Shoosmiths gains northern exposure
LAW firm Shoosmiths is to continue its push northwards following a merger with Scottish law firm Archibald, Campbell & Harley.
The new business will be known in Scotland as ACH Shoosmiths, and will go live in the autumn subject to regulatory approval.
The move gives the Milton Keynes-based firm its first new office since its arrival in Manchester in 2009. It said the deal was prompted as a result of client demand.
Chairman Andrew Tubbs said: “Clients have been telling us for some time that they wished we had a presence north of the border, and this is us responding to their wishes.
“In Archibald Campbell & Harley we’ve a perfect fit, in both business and cultural terms. We share clients and there’s crossover in practice areas, particularly real estate, retail, litigation and recoveries for lenders.
“Opportunities will be created north and south of the border through cross-referral of both firms’ existing clients, and as a result of Shoosmiths’ ability to offer a true UK-wide service to national clients and prospects.”
All 65 partners and staff from Archibald Campbell & Harley staff will be retained following the merger.
Shoosmiths’ Manchester opened with just six staff serving financial clients. It now employs more than 70 staff in the city.
