Welcome back to the GMT Podcast. In this second part of our two-part conversation, co-hosts Murray Coffey and Rob Bata are joined by Gerard Tanja from Venturis Consulting Group. Together, they continue exploring the evolving landscape of global legal markets, focusing on U.S. expansion, cross-border mergers, and predictions for the year ahead.

If you missed Part 1, be sure to catch up here.

Key Discussion Points:

• How Magic Circle firms are evolving their strategies and looking beyond traditional financial centers in the U.S.
• The rise of mid-market consolidation across Europe and its impact on the global legal landscape.
• Predictions for 2025 and beyond, including potential surprise mergers and sector-driven growth initiatives.

Predictions to Watch:

Here are just a couple of the many predictions shared by our guests. Be sure to listen to the full episode to catch all of their insights.

• Gerard Tanja: "I do think we will see firm-to-firm mergers of UK-headquartered international firms which have a main presence in continental European jurisdictions. ."
• Rob Bata: "We will see U.S. firms continuing to show tremendous interest in Asia, especially as they navigate the challenges of decoupling from China."

Do not miss out. Tune in now to hear the full range of predictions and insights.

Contact Rob and Murray:
Robert C. Bata, Founder and Principal, WarwickPlace Legal
Email: rbata@warwickplace.com

Murray M. Coffey, Founder and Principal, M Coffey
Email: murray@mcoffey.net