Law firm Routledge Modise to merge with international firm Hogan Lovells
MOVES by global law firms to expand into Africa continue to gather pace, with Hogan Lovells on Wednesday agreeing to merge with Routledge Modise from December 1. The majority of Hogan Lovells’ top 200 clients have operations on the continent.While Hogan Lovells has an active and successful African practice, with more than 40 lawyers around the world focusing on Africa, a physical presence in Africa is seen as a necessity.The 2008 Routledge Modise association with Eversheds was dissolved in 2012 due to client conflicts, and the new merger is expected to help the firm win business."Both firms have proven track records, and this is a merger of expertise and knowledge to ensure that we continue to offer our clients the very best legal services," Routledge Modise chairman Lavery Modise said."We have found that we share the same values and approach as Hogan Lovells – providing creative legal and business solutions for our clients with the highest professional standards. That won’t change....
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