QualitySolicitors Talbots expands with Worcestershire acquisition

WEST Midland law firm QualitySolicitors Talbots has expanded its presence in North Worcestershire after completing a strategic acquisition.

The takeover of Lumsdons’ Stourport office is the firm’s first acquisition since 2011. The undisclosed deal secures the jobs of all 10 staff and builds on the firm’s existing presence in Kidderminster.

The acquisition also underlines the firm’s aim to widen its geographic coverage to new areas outside of its Black Country roots.

It will also strengthen its ability to offer residential, property and family law and, for the first time, gives it access to a dedicated personal injury team.

Martyn Morgan, director at QualitySolicitors Talbots, said: “Like ourselves, Lumsdons has a fantastic reputation for delivering high quality legal advice that puts people first at all times.

“There are lots of natural synergies between the two businesses and the transition into one organisation will be seamless for both sets of clients with access to even greater legal support in personal injury claims, family law and, importantly, business services.”

Lumsdon’s Keith Yates has moved to QualitySolicitors Talbots as part of the deal.

He said: “I’m delighted to be joining such a fast growing business and one that is investing in the quality of its staff and services.”

The acquisition will see Lumsdons become part of QualitySolicitors Talbots and marks the first time two practices from the ‘QS’ brand have come together.

Quality Solicitors Talbots, which this year celebrates its 175th birthday, employs 170 people across its network of offices in Codsall, Dudley, Halesowen, Kidderminster, Stourbridge and Wolverhampton.

The acquisition is the latest in a series of developments for the firm and comes just a few weeks after it invested £500,000 into the opening of its new Dudley office.

All of this has contributed to an 8% rise in annual turnover to £6.5m in 2013.