Law firms Clyde & Co and BLM agree to merge

Clyde & Co and BLM have agreed to a merger this July following a vote in favour by partners at both firms.

The combined entity, which will be known as Clyde & Co, will have a global revenue of more than £700m per annum, a headcount of over 5,000, with offices in more than 60 cities worldwide.

BLM is a UK and Ireland law firm focused on insurance risk and commercial law with a particular strength in casualty, personal injury, healthcare and professional liability.

Clyde & Co is a global law firm, specialising in insurance, infrastructure, aviation, energy, marine, and natural resources.

The majority of BLM’s lawyers will join Clyde & Co’s Casualty insurance practice, with other sizable groups joining professional liability, healthcare and business advisory teams.

Carolena Gordon, Clyde & Co’s Senior Partner, said: “We are delighted the merger has secured approval from both sets of partners. At Clyde & Co we are always focused on growing and developing our offering for the good of our clients and our people and this merger does exactly that. BLM has highly talented people and outstanding client relationships and we are excited by the potential of this combination.” 

Matthew Harrington, BLM Senior Partner, said: “We are looking forward to the opportunities combining both firms will bring for our people and our clients. This merger is one of aligned approaches and values, offering huge benefits to our clients in the areas that matter most. Combining our expertise will strengthen our market offering in the UK casualty, healthcare, and professional liability space, with true operational excellence and the agility to respond rapidly to the changing needs of the market.”