Law firms Troutman Pepper and Locke Lord have announced their merger to form Troutman Pepper Locke LLP, a firm with over 1,600 attorneys and 33 offices across the US and Europe.
Tom Cole, Chair of Troutman Pepper Locke, said, “This merger is a strategic leap forward, allowing us to offer an even broader and deeper suite of services to help clients solve complex legal challenges.”
He added, “The increased scale strengthens our ability to handle matters across an expanded geographic footprint and underscores our continued commitment to client service, efficiency and innovation.”
With a strong presence in 10 of the largest U.S. legal markets, the merger positions Troutman Pepper Locke as a full-service firm serving key industries such as insurance and reinsurance, energy, financial services, health care and life sciences, private equity, and real estate.
Clients will benefit from enhanced capabilities across a wide range of legal services, including transactional, regulatory, intellectual property, and litigation.
Troutman Pepper Locke will be led by Tom Cole as Chair, with David Taylor and Ashley Taylor serving as Vice Chairs, and Amie Colby as Managing Partner.
David Taylor commented, “We are thrilled about the opportunities this match brings. Our firms have the same sweet spot — the middle market. And together, we are doubling down on our commitment to high performance, collaboration, and excellence.”
Ashley Taylor noted, “Law firm mergers are certainly on the rise, but ours is about strategic growth to create more value for our clients. This value will flow from our combined strength in key industries, regions, and practices.”
Joining the leadership team are department chairs: John Leonti (Energy), Tom Yoxall (Financial Services), Sean Fahey (Health Care and Life Sciences), Steve Whitmer (Insurance and IP), John West (Litigation), Anthony Greene (Real Estate), and Mason Bayler (Transactional).
Colby said, “To me, Troutman Pepper Locke means endless possibilities, but our focus remains on our clients and our people.
“We will continue to prioritise and foster a culture of teamwork, respect, and transparency, ensuring that we become more resourceful, supportive, and valuable to our clients and each other.”
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