Scottish firms Morton Fraser and MacRoberts are going ahead with one of the longest-discussed mergers in the history of the Scottish legal market, The Lawyer can exclusively reveal. The deal is broadly seen as a merger of equals, at least in terms of revenue size. In last year’s The Independents UK 200 report, Morton Fraser […]
Slaughters’ so-so year Ever the mystery – and ever staying clear of LLP status – Slaughter and May has its financials estimated for The Lawyer’s UK200. It’s the only top 50 firm we do this for, although the same will have to happen next year for Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, which said it would not release […]
Firms in the UK are starting to drop the hybrid working model, reverting to full-time office attendance. The Lawyer understands that Winn Solicitors has mandated that its employees be in the office five days per week, which was the policy before the Covid-19 pandemic. Based in Newcastle, Winn Solicitors brought everyone back into the office full-time […]
North West firm Napthens has been left without formal leadership after the shock exit of CEO Alexandra Hatchman, as well as their director of strategy and operations director. Hatchman has left after taking over as CEO 18 months ago. She joined from Fletchers in 2022, where she had also held the position of CEO. Director […]
Thorntons has told The Lawyer that it will not expand into England, instead preferring to zero in on opportunities closer to home as the pool of Scottish independent firms continues to diminish. The strategic move is designed to allow Thorntons to focus on servicing the large number of SMEs that dominate the Scottish marketplace. But the […]
We’ll never forget the Elephant London: Big changes are afoot at South London firm Anthony Gold, which turns 60 this year. The firm has moved into a new headquarters – though only a couple of minutes’ walk away from its old HQ on Tooley Street it represents a significant upgrade. It retains a link to […]
There has been a change in mindset at one North West firm, not least a greater interest in building products.
With all firms offering flexible working, smaller outfits are searching for a unique selling point that will set them apart from the competition.
Cripps’ new leader sets sights on further growth Tunbridge Wells: Gavin Tyler stepped down as managing partner of Cripps at the end of April after a long career at the firm. His leaving dinner was apparently a highly emotional occasion, not least in gratitude for the sense of calm and stability he brought during the […]
Russell-Cooke takes on gunnercooke London: The consultancy firms had their moment of greatest triumph and also their greatest danger when Covid-19 hit. Triumph, because their dispersed model was vindicated. Danger, because suddenly one of their unique selling points was no longer so unique. ‘Traditional’ firms adapted quickly to home-working, and they also started looking at […]
The man who ran Ince has landed at a turbulent firm that has itself been in administration following external investment. What next for Adrian Biles at his new project, Child & Child? Is he really the man to calm the waters?
The private equity firm Blixt Group has acquired another law firm as it seeks to grow in the UK. East Midlands firm Nelsons, which is ranked 140 in the UK200, is the latest firm to join the group. Under the name Lawfront, Blixt has acquired four businesses in the last 12 months, including North West […]