Womble Bond Dickinson and BDB Pitmans confirm merger talks 

Womble Bond Dickinson has confirmed it is in merger talks with BDB Pitmans as it looks to expand its UK footprint. 

WBD was formed in 2017 merger between UK law firm Bond Dickinson and US-based Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice and currently operates in 30 different locations, seven of which are in the UK (Bristol, Edinburgh, Leeds, London, Newcastle, Plymouth, and Southampton).

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BDB Pitmans was also born out of merger between Bircham Dyson Bell and Pitmans in 2018. The firm works out of its London, Cambridge, Reading and Southampton offices and most recently merged with the private wealth boutique Portrait Solicitors in April.

A statement from Womble Bond Dickinson read: "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.

"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.

"As discussions are ongoing, both firms have no further information to share at this time."

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