Womble Bond Dickinson and BDB Pitmans in talks over merger
Law firms Womble Bond Dickinson and BDB Pitmans have announced that they are in talks over a potential merger.
In a statement announcing the possible move, the firms said: "Leading transatlantic law firm Womble Bond Dickinson and leading UK firm BDB Pitmans confirm that they are in early discussions around a potential merger.
"Both firms regularly review opportunities to advance the best interests of their clients and their respective firms."
It added: "Womble Bond Dickinson and BDB Pitmans are focused on where they see the greatest opportunities for a merged business, including those offered by complementary practice areas and office locations."
The firms said that discussions are “ongoing”.
Womble Bond Dickinson markets itself as a "transatlantic" law firm following a 2017 merger between UK-based Bond Dickinson LLP and US-based Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, LLP. It has 23 offices in the US and a further 7 in the UK.
BDB Pitmans is the smaller of the two firms and has offices in London, Cambridge, Reading and Southampton.
Adam Carey