Troutman Pepper to merge with Locke Lord.

Troutman Pepper, a national law firm, agreed to merge with Locke Lord, a full-service law firm. Financial terms were not disclosed. "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. 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," Tom Cole, Troutman Pepper Chairperson.