Law Firms Merge to Offer Polycentric Global Representation

SNR Denton of New York, Salans LLP of London and Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP of Toronto have merged into a new polycentric global law firm.

Dentons aims to provide “the competitive edge required by an increasingly complex and interconnected marketplace.”

Executives said Dentons plans to distinguish itself by being a polycentric organization with more than one headquarters and no dominant national culture that supports clients “as they adapt to the shifting dynamics of the global marketplace in their field.”

Staff from diverse backgrounds and countries will provide expertise in civil law, English common law, U.S. common law, Sharia law, and Chinese legal and regulatory requirements.

Dentons staff of 2,500 lawyers and professionals operates from 79 locations in 52 countries.

The firm’s stated goal is to implement innovative legal service strategies such as “actionable business solutions” that consist of specific advice that helps close a deal or resolve a dispute, “rather than offering theoretical analysis.”