Norton Rose Fulbright and Chadbourne & Parke formalized their long-planned merger on June 30, signing paperwork to close the deal, said Peter Martyr, global chief executive of the combined firm.

But there is still work to be done, and some unresolved questions linger. The firm will now look to fill additional leadership positions in the upcoming weeks, try to close an Australian merger and aim to bolster business with legacy Chadbourne practices.