This week marks the 10th anniversary of the trans-Atlantic law firm combination that was the first step in creating Dentons, the world’s largest law firm.

On September 30, 2010, the UK-based Denton Wilde Sapte and US-based Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal combined to form SNR Denton, immediately establishing a global top 25 firm with 1,400 people in 18 countries. The combination was the precursor to the formation of Dentons, following the combination of SNR Denton, Fraser Milner Casgrain and Salans in March 2013. Dentons became the largest law firm in the world both by lawyer and office numbers upon its subsequent combination with Chinese law firm 大成 in November 2015.

The firm’s unparalleled growth continues into 2020 in an environment where many law firms around the world are standing still, contracting or withdrawing from key markets. Dentons continues to pursue its global strategy of combinations with leading law firms in key markets around the world.

“Ten years ago we embarked on the first combination forming the foundation for what is now Dentons, the world’s largest law firm following more combinations than any other law firm.Our strategy has always been to scale into the markets that our clients have identified as priorities. This remarkable growth is a testament to the talent of our teams around the world who provide exceptional service to our clients,” said Dentons Global CEO, Elliott Portnoy.

“An attribute that made Dentons unique from the beginning is our polycentric approach, which led us to seek top tier lawyers and law firms that are in and of the communities they serve. As a result, Dentons delivers high-quality legal counsel and business solutions in 77 countries around the world, informed by an in-depth understanding of the various cultures and legal environments our clients operate in across 189 communities, and we are ready for even more,” said Dentons Global Chairman, Joe Andrew.

In 2020 to date, Dentons has announced more than 20 new offices including:

• A future combination with Salt Lake City-based Durham Jones & Pinegar, which also has offices in Lehi, St. George and Ogden; and
• A future combination with East African Law Chambers in Tanzania.

This year, Dentons has also launched six combinations:

• Dentons Bingham Greenebaum and Dentons Cohen & Grigsby, the inaugural member firms with Dentons US;
• Dentons Kensington Swan in New Zealand;
• Dentons Lee in South Korea;
• Dentons Jiménez de Aréchaga in Uruguay; and
• Dentons Rattagan Arocena (formerly Dentons Macchiavello Arocena) in Argentina.

Dentons has also opened offices in the British Virgin Islands, St. Lucia and Ireland.

About Dentons

Across over 80 countries, Dentons helps you grow, protect, operate and finance your organization by providing uniquely global and deeply local legal solutions. Polycentric, purpose-driven and committed to inclusion, diversity, equity and sustainability, we focus on what matters most to you. www.dentons.com