Patton Boggs partners are preparing to vote on a proposed merger between the city’s largest lobbying shop and global law firm Squire Sanders, after they learn more about the financial situation and declare whether they will stick with the firm.

Reuters first reported news Friday about the timing of the vote, set for as early as May 21. The new firm’s name would be “Squire Patton Boggs,” according to Reuters and a Wall Street Journal report, which both cited unnamed sources.