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Law Practice

Sep. 29, 2010

Orrick and Akin Gump in Preliminary Merger Talks

A spokesman for San Francisco-based Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe confirmed Tuesday that the firm is contemplating a merger with Washington, D.C.-based Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld.

By Jill Redhage

Daily Journal Staff Writer

A spokesman for San Francisco-based Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe confirmed Tuesday that the firm is contemplating a merger with Washington, D.C.-based Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld.

The firms employ 1,100 and 800 attorneys, respectively, and both firms have a significant international presence. Orrick is known especially for its work in municipal finance, white collar and en...

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