In December 2025, Hogan Lovells and Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP announced a landmark combination that would bring together two highly regarded law firms with complementary strengths in global finance, regulatory, disputes and transactional capabilities. Given the scale, complexity and cross-border nature of the merger, Hogan Lovells leadership engaged FTI Consulting to ensure a focused integration approach to align priorities and reduce operational disruption.
Both attorneys and business services staff were able to focus on their clients and business continuity following a seamless Day 1 experience with minimal issues and disruptions.
Hogan Lovells and Cadwalader leadership identified, prioritized and managed key integration topics before close and aligned on Day 1 priorities, risks and critical path decisions through joint operational governance and decision-making channels.
FTI Consulting allowed leaders from both firms, across multiple offices and geographies, to have their input reflected, voices heard and questions answered.
The combined annual revenue of the merged firms was $3.9 billion, with more than 3100 lawyers in 38 offices across 18 countries, making it the largest law firm merger in history.
FTI Consulting served as an independent advisor to executive leadership, providing objective guidance, integration structure and actionable recommendations on best practice integration approaches for professional services, including learning from the mistakes of previous large law firm integrations, throughout the pre-close planning process.
We supported the existing project team by providing targeted integration specialists to enhance executive reporting and resolve complex cross-functional challenges.
Our legal experts provided industry subject matter expertise to help functional teams address operational continuity challenges, including IT systems integration challenges, integrating new client intake, billing and conflict processes, policy alignment and internal communications, among others.
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