NC giant Womble Carlyle to take on Charleston’s Buist Moore

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NC giant Womble Carlyle to take on Charleston’s Buist Moore

By Fred Horlbeck
Published: April 13, 2011
Time posted: 5:18 pm
Tags: Charleston, law firms, Merger

North Carolina powerhouse Womble Carlyle is entering the Charleston market by acquiring the city's largest law firm. In a merger fueled by the prospect of rapid economic growth in the Charleston area, North Carolina's largest law firm is joining forces with Buist Moore Smythe McGee. They will complete the deal on April 30, partners at both firms told Lawyers Weekly. "We're just very excited. We think this is a great opportunity," said Henry B. Smythe Jr. (pictured), managing director of Buist Moore.

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One Response to “NC giant Womble Carlyle to take on Charleston’s Buist Moore ”

Womble Carlyle to acquire firm in Charleston, SC Says:
April 14th, 2011 at 7:10 am
[...] South Carolina Lawyers Weekly reports the merger plan is driven by the prospect of rapid economic growth in the Charleston area. A Boeing aircraft plant in North Charleston is scheduled to start producing 787 Dreamliner passenger jets in the next few months. [...]

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