Cobbetts and DWF merger falls through
Talks on a proposed merger between law firms Cobbetts and DWF have ended.
In a joint statement, the companies said: "The preliminary discussions between DWF and Cobbetts regarding a potential merger have now come to a conclusion and we have made the decision not to progress these talks any further due to the current uncertainty in market conditions.
"Growth by merger and lateral hires continues to be an option for both firms but until any discussions are brought to a conclusion, we will not be in a position to talk about them publicly."
Earlier this month, DWF managing director Andrew Leaitherland confirmed talks were taking place.
"I can confirm that preliminary discussions with Cobbetts have taken place but until any such discussions are brought to a conclusion we will not be in a position to talk about them publicly."
