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Dentons is one of the world’s largest law firms.
Dentons is one of the world’s largest law firms, with more than 2,600 lawyers in 77 offices across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East. It is a global legal powerhouse that stands out for its commitment to client service, innovation and diversity. The firm offers a wide array of legal services and specializes in areas such as mergers and acquisitions, corporate, financial services, tax, and technology. Dentons is also an industry leader in the areas of energy and infrastructure, life sciences and healthcare, real estate, and dispute resolution. With its global reach and expertise, Dentons is well-positioned to help clients succeed in a rapidly changing world.
On 11 November 2012, SNR Denton, Salans and the Canada-based Fraser Milner Casgrain announced a three-way merger, forming a new law firm structured as a Swiss Verein and named Dentons. The partners of the three firms ratified the merger on 28 November 2012, and it was completed on 28 March 2013. Dentons opened an office in Houston, Texas in September 2013.
On January 26, 2015, Dentons announced that it was combining with a Chinese firm, Dacheng.
In April 2015, Dentons US agreed to a merger with Atlanta-based law firm McKenna Long & Aldridge which was completed in June of that year. The firm also opened new offices in Hungary, Luxembourg and South Africa during 2015 and announced combinations with firms in Australia, Colombia, and Mexico. It also launched Nextlaw Labs, a business accelerator focused on new technologies., in May 2015. Dentons also announced in November 2016 that it would become the first global law firm with a footprint in Central America by combining with Muñoz Global, adding offices in Panama, Nicaragua and Costa Rica operating as Dentons Muñoz was created as the Costa Rican and Central American chapter of Dentons.
In April 2016, Dentons launched in Singapore by combining with the oldest and one of the most prestigious law firms in Singapore, Rodyk & Davidson. In December 2016, Dentons launched in Australia and Papua New Guinea by combining with leading Australian law firm Gadens. The Sydney, Perth and Port Moresby offices of Gadens joined Dentons, while the Adelaide and Brisbane offices became "associate offices" and the Melbourne office remained independent. The Gadens combination resulted in Dentons having approximately 7,600 lawyers serving 57 countries.
In 2017, Dentons merged with Scottish firm Maclay Murray & Spens. In 2017 the firm formed a strategic alliance with opposition research firm Definers Public Affairs, dubbed 3D Global Affairs. As of April 12 of 2018, Dentons announced partnerships in Kenya, Mauritius, Caribbean, Indonesia and Malaysia.
In 2019, Dentons combined with Bingham Greenebaum Doll (from the Midwest) and Pittsburgh-based Cohen & Grigsby. The mergers were the first in a campaign called “Operation Golden Spike”. Firms that join Golden Spike operate on a dual partnership model where lawyers remain part of their existing firms while also becoming partners of the new Dentons U.S. firm. Golden Spike is part of Dentons plan to become the first U.S. law firm with a presence in all 20 of the largest U.S. markets.
According to their website, their mission is as follows: “Dentons is driven by a single mission: to provide our clients with the highest quality legal services wherever they are, whenever they need them. We are committed to helping our clients achieve their goals and objectives through our global platform of legal services, deep understanding of their industries and businesses, and our commitment to their success.”
According to their website, their vision is as follows: “Our vision is to be the undisputed leader in the legal services industry, to be the most sought-after law firm in the world, and to be the trusted advisor to our clients, helping them to succeed in their own business endeavors. We strive to be the most innovative, forward-thinking law firm in the world, providing our clients with the highest quality legal services. We are committed to delivering results through our global network of top-tier lawyers, advanced technology solutions, and exceptional client service. We believe that we can make a difference in the world in which we operate, through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, our commitment to sustainable development, our commitment to the communities in which we operate, and our commitment to innovation.”
Dentons is a global law firm that offers a wide range of legal services and products to individuals, businesses, and governments around the world. The firm’s services and products include:
• Mergers & Acquisitions: Representing clients in mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions.
• Litigation & Dispute Resolution: Representing clients in litigation, arbitration, mediation, and other dispute resolution processes.
• Corporate & Securities: Providing advice and guidance on corporate and securities law, including corporate governance, securities offerings, and SEC compliance.
• Banking & Financial Services: Representing clients in banking and finance transactions, including loan origination, debt restructuring, and securitization.
• Tax & Estate Planning: Advising clients on tax and estate planning matters, including estate planning, trust formation, and tax-efficient investments.
• Labor & Employment: Representing clients in labor and employment matters, including wage and hour disputes, non-competition agreements, and employee benefits.
• Technology & Intellectual Property: Advising clients on technology and intellectual property matters, including software licensing, patent prosecution, and trade secret protection.
• Real Estate: Representing clients in real estate transactions.
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