Law firm expands with move to bigger flagship office

Lancashire law firm, Farleys Solicitors, is moving some of its operations to a new flagship office after securing larger premises to create its new East Lancashire office.

Farleys, which has had offices on Richmond Terrace in Blackburn since 1958, has signed a lease on an 18,679 sq ft office space on Shuttleworth Mead Business Park in Altham to facilitate the firm’s ambitious growth plans.

The new premises will see Farleys take over the whole of Communications House, formerly used by haulage company Fagan and Whalley, with enough room for more than 120 staff offering modern facilities including extensive meeting and event space. 

As part of the relocation, colleagues from the firm’s Blackburn, Accrington, and Burnley offices will be moved to the new premises, including experts in personal injury, family law, conveyancing, criminal defence, and private client.

They will also be joined by some colleagues from the firm’s commercial department.

Managing Partner, Ian Liddle, said: “This is an exciting time for everyone associated with Farleys and these new premises are a big step in our firm’s growth plans.

“With a property that offers as much as Communications House does, we’ve taken the decision to move our teams from our high street offices in Blackburn, Accrington, and Burnley to improve their working environment and the services we’re able to provide for clients.

“We’ve been based in these towns for decades, but sadly those premises no longer give us the room to expand and continue to attract the best talent to join us so the time’s right to make this move.”

He added: “For our clients, the move will not affect the high levels of service we already offer but will allow us to provide an enhanced service through the investment in technology and cross-team collaboration, as well as providing exceptional meeting space for clients. 

“Despite the relocation, we remain steadfastly committed to Blackburn, Accrington and Burnley and our presence will continue to be felt in those towns.

“The premises are in the process of being refurbished to meet our requirements before our teams relocate, but we’re eagerly anticipating our move in date in spring 2025.”

The investment comes as Farleys enters its third year as part of Lawfront, which has fully backed the move.

Axel Koelsch, COO at legal services business Lawfront, said: “Being part of Lawfront gives regional leaders such as Farleys access to capital to rapidly achieve their ambitions.

“Investing into flagship offices in the regions creates great places to work where individuals benefit from working locally in a business of national scale. An attractive work environment is an important part of supporting ambitious people to provide excellent client service.”

Michael Cavannagh, from Trevor Dawson, acted as the agent in the deal.