Law firm expands in East Midlands with 23rd office

Reeds Solicitors has today (September 1) opened its doors to its newest office in Northampton.

The Northampton office will be led by criminal defence solicitor Waqar Ali. Previously based in Reeds’ Milton Keynes office, Waqar is an experienced duty solicitor covering the Northampton, Kettering, Wellingborough, and Corby areas.

The opening of the Northampton office brings Reeds’ total portfolio of offices to 23 across England and Wales. Waqar will be supported by criminal solicitor Angela Lewis and office manager, Emma Downes, as the firm looks to grow the team.

Reeds’ managing partner, Jan Matthews, said: “We are excited to be opening in Northampton. Despite all the problems currently facing the profession in relation to legal aid, we are determined to keep going and to expand. As one of the UK’s leading and largest legal aid firms in the country we are having to adapt our strategy but not dampen our ambitions. We strongly believe that everybody deserves top quality legal defence no matter where they come from, and we are determined to continue to provide such services by also expanding our private criminal practice.”

Northampton team leader and criminal solicitor, Waqar Ali, added: “I feel privileged to be working at a firm like Reeds whose dedication to social justice is clear. Opening in Northampton at a time of crisis in the legal system is not only brave, but a testament to the firm’s tenacity to provide the very best services for all. I, and the team, are looking forward to getting started and building on our already enviable reputation in Northampton.”

The Northampton office will be located at 5-7 Fish Street, Northampton.