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Lathrop GPM Expands Global IP Reach Through HG Law Merger

Lathrop GPM will absorb HG Law on January 1, 2027, a strategic move that grants the Kansas City-based firm an immediate footprint in New York and London. The merger adds 50 legal professionals to the roster, bolstering the firm’s engineering-focused patent capabilities and deepening its presence in Silicon Valley.

Lathrop GPM Expands Global IP Reach Through HG Law Merger
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The integration brings 27 attorneys and 23 patent agents into the Lathrop GPM fold, pushing the firm’s total attorney headcount to approximately 370. With combined revenues projected at $300 million, the deal positions Lathrop GPM as a dominant force among Am Law 200 firms for intellectual property services ranging from trademark litigation to complex technology transactions.

Managing Partner Cameron Garrison characterized the acquisition as a transformative step for the firm’s engineering-driven practices. HG Law’s team brings technical expertise in software, electrical, and mechanical engineering, which will now support clients in sectors such as fintech, telecommunications, and semiconductor manufacturing. Gregory Lundell, a managing committee member at HG Law, noted that the move provides his team with the broader platform necessary to handle high-value intellectual property matters.

Beyond the expansion of technical legal services, the merger serves as a geographic bridge for Lathrop GPM. By establishing a formal presence in New York, the firm connects its existing East Coast operations in Boston and Washington, D.C. The addition of a London office marks the firm's entry into the European intellectual property market, providing clients with international reach for cross-border patent and copyright concerns.

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