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Linklaters moots tie-up with Slaughters' Aussie best friend

A proper merger makes perfect sense strategically for both firms. Linklaters would gain a market leading presence in a continent in which it is presently effectivley absent, and a significantly expanded presence in Asia. Allens Arthur Robinson would generally gain scale and resources, as well as a market leading platform in Europe. The combined firm would remain weak in both North and South America and Africa, but have greater resources to invest there. A mere "alliance" would achieve little benefit however, and arguably actually place Linklaters in a weaker postiion than present.

28-Feb-2012

1:58 pm