Shropshire law firms join forces

GHP Legal, which with around 100 staff is one of the largest private practices covering Shropshire and North and Mid Wales, has acquired the Oswestry and Chirk practices of Stevens Lucas.

The acquisition – for an undisclosed amount – has been described by the senior partners of both firms as a perfect fit.

Stevens Lucas can trace its origins back to the 19th century whereas GHP Legal began when Gwilym Hughes, Gethin Davies and Clive Jones, all of whom were partners in the Wrexham & Shotton Practice of Cyril Jones & Co, joined forces to establish Gwilym Hughes & Partners, later merging with Brown & Lloyd of Oswestry in 2000.

Stevens Lucas senior partner Patrick Stevens will remain in the firm’s Chirk office.

GHP Legal’s Richard Lloyd said: “The merger of our two firms serves to strengthen the position of GHP Legal, who are already a highly regarded law firm across North Wales and Shropshire.

“We are pleased to welcome the staff of Stevens Lucas to this firm and are very proud to now call them colleagues.

“The two firms will continue under the GHP Legal banner but will continue forward with the shared ethics of hard work, efficiency and commitment to client care for which both firms are well renowned.”