahead for 2025 and beyond. You can find us on all major podcast platforms—Apple Podcasts, Spotify—wherever you get your podcasts. And if you like what you hear, share it with your colleagues and leave us a review!
Contact Rob and Murray:
Robert C. Bata, Founder and Principal, WarwickPlace Legal
Email: [email protected]
Murray M. Coffey, Founder and Principal, M Coffey
Email: [email protected]
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