Theodore Goddard (TG) is set to kick off merger talks with Addleshaw Booth & Co this month, with partners at the embattled City firm expected to vote on whether to proceed within the next two weeks.

As revealed on www.legalweek.net (31 January), TG’s merger team has decided not to pursue enquiries made by a number of US firms – including Pillsbury Winthrop, Morrison & Foerster and Winston & Strawn – in favour of a UK deal.