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Perspective

Aug. 19, 2011

Swiss verein — the cassoulet pot for global law practice

The Swiss verein is the current legal organizational vehicle of choice for major global law firms. By Edwin B. Reeser


By Edwin B. Reeser


The Swiss verein structure appears to be the current legal organizational vehicle of choice in major global law firms, particularly in connection with recent mergers and combinations between U.S. and U.K. law firms. The association (or verein) is simply a structure that facilitates a centralized management over an assembly of entities that maintain their individual local legal identities and financial independence.


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