In a move touted as part of a larger Asia strategy, Clifford Chance has announced plans to expand into Australia through the acquisition of two boutique corporate firms.

Clifford Chance’s partner have approved mergers with Sydney’s 17-lawyer Chang, Pistilli & Simmons and Perth’s 15-lawyer Cochrane Lishman Carson Luscombe, the Magic Circle firm said Wednesday. The new offices will operate as Clifford Chance when the mergers take effect on May 1.