Dentons has launched its combination with Alabama law firm Sirote & Permutt., the company announced. The merger was announced last December.

Dentons said the combination with Sirote builds on the momentum of its series of combinations dedicated to advancing the first national US law firm. Dentons Sirote has offices in Alabama — Huntsville, Birmingham, Mobile, the Shoals, and Tuscaloosa – among its 44 U.S. locations and 204 offices in 81 countries.

“Dentons shares our passion for providing superior legal service to clients,” said Todd Carlisle, president of Dentons Sirote. “This combination allows our clients in Alabama to continue to work with the Sirote lawyers they know and trust, while also giving them access to additional talent across the globe and a broad range of innovative solutions to help them achieve their goals.”

As a highly connected global logistics and distribution hub, Alabama’s major industries include aerospace and defense, automotive, healthcare, manufacturing, education, and finance. A key U.S. exporter, Alabama’s exported goods are worth approximately $22 billion, a 35 percent ($5.5 billion) increase from its export levels in 2008, demonstrating the state’s commitment to growth, the company’s news release said.

“Alabama is a growing market for our clients, and we are delighted to launch Dentons Sirote,” said Elliott Portnoy, Global CEO of Dentons. “Our new colleagues in Alabama are continually recognized for their exceptional legal services and their long-standing commitment to inclusion and diversity.

“Together, we are better positioned to serve our clients in Alabama, across the US and around the world.”