MWE and Schulte merger gets seal of approval

The merger will create a 1,750-plus lawyer outfit with over 20 offices globally. Chicago-headquartered McDermott Will & Emery (MWE) and New York-headquartered Schulte Roth & Zabel have agreed to merge, with the amalgamation due to take effect on 1 August. The combined firm will be known as McDermott Will & Schulte. The firms announced on Thursday (26 June) that their partnerships voted “overwhelmingly” in favour of the merger, with the fresh outfit set to become the ninth l