Clyde & Co Expands US Footprint with Tillman Batchelor Merger

Deal News | Jan 06, 2025 | Re-Insurance News

Clyde & Co Expands US Footprint with Tillman Batchelor Merger

In a strategic move to grow its presence in the US insurance sector, global law firm Clyde & Co has merged with Dallas-based Tillman Batchelor LLP. This merger enhances Clyde & Co's North American insurance practice with the addition of key partners Mark Tillman and Colin Batchelor and their team, increasing the firm's ability to serve insurance clients across the southwestern United States. Tillman Batchelor LLP has a strong focus on the defense of first-party, bad faith insurance litigation and offers extensive insurance coverage advice. This merger comes as part of Clyde & Co's continuous growth trajectory in North America, evident from their growing network which now includes 19 offices and over 400 attorneys across the US and Canada. Senior partner Carolena Gordon and North American Board Chair Eileen King Bower emphasize the strategic importance of this merger in strengthening Clyde & Co's service provision and market leadership in insurance coverage litigation.

Sectors

  • Legal Services
  • Insurance

Geography

  • United States – Both Clyde & Co and Tillman Batchelor LLP are expanding their operations and capabilities within the United States.
  • Dallas, Texas – Tillman Batchelor LLP is based in Dallas, and the merger is expanding Clyde & Co's presence in this strategic location.

Industry

  • Legal Services – The article involves law firms, specifically the merger of Clyde & Co with Tillman Batchelor LLP, impacting the sector of legal practices.
  • Insurance – The focus of the merger is to expand insurance litigation and defense capabilities, directly affecting the insurance industry.

Financials

    Participants

    NameRoleTypeDescription
    Clyde & CoAcquiring CompanyCompanyA global law firm with a strong presence in insurance litigation and defense services.
    Tillman Batchelor LLPTarget CompanyCompanyA Dallas-based law firm specializing in insurance litigation and defense, now merged with Clyde & Co.
    Mark TillmanPartnerPersonA key partner from Tillman Batchelor LLP joining Clyde & Co post-merger.
    Colin BatchelorPartnerPersonA key partner from Tillman Batchelor LLP joining Clyde & Co post-merger.
    Carolena GordonSenior PartnerPersonSenior Partner at Clyde & Co, comments on the significance of the merger.
    Eileen King BowerNorth American Board ChairPersonPartner and Chair of Clyde & Co's North American Board, highlighting the strategic merger.