Troutman Pepper and Locke Lord have agreed to merge effective Jan. 1, 2025. The new law firm, which will be named Troutman Pepper Locke, will have more than 1,600 attorneys in 33 offices in the United States and two in Europe. The announcement follows a vote by both firms’ partnerships._x000D_
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Tom Cole, chair of Troutman Pepper, will serve as chair of Troutman Pepper Locke. David Taylor, chair of Locke Lord, and Ashley Taylor, vice chair of Troutman Pepper, will serve as vice chairs of the combined firm. Amie Colby, managing partner of Troutman Pepper, will serve as managing partner of Troutman Pepper Locke._x000D_
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“The reasons for this merger go beyond complementary areas of practice. Our firms’ shared dedication to client service and excellence will allow us to offer increased value to our clients,” Cole said. “We are enthusiastic about collaboratively building upon our experience with the clients that we already serve and introducing Troutman Pepper Locke to new clients and markets.”_x000D_
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“The expanded footprint of Troutman Pepper Locke will allow us to offer a far deeper bench of attorneys to advise clients on complex transactional, litigation and regulatory matters,” David Taylor said. “In addition, our lawyers are aligned on core values with a commitment to innovation, inclusion and pro bono service.”_x000D_
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“The high-performance culture of our combined firm sets us apart and will enable us to realize the benefits of this merger immediately,” Colby said. “We are incredibly excited about our future together.”
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