In its latest growth bid, Dentons is poised to open an office in Munich, while also planning to launch an online referral network for independent firms with a free and searchable database for members.

The growing global legal giant announced this week its intention to disrupt a “pay-to-play legal referral industry” by forming the NextLaw Global Referral Network, which will allow members to search based on location, practice and sector to find the best-suited law firm for them.