December 14, 2007

Butzel Long and the Firm Decide to Terminate Combination Plans

The Firm and Butzel Long determined today that it was not in their mutual best interests to proceed with the proposed combination. The Firm is actively seeking a combination with another law firm that has a significant presence in Manhattan that is interested in creating an international practice or enhancing an existing international practice.  

October 13, 2007

The Firm Agrees in Principle to Combination
With Butzel Long, the Michigan Member Firm of Lex Mundi

As announced at the Lex Mundi Annual Meeting in Singapore on October 13, 2007, the Firm and Butzel Long have agreed to combine in the practice of law.  Mr. Duffy will become of counsel to Butzel Long, the Firm's Monaco office will change its permission to practice under the name Butzel Long Duffy, and the Firm's Mexico City office will become part of Butzel Long's presence in Mexico City.  Please watch this site for more information about these important developments. 

October 9-15, 2007

James P. Duffy, III, Represents the
Firm at the Lex Mundi Annual Meeting in Singapore

Mr. Duffy attended the Lex Mundi Annual Meeting in Singapore on behalf of the the Firm.  The meeting was one of the best attended annual meetings yet and preceded the meeting of the International Bar Association also held in Singapore.  There were many important developments affecting the Firm that occurred at this meeting, including the development referred to above.  The Firm's presence at this meeting in Singapore also reflects the Firm's recognition of the growing importance of Asia as a place to be incorporated in any global strategy. 

July 26-28, 2007

James P. Duffy, III, Represents the Firm at
the Lex Mundi North American Regional Meeting in Toronto

Mr. Duffy, accompanied by Dr. Kendall, his wife, represented the Firm at the Lex Mundi North American Regional meeting that took place in Toronto, Onterio, Canada, from July 26, 2007, through July 28, 2007, at the Park Hyatt Toronto Hotel.  The meeting was well attended by representatives from Lex Mundi firms from all over the world, and it afforded an excellent opportunity for networking as well as substantive discussion of legal issues and practice issues.