Is Hunton & Williams Looking For a U.K. Tie-Up?

Hunton & Williams already has about 15 lawyers in its London office, but that number could soon grow.

According to multiple news reports emanating out of the U.K. legal press on Tuesday morning, Hunton is in advanced talks to tie-up with London’s Addelshaw Goddard.

ALM’s Legal Week reported the talks have been in progress for nine months:

Hunton & Williams is in merger talks with midmarket U.K. firm Addleshaw Goddard, Legal Week has learned, with Addleshaw managing partner John Joyce expected to discuss the negotiations with partners Tuesday evening. Joyce visited the U.S. last week to speak to Hunton & Williams ...