Canadian law firm Gowlings said Wednesday it will combine with U.K.-based Wragge Lawrence Graham & Co. to create a firm with global reach and representation in 18 cities.

The combined firm will be called Gowling WLG and will include more than 1,400 legal professionals working in Canada, the U.K., Europe, Asia and the Middle East. It will launch in January and have expertise in a range of sectors including life sciences, manufacturing, power generation and real estate.

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