Sutherland and Eversheds Are in Merger Talks

The Atlanta-based law firm Sutherland Asbill & Brennan is in merger discussions with Eversheds of London, the firms announced on Tuesday.

If consummated, the deal would create a law firm with more than 2,300 lawyers spanning 31 offices in 29 countries, the firms said in a joint statement.

Combined revenue would be more than $900 million, according to the firm’s 2015 figures, placing it among the top 40 largest law firms in the world by revenue.

“Joining forces with Sutherland will give each firm’s clients a global platform and we will be discussing with our partners positively in the coming ...