Troutman Pepper and Locke Lord in Advanced Merger Talks, Eyeing End-of-Year Completion

Merger talks between Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders LLP and Locke Lord LLP are reportedly advancing, with a strategic timeline in place. The firms are targeting a partner vote for late summer and aiming for a closure by the end of the year. These details were shared by individuals familiar with the negotiations, who spoke to Law360 Pulse on the condition of anonymity.