Law firms Hogan & Hartson and Lovells and completed the combination of their two firms.

The partners of both firms voted to combine the businesses in December 2009.

Hogan Lovells as more than 40 offices throughout the world, including associated offices in Croatia, Hungary and Saudi Arabia.

Warren Gorrell (pictured) and David Harris, co-chief executive officers, said the combination will offer clients expanded global capabilities.

“Hogan Lovells will afford clients a multi-national capability with an unmatched quality, range, and depth of legal services. We are confident that with our breadth of practice, deep industry knowledge, and one-team approach worldwide, Hogan Lovells will provide an excellent, responsive, and innovative service needed to navigate today's complex legal landscape,” they said.