Fast growing North West law firms announce merger
Two North West commercial law firms are merging to create a unified 35-plus strong firm.
Boutique law firm Primas Law has announced it is to merge with Manchester-based commercial firm Freeman Fisher.
The merger was finalised in November and the two teams, which have offices in Cheshire, Manchester and London, will begin as Primas Freeman Fisher Limited, trading as Primas.
The deal was agreed between Primas Law’s owners Adam Kerr and Simon Baxter and Gary Black and Alex Megaw, the founding partners of Freeman Fisher.
Adam Kerr said: “Both firms are growing and successful in their own right.
“But we’re also both highly ambitious and driven to do more for our clients and feel that this is the right time to strategically expand.
“This is a fantastic opportunity for two businesses that share similar cultures and values centred around delivering the very best for its clients. We have two amazing teams – soon to be one – that we know will take this opportunity to do things bigger and better than ever. It’s a very exciting time for us all.”
Gary Black said: “When I met Adam and Simon and we spoke about joining forces I knew it was the right progression for the firm Alex and I started together.
“This wasn’t a necessity for either firm, but it felt like a unique opportunity to create something ambitious and special together. We feel that the move certainly positions us for a brighter collective future as an enlarged business.”
Adam Kerr will continue as managing partner in the merged firm with Simon Baxter remaining as head of the firm’s real estate team and Gary Black carrying on his role as head of the firm’s nine-strong corporate and commercial team.
The new firm will continue to provide a wide range of legal services including corporate and commercial, dispute resolution, real estate, banking and finance and employment law for a growing number of UK clients.
