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In this discussion focusing on global legal expansion, special guest Robert C. Bata, Founder and Principal of Warwick Place Legal, joins CM Murray LLP Partners Corinne Staves and Zulon Begum to explore what drove global expansion in 2025, the challenges, lessons learned and what law firms should expect in 2026 and beyond. In particular, Corinne, Zulon and Robert discuss: Global Expansion Trends in 2025: - Middle East and Latin America emerged as major growth hotspots. - Disputes work fuelled much of the international expansion. - Firms focused on domestic consolidation before going cross‑border. What Enables a Successful Expansion or Merger? - Clear strategic purpose and partner alignment. - Early preparation on governance, liabilities and due‑diligence issues. - Upfront planning for tax and regulatory hurdles. Cultural and Remuneration Compatibility: - Culture = collaboration and integration, not “nice chemistry.” - Remuneration models must align or be phased carefully. - Headline PEP isn’t the real stor