Sources told Reuters that Washington-based law firm Patton Boggs was in merger discussions with a larger law firm. Two former partners of the law firm best known for its public policy work said Patton Boggs was in talks to merge with Dallas-based Locke Lord. Another source, however, would not say if Locke Lord was the other party.
On Sunday, Patton Boggs said that all law firms should find ways to serve their clients and enhance their platforms for the benefit of their partners. The firm said, "If we find a combination that accomplishes these goals, we would have an announcement if and when we pursue it."
The new development came after Reuters reported last week that law firms Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe were in advanced talks to merge with Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman. The alliance between the two companies would lead to the establishment of one of the top 10 biggest law firms in the US.
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