Troutman Pepper and Locke Lord have merged to form Troutman Pepper Locke LLP, a law firm with more than 1,600 attorneys across 33 offices in the United States and Europe.
“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,” said Tom Cole, chair of Troutman Pepper Locke. “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.”
The new firm is led by Cole, with David Taylor and Ashley Taylor serving as vice chairs. Amie Colby serves as managing partner.
“We are thrilled about the opportunities this match brings,” David Taylor said. “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.”
“Law firm mergers are certainly on the rise, but ours is about strategic growth to create more value for our clients,” said Ashley Taylor. “This value will flow from our combined strength in key industries, regions, and practices.”
The combined firm boasts offices in 18 U.S. states, as well as the U.K. Troutman Pepper Locke offers more than 600 lawyers in the Northeast, with a significant presence in Boston, Philadelphia, and the New York metro area. In the South, the firm’s bench is particularly deep, with nearly 700 lawyers in locations including Texas, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, and Virginia. The combination has strengthened resources in California and the Midwest, including Chicago.
