Dickinson Dees and Bond Pearce to merge

LAW firms Dickinson Dees and Bond Pearce are to go ahead with their proposed merger, it was confirmed today.

The new firm, to be known as Bond Dickinson, will have an income of around £95m and 1,200 staff.

Dickinson Dees managing partner Jonathan Blair will take the same role at the new firm.

He said: “We are delighted that we have reached an agreement to merge.  As we said when we announced our discussions, both firms had clearly articulated strategies.

“Our merger is a major step in the delivery of those plans and our new scale will give us the strength in depth and sector insight to support our clients’ growth plans.  The merger will give us a strong base for further growth and lateral recruitment.”

Bond Pearce chairman Nick Page will be chairman of the new firm with John Marshall, of Dickinson Dees and Victor Tettmar, of Bond Pearce, completing the senior management team.

Mr Page said: “Both firms have had a great deal of support and encouragement from their clients during this process.  Bond Dickinson will draw on the best of both firms to deliver outstanding client service and build on the great reputation that each has for quality work.  We are excited at the new possibilities that our merger offers.”

As part of the merger agreement, the two firms’ will combine their London offices in a single location.

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