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Individuals within the U.Ok. could proceed to consult with it as Ashurst, however I feel within the U.S., sadly for the double model, will probably be generally known as Perkins, which is what occurs when these massive legislation companies come collectively. There are only a few (companies) which have managed to maintain the double title. More and more, companies are identified by a single title. Skadden, Cravath, Pillsbury… It’s simply arduous to take care of the double branding.
— Allan Ripp, a media strategist for legislation companies and principal at Ripp Media, in feedback given to the American Lawyer, regarding the title Ashurst Perkins Coie might be identified by as soon as its merger is complete. “[T]right here’s at all times a dominant agency in a merger, regardless of what they let you know,” Ripp continued, including, “The dominant title on this case comes from behind out of energy, not weak spot.” He went on, suggesting that if Perkins Coie’s title had come first, “Ashurst [could] be liable to being dropped by these referencing the mixed agency.”
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