National firm acquires criminal law practice in Leicester

National law firm Reeds Solicitors has acquired Bray & Bray’s criminal law practice in Leicester.

The acquisition, which consists of two offices, marks the firm’s first steps into the Midlands and adds to its offices across London, Thames Valley, the South East, South West, the North and Wales. The team in Leicester will continue to be lead by partner Mike Garvey.

The new team brings Reeds’ headcount to more than 170 fee earners and 240 staff.

Reeds’ managing partner Jan Matthews, said: “This is an exciting new chapter for us all here at Reeds. With offices now in the Midlands, we intend to capitalise on our increasing national footprint and offer clients the very best service that they have come to expect from us. I would like to extend a very warm welcome to our new colleagues and look forward to working closely together into the new year.”