More consolidation in California?
Cooley Godward and Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe are in tentative negotiations about a possible merger, sources close to both firms said.
Orrick has been in merger discussions with 64-attorney Venture Law Group, and the addition of Cooley may make the deal more desirable for all three firms. While Orrick has a large base of public company clients and a bigger litigation practice, Cooley and VLG have large emerging company practices that some consultants say could be a good long-term investment for Orrick.