US firm Troutman Sanders, with offices in Hong Kong and Shanghai, is to merge with another US firm Ross, Dixon & Bell. The merger will become effective on 1 January 2009 and create a 1,700-employee firm.

 

When the merger is completed, Troutman Sanders will for the first time operate offices on the West Coast of the United States and in Chicago, the size of its Washington office will double, and its insurance, professional liability and commercial litigation practices will be significantly strengthened.

 

“This deal is good not only for our two firms but also for our clients, who will benefit from greater depth, value and enhanced resources,” said Robert Webb, Troutman Sanders’ managing partner.