The Future Of Law: Merger Market Remains Buoyant Amid Global Turbulence

2nd May 2025 | Paul Marmor | International, International Bar Association, Global Network

In a recent article published by the International Bar Association (IBA), Sherrards' Head of Litigation and International Services, Paul Marmor, provided expert insights on the buoyancy of the merger market for law firms amid current global uncertainties.

Paul Marmor, who also co-chairs the IBA’s Law Firm Management Committee, was interviewed by journalist Joanne Harris. His observations highlighted key trends and influential factors currently driving law firms towards mergers and strategic partnerships. In this insightful discussion, Paul’s views were complemented by those of Lisa Smith from Fairfax Associates in Washington DC, and Robert Millard, of the globally renowned advisory firm Cambridge Strategy Group.

According to Paul, despite turbulence across global markets and the broader economic uncertainty, the appetite for law firm mergers remains strong. Firms are actively exploring strategic mergers as a means of enhancing their competitive advantage, expanding into new geographical regions, and reinforcing areas of specialist expertise.

The article can be found here:

https://www.ibanet.org/Future-of-law-merger-market-for-firms-remains-buoyant-in-a-turbulent-world#:~:text=’What’s%20driving%20people%20forwards%20are,about%20it%2C’%20says%20Marmor.

The IBA’s Law Firm Management Committee, serves as a global forum for the exchanging best practices in law practice leadership and managements membership is diverse, encompassing managing and senior partners, emerging talent, allied legal professionals, and General Counsel from firms of varying sizes and specialties, including leading global entities and mid-market practices. Through this platform, committee members actively shape and influence future approaches to law firm management worldwide.

Through our membership and very serious involvement in organisations such as the International Bar Association (www.int-bar.org) and Alliott Global Alliance (www.alliottglobal.com), we have the world covered, in terms of our access to law firms and professionals at the highest level across the globe, at the drop of a hat.

For more information on our international offering, speak to our head of international, Paul Marmor, on +44 (0)20 7478 9010, or Tessa Herring, on +44 (0)20 7478 9010.