Plexus lures Halliwells trio for Manchester launch

PLEXUS Law, a specialist insurance litigation firm, is opening an office in Manchester and has lured three partners from Halliwells for the launch.

The firm, which already has offices in Leeds, Essex, London and Croydon is in negotiation with landlords for an office in the city centre.

Led by partners Chris Gough, Tim Short and Louise Shaw, Plexus is looking to recruit an additional 18 lawyers in the next few months.

Andrew McDougall, senior partner at Plexus Law said: “We are delighted to welcome Chris, Tim and Louise to Plexus they are highly skilled lawyers and will be a huge asset to the firm.

“The creation of a new practice in the North West working alongside our already highly successful teams in London, Leeds, Croydon and Colchester highlights our commitment to providing excellent personal service and a fully comprehensive range of legal services to clients across the insurance industry.
 
“These are exciting times for Plexus, we have ambitious plans for the future growth of the firm and our goal of becoming the UK’s leading specialist insurance litigation practice is ever closer.”

Chris Gough commented: “Tim, Louise and myself are delighted to be joining Plexus and look forward to building a significant and highly successful practice in Manchester.

“Plexus is an innovative, forward thinking and rapidly growing firm and all of us feel that in choosing Plexus we are ensuring we have challenging and rewarding future careers.”

Plexus Law is part of the Parabis Group, which specialises in legal and professional services to the insurance, travel and healthcare sectors.