Freshfields-Chiomenti merger collapses
Merger talks between Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer and Italian magic circle firm Chiomenti e Associati have failed. The talks, revealed by The Lawyer in October, have foundered due to disagreements over lockstep. It is thought that the Italian partners are unwilling to slot into Freshfields’ setup. Freshfields declined to comment, but a source close to the […]