The City AM web site reports that Field Fisher – which broke away from advanced talks with fellow London international firm Lawrence Graham earlier in the summer – has already had initial discussions with Bristol-headquartered Osborne Clarke. Based on the firms’ latest financial reports, a merger would result in combined revenues of around £200m.
In a statement, Field Fisher said: ‘It is well known that merger is on Field Fisher Waterhouse’s agenda as potentially one way of achieving our ambitious growth plans and strategic objectives. We will not be commenting on individual talks unless they reach an appropriate stage.’