Staffordshire law firms announce merger
TWO Staffordshire law firms have announced they are to merge as the consolidation within the legal profession continues.
The merger of Lichfield law firms Ansons Solicitors and Hinckley Birch & Brown Solicitors comes a week after Birmingham-based Shakespeare Putsman announced its continued expansion with a merger with Nottingham’s Berryman.
The Ansons merger will see the combined firms trade as Ansons Solicitors and operate from Ansons Solicitors’ Lichfield office in Breadmarket Street.
Ansons Solicitors was established in 2004 and employs 50 people, including six partners across its two offices in Cannock and Lichfield. It is recognised for its expertise by Legal 500, the independent legal directory of the leading 500 UK law firms.
Ansons Solicitors provides a full range of private client services including family, personal injury, employment, wills, probate and residential property. Ansons Solicitors also advise businesses on employment, litigation, planning and environmental matters and has particularly strong corporate, commercial property and agricultural departments.
Hinckley Birch & Brown was established in 1991, but the firm’s history can be traced back to the early 1700’s. The firm operated from offices in St John Street, Lichfield and specialises in charity law and commercial property as well as private client services for its well established client base.
Simon James, senior partner at Ansons Solicitors commented: “We continually strive for improvement and our mission has always been to be the leading full service law firm within the region. This merger is another step towards our objectives and marks the start of a very exciting period for us.
“There are a number of great synergies between the two firms and the intention is to expand upon our legal expertise for the benefit of our clients and the wider business and local community.”
Chris Kitto, the senior partner at Hinckley Birch & Brown will continue to practice law as a consultant at Ansons Solicitors as well as continuing in his role as a deputy district judge.
He commented: “This merger expands our expertise and strengthens our ability to offer high quality legal services to private individuals, businesses and charities within the region.”
