New team at law firm lands 22 clients in just eight months

Eight months after a law firm welcomed a 30-strong team on board from one its rivals it has announced a string of new contract wins.

Insurance and risk law specialist BLM has announced a raft of new clients for its commercial advisory group.

The team which moved over from Slater and Gordon has landed 22 new clients in just eight months.

The new clients include household names such United Utilities and Daresbury Science Park.

The group joined BLM as part of the firm’s ongoing diversification strategy and specialise in commercial litigation, commercial contracts, corporate law, employment law and corporate property.

Clients include Urban Splash, schuh, Radisson SAS Hotels and the Bank of England.

They have been joined by brands such as Russell Hobbs, Black & Decker; social care provider Care UK; and publicly-listed Trade Interchange.

BLM also recently added a private wealth service to the group’s offering following the appointment of James Beresford as partner, a specialist in wills, estate planning and asset protection.

Siri Siriwardene, head of commercial advisory and private wealth, said: “Transferring a team from one firm to another will always be a challenging task, but we have really hit the ground running at BLM through the introduction of new clients and new team members.

“To have added so many new clients in such a short space of time is testament to the strength and expertise of the Commercial Advisory group.

“The calibre of names is truly exceptional; from ambitious fast-growing businesses through to household brands. We’re looking forward to celebrating our first 12 months and reflecting on our achievements later this year.”