Troutman Pepper Locke
| Company type | Limited liability partnership |
|---|---|
| Industry | Legal services |
| Predecessor | Troutman Pepper, Locke Lord |
| Founded | January 1, 2025 |
| Headquarters | United States, United Kingdom |
Area served | United States, United Kingdom |
| Products | Legal services |
Number of employees | 1600+ |
Troutman Pepper Locke LLP operates as a global legal practice, employing more than 1,600 lawyers across 32 cities in the United States and in London. The firm was created on January 1, 2025, following the consolidation of Troutman Pepper and Locke Lord.
Prior to the merger
The predecessor to Troutman Pepper Locke, Troutman Sanders, was established in Atlanta in 1897 by Walter T. Colquitt. It grew substantially through a series of mergers, expanding its presence to 23 U.S. cities with a workforce exceeding 1,200 attorneys before joining with Pepper Hamilton in 2020. In 2023, this merged entity achieved gross revenues close to $1.08 billion.
Locke Lord originated in Chicago in 1914 and similarly expanded through mergers, including a significant combination with Edwards Wildman in 2015. By 2023, Locke Lord reported gross revenues near $497 million.
In September 2024, the two firms announced their intention to merge, a union that became effective on January 1, 2025, resulting in the formation of Troutman Pepper Locke LLP.
Following the merger
This merger elevated the newly formed firm into the ranks of the top 50 largest law firms in the United States, with an estimated valuation of $1.6 billion. However, the integration process encountered difficulties related to conflicts arising from representing rival clients, which prompted some attorneys to leave the firm due to these complications.